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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

Tne Duel between Decatur and Barron.
From Kennedy's Life Of Writ we take the follow
ing letter to Judge Carr upon the omened duel be-
tween Decatur and Barron, IN which gallant patri-
ct threw away his life:
WASHINGTON April 2, 1920.
I thank you, my dear friend, TOR your short letter.
which would have sooner answered but for causes
beyond nv control. Instead of attempting to give
Won an account of the quarrel between lamented
Decatur and Barron, propose to send you, IN this
copy of their correspondence which we are PROMISED
from the Intelligencer press tomorrow, Decatur
showed me this correspondence, in confidence, late
last fall SO far ithad then gone; and used every
effort to prevent the fight which he was very Ia1
from wishing to bring on, but which he consldefeu
as forced upon him IN such way that there was no
avoiding it but by disaVowng what ne au vi
said and thought of Barron and OF TINS nocu nv
say he was incapable. He did not approve OF ouel-
He then passed tohis own case F1gntlng' ne sa!d'
was his profession and it would be bic tor HIM
to keep his station and preserve ms respectaDlty
swer the call of any one who bore the name Of gen.
tleman.
more of it till he brought home mortality wound
ed; and then saw him no more till he was corpse
AS stood near him, alone, and looked at his dear
face marked as it was with the last traces of his
departed spirit could not help saying" What is
life and what all the glory that this world can give "
The soliloquy is not very novel one; indeed, have
made it IN common with others, thousand tunes De-
fore: but never felt its force till then, for never till
then, had seen the corpse of such man. They
both fell at the shot, which was so simultaneous thai
the report of two pistols could not be heard by those
who stood out of sight though close within earshot
This heard from Commodore Porter who was stand
ing thus with Rogers He exclaimed Immediately,
Gone of them is killed, for there is only one shot.
Very different the scene when he got to the
ground. Decatur was apparently shot dead; he re
Tived after while, and be and Barron held parley
as they lay on the ground, Doctor Washington, who
got up just them says that it reminded him of the
closing scene of tragedy1Hamet and Laest :3
b bay G % Heaven Sf he SUPPOSED h
would both die immediately Decatur said that he
had never been his enemy and he freely orgave him
his death-though he could not forgive those who
had stimulated him to seek his life One report say
that Barron exclaimed Would to God you had sale
this much yesterdayl 1t is certain that the parley
was friendly one, and that they parted in peace
Decatur knew he to die and his only sorrow was
that he had not died in the service of his country
1t is believed that Barron will though thi
is far from certain The papers will tell you every
thing as to Decaturs funeral procession, &c.
Your friend, WIN. Writ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

THE NORTH AND SoUTH.-The following table,
which has required some labor in preparation, shows
how of the principal national Offices have been
divided between the North and South, from the com
meneement Of the government to March 4th, l849.
The figures denote the number of years during which
these Offices have been filed by citizens of each
ton. The short presidential term of Gen Harrison,
and some fractions of years, have been omitted
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

MaRYLAND.-The population of this State is SET
down at 5I0.0o0: The public debt, IN 1913, was
S12 $50 900, interest $699, 600 The average tax,
per head, is 81 35.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

In The sixteen Presidential elections 3456 elector
al votes have been cast, 1915 by Northern States,
and 1911 by Southern States 100 votes have been
giEen by the North for Northern candidates. and
100 by the South for Southern candidates, 1855 by
the North for Southern candidates, and 32l by the
South for Northern candidates Portsmouth Journal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09
The art of Dancing nnd Waitzing.

WORD presents his COMPLIMENTS to the Ladies and Gen
temen Of Wilmington and its evirons and respectfully
announces to them that his Dancing and Waltzng School
will open for young Gentlemen Mozart Hall on Tuesday
the 18th Nov at o'clock in the evening He also will
mence his Lessons at the place. young Ladies, Mis-
ses and Masters on Friday the 10th, at 3 o'clock.
subscription paper containing the terms is left at Mr.
Perces Book Store.
Mr.. WORD may be found at the Mozart HALL where he
intends to hold himself in readiness give private Lessons
young Ladies and Gentlemen.
If desired he will also attend private residences
Days of Tuition, for Gentlemen Tuesdays Thursdays
and Fridays at O'clock cvenngfor yound Ladies' Misses
and Masters, Fridays and Saturdays, at o'clock.
Nov. 9, lS49 93t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

THE TOBACCO CRop.-The production Of tobacco is
thus rated in the several states-Kentueky, 68,000
600 lbs Virginia, As, 100000; Tennessee 350000O0
Maryland, 23,oOO,o0o; Missouri, 100000 Ohio
g. 100000 -
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Commercial.

PH1LADELPHIA, Now b-FIour So 064. Corn meal and
rye -four 49, Wheat 03 81 On for red and 10 81 IA
for white. Corn, white &c and IS 66c for yellow. Oats
30 35 cts. Rye 6s 81 cents per bushe Pork mess 80
50; prime SO g. Bacon firm. Lard u u Sugar
81 to 5sc Rice 81 cts Coffee, Rio 10 1Oa cts Cotton
cent per h. fair Upands III cents Orleans do 12k
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

EXECUTION OF EDMUND-The boy EDMUND, con-
victed of the murder of his master (MAr BUCHANAN
at the last term of Superior Court expiated his
offence at the gallows, on Friday last.
Hndocboro' mo,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

NTOTfCE-The subscriber thinks he has given as much
indulgence to those in his debt they ought require
1c has made up his mind that all amounts due him of 800
and UNDER that remain unpaid january 1885, will be put
in the hands of officer collection over that amount
remaining unpaid january 1880 will be sued at the follow
ing March Court He earnestly hopes that those his debt
will not compel him to resort to such unpleasant mode
collecting. JOHN DAWSON
October 26. 1879. 7-tfis
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

TAKEN UP AND COMMITTED to the Jail of Onsiow
county, Friday, the I'd instant, negro man, who
says his HANDY, and that he belongs to
WRIGHT of Dupln county. The eff said negro
questsd % come forward prove property pay charges and
take h away he Will be aeat with the law directs.
w. D. HUMPHREY, Sheriff.
Noyen.ber g. 1919. 35f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

The CosT OF RIoTs-It appears BY report made
of million of dollars s2s8 23O) has been paid out
of the County Treasury there since 1886 for the sup
preston of riots This does not include the snug
little bill which has yet to be footed for the riot on
election night, which will probably bring the amount
quite I'D to a quarter of million -s-% :
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09
NTEGRoEs HyANTED.-Eaving returned again to Wi

NEGROES WANTED.-IIavingr returned again to Viii
mingon for the purpose of purchasing large number of
negroes and will remain here permanently until the latter
CASH prices for slaves, Male Female from u to 80 years
Of age Those having such property for so will find it to
their advantage to call first, before making sale
from my facilities in selling in the South pay the high
est price and for good sound property will
Also Coopcrs Brcklayers, Carpenters and Black
smiths. Apply for me at the Carolina Hotel
| Sent T. 1919 ANSTFY DAVIS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

CILKs-Rch figured changeable. brocade, small paids
and stripes satin de chine, plain Italian eros de Rhine
II For sale by HOWARD & PEDEN.
LNsH, Fish FishJust received from Boston, fresh Mack
arel and Salmon in bbls. and half bbs quarter bills,
For sale low by HOWARD s. PEDEN.
EMBROIDERIEs-We have received large lot of stan
r ding and other styles of Collars lot Of fine needle
worked Infants Robes and Frock Bodys Also large
of Lace Capes for the low prices of 81 so 81 rs each
- : - = - ~ MYERS s. DAVIS.
DRINc1PE and Havana segar..--l5,OoO of the above
Segars just received, which requires recommendation,
for sale by J. WILKINSON & Co.
III FOR CALIFORNIA.-TheA A. l. Coppered and cop
per fastened fast sailing Clipper built Brig LowEII
10th inst, for San Francisco, Bcrecia and Sacramento City,
For passage, apply to f. s. HAYNES.
Wilmington, Nov. 9, 1919 get
yKTHIsKEY, vvhi<isey vvhIslxey-25 bills Whisky.
:. - ~ - - HOWARD & PEDEN.
EnouR.-2o bbs extra Canal E1onr 20 half do do For
Il sale, at HOWARD & PEDEN'S.H
NEW RAIsINs.-75 boxes new crop; SO half do do As
y 'N'' =, -, - sSSS1'S ]. WILKINSON & Co.
DIED BLANKETS-We have q fine pair left of those SUI
of So Is per pair - MYERS DAVIS. !
TNNEN CAMBRTCKH ANDKERC CHIEFS The cheap
IL est lot of assorted Cambriek Handkerchief just received
AND sae.26 Acres of Land for SALE situated on
IL Long Greek, adjoining the Lands of James Bordeaux
Bunting and Others known the Rouse place. and lately
owned by c. Hartz. For terms, apply at the
JOURNAL OFFICE, or to
JOHN G. BAUMAN, corner of Front and Market-sts.
Wilmington, September Z, l849. esH 52-tf
QR0 REWARD-Runaway from the subscriber, resi-
e0eJO ding in Wayne county, sometime in July lS48
named SAaPsog Said SAMPSON is about %
Of age chunky built very dark colored and well known in
Wayne county in which he is supposed to be still lurking
The above reward, and the thanks of the viii be
paid to any returning the said negro me- lodging
him In any Jail in the State, where can get him.
J. R. HATCH:
Wayne county, N. c.. Nov. o. 1919 eff
mA NOTES.-The subscriber being DESTROYS of removing to
the West offers for sale his valuable possessions of Land
situated in New Hanover county both sides OF Northeast
River adjoining the Lands of Thomas Lee and Lott Groom
Said Lands consist of 734 Acres 300 Of which is valuable
Swamp all in body overlooking and easily dram
ed; and with good dwelling house and Convenient euthou-
SEES. Also an excellent Grist Mill first rate stream.
Persons wishing purchase such property would do well
to Immediately and examine Tor themselves
NOV q I849. S-lt*l HARDY GROOM.
NTOTTCThe subscribers respectfully request all those
IN indebted to account of the late firm of KELLY &
N1cAIrBB to call the Of E. ". KELLY and settle
theft accounts and notes. longer indulgence cannot be
en- all persons having claims against the said firm viii
present them for payment. E. V. KELLY,
Nov. :, 1910. s-6t1 A. B. MeeALEBB.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

80 $40 Reyvard.-Runaway from the subscriber OH
q Moore's Creek, in New Hanover county, some time in
a. August last, young negro named GEORGE.
Said negro is about 81 years age middle size stout
built and dark coored He is supposed to be still lurking
in that of Charles Henry Esq to whom
his mother belongs
The above reward and the thanks Of the subscriber wbo
given to any person who will return the said negro to
Moore's Creek New Hanover co., ANN MOORE.
November
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

pectfully request all those
I the late firm Of KELLY &
E. v. KELLY and settle
indulgence cannot be Civ
against the said firm viii
f. ". KELLY,
A. b. MeCALEBB.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

advertisement Ertroordinary.-R away or sdo-
len, or was sdrayed mine large plack horse, apout
fourteen, order fifteen hands six inches hehe has
peen got four plack legs two pehind and two pefore
and he ish paek all his pody, but has pen got
some vite spots pen his pack when de skin vas rub
off but greesed EN-, and now de vite spots is all
plack again. He trods and kanters, and PAGES, and
sometimes he walks and he walks all his legs and
feet goes on Won after anoder-he has two cars pom
his head both alike but Won ish placker dan toder
he has two eyes, is put out and toder sh pom de
side of his head, and ven you go toder side he won't
see you-ven he eats good deal he has pig pelly-
and he has long dali vat hangs down pehind; but
vat it vas-he ish shod all around, but his pehind
shoes coined off and now he sh only got dose before
he hollis up his head and looks gay and ven he ish
righten he joomps apout like every ting in de world
he will ride NIT saddel share, or cart, he
will go by himself with out nopody put a pag pon
his pack Wit poy OF IT, he is very DID, and his
head ven he walks runs goes pefore, and his tail
stays pahint only ven he durns round he get mat
and den his dali sometimes comes first Whoever
will prngs pack de tief vat stole EN-, he shalt pay
besides twenty tollars, and ak no questions
STAUKEN FOSDRFI ESDE.f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

MEAN THINGs-It is a mean thing to borrow your
neghbors paper when you are too stngy to take one
of your own. u ssszF
b It is a .nean thing to subscribe FOR a newspaper
and never pay for it.s,.s E..zsS..se 8 81 80
It is mean thing to steal the Exchanges from an
Editors sanetum. s. -, ~ "a
Il is mean thing TO read what you may find writ
ten in Newspaper Office us ss.s.a
It is mean thing TO look over Editors shoulder
when. he is writing
Il is mean thing to ridieule an Editorial when
you have not two atoms of brain IN your own skull
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

Punch has an illustration representing fashiona-
His rod is maintained in proper position by crotch
ct stick, and his line hangs the water The en-
thusiastic fisherman says - what bore Just like
my luck No sooner have got my tackle ready and
settled down to book, than there comes confouno
ed bite -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

NTOTTCE-1he subscribers re
IN indebted to them on account !
McCALEBB, to call at the store OF
thei- accounts and notes, as longer
en-; and all persons having claims
present them for payment.
Nov. 2, 1919. got
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

up and committed to the Jail Of samp
son county the 10th instant, negro boy who calls
his name FRANK and he belongs CALEB SpIvEY
county Georgia Frank is about 20 years Of age
feet inches high and black The requested
i0a r-ers-ty, s@ A: A-As-,
he will be dealt with as the law directs.
A. B. CHESTNUT, Sheriff.
Clinton, October 81, 1Si9 S-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

It is singular fact that the three principal pow
ers Of Europe are now without full representatives at
Washington Sir H. LYTToN BULwER, the new Brit
ish Minister, has not yet left England Prince BIZ
BEsco the new Russian Minister is on his way and
the period for the departure of M. sam BoIs LIE
coMTE, the new French Ministers is not yet liked.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

quarters, in the newspapers One would think there
was a general conspiracy to ridicule and sheer at
them The last thrust is from the Baltimore Amerl-
can, which says the chief of such is to count one
IN the census.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

RAILROAD ENGINEER FOR RUssIA.-The New York
Journal of Commerce says that Major T. S. Brown,
Engineer Of the Erie Railway has received desRatch
es from the Russian Government signyng its assent
to the conditions annexed by Major Brown to his ac-
great Russian Railway extending from st. Petersburg
to Moscow. His cement extends to five years. at
salary Of SO 600 year with additional perquisites
In compliance with the emperor's request he will
leave this country about the first of December in
der to reach ST. Petersburg at the commencement Of
the coming year. It is deemed important to resume
operations in the construction of the road as early
possible, work having been unavoidably suspended
since the decease Of Major Whistler. The grading
of the whole line is nearly completed but the rails
Meantime the residue of the iron is on the ground
together with the locomotives and cars neither Of
which be expected to improve by remaining idle
Major Brown takes out with him Mrs. BROWN and
their two daughters.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

IMPORT OF Provisions INTO LIVERPOOL FROM AMER
1cA.-Mr, GARDNER, the provision broker, gives the
following the imports into Liverpool alone from
the United States, for the last II months -26 600
terces beef $4,000 barrels pork, $4,000 cwts bacon,
$4,000 hams, $4,000 barrels lard, 100000 boxes
cheese, 5000 ffkins butter. The value of the above
is Ell 600 600 sterling
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

Store and For saIe.-5O Salt; barrels Porto
vile Flour barrels half and quarter Maekerc
res of Irish Potatoes Fulton Market Beef Coffee and
Shot, assorted; bale and flour Buckets Ovens; pdes Skill
let's; Potts. Wagon Boxes; Anrons Jars Cut Nas Table
Salt Copperas; Saleratus Ginger Numegs; Cloves Spice;
Snuff in bottles and bladders Riee boxes Cheese Axes
Trace Chains Onions; Shrng Osnaburgs by bale Bod
Cords Tubs of various sizes; Peas Candles; Soap Pickles.
Spun Coton and variety Of Cfockery; low for
cash, at GEORGE I'll. KELLEY'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

t9AUL De We're q Co.'s highly cofaeut4fed G.
for hayoring Ice Creams Pastry, Contectianarr Fonn
flashes, and made dishes Of every kind For sale low
HOWARD pEnEE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

South Carolina Manafactures.-Th Phil. News
Of Wednesday, says: We were shown yesterday
beautiful specimens of the drillngs, sheetings
and shirtings, Manufacturing Company of South
Carolina and to which at the recent fair of the Frank
lin Institute, the first premium was awarded. This
may seem somewhat staange, coming, as these IA
brcs do from South Carolina; but it is the less
true; and, what is more, these goods Of Southern
manufacture are rapidly finding their way into our
own and even more Eastern markets, where, from
their general excellence, they are competing with
the products of our Eastern manufactures. This Is
an important fact In the history of Southern manu-
features, and cannot fail to enlist attention"
A distressing accident happened to Mr. David Oil
phant at the steamboat wharf on Thursday morning
last He placed his foot in the coil OF rope, which
attached q towboat to the steamer, and a sudden
streigtenng of the rope from movement OF the boat
cut his leg off below the knee Soquiekly and clean
was this done that the severed limb dropped into the
water The spectators were much shocked. Mr
Oliphant is deserving of sympathy.
FaaetteutAe Caroltatan, Sd inst,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

NoTE-River Lumber, Tar, and Turpentine, always
sold in the WATER and subject to the expense of landing
inspection cooperage &c. say Lumber 30 ST per
NJ Tar Turpentne about 10 cents per barrel For ay
Virgin mixed Turpentine, deduction is made according
| to quality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

NEwBERN, Nov. 6.-Turpentine, old dip, 81 80 81 3d.
virgin Dip $25O, crape, 81 81 TO- tar 81 Is. Corn, 81
per Dbl Fresh Pork, 81 cents BaconNo demand for
sides and shoulders hams, 81 cents.
BALTIMORE Nov. 6.-Flour So. No change in provisions
and groceries Oats 80 81 Whskey Is bar
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

1NIBROIDERIEsWe have received large lot of stan
T. ding and other styles of Collars lot Of fine needle
worked Infants Robes and Frock Boys Also large lot
of Lace Capes for the low prices of 81 so and 81 IS each
which will be found at tho New Store of
MYERS & DAVIS.
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LIFE ASSURANCE.

K~sass~l LOAN Fand Linz Assurance society,
26 CoRNHILL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET, NEW YORK
CAPITAL, f500 900 sterling, or $500 900
| ~ (Empopered BY dcf Of Parliament,) I'd pic.-
| Royal Assent, 27h July, 1888. CA Savings Bank
| for the Widow and the Orphan" It. LAME Muir
| ray George street, Hanover Square, Chairman Of
| The Court of Directors, London.
UNITED STATES BoARp OF Local DIREcToRs.
New YoRK.-C. Edward Habcht, Chairman
John S. Palmer, James Boorman, George Barclay,
Samuel s. Rowland, Samuel NJ Fox, William Van
Hook, Aqnila G, Stout, Tanning c. Tucker, Bache
McEvers
PmLADELpHIA.-Clement C. Biddle, George r.
Graham, w. Peter, On. b. NJ. Consul,) louisa
Cooley, William Jones
BALTIMORE. Jonathan Meredith, John McTavish
III. h. NJ. Consul,) Donald Mcllvain, Samuel Hoff
man, Henry Tiffany, DIR. J. II. McCullooh.
BosToS.-G Gorge NJ. Thatcher, Israel Whitney,
Franklin Dexter, Benjamin seayer, Elijah d Brig
ham, Z. A. Grattan, III. b. N Consul)
J. LEANDER STARR, General agent.
EDWARD T. RIcBARpsoS. General Accountant
for the United States aud B. ~ n. Colonies.
Pamphlets containing the rates of premium, pros
pectus, examples, names Of gents, medical exam
liners, &c, be had free OF charge application
at II Wall street, and Of ag nts.
Part of the capital IL permanently invested in the
United States, In the names Of three Of the local di
rectors, trsteesavailalSe always 20 the assured
in cases Of disputed claims (shoud any such arise)
or otherwise.
Thirty days are allowed, after each payment Of
premium becomes due, without forfeiture Of policy
The United States Local Board meet every We'd
nesday, at their Office In Wall street, where all
business connected with the Societys operations in
America Is ransacted-affordng thereby every
possible advantage of promptness and attention TO
parties in OF leave 20 travel loans settlement
&c.
Medical examiners attend daily, at O'Clock, p.
m, at II, Wall street, and at the Office Of the DIFF
fercnt Local Boards and Agencies.
All communications to be addressed TO
for the United States and for B. ". A. Colonies.
June 2S