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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

The AbolitioniStS and Mr.. CLAUS Servant
We Yesterday stated that the abolitlonlsts
had persuaded off Mr.. Ciay's servant Levi,
hut that after reaching Boston he had repented
and returned the $500 they gave him as an
inducement. and then returned to his master
who kindly received him. He states that he
has been followed from Saratoga by certain
abolitionists, who made overtures to him to
gun away, and that he was finally persuaded
to take this step. He further states, and we
are happy to hear it, that no colored persons
were concerned in the matter. 1t is stated that
Mr.. CLAW has given freedom to the parents of
levi. and intends to give him his on their re-
turn to Kentucky. Charles, a slave, who
rad LONG been in II is capacity, was liberated
some two years ago by Mr.. Clay, and Levi
hegged that he might be placed in that capa.
Civ which favor Mr.. Clay cheerfully granted.
His duties were simply to attend to the per-
sonal wants of his master, such as 10 prepare
ais room at night, bring him water In the
morning, drive him in his daily rides, &C., all
of which were very light, and nothing In COM
parison to the daily labor of every woEking
man at the North. Two years ago, when MI.
Claw made his tour TO the North. he told the
nov that as soon as he reached the free States,
certain nersons would tell him that he was
free bv law. and asked him what he would
saw. The boy instantly replied that he shonld
tell them that he was free, and that would
end the matter-and he has long been free, to
all intents and purposes, for his duty has been
verv Iieht, his wardrobe as good as his mas
ter's, and he never was refused money by L..
Clay. We gather this principally from the
Newport News. -N
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

HAVING removed to the store late occupied by
Messrs. ANDERSON Il You've, and known as the
Anderson Store, Is now receiving general assort-
rnent Of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, CUT
LERY, &c, adapted to the wants of the town
and country.
G.. H. /. respectfully invites his customers to
continue their trade with him at bis new stand.
He would also say to the customers of Messrs.
Anderson & Young that. having succeeded to
their business stand, (they having gone out Of
tradcl be l. DESTROYS Of succeeding to their busi-
ness also, and believes he can offer Inducements
for their old customers TO trade with him. They
are respectfully invited to call and examine his
Goods, and Judge for themselves.
Wilmington, N. e., Sept I, ie4s--IS2-6t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

BosroN. Sept. s.-Nava stores But very
little has been done in Spirits Turpentne, and
prices continue unsettled. The last sales were at
SO a 3sc, cash and 6 mos. Tar has been in very
fair demand, and further sales have been made at
So 25 per Dbl, 6 mos. Common Resin is inquired
for and scarce Some small lots have been taken
at 81 ~, cash and mos. ;and Pitch at 81 374
per bbls. cash,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14
VALUABLE RESIDENCE AND PLANTATION
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber will offer for sale, on the prem
ises, the 18th day of December next, the Plan
taiion known as Strawberry Hill, or Porter s
Neck, on Carver's creek, in Baden county, the
late residence of DR.. William s. Andres deceas-
ed. There are on the place new, handsome,
and commodious dwelling-house, and all necessa-
~ out-houses, entirely new. The tract contains
GAO acres, about one.half Of which is Cape Fear
low land, believed 10 be equal in all respects to
any on the River. The uncleared land is we'll
timbeTed I; the lowland with oak, ash, DC. the up
land with oak and pine. The fences are in good
repair. There are on the place ine young orchards
Of choice varieties Of peach and apple trees, and
the whole is 10 a state of high improvement. Mr..
Charles r. Council. who knows all about the
place, (having been DR.. Andres orersecr for sew
eral years. and who is there at all tines will take
pleasure in showing it to any person who wishes
| to look at it. 81, r.r41
ALSO, tract of 25 acres, near the Mineral
Spring on Carvers braach, about 8 miles from the
above mentioned tract, very desirable as a summer
residence.
TERMs-One-third Of the purchase money to
be paid at the sale, the balance TO be secured by
good bonds, and paid at the end of ono, two, and
three years.
AT the same time and place with the above,
win also be sod on credit Of six months, all the
personal property. except the slaves, belonging to
the estate consisting Of the crop, horses, mule,
cattle, hogs, carriage, buggy, suiky, libra
| ~ Of well selected miscellaneous books, medical
books. maps, prints household and kitchen furni-
ture. farming implements. &c. &c. au4t
| Note and security will be required of the puE-
chaser. .fs X. E. TROY, Ext.
Sept i4th, ls49--El-ts .a.t. gass % sis
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

Minister to Rome.-It is stated, on the au-
thority OF letters from the Mediterranean, that
on the Sd ultimo the frgate Constitution cast
anchor off Gaeta, and the new Charge from
the United States went ashore. Soon after
wards he was presented to the Pope and the
King of Naples. -BonimoTe Sun.
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NEw-YoRK. Sept. l0.-Naval Stores.-We no.
lice further sales of 500 bbIs North County Tur.
pentine at So IS per $50 lbs; 500 Wilmington
common Rosin. 81 O5 delivered; 400 do 81 in
yard; 800 North County, 95 in yard 800 white
So SO 81 rs per $50 lbs and 400 Spirits Tur-
pentine at $50 36, to SO 37c, cash. in lots
Rosin of all kinds is very quick, while Tar is in
active. and TurPentine and Spirits Turpentine in
moderate demand. zz 81 s- 5ff
/ NEW YoRK, Sept 11-4P. M.-The cot
ton market is buoyant; Flour has downward
tendency Prime red wheat O6 a ST 10
Genesee white 81 25; Rye Coo; Yellow corr
81 a CSC; mixed 60c; Mess Pork $40 so
Prime So 623 So rs; Whiskey 81 274c
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

BALTlaoRE. Sept. ll.-Flour.-Holders were
firm to-day, and refused cash offers of S. for How
ard street. We report sales Of 800 bbls straigh,
brands at S. O64. and 100 bbls extra at IS 1873
In City Mills we hear of no transactions worthy
G! note-Sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

Our MINISTER TO BERLIN "A Berlin let
ter, of Aug 81, to the New York Commercial,
says:
" Mr. Hannegan was taken sick al Brussels,
last week, on his way to Paris. The attack
was at first violent, but letter received here
on Sunday from gentleman in his company,
saws that Mr.. flanagan was so much better
as TO hope 10 resume his journey in few
DAYS"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

The Tariff of 1916 and the Iron Ira 1e-
The Louisville Journal, (Whig,) says, that at
one of the large Iron establishments on the
Cumberland river near Hanging Rock Eddy
vile, KY, the average annual dividends since
1916 have been l 5 per cent, while in the mean
time ever $3.50, 900 has been Iostby bad debts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

CHARLESTON, Sept. IA otion-The seles
yesterday reached some 400 bales at prices
ranging from 8 TO lose. Former prices sus-
tanned. Coulter
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NEW FAMILY AND SHIP GROCERY STORE,
On South Wufer Street. One Dam Nortb of

- - -, o'tc 1OO' 4NUtH ~
Messrs. Barry, Bryant & Adams.
THE undersigned have Just received and open.
ed their Fall stock of GROCERIES AND SHIP
STORES. for Family use and Masters of Yes.
sells. Their stock being selected by one Of the
rm, they feel assured that it is equal, both as tc
quality and variety, 10 any offering in this mar.
ket. They have so arranged as to receive. by the
regular packets from the Northern cities, fresh
supplies, that their stock at all times will b
full and complete with all articlcs in their line.
HOWARD & PEDEN.
September IA, IS49
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

NEwBERN, Sept. 1o.-Naval Stores-Old
dip So; virgin 50 so; Tar 81 IS; Corn 50 10
u 50 IS; Bacon &c; Lard SIC.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

Serpents in P,1e in South America. In
the savannahs of 1zacubo. 10 Guina, saw
the most wonderful, most terrible spectacle
that can be seen; and although it is not un-
common to the inhabitants, no traveller has
ever mentioned it. We were ten men on horse
back, two Of whom took the lead, in order TO
sound the passage. whilst preferred to skirt
the great forest. One of the blacks who form.
ed the vanguard, returned at full gallop, and
called to me- Here, sir, come and see the
serpents in pile" file pointed out to me
something elevated in the middle of the saw
annah or swamp, which looked like bundle
Of arms.-One of my company then said,
This is certainly one of the assemblages oil
serpents, which heap themselves on each other
in a violent tempest; have heard of hese,
but have never seen any; let US proceed
cautiously and not GO too near.'' We were
within twenty PAGES of it, the terror of ouI
horses prevented our nearer approach, to which
none of US were inclined. On sudden, the
pyramidal mass became agitated; horrible
hissines issued from il !: thousands Of serpents
rolled spirally on each other, shot forth out
their circle their hideous heads, presented thei
enVenomed darts and fiery eyes to US. owl
] was one of the first to draw back; but wher
| saw this formidable phalanx remaining at its
post, and appearing to be more disposed t
defend itself than to attack us. rode ronnc
it in order to view its order of battle which
faced the design of this numerous assemblaee
ard concluded that this species of serpen
dreaded some enemy, which might be the
great serpent of Cayman, and that they re-nnitt
themselves after having seen this enemy, If
order to resist it in mass.-Humboldt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

NorE-River Lumber, Tar and TurpentIne are al
ways sold in the water and subject to the expense
Of anding inspection, cooperage, &c; say on lumber
SOC TO 81 per and Turpentne about lec. per Dbl
Ford dry virgin mixed turpentin~ deduction is made
according to quality. .ta s."t ~'.
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to fill every column in this paper
AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE,
which conclusively proves that
Truth Is stranger than Fiction"

Truth Is stranger than Fiction."
The following letter narrating one ohe renarka
bic events in the annals Of Medsd Science is from the
Rev. DR.. Lands, a Clergyman
of New Jersey, of distinguished astainmenis and ex
sipSrY New jersey July IL, 1913.
Dr.. A. H. CBRIsrIE-Dear Sir; You wish to know Of
what has been the result in my case of the ap
plication of THE GALVANiC BELT AND NECKLACE
For about tpenty years had been suffering from Dys
pepsa. Every year the symptoms became worse EoI
could obtain permanent relief from any course of med
ica treatment whichever My physicians skilful and
excellent men bnt here their prescriptions failed About
fourteen years since, consequence of frequent
posture the weather in the discharge of my pastoral
duties became subject TO severe Chronic Rheufna
tsm which for year after year. caused understandable
anguish. In the raroxy sms the skill of my ply
scians sometimes afforded me great reef but this re-
hei was only temporary. Farther IN the winter o. 40
and various other churches in this region was at
tackled by the Bronchitis which became
to require an immediate suspension of pastoral abor
my Bronchitis became worse also did my Dyspepsia
and Rheumatic afectionthus evincing that these dis
orders connected with each other through the med
um Of the Nervous System. My sufferings indeed
laid aside from the discharge Of those duties the per
Torrance of those abors in which my soul has found
the highest Of her joys
But reasoning from effect cause concluded that
the Nervous System must be reached, before any hope
could be INDUCED Of my obtaining relief from these most
distressing msiaGies In the whole pharmacopnia there
seemed be remedial agent which could reach and
recuperate my Nervous System every thing that had
tried for this purpose had completely aied At lest
led by my friends to examine your inventions and
Though with very sanguine hopes of their efciency)
determined to try the effect Of the application of the
GALVANIC BELT AND NECKLACE, with the MAG
NETlC FLUID. This in June 1896 To BY GREAT
AsToNIsHhEST, TWO DAYS MY DYsPGYsIA HAD GONE;
ENABLED RESUME ny PASTORAL
LABoRs NOR HAVE SINCE OMITTED SINGLE sEayIcE on
ACCOUNT THE BRoNcmTIs; MY RHEUMATIC Ar
FICTION CEASED TRousLE If time permitted,
could fill sheet of paper with the details of particulars
but only furnish this brief abstract My Dys
pepsia has returned; the rheumatism once IN a
while visits me- but not severely and is easily arrested,
and is mauifesy being driven from its hold upon my
system and my Bronchial affection is entirely cared Such
is the wonderful and happy results Of the experiment
have recommended the BELT and FLUID to mony
who have been likewise suffering from Neuralgia afec
tons They have tried them, WITH HAPrY RESULTS,
BELIEVE EVERY ar=E #Sa
--r am, dear sir, very respectfully yours,
| .~ ROBERT W. LANDS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14
DR.. CHRISTIE'S @
I,VANIC NECKLA @ T.

Is used for all complaints affecting the Throat or Head
such Bronchitis inflammation Of the Throat Nervous
and Sick Headache Dizziness of the Head Neuralgia In
the Face Buzzing Roaring in the Ears Deafness which
is generally Nervous and that distressed complaint called
Tic Doloreux .sE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

The Law in Connecticut against selling
spirituous liquors imposes fine of $40 for the
first offence. $50 for the second, and so double
for every offence of which a man shall be con-
Sicted. A man has forty-five cases pending
against him, the last of which, if found guilty,
subjects him to penalty Of 81 IA, 49O, s32 ,54S,
360.-Herah.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

Concerning Eggs.-At breakfast one NOR
ming in that quiet and comfortable old inn, the
White Swan, in York, a foreigner made quick
ed it, and passed on to the next. When he
had got TO his seventh egg, an old farmer
Monsieur by his mus,achoIs could brook the
extravaganza no longer, and, speaking up
said, '' Why, sir, you leave all the white =
How is Mrs. Lockwood TO afford to provide
breakfast at that rate - "Vy," replied tht
outside barbarian, "you wouldn't hav me ca
de vite De yoIk is the shicken; de wife j,
fedders Am to make one bolster of my bel
Iy ?" The farmer was dumfoundered. :" go
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

Legal InteHigenee.-An exchange paper
says that judge lately decided in favor OF
claim by a roller boy in printing office,
against his employer, on the ground that
" the devil should have his DUE"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14
Pail and Winter Goods.

s. & d. TELLER have just received, and are
constantly receiving. . splendid assortment ct ell
kinds of DRY GOODS AND READY MADE
among them will be found sPlen-
did assortment of Silks French Marine; Coiored
FlanneIs, for Ladies' Sacks; Muslin de Laines
Carpets Oil Cloths Alpaccas with great ma
ny other srticIes in their line. TOO numerous to
mention where the public are invited 10 call and
examine.
Ladies' are particularly invited to call and see
Sept l4.-lI.d .. & D. TELLER.
1000 lbs. sides and shouIdcrs For sale By
o. HOLMES
SPUN COTTON.
o. HOLMES.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

Drs. CHARLES DUFFY and B. s. HUNTER,
HAvISe entered into co-partnership with the view
of rendering mutual assistance, offer their profes-
sional services TO the citizens of Onslow and the
adjoining counties.
Richlands, August 18th. is4s--[52-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

IS. BACON HAMS.
Just received per Rail Road, las hams, supe.
rier srticls. Foi sale BY o. HOLMES.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

Sept. 10Th, I849.
The citizens of Wilmington are requested to meet
at Masonic Hall, on Wednesday the 10Th inst, at
o'clock A. NJ to consider of the subject referd TO in
the foregoing report. COMMITTEES.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-09-14

DR.. SWAYNE'S
CELERRATEn FAMILY AFEDICINEs
CURE FOLLOWS CURE,
Mere Proofs OF the Efficacy or
DIR. SwAXNE'S
COMPOUND SYRUP ofWlLD CHERRY,
The Original aud Genuine Preparation
CONSUMPTION, -F
Coughs. Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Liver Com.
plant, Splitting Blood. difficulty of Breathing,
Pain in the Side and Breast. Paipitation of
the Heart Influenza, Group, broken Con.
stitution, Sore Throat Nervous Debill.
~. and all diseases of the Throat,
Breast and Lungs the most ef.
fectual and speedy cure known
for any of the above disca- .#
ses is
DIR. SWAYEE,S
COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY
ANOTHER HOME CERTIFICATE.
DIR. SWAYNE'S
COMPOUND SYRUP of WILD CHERRY
IS ALL 1T PROCESSES TO BE,
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-02-22

As respects e. misrepresentation rela-
tive to persons effacaing an inSHra nee in the
Washington Company before lheexpiraiion
Of the time fora&hich the policies we're in
&urcd in oti.es Cohpa mics. would merely
say that whetKer or not the Charter Of such
Companies will hold the insured as mems
bers against their wish /; il does NOT inval
ida e the Policy insured by the Washington
Company, as may be seen by the following
extract of a letter from the Secretary, dated
January 22i, i649. ain regard to the in.
Sarance Of the persons who have surrender r.
ed their Policies 10 other Companies, there
is no question but what their Policies are
good in this Company
As To the Hartford OF Lilchheld Compa-
MES, have no wish To denounce them, or
THEFT Officers tu, will only say ,hatl shall
continue to pfesent the Washington Com
pany to the citizens of Conn.,, promptly pay
all Just demands against them for losses
and cheerfIlly leave to the good sense and
experience Of the community 10 decide hich
company meets their wants and wishes the
best.
AS "PerSoually I am but little known ii
i.iicl.6eil Countv.4 Legleave to re!ef'' 4
The oiiicers of lbe following Insurance Com.
ranieS in this State !; for which have. ana
still eOntinsse to act as Agent, viz: The Etna
Projections, and Hartford Fire Insurance
Companies, and the Connecticui Life In-
surance Company.
CURrISS L. NORTH,
General Agen. for CONNECTICUT.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-02-22
GOLD HUNTING,

The Literary world quotes the following
passage from the forthcoming second volume
of Washington lrving's Life Of Columbus,
as one that mas he probably looked into a,
the present time:
t. Before relating the return Of Columbus
10 HiSpaniola, il is proper to actice some OF
the occurrences in that Island which took
place under the COVE rnInenl Of OvandO. A
great crowd of adventures OF various ranks
had ,hronged his feet. eager spectators,
credulouS dreamers, and broken down gen.
tlcmen OF desperate fortunes; all expecting
20 enrich themselves suddenly in an Island
where gold was TO be picked up from the sur.
face of the soil, or gathered from The noun.
tain brooks. They had scarcely landed
| says Las Casas, who accompanied the ex-
pedi:ion. wheif they all hurried off to the
| mines, which were about eight leagues dis.
lance.
"The roads swarmed like anl.hilis, with
adventures Of all classes. Every one had
his knapsack stored with biscuit or -four,
and his mining implements on his shoulders.
Those hidalgoeS, or gentlemen, who had NO
servants TO carry their burdens, bore them
on their own backs, and lucky was he who
had horse for the journey he would be
able TO bring back III. greater load OF treas
ureS. They all set out in high spirits.
eager who should first reach the golden
land, thinking they hal bat 10 arrive al the
| mines aud collect riches for they tancied,
! says Las Casas, that gold was 10 be gather.
| Ell as easily and readily as fruit from the
,rees.' When we arrived. however. they
dlscoverea 10 their a'smay, that il was lies
! fall he
the earth, aeiab0E TO which most 0f them
I had neser PEER, accB. toned that IL reqnir-
ed experience aRd Sagaci,y to detecl the
veins of ore; that ia fact iAe whole process.
Of mining was exceedingly toilsome, de.
manding vast paliesce. AID, AFTER all being
full Of unce. tainly. They dug eagerly for
j Il time, bat found no ore. They grew hun.
cry, threw up their i'm pleneniS, SUI down to
eai, and then returned 10 work. Ii was all
in vain. Their labor says Las C"sas,
gave them keen appetite and quick dit
geslion, bot 90 gold They soon consumed
their provisions. exhausted their patience,
cursed their infa,uaiinn, and in eigh, day 5
set of drearily Oh their return, along the
road they bad lrod so exuilingiy. They az.
rived at San Domingo withou4 an ounce OF
gold, half tanished, .i0wHcast and des ir-
ing. Such is too often the ease III those
who ignoranily engage in mining; Gf all
ApeculatinnS the nIost militant, promising,
and fs1lacious. Poverty SOON fell upon
these misguided men. They exhausted the
little properly they ha | brough, from Spain.
Many suffered extremely from Hunger. and
were obliged 10 exchange even their apparel
for bread. Some formed connexions with
the old settlers OF the Island, bot the greater
part were like men lost and bewildeTad and
just awakened from u dream. The miseries
Of the mind. as usual. heightened the suffer.
ings III the body. Some wasted away and
died brpken>hearted; others were hurried
off by raging levers, so thal their soon per.
ished upwards Of thousand men.o
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-02-22
CDe looPt's corner.
The First VieIets.
NJ SIR BULwER LYrroN.

Who that has loved knows not the tender tale
Which flowers reveal when lips are coy To tell!
Whose youth has pause moi. dreaming ia the vale
Where tho ra,h violeis dwell?
Lo. when they shrink along the lovely brake,
Under the leafess, melanc holy tree;
Not yet the cuckoo sings. nor glidrs the snake,
Nor wild thSme lures the bee!
Yet at lheiraight and scent entrancd ndthEili'd
All June seems ''lden in the April skies;
How sweet the days. we yearn for, till ful6ll'd!
o distant Paradise
Dear land, to which Desire for ever Gees,
Time does n. present 10 their raso allow;
Say, in the fixed Eternal shall We seize
At last the fleeing now!
Dream not of days to Come of that unknown .
Whittier hope wande. (maze without clue;)
Give their own wI,chery to the 6owers-their
Owa
Youth in their own renew.
Ayarice! remember when the cow.li,sk~gold
Lored and yet lost its gll't erin Thy graspi
DO thy boards glad thee more than those ol old
Those withsrd in thy clasp.
From these thy clasp falls pal.ied lit was then
That thou vert rich thy coffrrs are a lie!
Alas. poor fool joy is the wealth Of men,
And Gaze their poverty!
Come, fnil'd Ambition! what has, thou desired.
Empire and power!-O! wandere,, ,empest lost,
These once arere thine. when Lies gay spring
inspired
Thy soul with gl"ries lost.
Let the flowers charm thee to The iocund nsime,
When DER the stars apt fancy traced the chart
Thou had's' an angels power in that bIsst time
Thy realms human hearth
tiark bark again the tread of hashfal feet.
Hank! the boughs Iustling ron the trysting-
place!
Let air again with one dear breath he sweet,
Each tair with one dear face!
Brief lived FIRST flowers, first love - the hour.
steal on
TO prank the world in summers pcmp Of hue
But what shall Aaunl beneath fe,cer sun
Worth What we lose in yoH!. "
OF, By flower, ieat, to seme loved book
We mark the tinss hat harm Us met. Retrac<
Thy life, recall its Icve!iest passage ---lsek,
Dead violpt% keep the place!