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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-06

"A TRANSPARENT CAsE.--Mr. John IT, Sizer procured
warrant Tor the arrest OF young man named George
II. narrower The warrant charged Narrower with
having carried away from Sizer's house, on Thursday
last pan OF window shades or transparencies of the
value OF WI narrower appeared in Court voluntarily
70 answer the charge, and through his counsel IT, P.
AUGUST, Esq, responded To enable the complainant
to procure the attendance of counsel as well as wit
nesses, the case was continued till Friday next and tho
accused admitted to bail in the sum of $500
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-06

IHAckER Us. VAN BUREN, This important case was
heard and determined by the Mayor yesterday. He
came to the conclusion that brief soourn in the Valley
would prove highly benefcal to both complainant and
defendant and notified the parties that either Of them
com1ted another breach of the peace the party Of
lendl LIQUID most assuredly Ego below" The warrant
was nissed
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-06

RESOLVED, That the joint committee on the Library
enquire INTO the proprety OF providing by law for the
the Federal Government much of the Typographical
survey OF the United States may be applicable to the
coast OF Virginia; ID by providing tor the Triangular
person. and placing at his disposal, such opographical
and other materials may belong to the Common
wealth. suitable to the construction OF map of Virginia
On motion OF Mr.. PENDLEToN, the House adjourned
at one o'clock, the Clerks table being loaded with pe
tons and resolutions
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-06
CITY AFFAIRS.

OFFICER ARLINGTON yesterday brought couple of
coloured offenders to "condign for clear violations of
the city ordinances. Passing down Main street Tues
day, this interchangeable officer deserted cooured iuve
nile offender, some distance ahead of him. ENGAGED in
the pleasing amusement of firing torpedoes, The Off
Ger mended his pace-we will not say he ran-and suc
ceeded in overhaulng the lad he was in the act Of
firing a torpedo the sidewalk, opnosie Tan
bark Row. Officer Y "took a note" of the offence
together with the Of the offender, and dnIv adj
monlsfed him Of the improperly of his conduct. To
his utter amazement however, the lad failed to nro6t
by the lecture, for had the officer turned bs
mead up the street, than he was astonshed by hearing
ahother explosion. On turning around the officer
again saw the lad at his tricks again. scampering off as
last as his legs could carry him. The lad was ordered
to be punished manner beftting his tender age
The other case was that of coloured bow belonging
to Mr. j. Z. Hobson, named Henry He had thonoht
proper to trundle wheebarrow on the sidex of
9th street, between Canal and Byrd streets, Tuesday
evening" in returning with baggage from the PETERSBURG
Railroad Depot. Mr. Eobson was permitted TO nav a
fine in lieu OF the ncton Of corporal punish men on
the boy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25

The Scarab for SIR John FranLlin.-A let
ter appears in the National Int 'ligencer, from
Charles Wilkes, Esq, Commander of the last
T. S. Exploring Expedition, expressing the
well-grounded hope that relief may be afforded
Sir John Franklin. the missing English navi.
gator. Having paid much attention to the
route he was instructed Ia follow. ne is salts
fled that he ought 10 be sought for through
the Wellington Channel, and this. he adds. is
the only point where adequate search is not
likely TO be made After describing the routes
taken by Richardson and Ross, and the points
at which whalemen are on the look out, he
states that the Wellington Channel is the on.
ly point left open for search to our hardy and
adventurous eountrymen, and that ample tine
yet remains to have it explored during the
coming season. The following embraces his
plan -
The best practical plan, peculiarly suited
TO our means and the character of the naviga-
ton and service. is 10 fit out three or four of
our small Eastern fishing vessels, (Chebacco
boats,) from sixty TO eighty or one hundred
tons burthen, manned by those who have been
brought up in them, and have them well and
fully equipped, with but small crews, ten or
twelve persons, including officers. For this
number, these vessels could be provided with
fuel, provisions and clothing, for two or three
seasons. There is no necessity for them TO
set out with the intention of wintering within
the icy region: the supplies should be TO guard
against the accident of detention.
4" The vessels and outfit could readily be
prepared for five or seven thousand dollars
each, and crews would cheerfully undertake
the voyage at double wages and gratu;tous
supply of warm clothing the whole sum
would not exceed for these twenty-five thou
sand dollars"
The voyage to the Wellington Channel from
our shores can be readily made in forty five
days, and if vessels are now fitted out, would
be able to explore this channel thoroughly to
its furthest extent or navigable point, and. if
not to succor. they will ascertain whether Sir
John Franklin had taken that route, and re-
turn safely back before winter with tidings.
Now is the time, says Mr.. Wilkes, and no de-
lay should be suffered, and as the government
has no power to move in the matter, he ex-
presses confidence that subscriptions could
readily be obtained for SO praiseworthy an OBJ
lect as the relief of those over whom such fate
is impending, who are in great peril. if they
are not now suffering the awful tate, from
which all minds recoil, OF either being frozen
to death or dying from starvation.
Baltimore Sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25

The Crevasse-NeU Orleans Flooded The
Picayune of the 18th inst, the latest date re.
ceived exI resses but little hope ofthe crevassse
near Carrollton, being closed. Piles had been
driven across the whole opening, and bags of
earth were being sunken outside of the piles
but fears were momentarily entertained that
the whole would give way. The Forlien Gre
vase, a short distance below, on the opposite
side of the river, had been abandoned, and the
turbulent waters are rushing in destructive
torrents, without bound TO their wilderness,
over tens of thousands of acres Of devoted
lands.
The third crevasse at the powder magazine
was 300 feet wide, and hopes were entertain.
ed that it would be closed in five days. The
Picayune states that about 800 houses in the
city are now surrounded by water, and it is
beginning TO make its way into the rear o.
the Seventh ward, and into the first Munich
pality, where great damage is anticipated IT
the Second Municipality people are daily mo
wing out of their dwellings, being compelled
to abandon them or move to the upper stories
and take to skiffs TO communicate with terra
firma.-BdL. Sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25
LIEUTENANT COLONEL.

l beg leave 10 present to the members Of the
3oth Regiment N. e. Militia, Major d. !. Wrr-
IfAMs' Us a candidate for the Lieutenant Colonel.
cy. Major WiIIrAms is an excellent officer, and
his present rank in the Regimen. should en,i.ls
him to that post Of honor. JUSTICE.
MEssns. EDIross-wm you oblige many
voters by inserting the name Of Adju,snt ]. J
HEDRICK as candidate for Lieutenant Colo.
mel. he having consented to serve if elected.
May 4, ls49-[S4-4t
LEEsBuRe, May llth, ls4g.
MesHs. Editors: You will oblge the friends
of Mr.. Taos. H. TATE, by keeping his nsms be-
fore the public as candidate for the Lieut.. Colo
nelcy. he having consented to serve if elected
We speak from an intimate acquaintance with
Mr. TATE. aud recommend him to the 30th Re-
gment believing that he would gil the Office with
honor to himself and satisfaction to them.
MANY FRIENDS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25

The Diplomatic Smuggling Case.-The N.
Y. Tribune publishes from Hon. H. w. Ellis
worth, U. S. Charge dAffaires in Sweden. a
copy of circular letter, dated Stockholm,
April 90, in which he dsproves satisfactorily
the charge of smuggling or attempting to
smuggle goods through the Swedish custom
house. Boxes were sent which Mr. Ellsworth
suspected did not contain what he had order
ed. He had them opened in the presence oil
the Inspector of Customs, and his suspicious
were confirmed He instantly rejected them
handing them over to the custom house au.
thorities. The shipper afterwards sent let
ter, stating that the articles had been sent by
mistake, and Mr.. Ellsworth's still remained al
Lubec. This letter was also put in the hands
of the custom house officers. Mr.. Ellsworth
says:
''Under existing regulations of the Swedish
custom house, no such attempt can be made as
TO articles admitted free of duty for minister.
The boxes which contain them must invariably
be opened, and the contents jo,trnatized at the
custom house before deliUery.'
He also sends confirmation of his state
ment IN letters from Baron thunderstorm,
Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, and from Baron Sterneld, the Minis
ter, iii which be says he had informed the
Swedish Charge at Washington that no doubt
could be entertained of Mr.. Els perfect inno-
cence of the malicious charges against him,
which he says first appeared in an obscure
and scurrilous Sunday paper in Stockholm
and were never copied in any Government
journal,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25

Conviction of Drayon and Sayres-S Sen
tence Of Shuster-In the criminal court a
Washington, on Friday, Ia molle prosecute hav.
ing been entered in the forty -one larceny in.
dictments against Daniel Drayton,) both he
and Edward Sayres were tried and convicted
of transporting upwards of seventy slaves be-
longing TO different owners from the District
of Columbia. The court sentenced Drayton
TO pay fine of S14O and costs in each case
and Sayres, in like manner, TO 500 and costs
in each case-b both to be imprisoned until the
fines are paid
honIas Hand, alias Shuster, found guilty
of stealing the Government jewels from the
Patent Office, was sentenced TO suffer threI
years Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
The writs of error to the Circuit court, ir
the case of Drayton, Sayres, Hand and Stone
convicted of forgery, will be argued on Satur
day, the 26th inst. Bali. Sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25
I'D EED,,

In this county on the 18th ult, Mrs. Mary 8.
Groom. wife of Mr.. William B Groom, in her
56th year.
In Sampson county, on the 9th inst, Mrs Sa-
rah Underwood, wife of Mr. Thomas Underwood,
aged SO years. -
In Stokes county, on the 18th ult, John Low
~, aged 100 years. The deceased was in service
against the Indians before the Revolution.
In Cumberland county, on the 18th inst, Mr.
VIM Ray.
in Jefferson county. Ala in the Seth year OF
his age, the Hon. John F. Forrest, formerly OF
Orange county, N G.
In Henderson county, on the I'd inst, General
Phillip Britain. at an advanced age.
In Buncombe, on the 4th inst, Col James Nc.
Kee, in his 9Th year.
On the 18th ult, at the residence of Robert Mer-
rift, Esq, in Sampson county, Owen Streets, aged
about II years,
Departed this life in Sampson county, on the
18th inst, Miss Anice Benton, aged about So years
Miss Benton was truly devoted to her family and
friends, and has died with the sunshine of good
and clear conscience that she had done but little
evil in this world, and that the virtuous and pi.
ous life she had lived, enabled her to believe she
would meet her God with the smile of a reconciled
countenance. Peace to her ashes, and long will
her name be cherished With gratitude and affec.
ton by large circle of friends.
Peace to her ashes, and gratitude to her name,
She loved her God, and will she rise again.
Com.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25

Ma. MAcREApY.-To the Pubiic.--A state
ment has been published in Boston by the
friends Of Mr.. Macready. apparently by his
authority, in reference to the recent riot. 1t
is stated that he had desired to defer his Sec
ond appearance, but that he was overruled
by his friends, and he had received every as
surance that there would be no repetition of
the scenes of Monday night previous. The
card says:
On the evening of Tuesday, the eighth, the
letter of Mr.. Washington Irving and others,
most respectable persons, as deeply interested
in preserving the peace of the city as any
person can be, was presented to Mr.. Macready,
requesting him to 60 on with his engagement.
He found on Wednesday morning the state OF
public opinion to be entirely on the side OF
order, and strong. inevery form ofsxpression.
in its condemnation of his assaiauts he was
toll by persons of the highest responsibility,
in and ont of official station, that there would
be no disturbance, on a second appearance,
which he ought to regard, or which could not
he checked by the police in its ordinary action ;
and the press of the city, almost without ex-
ception, spoke so severely of the conduct of
his assailants that he, reasoning from his own
experie nee Of the manifestation and power OF
convinced that he ought to CONSENT to reappear.
1t was his own opinion, however, that the
second performance ought to be postponed
to Friday evening. to give time for all excite
ment to subside. and to allow the circulation
of documents, which the press, with great un-
anmity, has declared disproved every charge
that has been brought against him.
The article concludes as follows:
Mr.. Macready did not, either directly OF
indirectly, take any steps whatever to cause
his friends to be present at the theatre, or to
encounter in any way the opposition of those
hostile to him, except'by causing the docu-
ments already referred TO TO be published. He
simply submitted himself to the wishes of his
friends. as expressed in their letter, and to his
own sense Of the duty he owed to the citizens
of New York; and in doing so, the public
will Judge whether he ought to carry away
with him from this country any other feeling
than that which every humane man mnst have,
when he finds his name in any way connected
with SO dreadful an occurrence. however limo.
cent he may have been.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25
Learn Spanish bound I

Learn SpnniSh.-Adventurer bound 10
California by the way of Mexico, should bear
in mind that the Mexican mules do not under
stand word of English. 1t behooves them
therefore, 10 acquire sufficient knowledge oil
Spanish to be able at least to start and stor
their animals, in order 10 prevent the occur.
renee OF such ludicrous mishaps as the follow.
ing, which is related by correspondent oil
the Bunker Hill Aurora:
Until we got few miles out of Vera Cruz
Mr.. - was unable 10 get horses for the
whole party, except of inferior quality and a,
extravagant prices, consequently some of US
were obliged the first day 10 ride mules on
pack saddles. was one of the unIucky ones
1t was just like sitting astride hogshead in 4
wagon without springs. And he certainly
was as obstinate as mule We mounted
with some assistance, just outside the walls
and had halters for reIns.
The whole party started at a trot, and goi
some forty rods ahead, each man intent or
his own novel situation, and not thinking to
look behind. My mule wouldn't bulge step
addressed him in English with threats and
entreaties, Didn't understand a word of it.
had no stick, and didn't care to dismount, be.
cause couldn't get up again and besides he
might have run away. tried to spur him
but the pack saddle stretched my feet so far
and covered him up so com pletely, tina,
couldn't reach his hide by two inches Ilried
to talk Spanish, but he pricked up his ears
and showed signs of going off in another di.
rection, so supposed had made some mis-
take, and dropped that and finally beckon
ed to Mexican who stood by laughing, poin
ted to the company ahead and then 10 the beast
He commenced shouting 'mulas,' 'vamos,
sst.' sst.' initiated the sounds, and was
soon under way. and jolted almost beyond
endurance. But my troubles were not ended
had forgotten to ask how to stop him-anc
on he went right through our ranks, till ht
bad nearly overset half dozen of my bes
friends, and had explained matters to Capt
-, and got him to interpret between us
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25
Wilmington, 9Th May, 1s4e.
I. o. OF RECHABITES.

The annual meeting of North Carolina Dis
tict Tent, No. ls, |. o. of R., took place at
the Raehabits Hall, in this town. on Tuesday
last There was full attendance of Repre-
sentRtives, and their reports showed their re-
spective Tents 10 be in fourishing condition.
Considerable business was done by the Con-
vention during its session.
The following brethren were elected officers
of the District for the ensuing year:
NELL CLARK, P. C, R.
J. T. HEWITT, C. R.
w SUTTON, D. R.
w. R. UTLEY, R. S.
N. r. FOWLER, F. S.
N. E. BRICKHOUSE, T.
S. J. RILEY, L.
W.. YATES,
w. JACOBS, Executive Council
RS. McCUMBER,
The officers were respectively installed in.
TO their several Offices.
w. j. YOPP, P. D. R. S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25
IL MAMIlsg 1Gg9s -
ssAAN PORT OF W1LMINGTON. 10y
ARRIVED

ARRIVED
May l7-Brig Hamlet, vesper, New York, to w Da.
Brig Walton, Rider, New York, to Jeffreys &
Leighton.
49, Brig w l. Jones, Tyler, New York, to DeRosset
6 Brown.
schr E B soude, Chase Charleston to DeRosset 8.
Brown
schr Smith, Miller, New York, to DeRosset f.
le-schr Alcyona, Whitaker, Philadelphia, to w
Davis.
schr Minerva. Wright, Cox. New York, TO Lutt-
schr Julia Francis Hamilton, Lockwoods Folly, to
2O-Brig Six Brothers, Benson Boston, to Harriss f.
Drake.
Brig General Taylor, shute, Portsmouth, Fl, to
sc6r David SIN it'll, Smith, Philadelphia, to George
Harriss.
2l-Brig Napoleon, Gerrish, New York, 10 DeRosset
Brown.
& Brig Winthrop Leland, New London, Conn, to Geo
Harriss.
schr Urania, Myers, New York, to E J Lutterloh.
Sohr Thorn, Wainwright, New York. to Jeffreys &
23.-schr Martha B, Lewis, shallotte, to w Davis
Schr Col McRae Davis Charleston, 10 do
schr Marion Burns, !, Little I River to do
May ls-Brig Lucy Atwood, Atwood, Portsmouth, N
H, by G w Davis
le-Schr Charles, Babbage, Boston, by Jeffteys &
| Leighton.
schr James King, Wainwright, New York. by JEFF
schr ST. Helena Hatch, Boston, by Jefrreys & Leigh
| ton.
Br schr Rover; Johnson, Nassau, P, by G w Da
Wis.
Schr II Westcott, Hand Philadelphia by Geo. Harriss
;schr Pamsquid, mitchell, Boston, by Barry, Bryant
| & Co.
| Brig Bell, Williams New York, by w Davis
Brig Porto Rico, Staples Philadelphia, byJefreys &
I Leighton.
schr e II Nash. Ramsdell, New Bedford Mass, b,
Harrss & Drake
! 22-Schr Charles Mills, Francis New York, by De
| Rosset & Brown.
| 23-Brig Watson Ryder, New York, by Jefreyi
/ & Leighton.
Schr white . H. Gibbs, Cuba, by G w Davis.
Schr Julia Francis, Hamilton, Lockwoods Folly, BY
! G w Davis.
Schr Swain, Townsend, Philadelphia, by Georg'
| Harriss.
24-schr Alvarado Tanpher Portland, Me. to HARRIS
| & Drake
25-steamer Henrietta, Rush, Fayetteville, by Johr
Banks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25

Wilmington and Manchester Raj ROAD
CompanueThe Directors of this Company
had a special meeting at Charleston (tha
being point of convenience for the greatei
number1 on Saturday last. The principal
ohiect Of the meeting was TO come to an IN.
derstanding with the Directors of the South
Carolina Rail Road Company in regard to y
junction of the two Roads. 1t was determined
to leave the whole matter to the discretion
of the Engineers of the Roads. to arrange as
thew NAV deem best for the interests of both
The South Carolina Company offer to take
the Stock of the w. e.. NJ. Company in pay.
ment for the transportation of materials. (iron,
&c.,) necessary for the construction of the
Road of the latter.
Chronicle, Wednesday last.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25
NEW YORK
Furniture Warehouse,
Front Street, Near EXCHANGE Corner,

WILMINGTON, n. u.
6. & w. A. GWYEK respectfully inform their
numerous friends and acquain,ances that they
have purchased the stock of FURNITURE in
this establishment of Mr. F. CLARK, which is large
and we'll selected, and are now receiving from the
manufactory, weekly, constant supply, which is
offered for Fae, for cash. at manufacturers prices.
Among our assortment may be found the fol.
lowing articles
Mahogany and plain Sideboards;
Marble top Washstands;
Marble and Mahogany Top Bureaus
Rich Mahogany and plain Wardrobes;
| Sofas and Divans;
Mahogany and Walnut stuffed Rockers;
| Egyptian and white marbls top centre Tables;
Mahogany Dining and Tea Tables !;
Common Walnut and Cherry Tables;
Fine Mahogany and Walnut Chairs;
High and low post Bedsteads;
French Beds,eads; Mahogany and Walnut do;
Single Mahogany and PLATA Washstands;
Book cases; writing desks;
Ladies work tables sewing and nursing chairs
Large and small cane Rockers;
Ladies sewing chairs
Ladies work boxes and Lamp stands;
Bamboo chairs and settees;
Children's sitting and rocking chairs;
| Windsor chairs. with scroll backs;
Windsor chairs, plain; office chairs and cushions
Portable writing desks;
Night cabinets and sick chairs;
Cribs, cradles, and chldren's chairs;
Buffers trays and towel racks;
Cane and wood seat Settees;
Office Desks, various styles;
Looking Glasses, Cots. Lounges
Camp Stools Willow Wagons;
Summer Safes, busters, Refrigerators;
Shower Baths, Window Shades;
Childrens' dining Chairs;
Fine Hair Mat,resses--Northern make;
Moss Mattresses, do. do.
Bolsters, do. do.
| Pillows. do. do. &c. &c
The goods will be freely shown, and all arli
cles warrented to be as represented
G. & w. A. GWYER.
Furniture safely packed in boxes, or mats, 70
transportation.
May rs, ls49--[37
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-25
WILMINGTON MARKET-May "a.

" OAN AAAI
Bacon-Sales dull-stock good. Quota.
tons fraction lower.
Beef Cat:!s-The butchers are in want Of
beef cattle, the stock having all, or nearly so,
been worked off. Our quotations are for last
sales.
Corn-None received since last Thursday.
Stock working of. See quotations for last
sales.
Eggs-This article has become scarce, and
the price has advanced, in some cases to 20
cents per dozen from carts. We quote at 1913
20 cts.
Flour-There is a considerable stock OF
Fayetteville Flour on the market. We con-
tinue our last weeks prices.
Hay-Sales of SO bales. New York Hay at
623 cents per 100 lbs, cash.
Lard-1he stock of NC. Lard continues
heavy and sales dull. =,
Lumber-There has been nothing doing in
River Lumber
Lime-None received since last report
Quotations represent last sales.
Molasses--None received since our last re-
port. Old stock working off gradually at quo
tatlons.
Naval Storss-Since this day week the re.
ceipts of Turpentine have reached about 5000
barrels, all of which has been taken at prices
ranging from 81 IS to 81 80 (and in one in
stance to s2,) for soft, a portion of which was
of this years make So IS 10 50 SO for virgin
dip, and 95 cents for the hard article. We
quote as current rates to-day: yellow dip, ST
90; virgin do. So SIS, and hard at 95 CENTS
Spirits Turpentine-Operations in this article
have been very limited; onl y two or three
small lots, country made, having changed
hands, at former rates. To-day the article is
held with much frmness at our high est figure
Iar-Sales of about 500 bbls Tar at 81 %
and 81 80 per Dbl. No sales of common Ro
sin-held at IS 60 cents.
| Rice-No wholesale transactions.
SaH-Received from Charleston $50 sacks
sold at ST 90, cash.
Shingles and STRENGTHENING doing.
Iimber-There is large number of Tim
her RATS on the market, and the mills have :
heavy supply in their pounds. Sales very
dull, and prices receded from So IS TO 50 SO
and from Sc TO S54 per M. We hear of NJ
sales for shipping purposes.
Freights-The large number of vessels ar
rived here during the pastthree or four weeks
have taken off large amount of produce
consequently freights have become somewha
scarce, and a decline of and cents per Dbl
coast wise, has been submitted to. See tabl
for last rates paid.