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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-19
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A large supply of CREw LISTS on hand. and
or sale lew, at the JeURNAL OFFICE.
NOTICE

THE subscriber respectfully informs his friend.
and the public, that he has taken the Store for.
merly occupied by Holmes and Halves, where he
offers for sale the one half of the divided stock Of
Holmes and Halves, at greatly reduced prices
Among which may be found a good assortment
of domestic and fancy Dry Goods, Groceries Hard
ware, and Cutlery. $50,
For the purpose Of changing his business, he
will sell his entire stock of Fancy Goods, at New
York cost, for cash. Among which may be found a
great variety ofblack and colored, figured and plain
Silks, silk, mareno, and cashmere Shawls, fafcv.
silk haudkerchiefs and cravats, and large stock 81
thread Laces. muslin and cambrick Edgings and
Insertings, Bonnets and Bonnet Ribbons, kid and
silk Gloves, bordered and embroidered linn cam.
brick Handkerchief, French and Scotch embroi-
dered Lace, and muslin Capes and OoIors, of the
latest and most fashionable style; white and black
silk Hose, Cashmeres, Bombazines, AIpaccas, end
DECLINES. Together with alarge stock of French,
English, German, and American Cloths, and Cas-
simeres; and great variety ofother articles too
numerous to mention. The entire stock Of Fancy
Goods will be sold at New York cost, for cash.
JOHN r. HALVES.
Dec. ], le48-I2
Commercial Copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-19
AREA AND POPULATION.

Oregon Territory contains 341 ,463 square
miles; New Mexico, 1887 do; California,
448, 69l do; Territory west of the Mississip-
pi, 745,584 do total / 1861 ,976 square miles.
Of $40 acres each. The United States Terri
tory, were it of square form, would measure
1890 miles by 800
From the easternmost town in the United
States. Eastport, Maine, via the ST. Lawrence,
Buffalo, Cincinnati, ST. Louis, and South Pass,
IN the Rocky Mountains, to Astoria in Ore
goh, the distance, by the travelled route, is A.
SIT miles. From the Madawaska in Maine,
By the Atlantic route, via New York, Wash
ington, New Orleans, and Galveston, to the
mouth of the Rio Grande, 1929 miles From
New York to the head OF Lake Superior, via
Detroit and Macinac. is 1856 miles; thence
down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
is 2,2S4 miles. From Passport, Maine, tc
the Bay of ST. Francisco, in California, on the
Pacific, via Portland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
St Louis, Santa Fe. and the Colorado of the
West, is 3,644 miles. ~ 49,
The population of the British Possessions
IN North America is 2,073,000, of which 700,,
600 persons are in Upper and 100000 in Low.
er Canada; Nova Scotia, 24O 900; New
Brunswick, 10000; Newfoundland, 100,
600: Prince Edwards Island, $4,000; Red
River Settlement, 900.
Great Britain and adjacent isles contained
in 1871. population of 18,059 1865. exclu.
siVe OF persons in the army, navy, and mer.
chant vessels, not on shore: Ireland. 8,175,.
23s total. 1885 1903. An official census Of
the religious belief of the Irish, taken in 1895
showed that of 7,943, $40 people, there were
6.427,7l2 Catholics, 852, 064 Protestants. and
66A,164 of various other seets. There is moi
q county inaIreland in which the Catholics do
not outnumber the Protestants. Galway has
4.702 Pfotessants, and 253,155 Catholics
Tpperary, 3sG,2S2 Catholics, and Pro.
teetantss In Dublin the Catholics are three ID
Tne. Il s.sass
eKr+ 9Iasss
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ERuIT TREES. &c.

THE subscriber has removed his Nursery Es-
tahlishment from Randolph county to Goilford
county, near Greensboro, and solicits orders for
Apple, Peach, Pear. Nectarine, and Apricot Trees,
which he will furnish from SO TO 100 per cent.
cheaper than they can be obtained at from North
ern Nurseries. His intention is 10 make regu-
lar business of it, and he also Intends having an
extensive assortment of Shrubs and Flowers for
sale, and he asks for bis efforts such patronage as
State pride and Interest should prompt the people
of North Carolina to give him.
His agent in Wilmington is Mr.. J. WILKIS-
SON, who has, some of his Trees for eale, and who
will receive orders. Orders may also be directed
TO the subscriber at Greensboro. .-ss-.-.
THOS. III. FENTRESS.
December %. ls4S-[I5-iY
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LANDS FOR SALE.

THE subscriber being determined to remove to
the West, offers for sale his plantation, on which
he now resides, containing II SO acres of choice
Farm and Turpentine Lands. on the South side of
Cohoerie River, adjoining the Lands of G. s.
Bronson, Haywood Boykin, and James H. Lamb
The dwelling is quite commodious two story
wooden building, on high and beautiful bank of
the River, about half mile from Lisbon all ne
cessary out houses, and in good repair. There is
enough of this plantation under fine cultivation to
produce from 5 to 600 bushels of corn annually.
There are from $500 to 5000 Turpentine boxes
cut on it, enough to make from to 600 barrels Of
Turpentine, ifweIl tended every year. There is
also, Toll Bridge belonging TO this place, that
yields an annual net income of about hundred
dollars. This place is more highly recommended
bic on account ofits healthfulness, which cannot
be surpassed by any place in the Eastern part OF
the State. For further particulars, see the SUBJ
scriber on the premises, or at Lisbon.
]. p. TREADWELL.
Sampson County, Dec 29th IS48-Il6-n
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TiFiYR4TR HOUSE.

THE subscriber takes this naeth0d 81 returning
his thanks to q generous public for the hitherto
liberal patronage he has received; and at the same
time most respectfully informs his old customers
and the public at large, that Che bAFAfEfa'E
HOUSE. next door above the Hanover, HOUSE,
and nearly opposite the Cape Fear Bank, on
Front Street, his old stand is still open for the
reception of transient or steady Boarders. He
will at all times be happy to wait upon those who
shall favor him with their custom, and he will
spare no pains to render them comfortable while
they are with him. His table is furnished with
the best the market affords. .4essyF. IS sesee3re
His BAR ROOM, at the old well known RocE
SpRIxG, will be found at all times handsomely
filed up with the best of Liquors and Refresh
ments. = T3IH5fg DAVID HALLY.
Sept l, l84sl--5l-ly .-. ....to
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-19
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Mr. Wooten asked leave of absence for Mr.
Edwards, from and after to-day. Granted.
Mr. Leach, of Johnston, presented memo
rial from citizens Of Johnston and Cumberland.
Referred to committee on Propositions and
Grievances
Mr. Williamson introduced bill TO amend
an act relating to Common Schools. Referred
10 committee on Education.
MIR Rayner, 4 bill TO provide for the better
education of Deaf and Dumb Mutes. Passed
1st reading.
Mr. Courts, from the committee on PROPOSE
tons and Grievances, reported unfavorably 10
the bill to authorize free colo-ed man of
Wayne, 10 emancipate his wife and children
Mr Shuford moved TO postpone the bill indefi-
nitely. On this question there was sholt
discussion, participated in by Messrs Bregden-
Miller, Courts, and Stanly. The bill was
postponed for the present.
MIR Satterthwaite, from the select commit
fee TO whom was referred the bill to dispose
of portion of the unsold Cherokee lands, re-
ported q substitute for the same, and recon-
mende3 lis passage.
Mr. Thigpen moved to lay the bill on the
table and have it printed.
While this question was pending, the
Speaker announced the time for taking up the
special order, viz bill providing for the es-
Establishment of a Medical Board.
The bill was discussed by the following
gentlemen: Messrs Ferebee, Brogden, Keen,
for, and Williams, of MeckIenburg, against
the passage of the bill.
A message was received from the Senate
proposing 10 vote for Superior Court Judge
tomorrow at IL O'Clock. Concurred in. When
Mr. Pearson, of Northampton, nominated
the Hon. VIM H. Battle
The House took a recess.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-19
STATE or NoRTH-CARoLINA.
NEw-HAsOvER CoUxrr.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,

R. M. Blackwell & Coz Original Attachment
VS.. Mauger London summon
John Christian. ed as Garnishee.
1T appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the defendant resides beyond the limits of the
State, so absconds or conceaIs himself that the
ordinary process of the law cannot be served up
on him: on motion. it is ordered, that notice be
given in the Wilmington Joornal for six weeks,
that unless said defendant appear at the next term
of this Court, to be holden at the Court House in
the town of Wilmington. on The second Monday
in March next, and plead to and replevy. that the
effects in the hands Of the Garnishee will be con-
demned to satisfy plaintiffs demands.
Teste, L. II. MARSTELLER, Clerk.
Jan s. lS49-l17-6t fPr fee 81 3eI
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FRESH .aRREV.gLS!
THE subscribers have this day received, per
schr Leesburg, new supply of WINTER GoODs.

THE subscribers have this day received. per
schr Leesburg, new supply of WINTER GoODs.
amongst which are
French Merinos ,l4-4 French Turkree
Do Cashmeres; [ShawlS;
DO satin strip'd delancs 1914 do do do
Victoria satin striped, il0-4 do kreeade do
NEW style Ladies bead bags;
Satin striped Organdes, Fancy Cassimeres;
[new style Do Sattinetts;
All wool black Alpaca !; Do Tweeds and Ken
Silk warp do do [tucky Jeans;
Rough and Ready prints l0-4 to IA Mackenew
lnew style liz Whitney Blankets;
Black and white prints 20U pair striped twilled
new style ); NEGRO blankets;
Furniture prints, do Overcoats.a good supply;
Fringe & Gimps, a large so cases Boots & Shoes,
supply i philadelphia make.
With many other articles too numerous to men
ton, which will he sold at prices TO suit the times
JOHN KYLE 4 co.
December Is, lS4S-1I4
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4 Nfw-HANoyTa four4v 81

:WIIMIxs7oS. N. c., Nov. a3i, 1875,
TAKEN up and committed to the Jail Of lie
aforesaid County, Muiatto man, aged sbput
.wspty-fye years, six feet high, spare msds, ina
telllgsat look, long curly hair be says Bis 1sDs
il Box krKnrE Ev.rsl was horn n Fac gs.-,s4S.
see. .euerson county, and raised 3 enc
nicAARp G,Asox, near jefferson gCenrt-
house, IN Jefferson county he IaEs bic
mother was an Indian Squaw, named III. IN.
father . uiatto Negro. The owner of safs -
gro is requested to come forward. prove ,ron.tr
and take him away, or else he win he ae.Is -
as the Law directs. OWEN FENNETI' WIN
$50 = Sheriff Of New-Hanove.s Ceun,.
Nov 81, IS48-EI2-tf a-a 9~5'
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DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

THE subscriber having taken out Letters of
Administration, upon all and singular the Goods
and Chattels. rights and credits, that are of the
Estate Of Michael Haesloop, deceased, at Deem
Der term ls4S, Of New Hanover County Court,
hereby gives notice to all persons having claims
sgaiBst his interstate, to present the same within
the time prescribed by Law, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar Of a recovery. sszssve.fs res
All persons indebted to said interstate, are reques-
ted to come forward and settle. "
- JOHN G.BAIJHAN, Adm'S s
Dec Is, ls4s---ttl4-3m. z zz===z== =. szsg5
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TAKEN AND COMMITTED

TO the Jail of Sampson county, on the 18th inst,
mulatto boy, who calls himself James Moore,
and says he was bound to Jon w. Wells of Brun-
swick county James Moore is about feet or
inches high, spare built, and supposed to be sew
enteen or eighteen years Of age. The owner is
requested to come forward, prove property. pay
charges and take him away, or he will be dealt
with as the law directs.
-~- A. B. CHESNUTT, Sheriff.
July IA, lS4S-F44,tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-19
AGENCY
FOR THE SALE OF
TIMBER, LUMBER, AND NAVAL STORES

TIMBER, LUMBER, AND NAVAL STORES.
THE subscriber respectfully announces TO his
friends and the public in general, that he will re-
ceve orders for the sale Of TIMBER, LUMBER, and
NAVAL SroREs, and solicits share of the public
patronage. st7F5
He will at all times endeavor to give the quick
est possible despatch to all business entrusted to
his care. He will also have large Timber pen
and good wharf at his command, where persons
sending any of the above articles to market can
secure the same till Sold at a moderate expense.
OFFICE on Halls wharf. 57.aaf Fref1E
-.rs.e -as 9 a MILES COSFIN.
Dec Is, ls4s[-14-tf aa3 ssT
Chronicle and Commercial copy once week
for months each. -ss.-..E -a sven
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MoNpAY, Jan. 8.
MONDA 7
SENATE.

Mr. Washington, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, asked to be discharged from the fur
Their consideration of the bill Tor the relief of
the inhabitants of the town OF Waynesboro'.
Concurred in, and the bill lies over '
MIR Gilmer introduced bill 10 incorporate
Greensboro and Mt. Airy Turnpike Compa-
n.y. Passed it's first reading. aH
The Senate then took up the engrossed Res
outions providing for enclosing the Cover
nor's Ground, and for the purpose offumiture
&c; read the I'd time, and referred to the CON-
mittee on Public Buildings
Several engrossed bills, chiefly of private
nature, passed their I'd reading.
On motion of Mr. Joyner, message was
sent to the House, proposing TO vote on to-
morrow for Judge of the Superior Court. vice
Judge Moore resigned.
Mr. Graham moved the reconsideration ofthe
vote by which the bill to incorporate the No.
Carolina Railroad Company was rejected on
Saturday last. The motion prevailed. and the
bill was made the special order for Thursday
next.
Mr. Ashe moved that the bill TO locate the
Judges of the Superior Courts be put on its Sd
reading.
After some discussion between Messrs Gil
mer, Ashe, Smith, and Thomas, of Haywood,
the bill passed, Ayes 80, Noes Il.
A bill TO amend the Rev. Stats entitled
Forcible entry and Detainer, passed its second
reading. II. @
On motion of Mr. Albright, the Senate took
up the engrossed bill 10 improve the Cape
Fear and Deep Rivers above Fayetteville -
Passed it's I'd reading.
The engressed bill to lay off the State into
eight Judicial Circuits, passed its first reading
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-01-19
EvENING SESSION

The Speaker stated that the speciel order
was the bill 10 lay off and establish new
County by the name Of Graham. a -
On melton of MIR Walser, the bill was laid
on the table, and the House resumed the con-
sideration of the bill for the more speedy ad-
minstration of justice.
The question was then taken on the motion
for indefinite postponement, and decided in
the affirmative. sslt Ia aaa fs~=a1
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WWILL be found, a general assortment Of
w Charch, Parior, Office, & Cooking Stoves,
Crates and Tenders Double and Single acting
force and lift Pumps, Lead Pipe. Solar, Camphine
and Furpentine Lamps Tea Trays and Walters;
Coffee and Tea Urns; Coffee Biggins Coffee and
Tea Pots; Steak Dishes EnameIed Sauce Pans
and Kettles; Passage Lanterns; Dish Covers !;
Cake Boxes; Nurse Lamps, and Egg Boilers !;
Rifles; double and single Guns; Revolving and
single Pistols Powder Fasks; Shot Pouches;
Tame bags Percussion Caps, &c. ALso, an
kinds of Copper, Tin AID Sheet Iron ware made
to order. lzs{E ZE Ea -. .e "
All CASH and sHoRr CREDIT customers punc-
tually attended to. 8. P. POALEf. IS
Dec l, 1S46.-Tl2-6m s... s.g.~. $3.50
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HOTCHKISS'
Vertical Water Wheels.

W.BRANSON is Agent for the above Wheels
in this place. He will take pleasure in showing
the castings TO any person who may desire to see
them. There will be found at his Office supply
of Wheels, Cranks, or Gudgeons, at all times, for
sale singly or in pairs.
Dec %. lSi6-[l6-tf
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considArahe system Of exchanges lecommen.
ded by Alexander Vattemare. Concurred 10.
Mr.. Person of Moore, moved to take. up
and consider the bill for Che more speedy adj
|ministration of justice. Carried. ~ - &
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FRESH RAISINS.
Dec. ], ls48-I2
Commercial Copy.

so Packages Raisins, assorted |; S boxes preserved
Ginger; S do. Citron; 2 barrels Cnrrants; AL
monds, Filberts, Brazil Nuts, E0gIish Walnuss,
hell Banks and Sheled Almonds, for sale BY
rDec. IL HOWARD & PEDEN.
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Sampson County, Dec. 2eth ls4s-LI6-n
STATE OF NoRTR-cARoLINA.

NEw-HANovER COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
December Term, 1s4s.
E. J. Lntlerloh,2 Original Attachment Maui
VS.. ger London summoned as
John Christian. Garnishee.
1T appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court
that the defendant resides beyond the limits of The
State, or so absconds or conceais himself that the
ordinary process of the law cannot be served up
on him: on motion, it is ordered that notice be
given in the Wilmington Journal for six weeks,
that unless said defendant appear at the next term
of this Court, to be holden at the Courthouse in
the town of Wilmington, on the second Monday
in March next, and plead to and replevy, that the
effects ia the hands of the Garnishee will be con-
demned to satisfy PLAINTIFF demands.
1este, l.. H. MARSTELLER, Clerk.
Jan 5, ls4s-[l7-6t EPr fee 81 s8I
STATE OF NoRTH-CARoLENA.
NEw-HANovER CoUNTT.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
December Term 1913.
Copeland & kidder,) Original Attachment
VS.. Mauger London summon
John Christian. ed as Garnishee
1T appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
that the defendant resides beyond the limits of the
State, or so absconds or conceais himself that the
ordinary process of the law cannot be served I'D.
on him: or motion, it is ordered. that notice be
given in the Wilmington Journal for six weeks
that unless said defendant appear at the next term
of this Court, to be holden at the Courthouse in
the town OF Wilmington, on the second Monday
in March next. and plead to and repIevy, that the
effects in the hands of the Garnishee will be con-
demned to satisfy plaintiffs demands.
Teste, l.. II. MARSFELLER, Clerk.
Jan 5, lS49--[l7-6t Pr fee 81 3Sl s
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5000 ACRES OF LANE

on the waters Of Grains Greek, and 1000 on the
waters CT Little River. The land on Grains
Greek is all adjoining, and will be cold in four
different tracts. There are about $50 acres Of
fresh land in high state of cultivation. suited to
the culture of all kinds of produce made in this
section of the State. The lands is well timbered
and watered, with very healthy situation and
good stand for a store. IA
The tract on Little River il well timbered, sui.
ted for making lumber and turpentine. with good
mill seats on never failing streams, near enough to
the river to send the lumber or timber to market.
Those wishing to purchase any Of the above
named lands. would do we'll to come aud see them
before the day of sale, which they can DO by cal
ling on the proprietor.
The sale will commence on the 24th day Of
January, ls49 and continue from day to day ul-
til all is sold.
At the same time and place, will hire out is
or 90 likely negroes, among them are several me-
chanics.
will sell at the same time several Horses aud
stock of all kind, House Furniture, corn and for
age, and several other articles too tedious to men
ton. DOUGALD MCDOUGALD.
Moore county, N. c., Dec %, 1S48-ll5-ts
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EVENING SESSION.

~.
Tie House resumed the consideration of the
bill TO establish Medical Board in and for
the State. The question being on the amend
ment offered by Mr. Ferebee.
MIR. Williamson offered new section. that
whenever the funds raised by the Physicians
Shop Tax shall fail TO pay the expense OF
the Medical Board, said Board shall be discon-
tinued. ..s eFH-
The bill was finally passed SO to 45.
The House then took Up the bill to dispose
OF a portion of the unsold Cherokee lands
On motion of Mr., Jones, of Rowan, the bill
was laid on the table and ordered to be print.
ed. .s- 1r,,t .,r-e..a 81
Mr. Barringer moved to take up the bill TO
incorporate the Charlotte and Dlnville Road
and make it the order OF the day for O'Clock
Tomorrow. Lost
Mr. Caldwell, of Burke. moved to make the
bill TO provide for Turnpike Road from Sal
isbury to the Georgia line, the order of the
day for Friday at IL O'Clock. Carried.
On motion of MIR Mcdowell, the bill to es-
tablish new County by the name of Graham
was taken up. Adopted. -.
Mr. Miller introduced resolution that from
and after Tuesday, House take recess at 2
P M. and meet at 81 O'Clock P. NJ.
On motion of Mr. Stanly the House adjourn.
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EVENING SESSION.

The bill TO repeal an act of last session in
relation 10 Pilots, &C., was indefinitely post.
poned. as..
Mr. AsFe introduced bill to incorporate the
Wilmington and Walkers Ferry Plank Road
Company.
MIR Graham bill to incorporate Whining
ton and Maeonboro' Plank Road Company
these bills passed their first reading.
On motion of Mr. Thomas, of Davidson, the
Senate took up the Supplementary bill to d.
vide the county of Stokes. Several amend
ments were adopted.
The Senate then adjourned.
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Accustom yourself to look on " hat is above
you without establishment, and without envy;
and on what as below zyou without contempt.
Let not high station impose on you it is only
little souls that prostateI themselves. before
greatness ). admiration due only virtue. :
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FORLEAsE OR RENT.

A small Store House 10 by 80 feet just en-
isheds OF ON the corner of Snrry and Church
Streets: good stand for Grocery. Apply to
Jan IL PERRIN & HARTSFIELD.
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LONDON BROWN STOUT.
so dozen best Brown Stout Porter, in quarts and
pint bottles, for sale ct --a5sg
dec II HOWARD 4 PEDENS.