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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18
American Vanity.

We are not at all surprised at what in this coun-
try is most fooshly called the cOnceit and vanity of
the Americans. What people in the world have so
fne magnificent country Besides that, they have
some reason to be proud of themselves. We have
given the chief features of their eastern and inland
territory if the reader has any imagination for
ideas of this kind, let him picture to himself what
will be the aspect of things when the tide of pOpua
ton has crossed the long range of the Rocky Noun
tains and occupying the valleys of the western coast
has built other Bostons and New Yorks in the har
bors of Oregon and California. This vast crowd of
ever-onward pressing settlers is not formed of the
same materials as the inhabitants of an European
province: that is there not at its head few in
telligent, but delicately brought up of capital
whilst all the rest ignorant laborers but every
one Of these pioneers of civilization handle the
axe and the rifle and can 'calcuate.' 1fever these
magnificent dreams of the American people re-
alizedand all that is wanted for their realization is
that things should only go they have been go
ing on for the last two centures-there will be seat
ed upon that vast continent a population greater
than that of all Europe all speaking the same Ian
guage, all active minded, intelligent and we'll off
They will stand it were, the centre of the world
between the two great oceans, with Europe on one
hand and Asia on the other. With such future
before him, we must pardon the Yankee if we find {
little dash of selfcomplacency in his composition
and bear with the surprise and annoyance which h
expresses at finding that know so little of himsel
or his country. Our humble opinion is that ough
to know better. Great as is the influence which A
merica has already had upon Europe we conceiv
that this is mere intimation of the influence whic
it is destined to have upon the world
Frdzer's Eng Magazine.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18
sOuthey,. DomcImC Master.

That poor man was for three years the plague of
my life, and was the plague of his. In some IN
happy mood he prevailed my mother to let me
learn to dance; persuading himself as we'll as her,
that should do credit to his teaching 1t must have
been for my sins that he formed this opinion in an
evil hour for him and for me was it formed he would
have had much less trouble in teaching bear, and
far better success. do not remember that set out
with any dislike contempt of dancing but the
conquerable incapacity which it evident
that possessed produced both, and the more he la
bored to correct an incorrigible awkwardness the
more awkwardly of course performed. l verify
believe the fddlestick was applied as much to my
head as to the fddlestrings when was called out.
But the rascal had way than that of punish
ing me. He would take my hands in his, and lead
me down dance; and then the villain would apply
his thumb nail against the fiat surface of mine, in
the middle and press it till he left the mark there
this species of torture suppose to have been his
invention and intolerable it was, that at last
whenever he had recourse to it l kicked his shins.
Luckily for me, he got into a scrape by beating a
boy numerically at another school, SO that he was
afraid to carry this sort of contest and giving
up at last all hope Of ever making votary of the
Graces or of the dancing Muse, he contented himse
with shaking his head, and turning up his eyes il
hopelessness, whenever he noticed my performance
Southeu
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

Mrs. PART1NeroN.- lady's name is SO often
taken that it may interest our readers to learn some
thing of her history She is supposed to be fcti-
tiOus person; This is not So She is truly one of
and actual doings should be introduced generally to
the American public.
Mrs. Darlington is, if not lately dead, as was as
serted by Burke, of the Tuscaloosa Monitor, resi-
dent of Sidmouth. In the winter of 1924, extra
ordinary storm occurred in that town, and the wa
tiers of the Atlantic rose, and threatened to overflow
it. Mrs. Darlington lived on the beach, and seeing
the unsual breaches of the tide upon her premises,
resolved to adopt the remedy, common with house
wives on occasions of floods: Mounted on her pat
tens with her mop in her hands, she vigorously
assaulted the Atlantic ocean, it rolled up its i'm
pudent waves on the beach, and kept up very
courageous pushing back, and wringing out. AS
the Atlantic shook its main, and rushed more terri
ble to the attack, every moment encroaching foot
Mrs. Partingtons fury rose higher. But, though
Mrs. Darlington had conquered sundry duck pud-
dies, and deluges of rain; and had even beaten Mr.
Darlington, in divers engagements the swelling
was too much for her. Disguised, she fed from
Sidmouth to America, and has ever since been utter
ing those wise things, which making her eel
| ebrated.-Eve. Ne,Us.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18
Mrs. Partlngton In a New York Theatre.

"IIow dye d. I'm so glad to see you," said Mrs.
Partington she stopped at Mrs. Peabodies on her
way from the depot. give Just come from New
York and I've seen twice as much as ever | saw in
Bosting. saw the Rochester rappins at hotel
there. The man rappin away at the bar and
there all sorts of spirits behind the counter but
Mr.. Jones and went to the theatre, and that beat
all. We saw them performerate moral Drama :;
Mr.. Jones said it called just you like it,
One part of it they called Spoke shave seven edg-
es," and it was the best part Of the whole Drama
think. man they called Jake spoke it, and I'll
tell you all about it, for it made such an expression
upon me that learned it all by heart. He said
that all the worlds stage and all the men and wo
men merely passengers, they have their axes and
their entry ways and one man keeps time and plays
his part and all the axes have seven edges First the
baby mewlng, &c, in its nurses arms; then the
winning school boy with his scratch awl and shiny
mourning face running like snail to school; then
the lover signing like foundery with an awful
bandage made for his mistress eyebrows; then the
soldier full of strange oathes and bearded like pard
ner seeking the blubber refutation in the cannon's
mouth then the justice of the peace in fair round
belly with good apron lined and full of old hand
and modern instances; the sixth age shifts into
the lean and slippery pair of pantaoons with youth
full hose we'll shaved world too wide for his crook
shank and last of all that ends this strange event.
full mystery is second childlessness and pavil-
on sands teeth sands eyes, sands TASTE sands
pariHa. Oh! it was so beautiful that when they
cored the piece with their feet and their handker
cheers cored too and if I live till the day of my
death always shall that beautiful persentment
of the seven edges. And then Mrs. Partington hur-
ried off to tell Mrs. Grundy all about it.-Courant
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

WILLIAM b. JONES
HAS removed three doors west of his old stand to thu
II Store formerly occupied by Dr. JOHN L. MEAREs un-
der the Masonic Hail. where he is now opening large
handsome assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries; Hard
Hollow, Wood, and Willow Ware Crockery, Glass
Stone, and Tin Ware; Boots, Shoes Hats, Caps, UNI
brelas, De- &C., which he will sell low for CASH.
short credit to PUNCTUAL customers
He thinks to go into lengthy detail Of his
stock he will therefore, simply say that he has large
riet1 comprising almost every article that is wanted
Farmers particularly invited give him call be-
purchasing elsewhere he has good assortment of
Negro Blankets, Kerseys, and Shoes which he sell
very low
He takes this opportunity of returning his sincere thanks
his friends and the public generally, for the very liberal
share of patronage bestowed him. and trusts that by strict
his business merit and continue to receive
their custom in future
HAny article sold that does not turn out recommen
ded, will be taken back and the money refunded.
Sept. "a, 1850 5H
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

HIGH, Low, JACK AND GAME.-A number of well
dressed boys were once tormenting sailor who was
in vain endeavOring to keep them off with broken
spade handle, which he was using for club, when
o gentleman called out to them, Boys! If Jack is
high, is rather low business for you to be making
game of him." Jack, whose wits were as sharp'as a
diamond-the principal difficulty with him seeming
to be in the ghtness of his feet the unsteadness Of
the ground under them, which made his easiest mode
of progression to be on all fundamentally res
pended! "Then we ere even. am high Jack to
their low game. But clubs is trumps, the deuce is
in me if don't beat 'em yet to my hearts content
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

RIcH DIGGINs.-One of the steerage passengers by
the Philadelphia had with him twenty thousand dol
lars which he had gained in forty -eight hours He
first took sixteen thousand dollars from his claim in
day. and then sold it the next day for four thou
sand dollars, and started for the States perfectly
satisfied. He is one of the fortunate ones.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

An Indiana editor has commenced writing prize
epicfor Jenny Lind-to be sung at two concerts
The first verse reads thus:
81 ish te Schwetish chilt of song
Tat Barnum calls de luHy Chenny,
Speck and crout is ferry strong,
Put Deitcher Gals ish goot ash any.''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18
Georgia Peeallarltles.

Some one who has recently travelled in Georgia.
gives a specimen of the provinciasms in use among
the Georgians, in the following imaginary dialogue
traveller stops at the house to spend the night
Traveller-Can stay with you tonight.
Landlord reckon. We does not like to turn
people away. We does not practice keeping people.
for you to keep u.s. we will 60 on.
L.-Yes, oh yes, Well keep you. Alight. 1t will
be dark before you overtake the next house, and
it is mighty hot too. Your horse looks mighty
ry, and reckon you can take up with my fare.
T.-Have you corn and fodder.
L-Yes, right smart of both.
T.-Well, take my horse.
Here, Jack, carry this gentlemans horse to
the lot. Give him a smart chance of corn and fod-
der. You hear.
Jack.-Yes, Massa.
Traveller goes into the house and asks for supper.
Landlady-Ann, ho Ann. (Ann answers.)-
Here, get some supper for this gentleman. Fry
some bacon and make hoe cake. Get smart
Ann answers.) Be peert now. Turning to the
traveller.) You come from Florida reckon
Landlord-(To the traveller J You had heap of
bad road to-day. It has been mighty hot, too =
Shall tote your plumber (baggage) into the house?
In the morning. the traveller, asks for his bill.
Landlord-Well, / charges for eacting man over
night, IS cents 25 cents for sleeping him, and so
cents for eating his horse. That makes I reckon,
about dollar and a half
PATHErIc-Some poor fellow is in for it by run
ming after the calicees. Just hear him.
I've seen her out walking,
in her habit de Ia rue,
And it amt talking,
She's pumpkins" and ga few %
She glides along in beauty,
Like duck upon lake;
Oh! I'd be all love and duty,
fl only was q drake.
Open your heart to sympathy, but close it to de-
spondency. The flower which opens to receive the
dew shuts against the rain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18
LIST OF LETTERS.

LIST LETTERS,
D EMAINING in the Post Office at Wilmington, n. c.,
II Both September, 1850.
A8Those whose appear this List will please ask
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

An elderly lady has imbibed such an extreme hor-
ror of Popery that she has renowned the Cardinal
virtues.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

Open your heart to sympathy, but close it to de-
spondency. The flower which opens to receive the
dew, shuts against the rain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

A man in this State. having carried off another
mans wife, the husband bad him arrested indicted,
and convicted of petit larceny for taking his wfes
clothes The Boston Post suggests it should have
heen for netti coat larceny.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

ALAS! Poor GHosT.--" Can you tell me-" asks a
grave "pundit" "why conundrum that nobody
can guess is like ghost 2"
Shall tell you now or next month o.
snow, if you please"
"Well, sir, because, sooner or later, every body
must give it up"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

A TAME Iona correspondent of the New York
Herald, writing from Paris says: There is in Paris
for the last two weeks. French officer recently re-
turned from Africa, who has for his companion in
the Streets magnificent lion, which follows him
like dog. The name of the animal is Emir, and
never have seen a more splendid specimen of the
king of the forest. Thong did not like much to
be near his wild majesty, ventured the other night
to approach him, and, horresco referens! he licked
my hand as dog would do. The French proverb
Gays that we must not play with fire." and l fear
one of these days the lion will find his wild nature
and make some bloody deed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

care Of his devil" during temporary absence, the
little fellow seized the opportunity for the purpose
of proclaiming his own abilities Hear him
The editor has left town, and we-the imp-have
got in his boots which accounts for the superiority
Of the present number and two or three succeeding
numbers of the Eagle
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

whats the matter with your veal % said ma
voice Yankee to street butcher, the other morn
inc what makes it look so blue Didn't die did it 2
Non said the other it "didnt die zactly, it kind o.
gin out -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

A NOVEL PAssENGER.-We find the following fish
story in the Washington Republic, of the 18th in
slant
While the sloop Hannah and Mary, Captain CARL,
of Bridgetown, New Jersey, was lying off port on
Wednesday night, and the captain and crew were
sleeping in the cabin monster th gghn
breaking sash, windows &c, and disturbing most
unexpectedly, the slumbers of the fatigued crew
For time all was wonderment and alarm among
the slumberers, not knowing the character Of their
new passenger, but in dread lest some vessel had
run into them. After while, however, light be-
ing procured, the sturgeon captured, and hi.
passage not being paid, or berth secured, he wa.
seized upon contraband, and afterwards sold by
| the CAPTAIN to nav damages.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18
Adventure with a Snake.

AS was examining the spoor of the game by the
fountain l suddenly discovered an enormous old
rock-snake stealing in beneath of rock beside
me- He was truly enormous snake, and having
never before dealt with this species of game, did
not exactly know how to set about capturing him.
Being very anxious to preserve his skin entire and
not wishing to have resource to my rife I cut q
stout and tough stick about eight feet long, and
having lightened myself of my shooting belt, COM
menced the attack Selling him by the tail, tried
to get him out of his place of refuge but hauled
in vain he only drew his large folds rn1er togeth-
er; could not move him. At length got rheim
round one of his folds about the middle of his body
and Kleinzoy and commenced hauling away in
good earnest.
The snake finding the ground too hot for him, re-
Taxed his coils, and suddenly bringing round his
head to the front, he sprang out at like
largest dimensions and before could get out of his
way he clean out of his hold, and made second
spring and throwing himself forward eight ten
feet and swapping his horrd fangs within foot Of
my naked legs. sprang out of his way and getting
hold of the green bough had cut, returned to the
charge. The snake now glided along at top speed
he knew the ground WELL and was making for mass
of broken rocks where he would have been beyond
my reach but before he could gain this place of ref
uge, caught him, and gave him three or four ire
mendous whacks the head He however held OF
and gained pool of muddy water, which he wal
rapidly crossing, when again belabored him, anC
at length reduced his pace to a stand We ther
hanged him by the neck to bough of tree and il
became very troublesome during the operation Of
skinning, twisting his body in all manner of ways
This serpent measured fourteen feet.-Hunting I'D
1enf,Ires South 1nor;ro
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

WILLIAM b. JONES

FRESH GOODS AT THE NEW STORE.
FOUR DOORS WEST OF THE CoRNER FRONT AND MAFKR
STREETS, WILMINGTON, C. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-10-18

DINE OLA pure article be obtained at the store of
s. p Policy at any time, and will be delivered to Gus
TONER'S by my every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday
Warranted good, money returned
A. H. VANBOKKELEN.
Liberal discounts to those who wish to sell again.
Sept. ., lS4S. 3tf
The New York herald., 1850-07-20
oNEY MARKET.

fHDav, July i9-6P VI.
There was not much doing In the stock market tbi
morning The sales at both the rst and sec apd board
were light at about yesterdays quotations The chief
transactions, especially at the second board were
made In Erie Rail Road s. curities which closed Anal
ly, with an upvard tendency in second class Bonds
Money continues sbsndaut, and discount rates are
unchanged. Money operators we're absent either on
Temporary visit or weather. bound in the country
which caused business in stocks to be less than IL
would otherwise have been. Some Of the principal
operators were awaiting their private advice by the
America.
Sterling exchange Is very quiet and rates Dcminaly
The stme with limited hansactions Itssupposed the
Washington Will carry out considerable specie, chiefly
On continental account
The report of tho Directors Of the Andossoggin asd
k'nntbec Railroad hr been published The oonstruc-
tion account, not yet quite complete sho~s the cost
Of the roadt 70 Watervils far knosn 20 have
been S1C2l SIS or aboSt $4,000 per mile. The whole
read was put in ,psraton last December For the six
The New York herald., 1850-07-20

DEATH or SIN RoEERr PEEL-The news Of the
death Of this eminent English statesman, produced
great sensation ia this city yesterday, and was
received with general regret ty all classes Of our
community Il showed that not only did his fame
reach the New World, but that he had on, this
eide Of the Atlantic, almost Gs.many admirers as he
had on the other.
The career Of Sir Robert Peel was ,xtraordi-
nary. OF rether obscure birth, he rOse by the
force Of his own genius and talent. TO an em.ncnce
that enabled him 10 centrol the destinies OF Eng
land. We are pleased TO see that distinguished
American statesman appreciated his ia 'nts nearly
thirty.fve years ego. We learn from Mr.. Rush's
residence at the Court OF ST James, that
when Mr Adams returned 90 Washington. in 1917,
nom the hnFltsh mission, he accustomed 10 say,
fpsakirT oi The public cf ENGLAND. that for
live education suh knoviedss combiu,d with supe.
Itcr tucuvment end elective oraiory, he regarded
MI reel as hrst tfaougst those then advan sing into
r,nepn-an opinion ttmarkstly Sustained by the re-
tul aud at VII have read the g, % sir Robert
Pc, On his iuaururntion into tn f,c II lord nc.
ter Of the Uuvtrsv 4 fGitsrow in 1857 may see in a.
that his mind is unt less thor, ue' mbued with the
spirit a Hu that ~ chasta and .s.p In literature.
than stored with those solid aUd manifold a. Iure
mcuts of the statcsnan, which have given him.
Premier of England. mastery ever public Affairs In
their largest range ami combinations. This-as
miuiact ot more than quarter Of century. 1
teturn TO my proper dsie
The oonvcrtstion 81 table had ~ one topic the
forms In the law subject which Parliament had taken
up ana With which Mr Peel Ia. rad much TO do.
In sluding 10 IL this evening MS incidental aud brief
rymarks told Tie listener hos able he Was TO le1k at
the law science through the lights Il his general
reading In that aud other fields ana therefore quali
fed 90 take hold Of with sn enlightened a. we'll ss
r,forming hand though no professional man.
A biography of the late SIR Robert Peel will be
found in another part Of this day's Herald.
The New York herald., 1850-07-20
Brooklyn City Intelligence.

TIE vuNERAL PAGEANT POSTPONED.
The funeral procession in honor Of the late
President was, Thursday, postponed until Monday
next Notwithstanding the unproptious state OF the
weather quite number of the military were hand
for the parade Annexed is the official announcement
Of the postponement -
MAYORS oS,cr. Cry Haul, BnocxLys,}
sea,ss,nss e. 2: storm q. is9sr. ssfsPsSi.
70 have taken place this day in Brooklyn postponed
rs TTSssn@s psssa IN *. Issers Of hi. date By
der Of the Committee Of Swp xnERr Chairman
RrsuNprsrNe FuIros srNrsr.-It Is q cause Of re-
joeing TO the residents on Fulton street, that the
houses In which they live are 20 DO renumbered -
Hitherto oil that portion Of the street above the burnt
district has been In state OF most pets conuson
the numbers being duplicates Of those In the burnt
district We learn that map Of the lots along the
line Of the street has been commenced and will
be completed. We sorry IL could not be be-
fore the new directory was published
A LUNkuc.--A large. muscular man. named d Daniel
Allen, VAS taken into custody yesterday morning by
officers Friend and Hyde, having escaped from the
funeral procession which was TO have taken place yes
terday. We presume, that, disappointed In this he
became furious for going into the houe Of one Patrick
Connolly, In Raymond street, he knocked q female
down, end stole dog which he afterwards gave away
He afterwards made at Patrick, but was taken In
charge by the officers. who took him before Justice
John C. Smith, and he INN ediately sent back TO
his quarters After bis capture he made the most
desperate attempts to get away but finally lodged
In safety within the walls OF the Asylum.
Escarr oF JoSArHsS Brrcnorr.-This notorious per-
sonaee got away from officer Christopher Wright, yes
terdsy uncer the follow ing circumstances The pri
soner had obtained permission from the Court 10
Crovh in charge OF the above officer for the purpose
of procuring bail lie went into the house whittier
the officer followed him shortly after bat Beecroft
nowhere TO be seen. He had made his escape through
back window. The affair will undergo a thorough In.
ycstigaton. as much TO clear the officer from any
lame ts TO resrrcst the fugitive and 20 mtte out JUS
tce to those who connived at his escape.
THr fmE BsooNLrS. rS.--Netwithstanding the i'm.
mense quantity of rain that fell Thursday night
and yesterday morning. the Ere 10 Furman street
which has been now burning for 10 days not sx.
tiuguished, and Il continued to burn yesterday and
last night.
The New York herald., 1850-07-20

Our RELATIONS WITH CUnA-There is good rea-
son for believing that the American prisoners at
Havana have been released by the Captain Gene.
raj Of Cuba, and that they now their way to
the United States. This trick Of the Galphins to
create difficulty with Spain has, therefore, ended
in nothing Now that Cuba has done what was
proper in the premises, we hope the United States
authorities will initiate her. Lopez and his piratical
crowd violeted our laws, wiIfully and knowingly
violated them, by sending an armed expedition from
our shores Tor the purpose Of attacking colony Of
friendly power Many Of them have been in
dicted and viii soon be tried We hope that the
law will be vindeated, and that all who were inn
plicated in the expedition as well as their aiders
and abeters, in every part Of the country, will be
punished as they deseTye,