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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-22

PHILADELPHIA CITY AND COUNTY ELEcrIoNs.-The
Spring elections for Aldermen, Commissioners etc.,
came off in Philad elphia Friday last, and re-
suited in large gains for the Democracy. The Ma
tive American party to have been totally an
initiated In Southwark, the stronghold of the Ma
tive party, the Democrats have elected five out OF
the seven Commissioners. Such Democratic tri-
umph, after the noble demonstration made by that
party at their meeting few weeks since, argues
well for the feeling of the people in favor of justice
to the South.
CALIFORNIA GoLD.-The Philadelphia Bulletin, Of
the 10th instant says that the whole amount of Cali
fornia gold received at the mint in that city, up to
that date, was 50, 100000, of which 100000 had
been received during the preceding week.
HaFLieut. Col. Fremont and family, have arrived
in Washington city, all in good health, except the
Colonel himself who has not yet entirely recovered
from an attack of intermittent fever. Hon. w. M
GwIN. the other Senator, arrived some weeks since.
Mr. CALHoUN-The Charleston Mercury states
that Mr.. CALHOUN was born March 18th, 1882
which would make him just So years. We were I'M
der the impression that Mr.. CALHoua was older than
this
PAssESGERs FOR CALIFoRNIA-The Steamships
Empire City and Cherokee, sailed from New York
las ,voak With orr ix hundred nassenpers for Cal
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pg~BARRETT, who it will be remembered was
taken up in Spartanburg, S. c., some months since,
charged with the dissemination of incendiary publ
cations of Abolition character, has forfeited his
recognizance. The Spartan says:
" Our Court is now in session, his Honor Judge
WRITER'S, presiding. BARRETT has not made his ap-
pearance 1t is said here that he had been attending
the Law Lectures at Cincinnati, but by the advice
of his physician, he has given it up consequence
of bad health and has returned to his home in ndi-
ana
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considerable discussion arose upon the reception
of petition presented by Mr.. Seward praying that
the right of trial by jury may be secured by law to
fugitive slaves, when arrested in any other State
than that in which their service may be claimed 1t
was finally received, and laid upon the table
The Senate resumed the consideration of the mo-
ton to refer Mr. Bells resolutions to select COM
mittee of thirteen
Mr.. Cass resumed his remarks commenced the day
before, and was replied to by Mr. Davis of Missis-
sippi. Both speeches are withheld for revision.
Mr.. Foote defined his position in regard to this
question. He read extracts frota Judge Sharkeys
address at the Mississippi Southern Rights State
Convention to show the position Of Mississippi. with
which he concurred. He said that neither Judge
Sharkey nor the Mississippi Convention wished for
or contemplated any amendment in tn: constitution
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Literary Intelligence.

Mcssrs. HARPxR 4 BRoTBERs have nearly ready
for publication "The Fear OF the World; or, Liv-
ing for Appearances" with illustrations, by the
dennis" Herman MeIviIle.s new work, white
Jacket or, the World in a Man-of- War;" l2mo.
"Humboldps Cosmos" 2 vols. I2mo. with Por-
Of ''Hochelaga,"2 2 vols. i2mo. "Ned Allan; or.
the Past Age" by David Hannay, esq., svo. "The
Shoulder Knot or. Sketches Of the Threefold Life
Of Man." &c, by b. =. Tefft. Mrs. March's new
Novel, 'eThe Wilmingtons."
G.. p. PuTsAm has in press, and will publish
shortly, Outlines Of the prominent circumstances
attending the Hungarian Struggle for Freedom,
together with Brief Biographical Sketches OF the
Leading Statesmen and Generals who took part in
it. By John Pragay, Colonel and Adjutant Gen
eral in the Hungarian Army under Kossuth.
Extract from the Preface. lively sympa-
thy which American frecmen have manifested in
the affairs Of my betrayed but not conquered coun-
try, well ss the circumstances that most Of our
statesmen generally are unknown misappre
hended abroad, has induced me, in anticipation Of
more complete work, 20 publish this brief sketch
OF the prominent events Of the Hungarian move
ments; together with biographical notices, which
are as accurate as possible. My official station in
the ministry Of war, under the administration OF
Kossuth, and Of adjutant general in the army, to-
gether with my active participation in all the i'm
portant battles, enable me to give faithful and
reliable view Of the whole course Of the revoiu-
ton
sIn presenting the narrative 10 the noble hearted
citizens Of the United States would again express
my unbounded gratitude for the generous sympa-
thy and hospitality which have been 10 promptly
extended by them TO my countrymen and my
self"
G.P. p. has also in press, and will shortly pub
lish, the Sclavc Nations, their History and Liera
ture, by Mrs. Robinson, with preface by Rev. +.
Robinson, ID. ID. Summer Excursions in Europe
and the United States, by w. Cullen Bryant Flu
rope, Past and Present. Comprehensive Manual
of European Geography and History, by Francis
II. Ungewitter, LID. Mr.. p. has slso now ready
'srhe Red Rover" a new revised edition, the third
Of the uniform series Of Coopcrs works.
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LIFE ASSURANCE.
National Loan Fund Lifs Assurances Society
20 CORNHILL, LONDON, AND II WALL
STREET. NEW YORK.

National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society.
26 CoRNHILL, LONDON, AND III WALL
STREET, NEW YORK.
CAPITAL, f500, 900 sterling, or S2,5o0,0OO.
Royal A.ssnt, 27n July, isss "a savings' Bank
for the Widow and the Orphan" IT. Larfiie Muir
ray, George street, Hanover Square, Chairman Of
the Court Of Directors, London.
UrrrEp STATES BoApD or Local DrpEcTons.
NEW YoHK.-C. Edward Hsbicht, Chairman
John 8. Palmer James Boorman, George Barclay,
Samuel s. Howland, Samuel M. Fox, William Van
Hook, Aquila @. Stout, Tanning G. Tucker, Bache
McEvers.
PmLAprLpmA.- c. Biddle, George r.
Graham, w. Peter, (H. ". M. Consul,) Louis A.
Cooley, William Jones.
BAIrrmopE E.-Jonathan Meredith, John McTavish,
On. r. M. Consul,) Donald McIivain, Samuel Heff-
man, Henry Tiffany, DR. }. II. McCulloch.
Bosror. gorge M. Thatcher, Israel Whitney,
Franklin Dexter, BENJAMIN Scaver, Elijah ID. Brig
ham, z. 4, Grstsan; 3H 8 B; M; consul.l
EDWARD IT. RICHARDSON, General Accountant
for the United States and B. ". A. Colonies.
Pamphlets containing the rates of premium, pros
pectus examples, names Of gents, medical exam
iners, &c, can be bad free Of Charge on application
Mt Wall street, and Of agents.
Part Of the capital is permanently invested in the
United States in the names Of three Of the local di
rectors as strustcesavaiable always 10 the assured
in cases Of disputed claims (should any such arse)
or otherwise.
Thirty DAYS are allowed, after each payment OF
Premium becomes due, without forfeiture OF policy.
The United States Local Hoard meet every We'd
nescsv at their Once in Wall street, where all
business connected with the societys operations in
America is transacted sfording thereby every
possible advantage Of promptness and attention 10
parties in of leave 10 travel loans, settlement,
BIC.
Medical examiners intend daily, at o'clock, p.
M, at II Wall street, and at the Office Of tho diff
fercnt Local Boards and Agencies.
All Recommendations 70 be addressed 10
J. LEANDER STARR, General agent
for ne United States ord for y. ~ A. Colonies.
June ~
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From the Columbia (Ohio) Telegraph.
The Horse and his Rider.

A friend of mine had valuable horse stolen from
his stable, for which large reward was offered
and diligent search made to no purpose. Having
changed masters several times, he was at length
rode by gentleman whose business led him through
the place from which the horse had been stolen.
When he came opposite his old masters house he
marched directly up, put his head over the ha door,
and commenced neighing His rider kicked, spur
red, coaxed and whipped, but it was all Of no avail;
to move him was impossible. A crowd gathered
around him, and among them was his old master
They recognised each other immediately--the mas
ter by naming his horse, and the horse by laying
his head on the masters shoulder. The rider gave
fair account Of his purchase, and did the next
and the next, until 1t came to the thief, who was
committed for trial.
saw a horse in Brooklyn, N. Y, which, when
asked by his master to salute the company, would
place himself against the WALL and, standing upon
| his hind feet, nod with his head to the company.
The servant Of Mr.. Walker, in New York, about
twenty years ago. used to water his horses at a
pump, corner of New and Broad street, and was
always followed by fine Scotch terrier dog, which
had fondly attached himself TO one of the horses,
and always slept under the manger by the fore feet
of his favorite. On going to drink one morning,
the terrier attacked by powerful mastif and
was in a fair way of being torn in pieces. The ia
vorite horse seeing the unequal contest slipped his
the tyrant blow SO well directed and powerful as
TO send him yelling heels over head, across the
street, and down the steps Of cellar. Having per-
formed this act Of justice he returned to the well,
finished his drinking, and then escorted his ca
nine friend to his soft bed under the manger.
Sir Walter Raleigh makes mention Of a horse in
his time who when shown a piece of money and
asked how man pence it contained-suppose it to
to be shilling-he would strike the ground twelve
times with his foot. This renowned horse is al
luded to by Shakespeare in Loves Labor Lost"
act l., scene 3d.
will only remark in conclusion, as you would
save the strength and wind of your horse, drive
slow up hill and as you would save your own
and your horses limbs, drive slow down hill. Do
not feed with grain, especially corn, when your
horse is warm much fatgued if you do, you
may founder and ruin him. Never wash your
horse with cold water when he is hot or let him
drink freely but if the water is quite warm, it will
not hurt him. GRANT THORBURN.
COLUMBIA, 2lst Feb, 1850.
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Mlisrellanecns.
On the Cultivation OF Pine Apples In the
United States. :


United States.
Few are probably aware of successful attempts
in the United States to rear pine apples, and in
opposite sections of the country, as we see an
nounced in the March number Of the Plough, the
Loom, and the Ay,vil, already published.
CULTIVATION OF PINE APPLEs.--In reply TO the
queries in your last number respecting this fruit,
will state that, for several years, have eaten
pine apples of my own raising, which are far su-
perior TO those imported The reason for this su.
perority consists in the fact that those shipped
in half ripe condition, while mine are cut when
perfectly ripe.
The cultivation of this plant is attended with but
little difficulty. On eating the fruit, plant the
crown in the ground, where it soon takes root.
The plant must be protected by glass during the
up ts fruit much after the ofthe artichoke;
after which suckers from the same root continue to
produce.
The largest have raised as yet weighed fus
pounds, which is far more than those we receive
from the West Indies. One of my neighbors has
been equally successful with them, and is enlarg-
ing his plantation.
As to the tea plant, respecting which we have
heard SO much Of late; it has bloomed here in the
open air for the last ten years, along with other
camellias, and is equally hardy. Thus far, this
winter, we have had no frost to kill the tenderest
plants. Us.
DAwrusxIE ISLAND, 8. c.. Jan. 10, 1850.
P N; January %, 1850.
MY DEAR SIR: In the number for the present
month of that most valuable and interesting mis-
cellany, "The Plough, the Loom, and the Anvil. -
you have the subject of "The Cultivation of
Pine Apples" made the following inquiry-"why
| ID it not attempted in American"
Knowing the great interest you take in whatever
relates to the horticulture of the country, in addi
tion to other interests Of greater less degree,
beg (not with view Of "appearing in print" but
the contrary,) en- passant to say, am one who has
attempted" it, and dare say you will learn of
others, although am aware of none.
My original stock were selected from pineries in
England, where quite passion for their cultiva-
ton exists, and embraces all their choicest varie-
ties and my plan Of cultivation, without previous
concert, is that recommended or adopted by "Mr.
Fleming" who has been successful.
have under glass upwards of twelve hundred
feet, to be exclusively appropriated to the pine
apple, the requisite heat being supplied by hot
water pipes
l wish with this impromptu communication
could accompany a sample. must reserve to my
self that privilege, but would be infinitely more
pleased, if you would intimate to me your willing
ness to appear in person 10 be witness of the
modus operandi, &C., &c. You would find it here
abous, in any and every part ofthe United States,
that you had many friends to greet you and well
come you amongst us, but, believe me, by none
more sincerely and cordially than
Your friend and obedient servant,
To J. s. SKINNER, ESQ.,, &c. w. C.
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From The Chamber, Ala.) Tribune, Fsb. 90

Yesterday, old winter seemed striving TO put on
a mantle Of snow that he might take graceful
leave "lor season. Light flakes descended
through the morning, but the moisture of the earth
melted them almost soon they fell. Still, in
spots, there were glistcning patches, and window
sills and fences were covered with veritabe snow.
The robin, red bird, and fitting snow-b bird,
sumed an unwonted familiarity-pecke close at
the kitchen door and looked wistfuly within. Ur-
chindom was agitatcd Gin regard of" traps and
dead falls; and loafng rascals, Of elegant lei
sure" discussed the question whether rabbit
tracks would lie yet''' Half grown boys, with
moistcned nose-tips and old iint-guns, hurried
about, borrowing the various articles necessary to
make efficient sportsman's parapbernalia.
Reader, art rising thirty, and hast worn the gloss
from lifc-thc "wire-edge" from enjoyment Does
not the seldom falling snow carry you back TO the
Golden tme' Of your hearts youth, when felicity
found in the dazzling banks and the whitened
felds'-when tho discovery Of a rabbit track sent
an exquisite thrill TO your very souR-when you
thought, 81" IL tcolid aooys keep snotcing you tcouid
aoays be so happy7' Harkl there is the croupy cry
Of berry-cboked robin-and-hist there's the
swapping Of rusty old lock Crack away, young
ster the freshness offc like the eathery fakes,
have dissolved into tears' "Go il, while you're
younCi"
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Halving the Century.

Just now our table is cracking and groaning un-
der heap of letters both sides Of the controversy
about the completion of the first half Of the century
One correspondent illustrates his view by proposing
that we should drink the half of hundred barrels
of stout in many years, and informs that hall
the hundred barrels will have been drunk 80 soon,
but only soon, the last pot Of the tieth barrel
shall have been swallowed. Our only objection tc
this mode of determining the question is, that he
has not sent US the means Of trying his experiment
We may apply similar observations TO the PROPOSE
tions Of those who ask us to smoke many bundles
Of cigars, eat much cheese, and out SO many
suits of clothes in half century. The quantities
these articles are represented given quantities
but all say is, that we have not received any
of them. As to the matter in dispute we need only
remark. that If the year 1900 was the first year Of
the century, 1901 was the second year, l549 the
fifteth and the present year Of grace, 1885, is the
fifty first. If not, then otherwise. To u.s. the ques-
ton would perfectly clear, but for the follow
ing communication, which, being brief, we publish
IN erfenso:
"MR. PUNCH My cousin Bridget, to my know
ledge, was born on January /, 1900. If we are now
beginning the second half of the century, she mus
just have entered her fifty first year. Yet ladyi
word is undeniable; and all who have been ac
quainted with Biddy for the last 20 years testi
that during all that time, she has declared herscl
| to be only thirty. Your constant reader,
"TEMPUs FuerT."
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from fNunch.
Edinburgh Society In 1905.


Here is judgment Gin little of some ''men of
mark belonging TO Modern Athens, A. ID. 1905.
"Elmsey will have told you of our adventures in
Scotland, If the non adventures of journey in
Great Britain at this age of the world deserve
that name. am returned with much pleasant
matter of remembrance; well pleased with Walter
Scott, with Johnny Armstrong; castle the Esk,
with pleasant Tvotdale, with the Tweed and the
NARROW; astonished at Edinburgh, delighted with
Melrose, sick of Presbyterianism, and, above all
things, thankful that am Englishman and not
.. Scotchman. The Edinburgh Reviewers ] like
well companions, and think little Of any thing
else Elmsley has more knowledge and soundeI
mind than any all Of them. could learn more
from him in a day than they could all teach me in
a year. Therefore saw them to disadvantage, in
asmuch / had better company at home. And
in plain English, living l have done, and by
Gods blessing still continue TO do; in habits of in
innate intercourse with such men Hickman,
William Taylor, Wordsworth, and Coleridge, the
Scotchmen did certainly appear TO me very pig
mes-literatuli. My trip to Edinburgh was
pleasant. / went 10 accompany Elmsley. We
stayed three days with Walter Scott at Ashcstiel,
the name Of his house on the banks Of the Tweed.
] saw all the scenery Of his Lay Of the Last Min
strel, poem which you will read with great plea
sure when you come TO England And ! went
salmon spearing on the Tweed, in which. though I
struck at no fish, / bore my part, and managed
one end of the boat with a long spear
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL"

N
ron THE CURE or
Colds, Coughs, .Asthma, Influenza, Group,
Whooping Cough and Consumption.
rUyHE uniform success which has attended the
| Il of this preparaton-its salutary efiect-its
power 10 relieve and affections OF the lungs,
have gained for it celebrity equsllcd by no other
medicine We offer II TO the afflicted with entire
confidence in its virtues, and the full belief that IL
will subdue and remove the severest attacks Of dis
ease upon the throat and lungs. These results, as
they Become publicly known, very naturally at
tract the attention Of medical men and phianthro-
pists every where. What is their opinion Of CHERRy
PEcToRAI may be seen in the following:
vALErrINE MoTr nj. D., Professor Of Surgery
Medical College, New York, says:
"h gives me pleasure 10 certify the value and
efficacy Of Ayers CHERRY PrcroRAL, which con-
slider peculiarly adapted 70 cure diseases OF the
throat and lungs"
From EDWARD UIrvHcocK. NJ. d., III. d., Presi-
dent Of AmheTsf Coiiegs.
J.C. AyER-Sp: ! have used your CHERRY PEc-
TopAL in my own Of deep seated bronchitis,
and am satisfied, from Its chemical constitution,
that il IL an admirable compound for the relief Of
laryngal and bronchial difficulties. II my opinion,
TO its superior character can be OF amy service,
you at liberty 10 use II as you think proper.
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
AMHERsr, Sept. ~, is49.
From BrrJAmIr SrLLrmAN, NJ. d., III. D., efc.,
Professor Of Chemistry, Mineraiogy, &c., Yale
College, member Of the literary, historical, phfio
soI'"tc" oHo sCtcNtUt sOttb''e W ~f''''t" NV"
Europe.
! deem the CgEaRy PEcToRAL an admirable com
position from some of the best articles in the Ma
terra Mcdca, and very effective remedy for the
class Of diseases IL is intended 10 cure.
NEw HAVEN, CT., Nov. !, ls49.
READ THE EVIDENCE.
Hartford, Jan. 26, 1S47.
DIR. j. g. AyER-Dear Sir. Having been rescued
from a painful and dangerous disease by your
medicine, gratitude prompts me to send you this
acknowledgment, not only in justice 10 you, but
for the Information Of others in like afiiiction.
slight cold upon the lungs, neglected at FIRST,
became so severe that splitting Of blood, violent
cough and profusc night sweats followed and last
cned upon me. became emaciated, could not
sleep, was distressed by my cough, and pain
through my chest, and In short had all the alarm
ing symptoms Of quick consumption. No medi-
cine seemed at all 20 reach my case, until provi-
dentially tried your CHEaRy PEcTspAL, which soon
relieved and now has cured me-
Yours with respect, r. A. STEWART
Prepared by J. c. AVER, Lowell, Macs.
Sold IN Washington, ID. c., by IT. ID. 4 w. ".
Gilman; Georgetown, DR.. Lnthicum; Alexandria,
Cook Peel; Richmond, Purcell. Ladd 4 Co, and
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AIEw % BIuE-ROOpx - rsro ror saI. L,,
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ATEw BOOKs-Turkish Evening" Entertain
IN ments, the Wonders OF Remarkable Incidents,
and the Raretes of Anecdotes, translated from the
Turkish.
Historical Studies. BY Gee. w. Green, late U.
3. Consul al Rome.
Second volume Of Goldsmiths Miscellaneous
Works. BY Prior.
Commercial Correspondence X French.
BY Merchant
Just received. for sale by
TAYLOR n MAURy,
Feb 16 Booksellers, near 9th street.
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SYMPATHY SUBMERoED.-Whcnt the good steamer
Alabama was about 10 leave our levee lately,
with her freight Of gold hunters, number Of sym
pathetic individuals crowded on board 90 exchange
greetings and bid farewell to the diggers Of the
dust. Some were engaged in taking parting
glass others were perpetrating big jokes about big
Jumps Of gold, and all too busy to regard the
fact, that the steamer severing the ties which
bound her TO the levee, and pushing ont ON the
muddy bosom Of the father flood. Loud sung the
sailors out their "yo heavc hoi'' and "ashore" had
been thundered by the boatswain; and still no less
than nine landsmcn found themselves ON the
loose from the levcc. Helter skclter. neck or no.
thing, ch'walup The whole Of them iumbled
into the river one living and commingled mass,
OH then there was grand scrambling and swim
ming, and bufiettng of saucy waves, and some
oaths and prayers, strangely muttered and mixed
up. At length all got ashore in safety, and the
steamer moved off unconcerned az il not the
slightest accident had happened.--N q. Della.
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tPhild. Bulletin

CAsToR OrL.--We were informed yesterday by
MIR. Lewis, of the firm of Walker x Lewis, that
they had received consignment Of barrel Of
castor oil from Mr.. John II. Johnson, Of Marcngo
county, which they sold this week at two dollars
per gallon, IL being superior article. MIR. John
son makes some seven eight barrels this year,
and expects 10 go more extensively into the busi-
ness next year.
We also informed that Mr.. Robert Dickens,
Of Perry county Is also quite extensively engaged
in the business, but have not learned the number
Of barrels made the past year.
We are much gratifed in being able To record
these evidences ofa growing interest in this bust
ness. Whatever tends TO diversity labor, capital,
and products, in Alabama, decidedly in ia
vor Of encouraging. Mobile Adperfisc.