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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-28

A Coon IDEA.-The Wilmington Journal suggests
to the stockholders of the central railroad the pro-
priety of making it plank road instead ola rail
road.
1t would be great saving of money and would
benefit the State at least four times as much as a
railroad. A plankroad would cost about 100000 !;
whereas the railroad is going to cost $3,OOOOOO
The plank road would be of infinite benefit to the
farmers while the railroad will principally benefit
travellers, and facilitate mail transportation.
North CnrOEininn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-28
DIR. b. A. KENNEDY, DENTAL SURGEON,

tLOCKs, ClOcks.-2 Dozen of those superior Mantle
Clocks which no Family Vessel should be with
out, at only Ten Dollars, by j. WILKINSON & co.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-28

OoK Here-As it is now warm weather and cur artf-
IL cles in demand than any other season.
will please remember that at this Fruit Depot, keep
large stock of Lemons Oranges Confectionery, Segars Sec
Sc, which can be had low, for cash, of
June 18th 1850 J. WILKINSON & co.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-28

REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 81, 1850.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-28
TAXES

GtoD Liver Oh eandy-For medical purposes For sails
" by te J. WILKINSON g. Co.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-28
RAymOND = co.'s NfENAGERIEa

THE Prour;eors desire To- announce that their uisaed
collection of Living Beesss, viii be opened foF
exhibition ct mngtons Tdrsd"y Friday ant SStsF<
day. the 9th, 18th, and 29th days OF 5nn nssnt) for
three days only.
This collection having been selected With great care now
comprises the most and assortment OF
WILD ANIMALS embraced in any exhibition in the United
States. s1 rfr-.
Messrs Raymond Co. have been unsparng in trouble
and in fitting out and preparing Of
this nature and trust with The fullest confidence the dis
cmnation of ntCgcnt public sppreciate tke advan
tages of such Exhibition over the many ahuseents oef
ed their notice. BY Of agents different
parts the world che rcarkab Of natures amiated
co brought together in collection where they
be viewed at leisure and with perfect seesrity.
The Exhibition rendered intensely interesting by the a.
tonhing performances of Mons SCHAFFER in the den Of
LlOns Tigers, LeOpards Cugars, tSc Who among 9TH
remarkable feats, win harness and drre large Lion
through sce prepared for the purpose under the Pavilion
thus showing the complete control which this renowned Lion
Tanner exercise the most savage denizens Of the
forest.
Open from 2fe r. NJ &dmittance so cents; Children
under 10 years of age and Servants, Is cents.
June 81, 1850 sHE 41-2s
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-28

(1OFFEE, Coffee. 10 bags Rio Coffee, extra;
~ 5 bags Laguyra Coffee. Low for cash, at
June 28] GEO. H. KELLEY'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-28

NEwBERN, June 25-Naval Stores-Some few small par
cells of Tupentne sold 81 60 virgin 81 for yell
low dip, and ST Is for scrape.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06
Cuba---Ets Dimensions Population and
Productions.

This noble Island being the pointsto which the
public attention is now anxiously directed all infor
una ton in regard tn il will be acceptable
The official statistics of the Island published in
1S47, give the main island 45530 square English
miles; the Island of Pines l.O77 square miles; other
slets and keys ]. 900 square miles-nakng the to-
tai of The Island of Cuba and its dependencies Al.
957 square English miles.
The length of the Island, in the shortest line from
east to west. is 6S0 miles Ii is 26 miles. broad, in
lis narrowest part and l35 in its widest From the
southern part of Florida the northern part Of Gu
ba, the distance is 1l3 miles, and from the Island TO
the nearest point of Yucutap4is 132 miles. Cuba
and Hayii 49 miles-apart, and Cuha and Jamaica
81 miles.
As regards population. the returns OF the white
class said To be reliable, but not regards
slayesCas The planters seek to conceal their number
to avoid taxation. The last census. authentic
timate was made III l54S. when there .767
white population. 1925 free coored and 3i3,-
752 saves-iotal S9S, 49,.
The white population Of Havana, within and with
the walls, excluding the garrison, inmates Of
prisons, hospitals. and transient persons was 53,0l4
the colored population = slave and free-at the
same period, was, 80, ,70T-total l05. .75l.
The following summary Of productions and COM
mercial statistics, is taken from Hunts Magazine
for May;
AGRIcULrURE OTHER PRODUCTIONS OF CUBA IN lS49.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

We shall hereafter make effort TO condense as
much possible, in order TO give variety of lnlel-
gence readers. Several matters furnished for
this number have to be deferred amongst which is the
address Of Judge Morrison and the response Of Mrs.
Bolton, the presentation of silver cup to the lat
ter. by the Gand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masrns of
Indiana, which have been requested 10 publish by
our Masonic friends. They will appear in next.
Local items and the markets will be- attended to in
next. 1t is intention TO publish a weekly review
of the markets at the east and Cincinnati as well
indianapolis, for the benefit of farmers and
mercial friends in other parts Of the State.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06
The spirit Of Progress.

The gloomy night Is breaking.
Fen npw The sunbesms fea,
With a faint yet cheering Isdiance,
Go the hiIi-slepe Of the West
The mi.ts are slowly rising
FIon tho valley aud The plain,
AID spisi' i awaking.
That shall never sleep again.
And ye may hear. that listen,
The spiiit's turing song,
That SuTges like the ocean.
With ils soieRn bass 2iOn-.
"Ho : can We stay The Rivers,
Or bind the wings Of Light,
o. bling back {, the Morning
The old departed n'ght.
Nor hall ye check its Impulse,
Nor stay il for an huur,
UEtii Earth, groaning millions
Have felt its healing power :"
That split is progres-ian,
ln the vIgor of it, youth;
The foenan Of Oppression.
And IFS armOT Is The Truth.
Old Error with its Iecions
Must fall beneath its wrath:
NUr blood. n5r tears. nor anguish,
VIII marx its brilliant path.
Bui onward, upward, Heavenwasd,
The spiIii will still soar,
Till PEACE aud LOVE shall Triumph,
And FAL>EHooD reign no moie.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

AN Involuntary THIEF-A RABBIT PLAYING
TRIcK.-We noticed little occurrence. short time
ago, which has given cause 70 considerable mersi-
rnenl, at the expense Of a couniryman, in Alsacs
township. near The city line, who lost his leather
purse. containing small amount Of money. in notes.
in the following singular manner: He was loading
wood his wagon. when he observed rabbit in the
pile which he caught. Removing f-w more sticks,
another made its appearance. and, in order TO
it, he tied the hind legs Of the captured with The
strings Of his purse, aud in fanced security laid
down the rabbit when it started off at feet gallop
with purse and money. The conatryman pursued il
for upwards Of six miles, when, getting exhausted
and out If breath. he gave up the chase. There Is
still force in the old saw, that hawk in the
hand is worth two on the wng.-Berks (Penna.)
county Press.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

OrWe regret to inform our readers that owing
to the non-arrival Of printing press and
terials. compelled to the uniformity of
the new volume, by having few numbers printed
on tie old materials Of the .Sentnel'-now belong
ing to Messrs Ellis g. Spann. We have made ar
rangemenis with them for the publication Of the pa
per until the Office arrives. IN few weeks
this difficulty will be overcome, when we shall be
able to appear ia entirely new dress.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

CONVENTION OF HAHDs,ME MEN.-The Boston cor
respondent of the Savannah Republican says ga con-
,eation of handsome men, is seriously contemplated
by divers citizens of New York Baltimore and ston,
the same to be llden at Newport or Ssraloga during
the approaching summer. AT the preliminary meet
ngs in The various country aud cities to chooss
delegates to this mporiunt Congress, OF course The
best looking men will be selected Il s anticipated
that this convention will attract multitudes Of female
spectators.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

LAUGHING IN THE PULPIT.-Said Mr.. c.,
Presbyterian minister of some notoriely, | never
laughed in the pa pit only occasion, and that
procuring my dismissal from the ministry.
About one Of the first discourses was called TO de-
liver, subsequent TO nv ordnation after reading my
text and opening my subject, my attention was d-
recicd to young man with very fopish dress. and
head of exceedingly red hair. la slip immed-
ately behind this young gentleman sat urclin. who
must have been urged in his devlliry BY the evil
one himself, for | do conceive the yOungsler
thought of the Jest he playing off the spruce
dandy in front of him. The boy held bis fore-fnger
in the hair of the young man. about as long
blacksmith would nai-rod in the FIRE to heat, and
then on his knee. commenced pounding his finger in
imitation Of smith making nail. The whole
that ever dsgraced the pulpit with any thing like
mirth.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06
Extract OF "a letter from Gen. Joseph
Lane 90 the Editor.

OREGON CRY January 2s'h, 1850.
Dear Sir: You will duuhtess the published rrnceed-
ings Of meeting Of the citizens of This place uImed
themselves into tor the of sending The
Satrs to purchase build steamers suitable fo
navigation nf the Columbia aud Willamette rivers. The me-
cessay amount "f money subscribed, aud paid
kindly agent Of Company strong
ly urged. aud daily Expecting my to snive aud
knowing the great necessity Of 'he mea.ue. at first
cuded To But upon rehecti4n declined,
aud 'mincd not L. abandon post for moment but
remain in the thful discharge of my duty Ill my
is sp know the cnndiIinn Of he County
the necessity If my presence the TeIteIy
yuu will me the kindness to contradict any iumor that
may reach the States Of my probable did ask
the oce but at the request Of President Polk yourself
Ote good ends accepted il, and in twenty huuIs
time my way 10 Oregon i reached Leavenwnrih by
steamboat and there with my money purchased
provisions &c. and then by The middle September
road ud Santa Fe from whirh place packed mule my
provIsIns and blankets putg my pack murhDg
and taking il of evening helped to cok my provi
ions and for bundled and nights slept upon the
ground Without iert shelter.
From FoIt Leavrnwo,th To Los Angeles in California my
Zip did not cot the Government dine. From there
San Francisco came in the Government transport; and
from San Francisco the mouth OF the Clumha paid
hundred doafs and from there 10 this plce worked my
way in Chinook canoe.
Since have been have travelled all over the Ter
itoTy for the pose q" putting Indian afrs proper
foong have seen mos Of the numerous tubes aud
eOu'aged ieI',lons Of peace and friendship wi them
have visited tribes before visited white men,
cept in few During thus whole service rcde
my Own horse, slept upon my own blanket and killed game
for subsistence making expense to The verument
Nuw d. ar sir here am. have foI my family
who Will cume TO Oregon next summer. phor aud q L
ting od-un bile in consequence Of wound TO work hard
have profession TO fail back but with the help Of
m, family, being near the gold mines, perhaps get
along Actualed BY ardent desire TO my duty, have
had much maay hard nights lille in Mexico; quick
and bloody fights without regard personal safety These
things with my haId winters trip Oregon aud the faithful
discharge OF my duy. will no,. feel confident,
to any favor fOm the Government The faci'ies given
Others denied to But shall complain, f
gel my family here. am willing to say farewell
STATES Good bye homestead and fiends shall sg ain
witt beloved Indiana God bless her. may she always
prosper and and stonge in democracy and
palsied be the tongue that would attempt TO inue her epu
/
! With great respect 1 am sir your ob't. serv't,
/ Hon. w J. BROWN. JOSEPH LANE
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

FAYETTE AND UNoN.--The Democratic ConveIs-
ton Of Union and Fayeite counties. held al Browns
Vile the 25ih ult. nominated DANIEL TREMBLKY
OF Union county Senatorial Delegate To tie Conven-
tion. The county Convention for Union was fixed al
the time. for the 9Th of June. The Connerf.
vile Chronicle speaks confidently of The election u
Mr.. Tresnbley.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06
Published yAustin H. Brown. !
Con. Josenh L:,ne.

Annexed will be found a Ie.tcr from Gen. JOSEPH
LANE. 1t not intended for publication but be-
lievng that anything from that distinguished suldier
and sefsacrfcing patriot viii be of deep interest to
our readers, take the liberty of publishing it, We
huve another object in its publication. It is ntmaed
in certain quarters, by certain oficious wings. w6o
have all at once become very aOus of the reputation
Of Gen Lane, that intend to take ground against
him for the next presidency The letter shows who
he regards as his friends. We have been intimately
acquainted with Gen. Lane for more than twenty
years. We know his worth. bis sterling integrity
and high sense of honor. None would rejoice more
than we TO see him nominated for the presdency-we
should enter the with abiding confidence
of and with the full conviction, that in the
Jackson sense of the word. he would if elected take
the responsibility Of his measures, aud be the Presi
dent. The country would not be ruled by an irres
pousble cabal with an imbecile and feeble old mar
nominally ST the head. But not here for the
purpose of making Presidents The people will at
tend to that business. When they shall Indicate
their choice, we will speak. Ii is seldom that pub
lie opinion, if left to its promptings, takes
wrong direction-we aspire to no leadership With
full confidence that the Democracy will do right in
their selection of candidate for the Presidency we
ready with one of old to say rhtthersOerer thu
goest, toM GO" But to the letter 1t shows
the gross injustice Of his removal by this no party non
proscriptive administration. The honest tried and
faithful satesInan-the brave general and noble SOL
der. who surrendered, is removed to make
place for one, who report says, did surrender If he
was removed on account of his political opinions-t
was in direct violation of the pledge made to the
American people by Gen. Taylor before his election
If from personal considerations it was unworthy OF
the who said he had "no enemies 10 punish -
But anxious was the President to punish Gen Lane
for repeling the base assault upon the Indiana yOlun
teers that 10 induce Major Gaines accept the Office
transport ship furnished him; and his family.
furniture aud farming utensils were taken to Oregon
free of charge; but al cost 10 the Government which
would have paid Gen Lanes salary for ten years.
But the democrats will take care Of his reputation
He needs not the aid-he asks not the sympathy of
1 fha uIiu
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

0crWe understand that Gov. Wright yesterday
commuted the punishment of death to that of mpris-
for life in the State Prison, in the case Of
CHARLES GATES, youth about tweniy-one years Of
age who sentenced to te hung on Friday the 7lh
of June, and that respite has been granted in the
case Of WILLIAM GRnss, who was sentenced to be
executed the time, the instance of the Su-
preme Court. The l9Ih day of July is fixed the
time for his execution. unless the Supreme Court in
the meantime should reverse the decision of the Cir
cult Coart--both in the county of Clark.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

RE-LYINe.--At dlnrer lately this question was
put to the guesis-"Which is the stronger, lie
truth :" After moments consideration Mr.. Joseph
Proctor replied. Truth, for you may rely on it,"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

"a wise aud frugal government. which shall re-
strain from injurug one another. which shall
leave them Otherwise free 10 regulate their own pur-
suits of industry and Improvement aud shallnot take
frIn the mouth of labor the bread it has earned
this il the Of good government, and this is ne
ces>ary to close the circle of felicies.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

6-rHon. j. E. Mcdonald and Hon. E. W. Nc.
Gaughey Members of Congress from Indiana, passed
through this city Wednesday last, on visit to
their families
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

OFThe Louisville Democrat neghbor right
as the true position Of Ewood Fisher. of the
editors Of the Southern organ about being established
at Washington. Elwood Fisher had the conf
dence of the Democracy of Indiana. although he
elected n Democrat to State Legislature.
The following is the correction:
''The Indianapolis Journal says Elwood Fisher is a
rabid democrat. That's news 10 us. Of late. H.
opposed the Mexicap war, opposed Gen. Cass and Is
just ab,ut good wing as the best Of them. He
wrote for the louisville Journal against TresidenI
Polk aud the democrat party with great zeal.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

0ErTeegraphc news has arrived in this city of
the des'h Of the Hon. F. H. ELMoRE. Senator in
Congress from South Carulinn, and successor to Mr.
Calhoun. which took place night before last.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

CHOLERA AT THE WEsT.-Three fatal cases Of chol-
era are reported TO have occurred Keokuk, Iowa,
last week. Among The victims, says the ST. Louis,
Unioq. were w. 0. NEFF, Esq. and Mr. PARKER.
The Fort Smith Herald of the Sd ult., says that
several of cOlera occurred among the scholars
Of the Choc,aw school, under The superintendence of
the Rev. Mr. McALLIsTER, at Fort Coffee, during the
previous week. Two deaths reported.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

THE FoRREsr DIvoRcE.-Noah of New York re-
marks as follows, touching the rejection of Mr.. For
rests bill, by the Pennsy lvania Legislature:
We imagine that Mr.. Forrest following the current
of public uplmOu had decided To appeal a court of
law but be rs TO have been determined 10 carry
ii through the Legislature by eulis,ing all the infu-
ence in his power This wrong He who ap-
plies be divorced from his wife. through the verdict
of jury. charge SO heinuus that of adultery
should be most anxious to afford every opportunity
aud facility to his wife 10 prove her innocence for
if she innocent. his honor untainled and he par
ticpates in the victory, although defeated in his object
applies for divorce, believing his wife 10 be
guiIty-if she prove her innocence, although il NAV
not re-une them IN harmony and affection, it takes
fum his breast load Of horror, suspicion disrust
and dishnnor. Ii is his duty aud his interest," Their,
fore, To bring the suit in of competent iuris
diciion and give to his wife The means and oppou-
nifty remove all suspicion which tainis her honor
There Is certainly, we must admit sufficient evidence
in this to excite suspicioa. but suspicion is not
always guilt Things may be explained and placed
IN their proper light, 10 remove all charges of cor
rupion and dishonor. How frequently has Mr.. For
rest himself pronounced with emphasis those sensible
words of Otheic:
"'ris NOT to make n.e jealous,
To ssy my wife is fair. feeds well loves company
Is free Of speech, s'Dgs plays aud dances we'll
VIII virtue is these vrrtues;
Noi f,om my weak merits Will draw
= The smallest fear il doubt Of hef ievoI,
For he had eyes, and chose me-"
This applies equally to his case.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

WHAT IS DIRT l-Old Dr. Cooper. of South Caro-
lina used to say TO his students, Don't be afraid Of
a little dirt, young gentlemen What is dirtl Why,
nothing at all offensive, when chemically viewed.
Rub little alkal upon that "dirty grease spot" on
your coat, and it undergoes chemical change and
becomes soap Now rub it with little water and il
disappears; it is neither grease, soap. water
dirt.
Tba is not very odorous pile" you observe there.
Well, scatter a, little gypsum over il aud it is
longer dirty. Everything you call dirt, is worthy
your notice students Of chemistry. Analyze il
analyze il! II will separate into very clean elements
"Dirt makes corn, makes bread and meat. and
that makes very sweet young lady that saw one
of you kissing last night. So after all you were
kissing dirt-partcularly if she whitens her skin
with chalk or Fuller's earth. There is telling
young gentlemen, what is dirt. Though. must say,
that rubbing such stuff upon the beautiful skin Of
young lady is dirty practice. Pearl POWDER
think, is made Of bismulh-nothing but dirt"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

:. TRADE OF THE WABASH VALLEY.--Major Semans,
collector of the Wabns aud Erie Canal at L,faye te,
publishes in The Courier The following comparative
aggregate statement of the collected at his
Office from he 1.t day of January to the Dist duy Of
May. inclusive. in the years lS49 and 1851:
Tolls. water rents and penalties. from
Jan'y to Nav 81, 1862. Sl7 1853 SO
Tolls water rents and penalties from
Jan'y to May 21. 1649. ...-----.- 16 l97, %
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06
California Emigration.

There were $40 teams and 2246 persuns, their way
To California, that have crossed the river at Fort des
Moinfs Cowa) up TO May 4tL and at the same date,
there were 5000 persons at Council Bluffs, waiting
the grass TO start, TO proceed their way 10 the
:" land of promise" The ST. Joseph Adventure Of
last Friday, says:
"CalIfnrna emgrants continue TO arrive, overland
with teams in great numbers. Those starting from
ST. Joseph may be set down thirty thousand persons
from points above, to Council Bluff about ten thou
sand. The number of animals will average more than
dred and twenty thousand horses, mules and oxen will
be taken on the plains from the States this spring
Those arriving the river Immediately; three
ferries, one steam ferry boat and four fats have
been constantly employed for the last four weeks.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

NOMINATION OF CONNECTICUT u. S. SENAToR.-
The Democratic members of the Connecticut Legisa-
ture have nominated Hon. Isaac Tuucey, TO succeed
Gov. Baldwn IN the U. S. Senate. Tue New Haven
Register says:
.sThere several persons voted for. viz: Chas
A. Ingersoll, Samuel Ineban, Chauncey F. Cleveland,
Seth P. Beers, and possibly one or two others; but
Mr.. Toucey recelved majority of votes On The
ond ballot, and will be heartily sustained by every
democrat"
The Wings nominated Rodger S. Baldwin the Free
Soiers John NJ. Niles. The election is to take place
next Wednesday.
MAINE u. S. SENATOR Hannibal Hamn was on
Wednesday evening Nominated by the Democratic
members of the Maine Legislature ar reelection to
the United States Senate. The Senate convention
voted as follows HANNIBAL Hamn IL, John w.
Dana 1. In the House convention, tie whole number
of votes was 60; Hannibal Hanlin had 65, Nathan
c. Clifford l.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

Showing balance 10 favor of this sea-
son SO far. Of -------- 8 L,