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Destructive Tornado.

The town of Cape Grardeau, Mo-, on the 27th ult, was visited by most awful and destructive tornado, prostrating almost eve rything in it's relentless course. It is said that nearly one hundred buildings were blown down. We have received no full or reliable account of this tornado, but find the following particulars in the Memphis Eagle, of Thursday:
 THE CAPE GIRARDEAU TORNADO.
 4 despatch of Dec Sd, states that the people of Cape eGirardeauhad recovered from their consternation, and were busy repair ing and rebuilding their dwellings, The occurrence had naturally spread a deep gloom over the town. We add few par lculars. The Methodist and Catholic Churches are totally demolished, and of the former nothing is left but the ground floor The Convent and many other buildings are gone completely. Five lives were lost some 2OO persons wounded. Nine persons were taken from the ruins of three story brick building, just completed, slightly hurt A mother with child in her arms was la ken from the same ruins but partially injured
 Thousands of trees were prostrated by the tornado.
 A Prospectus has been issued by Wm Biven, Esq, of the Monthly Bulletin, fol the publication of weekly paper in thi. place, to be called the "Bulletin". In poll tics ii is to be Democratic. This will in crease the number of weekles in Helena tC three-two Democratic and one Whig.
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 THE LEGIsLATURE.-We have nothin! from the Legislature later than the Sd inst The newsis unnteresting.
 ~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~ CoHGREss.-This body met on Monda, the 2d. In the House-on that day-Mr Wentworth, of Illinois, stated that "if n( one else should make the motion, he, at thu earliest possible day, would move 10 go into committee on the bill making appropria tons for rivers and harbors." >~~~-~~-~~~~~~> CoRREcrIoN.-The Presidents Message as published in the extra, contains some mis takes in the portion of it relating to the tar if. As published in the extra it reads thus
 "The importer is thus compelled to re duce the price at which the domestic article can be sold, thereby throwing part of the duty upon the producer and the consumer at home."
 In the official publication it reads thus:
 "The importer is thus compelled to re- duce his price to that at which the domestic article can be sold, thereby throwing a par of the duty upon the producer of the foreigr article.'
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COMMERCIAL.
New Orleans Market.

CRESCENT OFFICE,
 Friday, Dec. 6, 1850. CoTroN-The demand yesterday was limited, and only about 2,000 bales changed hands at irregular prices. We retain our quotations for reference.
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THNHE new and splendid, fast running Pas A senger Packet, and light draught steamer, Maj0r Barbour, WM. F. YoUNG, Master, will ply as regular Packet between Memphis ard Batesville, on White river-making regular trips to and from Memphis every ten days, touching at Helena and all other points on the river.
 November 2, 1850.
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AGENTS FOR THIS PAPER.

The following named gentlemen are author ized to act as Agents for the Southern Shield in their respective counties:
 JOHN A. CRAIG, Chcot c. J. BARNARD, Crittenden HENRY POWELL, Green. F. E. PATRICK, St. Francis. GEORGE A. WoRTHEN, Pulaski.
 V. B. PALMER is the Agent for the Southern Shield in Philadelphia, New Fork, and Boston.
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w. S. MILLER, ENOS ASKEW, A. J. ALEXANDER,

Helena, November 30, 1850.
 *x*The Appeal and Eagle, at Memphis, will each publish the above advertisement four times weekly, and forward bill to this office for col lection.
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AUCTION SALE In the Town of Helena.

FWVHE undersigned being desrous of closing -M out his entire stock now in Store, intends to sell, without any reserve, at
 PUBLIC AUCTION. Commencing on the 18th inst, and continue until he has sold all his stock He therefore wishes to call the attention of the citizens of Helena and the surrounding country, and wish them to attend the Sale, as there will be bar gains; his remaining stock consists oi very nse' fnl articles A. STOLZ.
 Nov. 9, 1850.
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MT. Soue in his own Family receives but cold comfort. The Redmond Enquirer, the old organ of Virginia democracy, cen sures the tone he chose to adopt, and inti- mates strong disapprobation of his senti- ments.
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TO THE LADIES.

TO THE LADIES. FHSHE subscriber has most splendid assort- a ment of FANCY GOODS, suitable for Ladies Dresses, etc. Call in, Ladies, if you want good bargains. A. STOLZ October B, lS49.
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MISSISSIPPI IN THE LEAD.-A Nashville Conven;ionist, writing to the Charleston Mercury, says:
 "You will be satisfied with the proceed ings of the Convention. They keep Missis- sippi in the Iead-they assert and vindcate the right of secession-they recommend a Southern Congress, and denounce all Pres ident-making Conventions"
 Commenting on the above, the New Or leans Bulletin, drily but happily, reminds Mssissippians of the history of the monkey who used the cats paw to draw roasted chestnuts from the fire. Mississippi will scarcely make herself South Carolna's cats paw in the present case, or any other. We would peril our life on her fidelity to the Union.- Memphis Eagle.
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CoIIFoRMIA WHIG STATE.-The St. Louis Republican has the following:
 A letter from correspondent at San Francisco, written on the 18th of October, says: "The Legislature of the State is whig. A United States Senator is to be elected to fill the place of MT. Fremont, whose term expires on the 3rd of March next"
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TEXAS HAS ACCEPTED THE BOUNDARY

TEXAS HAS ACCEPTED THE BOUNDARY P PRoposITIoN.-In accordance with the Go vernor's proclamation, the Legislature of Texas met in extra session at Austin, on the 18th ul,., and quorum in both Houses be- ing present, at once proceeded to business. The Governor delivered his message, and afterwards bill, accepting the propositions made by the United States, was introduced. This bill passed the Senate on the 2lst, and the House on the evening of the 22d. There was but one negative vote in the Senate, and five in the House.
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OFFER FOR S.4LE, FLOUR-30 bbls. St. Louis; NAILs-100 kegs Peru Iron Co.,; CANDLEs-20 boxes Star; SoAP-25 boxes New York; CLARET-20 boxes St. Julien; \ ToBACCo-15 boxes Missouri; MAcKEREL-in , & ] bbls., No. 1&2; BRooMs-10 dozen. Together with a general assortment of GRO CER/ES.
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As an evidence of how Helena is located for news facilities, we will state that within a week after President Fillmore's Message was read in Congress, we had distributed it among our town subscribers.
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GRAHAM's MAGAZINE.-ThlSs splendid and unsurpassed monthly, for January, 1851 has been received. This number, if possi. ble, excels all former ones; it is really mag misunderstanding some of the most ex. quisite productions of artistic skill, in the engraving line, and is filled with the most choice literary productions of the first au- thors of the day.
 This Magazine is published by George R. Graham, l34 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, at s per year, or $5 for two copies. For $4,5O, in advance, we will furnish any person with the Shield and Graham's Magazine or Godey's Lady's Book one year.
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LIVE AND LET LIVE!
-D IF v e @ Q B
& EYER gD@-RE MEs &

Business. And they would respectfully invite buyers to give them call before purchasing elsewhere; as their Goods have been purchased
 in the Eastern market, for cash, with the utmost care in regard to Quality, Style, and Price; consequently, they fatter themselves that they
 will be able to suit all who may be pleased to honor them with a call. Walk up town, and
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
Meeting In SanuSOn.

Southern Rights Meeting was held at Clinton,
ceived the official report and give at present, only
synopsis.
The meeting was very numerously attended
DR.. VIM. Mckay was appointed President and F.
B. WILLARD and SILAs HERRING, VICE Presidents
LEWIS +: CARR and ALMOND A. MCKAY, SEcTs
The following were the Committee appointed to
draught Resolution MEssRs. THos J. MoRIsEY Ed
WARD G. GAVIN, WIN. FAIsoN, and the REV JNo. L.
CLIFTON.
The Speakers were, MEssEs. LEWIS F. CARR WIN.
X. SLocUMB, THos. J. MoR1sEY, Ed. WILLIAMS, JAS
c. DoBBIN and WARREN WINsIow, EsQs.
Fifty Delegates were appointed to attend the Will
mington District Convention
Resolutions ordered to be published and copies
forwarded to our Representatives and Senators in
ngress.-Cemmmercta
There was also meeting held at Waynesboro' on
Tuesday afternoon last upon the same subject. The
meeting was well attended. We have not vet recey.
ed the proceedings, but presume we shall be able te
give them next-week, together with the preceding,
of the meeting in Sampson county
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
Mr.. Hallnegan,

We have been panied to notice lately going the
rounds of the Federal press, report, originating
with the correspondent of Boston paper, to the eff
feet that Mr. HANNEGAN, late Minister to Berlin,
had been degrading himself and the character of his
country abroad, by the of ardent spirits and by
depraved conduct generally. Mr.. HANNEcAN was a
distinguished Democratic Senator, and was appoint
ed by Mr. Polk, hence this SANDER has been greedi
y seized upon and propagated by the administration
presses 1t gives us much satisfaction to publish the
following from the N. Y. Globe:
awe perceive that our late Minister to Berlin,
Hon. EDWARD A. HANNEGAN, has returned in the
Europa; and a personal friend of ours who knew
him intimately abroad, authorizes us to say that the
letter defamatory of MIR. HANNEeAN published in the
papers of Boston, and copied elsewhere, makes moth
ing but statements utterly without foundation. Mr.
HANNEGAN never tasted drop of ardent spirits du-
ring his whole residence in Europe and his conduct
was of the most amiable and exemplary character
under all circumstances The stories, therefore, Of
the letterwrter in question, most cruel as well
as unjust, and were, no doubt, the manufacture OF
some personal ill-feeling and malgnity"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
A COmmendable Dcterminat,on

The Editor of the Raleigh Standard expresses a
determination to advertise patent medicines,
unless they pay the very fullest prices and even then
he don't know whether he will publish them. We
have made rule to charge all alike, and case
can these medicine men be accommodated one far
thing below our regular charges. There is no sort
of advertisements against which subscribers sc
soon grumble. No sort of attention will be paid tc
those sending an advertisement to be inserted for
sum dictated by themselves.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

EARLY IN F1ELD.-The Neubernian has just
become aware of the fact, that Southern rights
meeting has been held in Duplin county. In two or
three weeks more, he will find out that some time
since there was meeting in this town, and that the
resolutions passed by it have been presented to the
Senate DO wake m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

NORFOLK, FEBRUARY 10th.
The Avon THEATRE BURNT.--Between IL and
o'clock yesterday morning, the Avon Theatre was
discovered to be on fire, by the flames issuing from
the upper windows. The alarm was given, and the
fire engines were, usual, promptly on the spot
two OF them being stationed within 100 yards of the
bmldnS-but all means of checking the flames were
unavailng as the whole interior of combustible ma
terlals was on fire, and in half an hour that fine
building was a heap of smouldering ruins The en-
gnes, however, were, in the progress of the fire. call
ed to another point, where they had an opportunity
of rendering efficient service The roof of the Cum
berland street Baptist Church was set on fire by the
burning flakes from the Theatre, and it was with
great difficulty that it was extnguished and the
Church saved from destruction AS it was it suffer.
ed considerable damage
The Theatre was built in 1889. (by subscription
under the superintendent of Mr.. GEORGE JONES' and
cost, independent of the lot on which it stood be-
tween seventeen and eighteen thousand dollars. 1t
was subsequently sold to pay balances due the me-
chanics who employed in it's erection for some
seven or eight thousand dollars, and fell into the
hands OF a company who have kept it up pro bono
pubico rather than the city should be without such
place of amusement-for it afforded them very lit
tie profit on their investment There was no ;nsn-
| rance.
The building was undoubtedly set On fire. II Ind
remained closed since Mr.. BARRON who had onened
it for few nights, left it on Monday night but adj
mittanee could be easily obtained by one who was
bent on SO dlabolical purpose.-Herald
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

We hail with great pleasure the two meetings
which have been called in Philadelphia and New
York. to arrest the agtators in their endsh fanat-
csm and to save this glorious Union from their ma
chnations. The meeting in Philadelphia takes place
the 22d February, (the birthday of Washington.
The Baltimore American halls " a cheering sign
in the northern sky the meeting which it says is
announced in Tammany Hall for Saturday evening
next at which all the democratic republican cleo
tors of the city of New York are invited who are
opposed to the Wimot Proviso and friends of the
Union The objects of the meeting to take coun-
sci upon the present crisis, and to adopt such
may tend to preserve to them and their pos
terity the blessings Of great and glorious Union
"If this movement had a party character at the
beginning, it is so truly national in spirit and pur-
pose that the partisan aspect cannot long remain
ISOLATED with it. The Journal of Commerce. abiding
to it, says:
"'Whigs and Democrats now see and acknowl-
edge that the Wmot Proviso is humbug that I'M
der no possible circumstances can it do any good
that on the contrary it is fraugh with untold mis-
chief and if adopted by Congress- would endanger
the Union itself. Wings and Democrats now see
that if the South nterposed no objection, and
felt none to the passage of the Wilmot Proviso its
adoption by Congress would be inexpedient and
less. If not offensive to the South, it would be to
the people of the Territories, who naturally con.
ceve themselves capable of taking of themselves
in matter essentially municipal, and would be more
likely, being erected into State or States to ad
NIT slavery expression of resentment to the
dictation of Congress than for any other reason A
thousand times we have been told that the new Ter
ritores not adapted to slavery that the people
are almost unanimously opposed to it. that, if left
to themselves, they will certainly repudae it vet
until very recently, the North, with strange ap.
pearance Of unanimty though really, as we believe
by constrant in violation of the better judd ment Of
the great majority, have been clamoring for an act
of Congress declared by than onethird of the
nation to be unconstitutional and otherwise often
\ vxhI cho Rho &c ~,
tories to do precisely what they want to do and in
tend to do, and in part have already done. Resolu
tons to this effect have passed almost all the North
ern Legislatures and it is humiliating to be remind
ed that such is the fact. It shows how little rea
wisdom there is in legislative bodes Or rather how
liable they are to be led astray by an impulse, 6
catch-word, popular breath, instead of being gui
ded by firm and enlightened principle.'"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

REV. DR. FuLLER.-We learn, that through too
great exertion, this devoted and eminently success
full minister of Christ has become Frustrated and
has retired for season, to his former residence IN
Beaufort S. C. This is an affective event, and On
account of it, very many will sorrow.
WiLmin gton Religious Intelieencer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

The exports of Lumber and Timber from Savan-
nah for the present season are 703O2O0 feet or al
most three times the amount of last year the total
being then bat 2,686.8oO feet, -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

FIRE IN NEw-ORLEANs.-A fire broke out in New
Orleans, about midnight on the 9Th inst, which de-
stroyed property to the amount of million of dol
lars. The Office of the Picayune newspaper was
burned down, and very little saved from it, The
Pcay,tne issued on the 18th. The fire is suppo-
sed to have been the work of an incendiarY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

CANDIDATES FOR THE PREs1DENCY.-The n. York
Times and Republic, formerly Democratic paper,
has changed hands, and now appears with the name
of HENRY CLAY as Presidential candidate in 1852
subject only to the people" meeting in Penn
sylvania has nominated JAMES BUCHANAN. A small
daily paper in Detroit, Michigan, has hoisted the
name of THOMAS II. BENTON, and General LANE is
already before the people for time, These gen.
tlemcn all candidates for the Presidency of the
United States, to say nothing of those who look for
ward to the Presidency of the dis-United States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

beaF The weather to-day is very much like Spring
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

R5g~We notice among our visiters this week, Cap
tain MCDONALD late of the Sd Artillery U. S. A,
and formerly Asst Quarter Master of Gen. LANES
Division, and mentioned by that officer for his gal
lantry at Huamantla, and other places.
Capt. MCDONALD has recently resigned his COM
mission in the Army, and is engaged now in pur-
chasing lumber for the California market
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

JUDGE STRANGE's SPEEcH-The address delivered
by Hon. ROBERT STRANGE, at the Southern Rights
meeting held in the Court House in Wilmington, on
the Goth ult., will appear in our next issue.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

GEoRG1A.-It is now certain that JACKSON Dem.
has been reelected from T. B. KINGS late district
KINGS majority had been over 700 votes. That Cali
fornia mission does not seem to have benefited thu
Whir cause in Georpia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

SENATE. 1,tions
The Senate took up Mr.. cl'y's ' e. pcp''''
Mr.. Downs resumed and concl"oe"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

CALIFORNIA SPEcULATIoN.-Itis said that the most
profitable venture that he taken out to Califor
MA. Is an assortment Of cofins and calomei
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

FIRE MAcoN.-A fire broke out in Macon Ga.
about midnight on the 18th inst, which destroyed
property to the amount of one hundred Thousand
dollars. About twenty houses were burned, mostl.
situated on Cotton Avenue. No cotton was consumed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
southern Rights Meeting in Edsecombe.

We are requested to give notice that a public
meeting of the citizens of Edgecombc Co., without
distinction of party will be held at the Court House
in marlborough, on Tuesday, the Goth inst, at one
o'clock for the purpose of taking into consideration
the subject of northern aggressions upon southern
rtrbFs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

Mr.. Badger presented memorial of citizens of
wilmington, N. c., very numerously signed, setting
forth the present condition Cape Fear river below
the town of Wilmington, and asking appropria-
ton for the improvement of the river. After few
remarks by Mr.. B.: in explanation of the necessity
and propriey of the measure asked for by the memo
ralsts, the memorial referred to the committee
on commerce.
Mr. Dayton, of New Jersey, presented the memo
rial OF the representatives Of the Society of Friends
in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, praying
for the peaeeabe interference of Congress for the
suppression of the African slave trade Mr. DAYTON
SAID that recent reports went to show that this trade
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22


The Speaker laid before the House, message from
the President, incosng copy of the constitution of
California. Considerable debate arose upon the
question of its reference 1t finally reported to
the committee of the Whole on the state of the I'm
ion, and ordered to DC printed. motion made
that the House 60 into committee of the Whole
Pending the question upon this motion, Mr. Stanton
addressed the House at length upon the slavery
question. Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Stanton's
marks the House took up and concurred in, the Sen
ates amendment to the joint resolution in regard to
the expenses of collecting the revenue that the
joint resolution only awaits the Presidents signature
to become law.
The House took up joint resolution from the SEN
ate, authorizing the Supreme Court to employ an ad-
ditonal Clerk. The resolution had been read twice.
and, upon its third reading, some sharp discussion
occurred. 1t was finally passed, and the House ad-
journed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22
unsound !

THIS DAY.-We deem it hardly necessary to call
attention to the fact, that this is the 22d day of Feb
ruary: day rendered memorable in annals as the
birthday of the immortal WASHINGTON, and more
recently illustrated by the glorious victory of Buena
Vista. We presume the day will be celebrated with
all due spirit, both by the military and other bodies
Although by no means very fond of parades cere-
monial observances of any kind, we still cling to
the hope that the time is far distant when those
days which stand as landmarks to our nations hsto-
ry will be forgotten to be observed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

bSg~A Reading Room has been established a
Elizabethtown, Bladen county, N. c., under the
charge of Col J. G. McDUGALD, DR.. N. GRAHAM,
C. WooTEN, w. H. WHITE, and J. J. McREE