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LATEST FROM CALIFORNIA.
TWO WEEKS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA
.aRPIT.8L OF THE PHILADELPHIA.
S2,5oo,oOO In Gold:
Loss Of the Barque Lucy Ellen, DC.
NEW YopK, .T,llu S-91 A. NJ

NEW YORK, Juy o-Jt "A. WI.
The steamer Philadelphia, from Chagres, ar
rived here last night with the California mail,
number of passengers and about S2,0OO,0O0 in
gold dust, besides about 1000 by the passen-
gers. The news by her is about two weeks
ance ....., ... q. - y ,A 80
The barque Lucy Ellen, of Boston, from Cha
gres, capsized on the night of the Oath ult., and
was lost. .....-... ...- Ea-s g.tsa.
The general news from California possesses but
little interest. ........ ~. .gE.w 81. -.
The miners continue to obtain large quantities
of gold. . ,..@an.. 49, -,
No further disturbances have taken place, be-
tween the whites and the Indians. aau.g
The late destructive fire at San Francisco was
the work Of ncendiaries. Ha2
There have been no arrivals Of vessels at San
Francisco from the Southern States. M a.eg!
SAN FRANcrsco, June There isno particular
change to notice in the markets. Lumber by the
cargo, assorted $40, American planned $50 GO.
Bricks command high prices, but the supply is
good,
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BkooKLYN, July Z


--.-..---.--.. -., BKooKLrN, July 7,
( TnxNEspous Fac IN BRooxLYN.-About o.
clock this morning, the Turpentine and Rosin
Factory Of Mr.. Thorn, between Fulton street and
South Ferry, was discovered to be on fire, and
soon after several explosions in succession fol-
lowed. The bell gave quick alarm which was
answered by number Of New York fire compa-
MES, who did effective service, and who are
still directing their energy to suppress the
flames. ,....... .r.-,-., a5-t #
The building was also used as a storehouse,
and there were large quantities of salpetre, sugar.
&C., in the premiees, a greater portion of which
are destroyed. ..... So. ,l.t ".
Several smaller buildings adjoining are also
in ruins. .. . ..-..-. :. .gs.l. Is.
The loss is variously estimated from 100000
dollars. '....-.... .....au., ... ....L ....
tits stated that some lives were lost, but can
not ascertain the fact. ....t ..
AFFAIRS IN CNcNNATI-THE CHOLERA
Cincinnati, july 6.-The Cholera is undoubt-
edly on the increase in this city, but it does not,
however, create much alarm. Mr.. w. w. Coop
err, an old and respected merchant, died of chol-
era this morning, after a short illness. MIR.
Cooper formerly belonged to Bristol, Conn.
Another victim is Mrs. Little the wife of the
superintendent of the Little Miami Railroad.
She was i'll but very short time before she
died. t..s ...avn.. ..'. a...,,..... ......
The reports furnished to the City Clerk, UNI
der the new ordinance, for the past week, up to
this afternoon, show TINT the total number OF
deaths were 1877, of which llS were of chol-
era, and the reports were not as full as they
should be. 81. ~. .. ..... ...sms,.
The Board of Health met this afternoon and
reported SO deaths during the past "a hours, of
which 65 were Of cholera.
Business is unusually dull, and the weather is
very hot. .. .. ..e ..... a
Flour.-Good brands are freely offered at g..
Small sales of common branded at 80 80.
Cofee.-Sales of 1870 bags of Rio at Is 3-s.
Sales of Whisky at 81 l-2 81 "a per gallon.
RAILROAD AccDENT.-New York, July 7
As the o'clock train, last evening, from Phila-
delphia, approached the Newark bridge, it ran
over cow, throwing the locomotive and three
ears off the track One of the cars was com
petely demolished. The track sustained con-
siderable injury One man had his knee severe
ly sprained, which, fortunately, was the only
injury sustained. The Pilot Line from Philadel-
phia, was detained two hours, in order to have
the track cleared A train, with workmen from
Jersey city, struck and injured a man who was
lying on the track. 1t is supposed he was in
tOyicated
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From the Portsmouth Pilot.-Ertra.
A., o.
The Direct Trade Convention at Old Point.

The Direct Trade Convention at Old Point
We take great pleasure in laying before our
readers this morning the proceedings of the Con-
.venton at Old Point on the 4th and 5th inst. The
speeches delivered on the occasion, and the reso-
lutions adopted, breathe the right spirit and afford
the most favorable augury as to the future.
When we regard the great importance Of this
movement, and consider the beneficial influence
which it's successful prosecution cannot fail to
exert over the interests of own State, and the
South generally, we cannot doubt that its progress
will be onward, and that the zeal and public spirit
of our citizens in pressing it forward will mark
the Fourth Of July, 1850, as epoch in the COM
mercial prosperity Of the South scarcely less de-
fined than that which characterized the political
enfranchisement of the thirteen colonies in 1776.
In addition to these advantages, there are 9TH
ers vuie as obvious, and no less important. BY
placing ourselves in condition of commercial in
depence, and showing our determination and abil-
ity to conduct our own foreign trade, we shall
soon lessen the existing disparity between the
northern and sauthern sections of our country
command the consideration and respect due to the
latter as co-equaIs in the national confederacy,
and thus strengthen the bond of union.
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SECOND DAY.

>. - " |---|- y y = ? 9TH July, IOJU'
At eleven O'Clock, the President, III. l.. Kent,
ESQ.,, called the Convention to order. o.
James Lyons, ESQ.,, of Richmond, from the
Committee of Thirteen appointed yesterday to
prepare business for the Convention, reported the
following Resolutions: -..-.--E.
'Ist Resolved, AS e opinion Of this Conven-
ton, that it is of great importance to Virginia,
and all the Southern States whose produce is sent
to New York and other Northern ports for ship
ment to foreign markets, md whose passengers
embark at those ports, that q direct commpnlca,
ton, by a line of steamers, should be established
between Chesapeake Bay and the Island of Great
Britain, and thence with the other markets OF the
world, until direct communication can be estab-
lished with the Continent of Europe,
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Candies are declining, NJ
Coal is in good demand.
Coffee Is scarce.
Clothing, dry goods and drugs duh. and stocks
large ....-... .....-. ..-.,. ...
SECOND DESPATCH tAFt'2
The Georgia has also arrived with $3.50, 900 in
gold dust, but brings nothing later than the Phla-
deiphia. 3, rrg B. a.
The Georgia left Chagres on the 26th June, 81
hours ahead of the Philadelphia.
The steamer Chesapeake sailed this morning
for Chagres with 295 passengers. She went off
in fine style amidst the shouts of thousands. 10
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OLp PoyNT Hotel,


4th July, 1850.
A Convention of Delegates assembled at half
past 5, p NJ, to consider the oXpediency of esta-
blishing Direct Trade with Europe, and of or
ganizng an Ocean Steam Navigation Company.
On motion Of James Lyons, Esq, of Rich
mond, ...... ..... II. r.. a. b." '~. @.
Col. WIN. GARRETT, of Norfolk, was called to
the Chair, and JOHN s. CUNNINGHAM appointed
Secretary. .-.-.. ".. "
On motion of DR.. WIN. CoLIMs-the members
of Congress present, and other gentlemen from
counties not specially represented in Virginia,
Maryland, and North Carolina, were invited to
take seats. ,....s.,t. .#' ....t s".. ta.t
Mr. LYONS, with few remarks, moved, that
for permanent organization, committee be APP
pointed to report officers, and Messrs. James
Lyons, of Richmond; VIM. Collins, of Ports
mouth Jno. P. Young, do; George Blow and
A. Milhado, of Norfolk; Robert G. Scott, Chas.
L. Morgan, Jos. r. Anderson, of Richmond;
Joseph Segar and George Booker, of Elizabeth
City county, were appointed said committee, who,
after retiring, reported the following: :.
For Presdent-Horace L. Kent, of Richmond,
For Vice Presidents-Co White, Of Nor
folk, r. w. Baugh, Of Portsmouth, Robert G..
Scott, of Richmond R. K. Meade, of Petels-
burgh, Jos. Segar, of Hampton, Thos. l.. Pres
ton, of Abingdon.
For @Secretaries-W F. Richie, of Rich
mond, Samuel T. Sawyer, of Norfolk, Thos. G..
Broughton, do, John S. Cunningham, of Ports
mouth, VIM. E. Cunningham, of Norfolk, r. II.
Galaher, OF Richmond.
Mr. Lyons, OF Richmond, moved that COM
mittee Of thirteen be appointed to prepare and re-
port business for the Convention tomorrow.
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen
said committee
James Lyons, Robt G. Scott, Conway Whit
tie, DR.. VIM. Collins, Joseph R. Anderson, Thos.
l.. Preston, John Williams, Hon. Kidder Meade,
Geo. Blow, A. Milhado, Judge J. Y. Mason,
Arthur r. Smith, and S. t. Sawyer.
The Convention was then addressed by Judge
Mason, Robt. G. Scott, Esq, James Lyons, Esq,
of Richmond, and George Blow, Jr. Esq. of
Norfolk. ..a .u.
Mr. LYONS stated that he was requested by
General Bankhead to offer to the Convention a
more suitable and convenient place of meeting in
the Chapel of Fort Monroe; and moved that when
this Convention adjourn, it adjourn to meet in the
Fortress tomorrow morning, at eleven o'clock;
which being decided in the affirmative, he then
moved that the thanks Of the Convention be ten
dered to General Bankhead, for his courtesy;
which motion was unanimously adopted; and, on
motion, 2..f
The Convention adjourned to meet tomorrow
morning at eleven clock, at the Chapel.
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ne QueSIiou uei'5 HcA' III OIL out u'C
olutions reported from the select Committee by
Mr.. BURT, and inserting instead thereof the
amended substitute.
Mr.. RICHARDSON demanded the division of
the question when the SPEAKER ruling that the
question was not divisable, after conversational
debate on the precedence of propositions to amend
&C., in which the SPEAKER and Messrs. BAKER,
DuER, OLDs and FEArHERsToN took part.
The question on striking out the original reso-
lutions reported by Mr.. BuRr,) and inserting in
stead those of the amended substitute, was put by
yeas and nays; and it was not agreed to-yeas 80,
nays 1863.
Mr. FEATHERSTON said that in order to get
before the House the resolutions reported from
the select committee by Mr.. DISNEY, he moved to
reconsider the vote ordering the main question to
be put.
Mr.. STEPHENS OF Pennsylvania, moved to
Law Mr.. F's motion on the table.
Mr. HIBBARD cnquiring what would be the
effect of agreeing to Mr.. FEAruERsToN's motion,
The SPEAKER explained, that it would bring
up the question Immediately upon agreeing to the
previous question and that il that was not agreed
to. the original resolutions of Mr.. BURT would be
open to amendment by the adoption of Mr. Dis
NEY's resolution or any others.
Mr.. WINTHROP, appealing from the decision
of the Chair, said that he held the motion of Mr.
FE.rHrRsroN to be out of order which he ex-
planned
Much confusion then occurring amid converse
tons and explanations between many members,
| and the Speaker OF the point Of order,
Mr.. RICHARDSON moved that the appeal be
laid on the table, on which motion the yeas and
nays being called by Mr.. STEPHENS Of eorg'a'
were ordered and it was not agreed to--yeas 81,
nay 10l. ....... J.a.ss..y ....
The question being again on the appeal,
Mr.. HOLMES moved to adjourn which mo-
ton was not agreed to. 80, .
And then, the decision Of the Chair was over
ruled, by yeas and nays--yeas 81, nays 1902;
(After the calling of the roll, but before the an
nouncement Of the vote on this question, the
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-09

Was commenced on Saturday, the 4th of May.
1850, under its original nameinstead of Richards
Weekly Gazeite-as more significant OF it's peculiar
character, it being the only weekly organ OF Litera-
ture in the entire South! 1t is
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

TUST Received Shaw's Drug Store, third III
y door North of HART s. POLLEY'S, Front Street, "
Wilmington, North Carolina, where Physicians Il
try Merchants and all Others who desire to consult their
interest, purchase the best Drugs and Medicines
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, PerfUmery and Patent
Medicines Garden Seeds, fresh from DAVID LANDRETHs
Philadelphia and every other article usually kept Drug
Store z5 per cent cheaper than similar goods be obtain
ed at perhaps any other house in the State.
The subscribers would beg to remind those Physicians who
patronzed the late WM SHAW that they still be supplied
with everything of the best quality and the most
able No exeron win be spared to render satisfaction
to those who may favor with their patronage, and
speculy solicit call before purchasing elsewhere We have
just received fresh supply of those Instruments for acton
of the spine highly recommended by the Medical faculty
of New York and Philadelphia and which certain pre-
ventve against consumption and indispensable Clerks
and others confined to sedentay e of whom should
be without them Also fresh arrival of Spencer's Pills. which
warranted to headache in twenty thirty
utes time. In the operation they the most agreeable
Pills invented acting upon the stomach and bowels and
bringing the liver to its proper functions they fail
restore the system health strength and vgor Call and get
box at SnAws Drug Store, Sd door north of HART Pol
LEY'S SHAW & BROTHER.
Wilmington, N c., Jan. 4th, 1s5O.-L17-tf.
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FRENcH,s HOTEL.

Opposite the City Hall and Park Fountain, Nec York,
WAS built and opened by the subscriber NIay l, I'm
W. l849 who trusts that for convenience elegance A
comfort and economy it cannot be surpassed the world
1t contains than any other Hotel this eont
nent only all of which warmed gratis They
all fitted up with marbleop washstands which sup
piled with Croo IVater through silver plated cocks
There is but bed in the Halls and water closets
Hotel is in the IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF MERCAN-
TILE BU SINESS and the principal places of amusement
There is Barber Shop and extensive range of Bath
Rooms connected Herewith The Hotel will be conducted
on the European plan of lodging and meals they
may be ordered in the spacious and splendid Rcfecory-
Porters will be up during the night admit lodger and
also to call them at any time they may desire and in
will servants be permitted receive perquisites
r. FRENCH.
New York, April 9TH, 1850 3O-3m
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London House.

~ THE subscriber having rented the Hotel formerly kept
GIby Capt. A WADE, the n. E. of Front and
Market Streets known London House. respectfully
informs the citizens Wilmington and all others desrou of
obtaining BOARD that he has provided the House with
furniture of every descronnd that he is prepared to
ceve Boarders by the day. week month"; the most
sOnabe terms All the bed constructed to
have them warmed to suit the comfort of all persons His Ia
BILE shall always be provided with the very best market
afford and pains expense will be spared to make his
customers perfectly satisfied
Strangers will please enquire for the LONDON HOUSE.
n. He has also rented the STABLES recently occu-
ElN pied by Mr. w. 7. J. EANN, the Carolina Hotel
Newhere he is prepared to take Horses at Livery and
have them properly and carefully attended to- He has also
large LOT adjoining the Stables for the
DrOvers JAMES PETTEWAY.
Oct. 19, 1919 6-tf
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MAY 25th, NEW NOVELS.

TUsT Received the Wilmington Book Store
Eva St. Clair by G. p R. James his last and best.
The Petrel Love the Ocean, Tale of the Sea, by
Admiral Fisher This story attraction which is
all Admiral Fisher has proved by this tale that
The Mysteries of the Three Cities Boston, New York; and
true History of Mems Hearts Habits by J. H. Du-
game. Oh, tell me what is woman's love
That still it will burn on
When faith and vows are broken all
1t sumbers like Volcanic fire
While all is ice above
Consuming, still unseen, the heart
Oh, this is woman's love.-THE Plot.
Wifred MOntressor, the Secret Order of the Sevcn
Romance of Life in New York volumes. deeply inter
esting work.
The Adventures of Tom Sapeton; very humorous and
laughable work.
Rose Foster The Mysteries of the Court of London st
volume.
tury A Smith, author of Christopher Tadpoe full of fun
The laughabc book of the age, Dr. Valentine and
Comic Lectures with characters given by the
indiana, by George Sand, author of Consuelo.
Sam Sticks Letters, or Life in Steamer.
The Fear of the World, Living for Appearances by
Antonina, or The Fall of Rome. Romance of the Fifth
Century, BY W. Wikie Collins most extraordinary no
vel full Of life and power and beauty The style is exqu
site. and the story deeply interesting
The Maid of Orleans full of interest and attraction An
Night and Morning, by Bulwer
The Lady of the Bed Chamber, by Mrs. A. Crawford
Courtshp and Wedlock by the author of the t full Of
beauty and truth.
The Creole or The Sege Of New Orleans, an Historical
| Romance, founded on the events of lSl4-15.
Ciizea, or The Hungarian Maid
The hpwrecked Gold Seekers The Child of the Islands
Moneypenny, The Heart of the World of the
! present day, by Cornelius Matthews.
| Life of Jenny Lind, by G. G.. Foster.
History the Strange Sounds and Rappngs heard in Ro
chester and Western New York and usually called the Mys
terous Noises which are supposed by many be
the spirit world together with all explanation
New England Poultry Breeder engravngs
Report the Trial of Professor John w Webster indct
ed for the murder of Dr. George Parkman at Boston
Liebigs complete works Chemistry comprising hi
Agricultural Chemistry Organic Chemistry in its applica
Familiar Letters on Chemistry By the perusa Of
as these the farmer need longer be CROPPING in th
dark and liable to mistakes would the most unnatura
odium of farming by the book be longer existent.
Tom Burke of Ours, by Charles Lever.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07
TOPSAIL ACADEMY.

THE first session of this Institution will the first
day of October under the superintendence of JAMES H.
BRENT, graduate Of Randolph Macon College Its location
is u miles East of Wilmington on the road leading to New,
bern, calthfly and pleasantly situated neighborhood
Board may be obtained Sc per month Terms of
tuition will be as follows, viz
Lower branches of English session of months, 81 90
Higher do do. together with Mathematics. .l2 80
Latin and Greek, 80 Is 90
September IA. lS49 l-tf
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NEW STORE.
On South o North Water and Chesmut Streets
(UNDER FURNITURE wAREHoUsE.)
WILMINGTON, n. Z.
THE subscriber takes this method of informing his old
friends in Dupn county, and the citizens of Wilmington
and the surrounding country that he has just returned
the North with large assortment of NEW GOODS for the
Spring and Summer trade and has them opcn the
Store the South of North Water and Chestnut
Streets, under j. D. LOVES Furniture Warehouse where he
prepared to sell goods at the lowest prices CASH
exchange for country produce Persons wishing goods
would do well to give him CALL he determined sell
bargains.
The following articles comprise portion of his stock
Dry Goods.
Muslins, Gnghams, Calicoes, Apron Checks, coored
Cambria, Marlboro Stripes Kentucky Jeans weeds brown
Holland, brown Linen, Linen Checks. Drab dEte Vest
Patterns, Bed Tckngs bleachcd ard unbeached Domescs
Silk and Cotton Handkerchief blue Cotton Yarn, Umbrel
las, &c. &c.
large assortment of Hardware and Cutlery.
Farming utensils of every description such Ploughs
Cutters and Corn-Sheles Hoes Axes Trace Chains
Plough Lines and Bale Ropes Hammers Shovels and Spades
Manure Forks, &c. SC.
assortment of Shoes qualities
sizes.
Hats.-Fur, Panama, Leghorn, Wool, and Palm Leaf.
GrOcerics.-Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Molasses, Salt Dried
Beef and Beef Tongues Fulton Market Mess Beef Mess
Prime Pork Bacon Nackere Canal and ayetevie Flour
Rice, Crackers, Butter, sc.
Foolscap Letter and Bill Paper.
Ladies' and Misses BOnnets
large variety of iron and brass bound Water Buckets
Tubs and Pas Nests of Measures Pots and Kettles; Cups
and SaucerS, sc. sc.
The subscriber respectfully tenders his thanks to his ole
friends in Dupln county, where he formerly carried bus
ness for the liberal patronage heretofore extended
him, and solcits continuance of their custom.
SAMUEL DAVIS.
April 18th, 1850 32-tf
FOR SALE.
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD FOR AARON.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
New HANOVER COUNTY. :
VXTIIEREAS complaint upon oath hath this day 50
w been made US, of the Justices oft Peace "a
for the State and county aforesaid, by OWEN d. q
HOLINESS that certain male slave belonging to HIM y
high weighing about l60 bs knockkneed, with greater
bend in the than the left leg large mouth and shows
self his said masters service and is lurking about in
this county committing acts of felony and other msdceds
These therefore, in the of the State to command
the said slave forthwith surrender hmsefand return home
his said master and do hereby by virtue of the Act of
clare that if the said AARON doth not surrender
himself and return home Immediately after the OF
the said slave by such means he they think fit
without impeachment of any crime offence
for doing without incurrng penalty forfeiture
thereby. . 49,.
Given under our hands seals this I'd day of April 1850
w. n. PEDEN J. p [Seal.]
JNO. A. TAYLOR, J. P. TSeaLl
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our hands and seals, this I'd day of April, 1850.
w. n. PEDEN, J. P. [Seal.l
JNO. A. TAYLOR, J. P. ISeal.l

NIFTY DOLLARS REWARD will be paid for the deliv-
cry of the said Aaron the subscriber, to Anderson
Latimer his Agents in Wilmington for his confinement
Jail in the State, reward of One Hundred dollars
for his head.
Masters of vessels particularly cautioned against har-
conceang the said board their vessels
full penalty of the law will be vigorously enforced
OWEN D. HOLMES.
April 5th, 1880 Soft
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M New Livery Standardization.
Es44N HAVING completed my Livery Stables, am
IOenow ready to receive Horses at livery by the day.
week. month.
My Stables situated the of Princess and Third
Streets directly opposite the Courthouse and convent
to the business part the They built brick
They large, commodous and well constuced and
cry respect comfortable and convenient Stables in
the United States
also have or the accommodation of Drover large and
comfortable Lot together with basement under The Stables
sufficient to hold hundred horses, and shelter them well
and comfortably.
HoRsEs C,Pp1.crS --
My HOstler cannot be surpassed in country, and
therefore feel confident of giving entire satisfaction those
who favor with their custom.
feel grateful to friends and the public for their liberal
patronage heretofore and hope to merit Of
custom. H. H. NlAONc
Wilmington, n. c., Dec II. 1917. lift
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
TNIE subscriber offers for sale his Lot and the Build
ings thereon, situated Market Street. about three A
hundred above the Episcopal Church. and
pied Carriage Manufactory The Lot is large and the
Buildings be conveniently converted into large and
Portable dwellings.
variety of Riding Vehicles and Harness of all \ER0
kinds, made in the neatest manner and which will E2
would do well to call and examine before purchasing else
where, as l am determined not to be undersold
ISAAC WELLS.
Wilmington, n c., May g. 1850 Stiff
CARRIAGES.
Corner of Princess and ThlHfl Streets, opposite
H. R. NixoN'S LIVERY TABLE, WILMINGTON N. {.
THE subscriber is prepared to manufacture
l. all kinds of Carriages, Of the latest and most $50
approved STYLE which he will sell low for cash approved
paper The public generally respectfully invited to call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
All work warranted one year.
Particular attention paid to the repairing of all kinds of
vehicles VIM. J. CORNWALL.
April 10, 1850 32-l2m