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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20
NorulNc New UNDER rHE Sux.-Th

NOTHING New UNDER THE Suv.-The
Locoiocos Of late, have proved themselves
very keen scented in hunting out preachers
who make use Of the pulpit for political
ends; they are not without precedent in
their facnlty, ms the following old. though
per,inen, anecdoie proves:
A worthy Dencon. ia Connecticut. hired
journey farmer, from neiehhorinc
t"wn. for the summer, and induced him.
although he wns never accustomed t'
church going-io accompany The family
IN church on the FIRST Sabbath Of his stay
Upon their return 10 tho Deacon's house
he asked his 'shired man" how he liked the
preaching?
.Ele said that he didn', like 10 hear my
minister preach politics"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

Here is The hes, thing Of The season, from
that rncy paper. the Florence Gazet'e:
A Mississippi paper, in eu'ogizing the
disuninnists SAYS, "ihe everlasting destiny
of The South hangs upon such men as Quit.
man, Davis and others" II this be true
how appropriately may we exclam in the
language OF Dr.. Wst,s--
"Grea, God! on whata slender thread
Hangs everlasting ,hinss."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

A FIx.--Qiife an amusing occurrence
(,o nIl but The parties chiefly cnncerned)
took place on the Somnnank a few weeks
ng", which has been reported 10 us as
fnIl"ws:
A gen;leman emigrated to C.liforn min
some two wears ago, leaving behind him
an affectionate wife, who wns inconsola.
bic at his departure, and still more so
IN hearing. on what she ihough, the mos,
reli"ble an, Lori,y, of the dea,h "f he'
eIoved husba nd about yenr afterwards
The tenrs OF widow hood and the weeds ol
woe followed as a matter nf course and
in due time some amiahle Bcnedici. 70.
king compassion on her forl"rn condition.
proposed, was accepted. and shortly
ts--thc funeral bak ed me ats,
Did coldly furnish forth the marriage 'ablts'
One evening, when the newly mari
cd pair had retired for the night,
,liay were aroused by a laundering rap
a, the front door and an imperio0s dc.
mand for admission. The groom atose
and what was his amazement and horror
when he, perceived in the lronzcd ica'
tlres Of The applicant, none other Than
the weIl.known visnge Of the lady's frs,
aud only love. The scene that eTysued
we leave 10 the ina aginafion of our read
ers.--Ottawa Const.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

Gaping THE CLIMAx.-The Christian
lnder, B'p,is, paper, published in Geor-
gis. siaies that Mr.. Thomas Muse recently
offered n reward Of one thousand dollars
.,o any Pedobap,ist who will find in The
New Testamen, one passage Of scripture.
affrding either ptecept for, or example
Of, Infant Baptism" Mr.. WIN. Ha,s "Lo-
cal Elder n the Methodist Church. tnok
up the challenge and .dduccd before a
committee the following passages--Ma,i.
2S; 10, 20; Mark Q; 36. 81; Mark 10; IA
to l6; Acts 2; %. to 40; Rom. 4, II, II
ID; Gal. 8; 25 10 -. The Committee de-
cided that these passages did MT "aff'rd
either preccpt fc., or example Of, lnfan,
Bsptism.'
This is whnt We call cnppine the climax.
We should Hs soon think If offering prize
tr The recovery OF Phar,oh's chariot
wheels. dissertation on the swine that
iran down into the sea-" or the lost log
book Of Noah'- Ark. Chicago Journal
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20
ce. Stand in your lot. Be strong and

place. Stand ia your lot. BE strong and
fear not!
The lecture was brilliant with those IN.
reportable pyrotechnic splendors which
fascinate m audience, as we'll as powerful
in its clear and deep range Of thought, and
WIS enthusiastically applauded during its
progress and at its close. MoRroN.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

Secret kindnesses done 10 mankind nre
rs beautiful rs secre, injuries nre dr'esta.
BILE. To he invisiblv gocd is ns God, like
as,e BE- iuvisiblv evi! 10 diabo!ical.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

klwavs be good natured. 4 few dtnp6
of oil will do more tn start the most stubf
born machinery than all The vinegar in t60
~cy.d.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

Ont ofihe ninetvseven pnper mills IN
the State Of Massachusetts, thirtv.two are
in Berkshire cohntv, aud f these thirty
two, nineteen are in the town Of Lee alone
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

The following toast was given nt the
printers celebration Of Franklin's birth
day in Piitsharg:
"rn the man who titled the soil, that
raised the cora, that fed the goose, that
borc the 4aill,hat wrote the Declaration Of
lndepe hdence bless him."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20
WHOLE NUMBER 1876.
ATTACHMENT OF A Dug.

A young lady Of one Of The northern
towns Of this county, while engaged ia
teaching school, the pas, summer, d few
miles from her home, was singled out, to-
wsrds the close Of her engagement, with
out any apparent inducement, by the dog
Of one Of het employers, as the peculiar OBJ
jecs Of his regard, which soon unaccounta.
bly, increased 10 such a degree that lie
could scarcely be beaten from her side, OF
prevented from entering the school house,
to which he daily repaired. At the ter.
minalion Of her school, which she left in
falling health, when about to start for her
parental residence, the dog gavc signs Of
bis determination to follow her, which per-
ceiving, she turned TO the owner, aud soon
effected purchase &c the animal, which
now joyously attended her home. Her
first words, on entering the house were.
"Molher, have come home 10 die, and
have brought friend here to waich over
INV grave
Alter her dcn,h, which he seemed to
comprehend, he continued TO watch by tho
corpse, only at one time leaving il; and
ths, was, when the coffin case, which havl
ing arrived witt, the c"ffiD. was carried and
placed by the side Of The grave. previously
ding in m enclosure near The house. tie
then having somehow been aware Of what
wns going on, came out Of The house went
10 The case and with his paws on The side
looked in, mud seemed to examine il ntteu-
lively. He nes, inspected The grave, after
which he ran back 10 The corpse which he
continued 10 watch, until II wns lowered
info the grave. When his human fellow
mo,rners bad retired he remnined behind
and lyipgdo~n n, the head of,he grave could
not be induced 10 leave her grave, or re-
ceivc food for the frs, few days. after
which he received It sparinaly for about
week, at last going occa.ionlIy 10 The house
for il, nfter which he would return TO his
sad and lonely vigils which night and day
he still continues to keep over the remains
Of bis beloved mistress. Vermont Free.
man.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

AsEcDorE OF AUDUBON, THE NATURAL.
Isr-An inpincible spirit and a great
heart, ,chen most men ,Dould hare despair.
ed.-No earthquakes, nor hurricanes, nor
the carving knife Of the wild den;zeus Of
the desert, could afflict him half' 90 much
rs he suffered in CONSEQUENCE ofnd attack
by wild md ferocious ss,imal-neithet
more nor less than--n rat Il wns d ca
lamity, The like Of which is seldom recorded
in literary history. Edward Livingston. il
j, is said, having finished his great codo
Of Louisiana law, beheld the labor of three
persevering Years perish in an instant III
the flames; Thomas Carlyle, when hs had
finished the frs. volume ,f bis French
Revolution, had every scrap Of it burned
through the cafelessness of friend; and
ST Mr.. Audubon, having wandered and
iolled for wears to get accurate represents.
iiohs Of American birds, la,nd that tw0
Norway rats in single nigh, had destroy
ed two hundred Of his original drawings,
containing the forms OF more than thous-
and inhabitants Of the air. all were gone;
except few bits &c gnawed paper, upon
which the marauding rasrals had reared
family oftheir Young. "The botnins hest"
save the noble hearted sufferer, switch in.
s,ani!y rushed into nv brnin, was ton great
10 be endured, without effecting .he whole
Of niy nervous system. lsicpt not fof sew.
eral nights, and the days passed like days
Of oblivion, until the animnl powers being
recalled into action, through the strength Of
nv constitution. took up my gun. my
notebook, and my pencils, and went for
ward to,he woods as gayly as il nothing
had hnppered." say 7a si*tsst
Fle went forth, and in less than thfs6
wears had his portfolio again filed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

The love ofplants is snre indication oe
a generous mind. The man That would
slay geronium, is only kept by the Law
from Staying yon. IN all our irnsels. We
never met with rascal that could tolerate
rosebush. 9a 433
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

BEAUTIFUL REMARK. Goethe said:A
'sThe longer live, the more am certain
that the great difference hsiween men, the
grent snd insignificant. is cnerey-invin'
chile deiermna,ion-an honest purpose
once fixed--and then death or victory
The quality will do anything 10 the world;
md 10 talents. no circumstances. no op.
portanitv, viii make two legged creature
man without IT," e9 as@H
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-20

PAsoulNADE.--The following IS the last
sallv Of Pasquino. It is posted on tho
walls of Rome In manuscript. Read il
straight through, the lines are ,reascna1
hle; read down. each division by ITSELF
they are in the most exalted papalihe loy1
atty: e8s
UDea.h to Piono Nino
Mizzini For ever
The republic il Tho mildes, cove rnment
NJ 8, Infamous govt Il that Of the priests.
Down with Priestly powers
The dominion Of the people Forever"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
DRUGSi DRTGSl

IIE subscriber has just returned from the North 2
Il with large and well selected stock of Drugs, n
Chemicals Paints, Oils Dye-Stufs, Window Glass, "a
Putty Liquors &c, which he selected from tho first mani
features In the Northern Cities and offers at the lowest
ces consisting in part Of
DruGsCastcr Oil, per gallon dozen; EPSON Salts;
Bermuda Arrow Root: Pal Jalap; Pull Rhubarb Pul 1re
Pal Columbo: Pull Senna fiquoriee Cauthaidts BIZ
Csrb. and Sal Soda; CT. Tatar Magncsia Peruvian ar;
SedlitE and Soda Powders.
Cheniee'sSyr of Iodide of Iron odde of Iron: Iodide
Of Lead 1oddc OF Mercury; 1ode of Potasn Choroforn
sw Spts Nitre 40. ammonia; Sulph. 4 ther Hoffman
Anod Sulph and Act Morphine; Act Plumb; Sulph
Zinc StrycEnine
Paints, Dye-stuffs, Patty, and OiI.-White Lead
pure extra and No /; Chrome Green, dry and in OIL
Yellow dry and in oil; Erdigrs dry and in o Ventian,
dry and In OIL Yellow Oehre dry and in ol Fire Proof
Paint Patent Zine Paint b. all sizes and kinds Put
W; Iinseed and Train Oils Lamp Oil; Varnish.
Patent MISUNDERSTANDING. SanGs Wehster's,
Bulls. Keeer's: and Carpenters SARSAPARILLA; Ayers
Cherry Pectora Wstars Basaz of Wild Cherry; waynes
Syrup of lid Cherry; SWANS Panaeea; Indian Parnea;
Spencsrs Bters; Oxygenated Bers Pain Killer Tarrans
Aperent; Tarants Ext Cubeb5 and Copava Peters Beck
whs Clickener Brandreths, Houses Lees, Spenccrs,
Wistars SCOTS, Andersons Keelers HILLS, Wrghts
Tyler's. Mofatt's, and Leidy's PILLS, &c. sc.
For sale at the lowest wholesale and retail prices by
Opal VIM. IL. LIPPITT, Druggist and Chemist.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
sky LIGHT DaGUERR1AN GALLERY.


TIME subscriber respectfully to the citizens OF
Wilmington and its vicinity that he has opened per-
manent Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery in this town
where he be found at all times ready to put forth
his best effort to please all who may favor him with their
patronage He promises pains keep
the reputation which he aters himself his Pictures have
gained for their durability well for correctness of por
traiture and style of finish provided with of the
best apparatus in use and with every variety of Cases
Lockcts Pins, Medaons Finger Rings. &C. in which to
place kenesse prices greatly reduced He respectfully
socts call those who wish representation
themselves relatives friends How often do regret that
but the familiar faces of their vanish from reco
lectons like unsubsantia dreams Be wise to-day tits mad
defer
Rooms always open and free visitors whether they wish
pictures not Instructions given in the art and prof.
cheney guaranteed. j. w. GUL1CK,
Mozart Hail. Front-st south of Market Messrs Policy
& Harris store, and nearly opposite McRae Harrisss
importing glass china, and earthenware establishment.
October 81, 1851 So ld3W
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
Texas CrODS.

The Civilian gives the following account of the
crops:
Our last accounts from the interior embrace no
news of particular interest. Cotton picking is 60
ing On with great animation and success. The sea-
son has proved remarkably favorable for picking and
the amounts reported to be gathered daily by differ
ent hands almost incredible. Five, six, and in
one nearly nine hundred pounds of seed cotton
are reported good authority. to have been taken
out in day by single hands. The crop is short, it
is true but nearly all of it will be saved in the very
best condition. The yield of the State promises to
exceed that of last year. from the increased quantity
of land in cultivation, though the average product
per will probably be less: One of our intelli-
gent citizens has just returned from tour through
the interior countless extending some 1900 miles by
the route travelled; and he informs that he eve
rywhere the most substantial evidence of COM
fort and prosperity among the people. The face of
the country is rapidly changing. As instance we
are told that there is at one place, continuous
fence and corn fields for eight miles in extent
along the road where four years ago the Indians held
almost sole possession
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
FOR SALE,

IN Wilmington, c. at public auction, on the LIST day of
sae complete establishment for dressing slaves for hogs
heads shocks, Sc, consisting Of large and convenient
betting circular saws two Dressers and four Jonte,
of the dson and ardee patent generally considered the
Joner of the Law patent All the tools utensils &e, need
full for conducting the cooperage business with the necessary
The machinery capable Of dressing and onting thou
sand red oak slaves per in perfect and with as
little loss as those by hand With the above
Der of there be put up per day from $50 to 200
hegshead shocks.
Also complete Heading Machine, probably the best in
use with which hands get out per day. perfect
MANNER 300 pair heads Terms of sale made known BY
pleation to PETER IL. WALKER &
Wilmington N c. Oct. Is. 1851 Soft
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
NEW GOODS.
ILndcr The lKn.nnic Hill lTnrLet Strent

Under the Masonic HaH-1farket Street
WILLIAM B. JONES, has just returned from the Bat
w more, Philadelphia and New York Markets with a
good assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. HARD
WARE, HOLLOW-WARE, CROCKERY, GLASS AND
STONE WARE! WOOD & WILLOW WARE, BOOTS,
SHOES HATS, CAPS, UMBRELLAS, &C.; all of which
he will sell Low for to
TUAL customers
It unnecessary for him go into lengthy detail of his
Stockbu would simply say that he has assortment
which he invites the attention Of the public in general
Among his Goods may be found choice article of Kerr
SEYS, IINSEYS, BLANKETS AND BROGANS suitable
for Plantation purposes
He takes this method of returning his thanks for the very
liberal share of patronage already bestowed him, and
hopes to merit and receive it in future
ANY article sold and orrantd that does
commended, will be taken back and the money fpaded
K8 Orders from the country promptly attended to- ds
Wilmington. N c. Oct, ~. 1851 39-dlWtf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
WATCHES AND JEWELRY

JAMES S. IVES is now prepared to repair WATCH n
y Els, CLOCKS and JEWELRY of all descriptions, E1a}
at his stand Market Street. under the Carolina Ho S
tel Having served the regular apprenticeship under the
best workmen, and being determined to spare pains
please feels confident of giving satisfaction to all who
place work in his hands
He has just received and WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY
ON HAND, Gold Levers, of NJ. j. Tobias & Co, Cooper,
Johnson Robinson Harrison, Samuel and other makers
Gold Anchor Levers Gold and enameed dials Gold Du-
pex Lepne and Vertical Watches, Silver Levers and Le
pines-New England Clocks and Time Pieces Ladies Gold
Chains Gold Guard Vest and Fob Chains Seal and Keys
Lockes Bracelet Clasps Gold Ear Rings and Pins in SETS
Topaz and other stone Bracelets and all Cold do do EN-
erad Sapphire Garnet PEARL Enameled and Gold Breast
Pins, do do do Finger Rings Gold Pencil Cases. Gold
Silver Thimbes and Shields Gold Studs Sleeve Buttons sc.
Also silver tea and table Spoons and variety of plated
SPECTACLES: -Gold Silver, Steel and German Silver
Spectaces with Perfocal Glasses and superior article
to suit all eyes also have Pistols of all kinds for sa
Guiding style of patent pocket Revolver And fine
assortment of extracts for the toilet.
LECOULTER RAZORS, and splendid article
All of which will be sold at as low prices be bought
in North Carolina, New York
Wilmington Oct. 23d, 1851 40-1td wifi
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24

A STRANGE SCENE AND STRANGE AcroRs.-On
tuesday last, an incident occurred the stage of
the Cirque National which was not anticipated by
the company One of the pieces of the evening was
LOurs ct L Homme Savage" the character of
Brqin being played by real live bear. The animal
had even played his part in a manner most credita-
Die to bear, but on the evening in question he in
agitated, and looked very wildly towards where he
had no business to look at all. 1t was discovered,
mat the cause Of this unusual exhibition, cat,
VINO had come upon the stage, and who was making
a most ferocous back at the bear which showing
ne made one bound into pit, and ran along the
neaus OF the spectators in manner which very much
i'Stonlshed those travelled on and occasioned loud
bursts OF merriment from those who were merely
i00kipr on
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
Marine Intelligence.
PORT OF WILMINGTON. NoRTH-CARoL1NA

Oct 19-sehr. Polly Piggot, -. from Shallotte, to
Anderson Latimer; with spirits turpentine and osin
20Br schr Adventure, Stirrup, days from Nassau
p, to Miles Costin; with fruit and specie.
-ts'- - CLEARED.
Oct. 20-schr. Balance, Mathews, for Portsmouth, NJ H.
BY Potter Kidder with ol 600 feet lumber, 900 feet
timber =
2l-brig Phura Thatcher for New York BY Miles Cos
tim with 1000 bbs rosn, $50 CO. spirits turpentine
Delaware, Harding, for Boston, by George Earriss;
molasses. r- : ssT4sS1'~ go ,ssz@: =
steamer Gov. Graham, Evans, for Fayetteville BY T. c.
Worth with mdze.
Danish brig Hetty, Nye, for Port Prince ST. Thorn
by George Harss with 80 700 shingles, As 500 # lu-
Oct 23-Sehr. L. p Smith, Stutes for New York by
DeRoset Brown; with 1912 bbls rosin 2G do spirits
turpentne A bales cotton, IS bushels pea nuts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24

TUE undersigned contiaes to hold the Agency in Viii
mington and vicinity, Of the North Caraino lut"q!
tai Of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars premium
notes secured by mortgage liens real estate and
The capital constantly increasing The small proportion
of money required by this Company the amounts of pre-
MUM (only 10 per cent on Ave years policy and 3per
cent years policy makes it most desirable one for
persons TO have their property Insured in To this may be
added the consideration that it is home nstution-con
roed by and henefting but citizens of the State.
Applications fer risks property lying in this or the adj
joining oounteG whore the undersigned convenient
y make may be made by letter Blank forms of
application will be furnished by the Agent when requested
All property in Wilmington and its immediate vicinity
which insurance desired will be surveyed by the Agent
A. A BROWN.
Oct. 20, 1851 37-3d3w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24

No jews IN Wall STREET.-The New York cor
respondent of the Washington Republic. in recen,
letter, says:
1t is remarkable fact which do not remember
having seen noted by any money article writer, that
there is not single Jew belonging 10 the Board OF
Brokers' among the leading monetary managers OF
Wall street, member of the Hebrac family. A few
years SINCE the leading houses in Wall street were the
Josephs, the Sexases, Nathans, Levys, Henriquezes
&c; but they have all had TO give place TO keeneI
race, whose ark the Mayhower Among the 'out-
siders who hang round the entrance to the brokers
board, there are good many of Israesh blood. but
they have lost caste in the holy of hoes in the bust
ness world.''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
TREmExDoUs REDUcTIoN IN Prices.

TOWARD & PEDEN. South Water street, have just
received their fall stock of Groceries Wines Liquors
Cigars Oils Paints, Wooden Ware. Willow Ware, Hard
Ware Dry Goods Confectionery Fruits Nuts, Raisins
Pickles. Preserves Catsups Sauces. Jellie and lambs
Cordage Duck Blocks, Hanks Mast Hoops and Ship Chan
dery assorted in all its various branches Sugar. Coffee
Tea Flour Butter Lard Fish, Tobacco, &c., and every
thing else in fact that is wanted Please gue call
of9sf7, pl,pS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
FOR SALE.

- ON TUESDAY, 28th inst, by virtue of a Deed ssM
y of Trust executed to by EDWARD D. Hall, "a
will proceed to sell at Exchange Corner public n
ton, lot of likely Negroes, twelve in number. Ao
Tract of Land, containing about three hundred acres ~
ing the of New Hanover the north side of
bern road known the Race Ground Also one
Horse Dray and Harness, and variety of other articles
TERMs-AI sums under hundred dollars cash all
over negotiable notes. ninety days, with approved
rity. p. M. WALKER, Assignee
Wilmington October 16 1851 34t25o
RERepubean and Patriot Goldsboro, copy above till
18th October. and forward bill to this office.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-24
TOFsArL ACADEMY.

TEI exercises of this Institution viii be resumed We'd
l. day the 1st day of October next.
Rev William H. Christian, A. B., graduate of r. III.
College, Principal
Tuition per Session Of frr months: -
t cralama as.I and Geography. ~ 81 so
losophy. II 90
class in Algebra, Latin and Greek, Is 90
~i important taG subjects, IS 90
French and Ango-axon viii be taught if required at tho
usual prices
Board immediate vicinity of the Academy, 81 90
per month Board may be obtained for at least thirty pu
pills.
Should the School require Assistant competent Fee
male will be employed TO take charge of the Female depart
ment. N n. NlAON,
President OF the Board Of Trustees.
Topsail Academy Sept. 10, 1851. 9-Iwd-wtf
p. Sit desirable, that many pupils should be pres
ent at the commencement conveniently be.