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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
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Agricultural Schools.


There is so much practical common sense-so much
utility-in the following article, which copy from
the Southern Cult,rator' published in Augusta
Georgia, that feel constrained by sense Of duty
to lay it before readers
DRAINING.-It is not land alone that requires to
be drained; for though there is scarcely a farmer
who does not leave Or less of his best land
drained, and therefore unproducive, losing forever
the interest the money he values it at yet it has
been we'll said that "a general enlightened education
is equally necessary to drain the farmers mind Of OBJ
solete prcjudicesr And the best system that could
possibly be established is exactly that which taught
to those selected for West Point (there to be educa
ted at the farmers expense) only substituting the
art of Vage for tactics All else is exactly adapted
to prepare the student in the most efficient manner
to become active, valuable citizen-useful and
honorable to himself and his country West Point
education makes him boanist in measure. geol-
ogist, chemist mathematician, and a civil engi-
neer prepares him to examine the qualities of land,
the strength of timber, to build roads and plan
canals to construct bridges and farm buildings and
pronounce the proportions of parts and the val
ne of materials. All this is the fruit of govern
ment West Point education, and every farmer of
sense and spirit should insist school in each
State, where men should be reared to 90 out annual
ly all the country carrying with them this sort
of knowledge, and prepared to teach in the common
schOOlS.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

lust Received and for sale at L. H. Pierce's Book
y store the following works Mothers Recompense,
by Grace Aguilar Josephine The Edic and the Escape
by do. The Black Tulip, by Alex Dumas equal Dumas
best works The Ladder of Cold very fine work. Bell
Brandon and the Withered Fig Tree prize novel for which
the proprietors of the Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper paid
the premium which awarded for it, of three hundred
dollars.
Oliye novel; by the author of the Ogilvies Whoever
has begued away few hours pleasantly by the reading
the Oyles will be delighted with the opportunity of read
ing another work by the same author
Henry Smeaton Jacobite story of the reign of George
the First by G.. p. r. james.
Count de Castelnen, by G.. P. r. James. Mr.. James
books always good. in senses-they have moral
tendency and they have useful information.
The duchess, or Woman's Love and Woman's Hate an
historic novel, said to supass any of James, and
not inferior to Scott.
Lord and Lady Harcourt, Country Hosptaties by c.
Sinclair, author of Modern Accomplishments which say
ing enough to insure good reception for the present work
The Two Brothers, The Family who Lived in the First
Society; one of the best books of the season.
Temptation, or The Watch Tower of koat-Ven.
The Unknown Countess. The Forest Rose.
Shannondale by Emma De hewitt Southworth, author of
the Deserted Wife Those who have read the Deserted Wife
will be to read this excellent work
LEM Leoti. The Prairie Flower
Mary Maturn, story of Social Distinctions BY the au
thor of St James and St. Giles
The Ronish Confessional, The Auricular Confession
and Spiritual Direction of the Romh Church. history
consequences, and policy, by NJ. Mchelet.
Lecture, delivered at the Musical Fund Hail. on the
Jesuits, by the Rev. Joseph F. Berg, D. D.
Kate ODonoghue, tale of Ireland, by Charles Lever
The present work of Levers very best efforts and it
will prove immensely popular.
The Wing Almanac for 1851.
Also, Websters Unabridged Dictionary. Get the best
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

ding wool growing or stock rearing before the farm
err is sure that he has abundance OF forage for his
sheep or other animals, the year round. There is
living on our table communication from MIR. E..
Ford of Spring College, Marion county, Mississippi
in which sheephusbandry in the piney woods OF that
State is spoken favorably Of 1t is subject which
some gentleman in that region might render his
State essential service, by writing an article for
the Cultivator. Some commentators have expressed
the opinion that the uncle of Columela introduced
Merino sheep from Africa into Spain and that this
race of sheep were first improved in the region about
Carthage. from which the Romans got SO much of
their knowledge of farm economy.
We are inclined to believe that this opinion is well
founded and that the production of fine wool at the
South will one day rival in value that of cotton
Men of moderate means can start sheep-husbandry
without going into debt; and millions of acres now
yielding nothing to agriculture, nothing to manufac
lures or commerce, can be made emnently useful to
each of these great interests by aordng sustenance
to millions of sheep. They multiply with exraordi-
nary rapidity under the most favorable crcumstan-
ces Food, shelter water and salt, the elements
of success In addition to grass and turneps, peas
be grown auxiliary to the farmer, as most agree
able nutriment to focks. Nor will the expense of
their cultivation be Objectionable, when their power
enrich the soil for cotton and grain crops is fairly
tested. We are looking for a plain and feasible
SYSTEM COMBINED TILLAGE AND HUsBANDEY, that
will steadily improve all the arabic lands at the
South, which need Improvement Thirty years of
observation at the NOrIn, anu experience OI ma
ny thousands have proved there the wisdom of keep
ing sheep in connection with wheat-culture.
Wool now brings remunerating price, and the
consumption exceeds the home production some
twenty millions of pounds, to say nothing of the i'm
nense amount imported in WOODEN goods. A fair lot
of sheep will clip average of dollars worth of
wool per annum head. A sheep whose fleece is
worth only 20 cents pound should yield pounds
year; and if it is worth Is cents four pounds will
answer, and so on. There are large focks which
turn out an average of 81 SO worth Of wool per
fleece, but these uncommon. Of course much
depends on the price of the article in the market.
In the matter of keeping sheep in good health,
care must be had not to permit too many in small
enclosure to. visit the atmosphere, trample the
grass which they to eat. Small focks of from
Is to 100 head, do much better than those of 200
800 often crowdng together in small compass
Pure air is indispensable to health and plenty of
food is indispensable to the growth of flesh and wool
at profitable rate. But no one point is more i'm
portant than to keep sheep free from all burrs and
thisles which greatly deteriorate the value of the
staple. This is sadly neglected at the South, and
hence fleece which if clean would sell at 25 cents
pound will bring but II cents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
Mrs Smith, an English lady, to Margaret, the kch

Mrs. Smith, an English lady, 10 margaret, the kilch-
en- maid.
Mrs. Smith.-Margaret
Margaret Marin
Mrs Smith.-As i; is Friday TO day, and Mr. Smith
and myself are to dine out. you'd better stop the fish
man and get some fish for dinner
Margaret.-Yes, marin, I'll get nice cells and
fry 'em
Mrs. Smith.-Margaret, you may make some toast
for tea, if you like here is fresh butter and you
may put some on yours heels, if you like.
Margaret-Thank ye, Mrs. Smith, much obliged
to We.
After the elapse OF an hour or so, Mrs. Smith gets
ready to go, and calls on Margaret to lock the door,
Mrs. Smith-Margaret'
Margaret.-Yes, marin, in few minutes
Mrs Smith.-Margaret impatenty.
Margaret hurres up stairs on her bare feet, with her
stockings in her hand, and is thus accosted by her
mistress; What on hearth are you doing with your
stockings off this time O. day Why, marin, you
told me TO butter my heels, and I'm bin doin it,
Mrs Smith, Oh, dear me, low stupid these Hrish
FOR
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

The Committee upon officers though their Chair
man made their report. The following gentlemen
were nominated by the Committee:
For PREs1DENT-W. w. Harllee
For DIRECToRs
WHmington--N. N. Nixon John A. Taylor H
Mutt, I. d. Walker.
CoIumbus-Alfred Smith
Marion-J. Eli Gregg.
Darlington-E. w. Charles G. l. W. Mccall
SUMTER. ]. Moore, w. A. Muldrow.
Who having received majority ofvotes Were du.
ly elected.
Mr.. McLaurin being called to the Chair, Dr. F
j. Hill introduced the following resolution
Resolved, That the President and Directors of the Viii
mingon and Manchester Railroad Company be instructed
purchase Iron for the Eastern terminus of the Road
the amount of the subscription the stock of the said Com
pany by the town of Wilmington its corporate capacity
the amount of said subscription be
available for such purpose.
Passed Unanimously.
On motion of Gen. Wheeler, it was
Resorcd That this Convention have learned with
the inability of Gov Dudley from feeble health continue
to act as Director of this Company they hereby tender
services and that copy of this resolution together with the
proceedings, be transmitted to Gov. Dudley
On motion of j. Eli Gregg,
Resolred, That Committee b. appointed to examine
the accounts of the year, report the next
nua meeting of the Stockholders
COncurred in.
The Chair appointed Henry Mutt Col Baldwin
and VIM. Evans, committee under the resolution
On motion of MIR. Taylor,
ReSored That the next annual meeting of the Stockhod
be held at Marion Wednesday after the fourth Mon
day in January, 1852
The Chairman having vacated his seat, Colonel
Charles called to the Chair.
On motion of Gen. Harlee,
Resoed, That the thanks of this meeting be rendered
the Chairman for the able and courteous in which he
has presided it's deliberations
Resored further That the thanks of this meeting
dered the Secretaries for the efficient in which
they have discharged their duties.
F. ]. HILL, Chairman.
3 Tpos Mr. EvsAE, 'r' Secretaries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
A Rare Patrimony.

A young man of Nuremburg, who had no fortune,
requested lawyer friend of his recommend him to
family where he daily visitor, and where there
was handsome daughter, who was to have a large
fortune. The lawyer said he did not exactly know,
but he would enquire.
The next time he his young friend, he asked
him if he had any property at all.
No. replied he.
WE'LL said the lawyer, would you suffer any one
to cut of your nose, if he would give you twenty
thousand dollars for it,
(What an idea y
Not for the world
IT'S WE'LL, replied the lawyer; 81 had reason for
asking
The next time he saw the girls father he said
8 have inquired about the young mans circumstan-
ces. He has, indeed, no ready money. hut ne has a
jewel for which. to my knowledge, he has been offer
ed and refused twenty thousand dollars
This induced the old father to consent TO the
riage, which accordingly took place. though it is said
that in the sequel he often shook his head when he
thought of the jewel Il En-, Paper.
We are requested to state by members of Congress,
whose constituents writing to them for copies OF
the agricultural part of the Patent Office Report, made
TO the last session, that though ii was ordered 10 be
printed year since. it is not yet ready for dstrbu-
tion though it supposed that The contractors will al
no very distant day begin TO deliver it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
STEAM IRON RAILING.

MORE s GALLAGHER, Manufactur of Iron Rail-
lI ing and Iron Founders, of Ridge Road and
Broad Street Philadelphia, would call the attention of pur
chasers to their elegant assortment Of rough and Cast
Iron Raj -. for Cemeteries, Balconies, Verandas Rail-
ing for Churches Public and Private buildings, Public
Squares &c, together with ali kinds of Plain and
mental Iron Work.
MORE & GALLAGHERs Book of Original Designs, contain
ing the best selection of designs has issued
will be sent to any person who wish to make selection
Philadelphia, Feb. II, 1851 23-St
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
Millinery and Dress"Making.
RESS-MAKING,

DRESS-MAKING.
MISS ELIZA DARBY, lately from New York, wishes
IfI to inform the Ladies of Wilmington that she has
menced the Dress-Makins Business in the house Jen
kins Lott of and Orange Streets Ladies ia
vorng her with their CUSTOM rely getting suited
she will have the --latest Fashions of Dress her from New
York.
Wilmington Feb A. 1851 23-2m*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
wlLMINe row, N. c.. MONDAY, FEB. ~. 1881.
Authorizcd Agents for the journal.

Authorized Agents for the journal.
JAMES NJ. REDMOND, Tarboro', Edgecombc county, N c.
JOSIAH JOHNSON, Clinton, Sampson county.
JosErH R. KEMP, Bladen county.
DIR. SHERWOOD, Strckland's Depot, Duplin county
b. S. KooNcE, Richland, Onslow county.
B. BARNES, Black Creek, Wayne county.
LEWIS Jo>Es, Pink Hill P. O., Lenoir county.
G. p. WooDELL, Whitevile, Columbus county.
VoLNEY B. PALMER is authorized receive advertisements
AID subscriptions for the Journal in New York Philadelphia
and Boston, and receipt for payment for the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
PATENr ..IoKE sEAM,, sHIRrs.

order that customers and the public generally may
rightly understand what is by " Yoke Seam
will here explain Instead of the body of the Shirt being
brought up and gathered and fastened the neck band
additional piece of linen the shoulders back
the same coat giving and comfort to the
at the same time regulating the bosom and collar
make one of the best fitting garments
The Joke Seam having been patented, W wish it dis
ncy unders that the only persons authorized
to sell these Shirts in North Carolina. Call
SCOTT & BALDWIN'S
Clothing and Furnishing Department. Market-st.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
FALL FASHIONS,

FALL FASHIONS.
HATS, Caps, Umbrellas, and Walking Canes~
The largest and best selected of thesA
above articles before offered in this market may
now be found at the Hat Store of c. MYERS All persons
in want of any of the above articles would do well call
examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere going
North they have been selected with care to please his
wholesale we'll as retail customers.
Wilmington, C.. August 23d, 1850,
GREW LIsTs.-A large supply hand and for sale low
~ at the JOURNAL OFFICE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
LA p 1890
UEicc Wilmi..s to.. Manchester RAILROAD Comply

b. 81 H zzllz.. Z ! 1T 81 3 t.
Office Whining to: d Manchester railroad Comply
MARION c. II Jan 30th, 1851
the annual meeting of the Stockholders of this Com
n pany, held at Marion C. H., Wednesday and Thurs
day. January 10Th and 30h 1851 the following Resolution
unanimously adopted, Wis
Resovd That the President and Directors be instructed
to receive subscriptions of Stock until the adjourned
ing OF the Stockholders at parvaue to be paid in advance
pedging the faith of the Company for the payment of
cent interest annually till the completion of the Road
reservng the right mortgage the Road for the payment
of such amount of Bonds they hereafter think pro-
per to issue.''
JOHN McRAE, JR., Sec'y.
John A Taylor II. Mutt and I. D. Walker, appoint
ed Commissioners to receive subscriptions under the above
resolution and to give proper receil is therefor
w. w. HARLLEE, Pres't.
In conformity to the above resolution and appointment
Books of subscription open the office of HENRY
NUTr Front street, the Railroad Depot, and will
continue open until Saturday. Sth March next receive
subscriptions under the above Resolution.
Capitalists seeking good Investment of their money,
friends of the enterprise who desire its speedy completion
are invited to forward and register their
earliest practicable COMMUNICATIONS on the sub
ject may be addressed to H. MUTT.
Feb. 14th, 1851 234t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

\ I'LL Saws, Pit Saws, Crosse Saws,
!. .
ISl Circular Saws of extra thickness, and the S
improved graduated back Hand Saws, of all SSf
kinds and of the best quality, all made for, and Rg1
warranted by, J. NJ. ROBINSON, who keeps f%MI
constantly on hand large assortment of Rice 5HNW
and Corn Hoes Turpentine and other Axes MMMW
L. WOODS Patent Round Slaves best of En- HMNW
glish Straner Cloths and the heavy fre-proof kMW
Pot Ware, the real old time article. Ali for AMW
sale cheap, at the Southern Hardware Store of lW
J. NJ. ROBINSON, MW
Late of Baltimore. W
IT'S plain that Southern independence is to
come of encouraging Southern institutions,
Wilmington. n C. Jan. 3. 1851.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

MRS. SHAW'S
FASHIONABLE Millinery and Dress-Makf Es-
l. Enlistment Secondsreet, opposite Mr.. o. G. Pars
leys Always on hand handsome assortment Of Cloaks
and MantiIias, Of the latest styles
Wilmington, N. c., Nov q, 1850 lily
NEW MIEIINEI;Y GOODS.
Mrs. V. R. PERSON has just received, and is A
lfI opening, splendid assortment Of Goods, EMA
comprising all of the most desirable styles suited to the
Also good assortment of Trimmings suitable for La
dies Dresesn fact every variety of Fancy Goods usual
ly kept in store of the kind
Mrs Person takes pleasure in announcing that she has
gagged Miss HART of Philadelphia, who is fully skilled in all
the various arts of Millinery and would be very harpy to
have the Ladies call and examine the articles produced by
her skill
Mrs p returns her thanks to her friends and the public
for the very liberal patronage heretofore received.
MRS. V. K. PERSON, Agent.
Oct 18th, 1850 81
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

Yankee has just invented suspender that so
contracts on your approach to water, that the mo-
ment you come to a puddle it lifts you over, and
drops YOU on the opposite side.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

To some men it is indispensable to be worth mo-
ney for without it they would be worth nothing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
NEW TOBACCO, CIGAR, AND SNUFF sToRI

NEW TOBACCO. CIGAR, AND SNUFF STORE.
THE subscribers have taken the Store adjoining Messrs
Policy & HARTs under Mozart Hall, where they in
tend keeping constantly hand every variety of Tobacco
Cigars, and Wholesale or in lots to suit purchas
ers. at such prices will not fail to please.
Being connected with established House in Baltimore
they prepared to fill orders the shortest the
country trade they offer the strongest inducements
BJ-Ca and test articles and prices
HATCH & BURBANK
Wilmington, N. c., Nov l, 1850 som
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

THE entire stock of Hardware of Mr. LIppITT is now
for sale at cost and under at the Hardware Store of the
subscriber. 1t consists in part of Locks, Hinges, Bolts
Screws Knives and Forks Spoons, Blacksmiths Bellows
Vise Anvils Frying Pans, and Pot Metal Chat is OVENS
Spiders klets SEQ This unusual chance for deal
ers and others to supply themselves cheap.
]. NJ ROBINSON.
Wilmington, N. c., Nov. 20, 1850 l2-tf
Chronicle, Aurora, and Intellig copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

Some rascals propose that ladies, who clamor for
their rights, should be made to do military duty
They wish to enlist and become their companions
In armSH
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

CCGARs. Loaf, Crushed Clarified, and Brown Sugars,
- by the hid, barrel, at retail For sale low by
O. s. G. HOLMES.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

TUST Reccived-25 bbls Sugar Is bags Coffee 26 boxes
y Goshen Cheese; Sd bbs Flour; Is bags Buckwhea 10
kegs Goshen Butter; 10 bbls Champagne Cider 20 bbS
Whskey; 10 boxes Tobacco. For s.te by
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
Wilmington and Manchester railroad M.etlng

At the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Wilmington and Manchester Railroad Company, as
sembled at Marion Court House on Wednesday, the
goth of January, 1851
On notion Dr. Frederick J. Hill, of Brunswick
was chosen Chairman. and John McRae, Jr, and
Thomas Evans, appointed Secretaries.
On motion, committee of three, consisting of
John NIcRae, Jr, D. B. McLaurin, and Gilbert Pot
ter, appointed to verify proxies and report the
number of shares represented.
The committee appOin ted to verify proxies throu Oh
their Chairman reported that 1913 shares of capital
stock were represented which being quorum, the
Chairman declared the meeting duly organized.
Gen. Harllee, the President of the Company, read
the third annual report of the Directors upon the
condition and prospects of the Road.
Col F.. w. Charles, from the committee appointed
at the last annual meeting of the Stockholders to
examine the books, vouchers. and accounts of the
Treasurer read favorable report of the same upon
the books, accounts and vouchers of the Treasurer
for the fiscal year ending the 1st January, 1851.
On motion of P. K. Dickinson, the report of the
President, with the accompanying exhibits, consist
ing of the Engineers and TreasurerS report and the
report of the Committee on books, vouchers and &C
counts be referred to a Committee of two from each
County and District, to report the same to the
adjourned meeting tomorrow
The following gentlemen were appointed by the
meeting From Wilmington and Brunswick Dr. F.
]. Hill and P K. Dickinson Columbus. A. F. Pow
ell and James Smith Marion, S. M. Stevenson and
Z. w. Miller Darlington, Jesse Keith and J. A.
Byrd; Sumter, j. A. Mayes and A, I. Moses
On motion of S. NJ. Stevenson,
Rsolrcd, That Special Committee of five be appointed
to report upon the interest account of the Tresure
The Chairman appointed the following gentlemen
a committee under the resolution J. Eli Gregg A.
Smith J. a. Taylor, Isham Watson, and W. A Null
drOw
On motion, the meeting adjourned until o'clock
on Thursday morning.
Thursday o'clock the Convention met pursuant
to adj tournament.
Mr.. Gregg, from the Special Committee to whom
it was referred to report upon the interest account
of the Treasurers report presented the report of the
same, follows:
The undersigned, Committee appointed to examine the
resolution of the Stockholders passed their meeting held
at Darlington Court House. in June l8lS with regard
allowance of interest payments made, after full exam
nation and deliberaton beg leave to That be-
eve those resolutions strictly that inter-
est shall be allowed all payments made and all est
of work done for stock from the date of such estimate
until placed to the credit Of the stock of the contractor the
interest to be calculated to the completion of the Road and
the interest accrung should be paid in stock.
January 29th, 1851
J. ELI GREGG,
A. SMITH,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

"SoNs OF PERDIT1oN."-The Boston Common
wealth. the organ of the Free soil party, calls the
twelve refractory Democrats who refuse to vote for
Charles Sumner, the free soil candidate for U. S.
Senator, :! Sons of nerditiOn'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

CtROCERIES.-25 bbls. Brown and Clarified Sugar. 80
IT bags Rio and Laguayra Coffee; rs boxes Cheese; 10
kegs Goshen Butter. For sale by 4. II. GREENE.