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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-16


We have never heard ofso easy and yet so laugh
able method as that contained in sketch from the
Spirit of the Times, which gives account of Joe
Merrweathers ascent, told in the following ex-
tract, by his brother. Now lace tight if you want
to your sides.
"You recolect Mrs. Morrison" says he, brother
Joe alters dressy sort of chap; fond of brass
buttons his coat and the farin'e est kind of red
neckercher; and this time he had pair of buck
skin breeches with straps under his boot. Well,
when was talkin' to him of the prospect fur next
day, all of sudden thought the little Teller was
CROWN uncommon tall till discovered that the
buckskin breeches that wur as wet as young roos-
ter in spring rain wur beginning to smoke and draw
up kinder, and war a iftin brother Joe off the
ground
q Brother Joe,' sez I, "you're a goin up"
Brother Tom, sez he, I amt doing ANYTHING
else.''
And he scrunehed down nifty hard, but it warn't
ov use, fur afore long he wur a matter ov some
fifteen feet in the air
Merciful powers I" interrupted the widow.
"Brother Joe u sez |.
"Im here ~ SEE he
"Catch hold ov the top of that black jack" SEE I
"Talk! SEE brother Joe, and he sorter leaned
over and grabbed the sapln', like as may be you've
seen squi elm elm switch June mornnin'. But
it warn't use, fur old oman, eff you'll believe
me- it gradually begun to give way at the roots and
aore he'd got five foot higher, it just spt outn the
ground, as easy you'd pull up spring reddish.
'Brother Joe !" SEE again
Pm list'nin," SEE he.
"Cut your straps !" SEE I, fur I seed it was his
last chance.
Talk II SEE brother Joe, though he looked sort a
reproachful at me- fur broachin' such subject but
arter apparently considerin' awhile, he outs with
his jack knife, and leaning over sideways. made a
rip at the sole his left boot. There was consid-
cradle deal ov cracklin' for second OF two. then
crash sorter like wagon load of cordwood had
hruk down and the fsSk f1,na kno1vod tho +otbo,
leg shot up like, and started him. and the last thing
seed oy brother joe he was qslsirlin round hk
heet a0ith the ran array close tossort
| sunbeam ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-16

A Coop ONE-A Western critic records the follow
ing astonishing effects produced by Jenny Lnds Echo
song on one of the milky mothers of the herd.' On
the last occasion of that songs being sung, the town
alluded to, venerable cow disturbed from pensive
revere in the Court house yard by the delicious meo
dy of Jenny's call, ' Come Kine,' Immediately obeyed
the summons by believing forth responsive &c I'm a
coming!" On inquiry (he writer says that he learns
ii appears that the maternal grandfather ofthis
imported stock, and that in the early part of her
life, she was fed on Swedish turnps
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-16
Unyyritten Music.

We hear its low and dreamy tone,
Like some sweet angel-spell,
Among the wood-haunts-wild and lone
Where the young violets dwell
Where the deep sunset-fush hath thrown
Such glory on the sea,
We linger for its ceaseless moan
That worthless ministrelsy!
The primal world its echoes woke,
When first the ardent sun
From out the primal darkness broke,
His regal course to run:
1t floated through those lonely skies,
Each immemorial hill,
Where now such countless cities rise
The might of human will
Through Hippocrene's violet fount
The hunting spirit rung,
To every old Thessalian mount
In storied legends chung;
1t filed the lone Boetian hills
With tabled visions blent,
And murmured through the Pythian rills,
A melody unspent!
An incense-breath upon the wind
For mornings glorious dover;
A fairy-spell the heart to bind
At noontide's languid hour;
voice the forest child hath sought
By every glade and stream,
But most, at twilight's hour of thought
Half shadow and half dream.
A song upon the summer-prime,
Of gladness and of praise!
A voice that bids the vintage-time
It's coral tribute raise;
A tone ubiquitous and free,
A deathless music given
A stain of Immortality
An attribute to heaven!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-16

fop ola fellow who was sauntering about a
country village, pretty face at the window of
Bub," said he, who is that fair lady looking
out ?'
g Sis,'' was the laconic reply
VIII you tell me if she is maid or matron ?'
asked the exquisite
g She's tailoress,' answered the lad. resuming
his play
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IIORSE-SHOEING. &c.

Having spacious Blacksmith Shop attached they
will make and repair Agricultural Implements, Mill 4 4
Work, and Farmers Blacksmithing generally. They
will also pay particular attention Horse-ShoeIn "
Having of the best Shoer that could be obtained in
the city of Philadelphia who has had ten years experience
the business and importing Iron expressly for that pur
they their work to be equal if SUPERIOR
to any other that can be done at the South.
N. S. NEAL & Co
Wilmington, Feb. 2lst, 1851 24-tf
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"CALL AND SEE.n

ssCALL AND SEE,''
A T CHARLES BARR'S Merchant Tailor's Manu-
n featuring Establishment, if you cannot select
fine and cheap from his stock of goods gentemens wear
in the city He will take great pleasure in waiting
will warrant his work to be done in workmanlie manner
by MECHANICS RESIDING IN OUR TOWN, and I'm
der his eye
The period has arrived when should encourage home
From the great bestowed in the selection
his Coodsthe strict attention paid to the manufacturing
department the vast assistance of his Se,cing Machine
(Which stitches yard per mnue he feels confident, from
all these circumstances, that he is above competition in this
place few of the articles comprising his stock
rated below, viz:
superfne French black, blue brown and green Cloths
Do 8: $. 8. Cassmeres );
Do Lama, Thbet, Habit. Cashmeretts and Drab d'Ete
Do French silk satin Granadine Vestngs all color
Do Paris, Tolenete, silk and Marseilles welting Vest
Shapes all shades and coors;
Do. Satin d'Chne and white embroidered and Danask
Silk Vestngs, all shades and coors;
Superfne white figured and buff MarseIes Vestings;
large supply of Linen Drill of all descriptions direct from
the mandatory;
splendid of Gentemen's Shirts and Three PLY
Standing Collars;
Meno and Gauze Shirts and Drawers Hose variety;
Black, white and colored Kid, superior Silk, Lisle Berlin
Thread. and Clerical Gloves;
De Joinyille Ties fancy Silk Cravats and Scarfs
s. A. Stocks; Summer Stocks and Tes Satin Opera Ties;
Black Silk Knots Silk and Linen and figured Lawn Cravats;
Linen and Fancy Silk Pocket Handkerchiefs;
Black Italian and English Silk Cravats;
A superior article embroidered Silk Suspenders.
Together with large assortment Clothing
Over Sack Coats, Dress do, Frock do Brown Linen
Sack Frock and Dress Coats Pant and great variety
Cloth, Cashmarette and Silk and Satin Vests; and small
assortment of Military Equipments and Trimmings; all
which will be sold toc for cash customers
In all where accounts opened they
the Ist july January and all cash purchasers
Five Dollars and upwards will be allowed discount of 81,
per cent
Wilmington, n. c., April 1e, 1851 s2-tf
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Authorized Agents for the Journal.

Authorized Agents for the Journal.
JAMES NJ. REDMOND, Tarboro' Edgecombe county, N. C.
JOSIAH JOHNSON, Clinton, Sampson county.
JosErH X. KEMP, Baden county.
Dr. SnERwooD, Strickfand"s Depot, Duplin county.
B. s. KosNcE, Richland Onsiow county.
3. BARNES, Black Creek Wayne county.
LEWIS JoaEs, Pink Hill P: O., Lenoir county.
c. p WooDELEy Whiteville, Columbus county.
FoLxEy B. PALMER authorized to receive advertisements
subscriptions for the Journal in New York Philadelphia
and Boston and receipt for payment for the
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Schools,



HE First Session of this Seminary commenced on tho
18th instant under very favorable auspices and is no.
ped that it will be literally patronized by the public mora
especially by those living in the Eastern part the State
Jacksonville is very pretty little town. the county site of
Onslow and perfectly accessible all the
both by land and water Mrs JANETrE F. REID has now
the charge Of the Seminary who time Professor in
Greensboro Female College, and esteemed fully competent
maintain the responsibility entaled by the position She
occupies and will not fail to render ample justice all who
may come within the influence of her instructions.
Board may be had in good families at Sc per month
Terms at the fologiag rates, per session of months:
photography, Reading, and Arithmetic .$S 90
Higher branches of English. .l2 80
Frencn D 90
Music on Piano II 90
Ii
Drawing and Painting in water coors 90
No reduction made in tuition fees except in of pro-
tracted sickness. A. j. MURRIL,
Secretary Board of Trustees
Jacksonville, Onsiow CO., N c., March g. 1851 293m
Spirit of the Age, Raleigh and Newbernan, Newbern
win publish three months dforward to this Office
for collection.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.-CLINTON, n. c.
THE subscriber would respectfully his .kr
friends and patrons of Sampson and the adjoining F#S
counties that he has hand large and complete a.
sortment of Ladies' Gentlemens Misses Bows and Chill
dren Boots, shoes and Caters. Also large stock of
Leather, which he offers accommodating terms
icits the call of the Ladies and Gentlemen
himself that with the assortment he has hand
both tit and please all that favor him with caevcn
the most fastidious
He sti occupies his Old stand next door above G. w At
kins f Co.. where he continues to all orders with
neatness and despatch, and the tenders
thanks for past vors and hopes by close application b
sness, to merit continuance of the same.
DAVID D. CARROLL
April 18th, 1851 33-3m
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Women called the softer sex,n because they
are so easily hnmbugged. 0utiof one hundred girls
ninety-fve would prefer ostentaton to happiness
dandy husband to mechanic
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-16

To HASH MuTToN.-Cut thin slices of dressed
mutton, fat and lean -four them; have ready lit
add to it little gravy and the meat seasoned, and
make it hot, but not to boil Serve in covered
dish. Instead of onion, Glove, spoonful of cur
rantely, and half glass of portwine will give an
agreeably flavor of venison, if the meat be fine
Picked cucumber, or walnut. cut small, warm in it
for change.
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yEA-as Wilmington Saddle, Harness, E7S~rS y,
HXsTRUNK MA Ne FACTORY. Isl II

LII "A Z
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he has
recently received large additions to his stock of Saddle
and Harness mountngs, &c. of the latest and mpro
we'd style, and constantly manufacturing his
Market street. every description of articles the
From his experience in the business he confident that
he will be able to give entire satisfaction all who may IA
vor him with call. He has hand, and will
stantly keep, large assortment of Coach Gig
Harness; Lady's Saddles, Brides, Whips, &C.;
Gentlenlen's Saddles Brides, Whips, Spurs, sc.
&c. all of which he will to be of the materials
and workmanship.
He has also large assortment of Trunks Vases Saddle
and Carpet Bags Sachel fancy Trunks &c. and all other
articles usually kept in such establishments all of which he
offers low for cash. short credit prompt customers
Saddles Harness. Trunks, Medical Bags, SC Sc, made
to order.
In addition to the above the subscriber always keeps on
hand large supply of String Leather has now and
keep through the good assortment of Fly Nets.
All are invited to call and Examine my goods whether in
want or not as take pleasure in showing my assortment
all who may favor me with call
Harness and Coach Trimmings sold at fair price to per-
sons buying to manufacture.
Also, Whips at wholesale
All kinds of Riding Vehicles bought and sold
sions JOHN J. CONOLEY
June ii, 1850 40
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New Livery stab1es.-Fire-Proof.

-INnoW ready livery, by day,
week. month.
My Stables situated the of Princess and Third
Streets, directly opposite the House. and very
ent to the business part of the town They built
and covered with tin, which makes them entirely FIRE-pRooF
They large, commoious, and well constructed and
cry respect comfortable and convenient any Stables
the United States
also have or the accommodation of Drovers large and
comfortable Lot together with basement under the Stables
sufficient to hold hundred horses and shelter them well
and comfortably.
HORSES CARRIAGES and BUGGIEs kept constantly hire
My Holsters cannot be surpassed any country,
therefore feel confident of giving entire satisfaction those
who favor with their custom.
feel grateful to my friends and the public for their liberal
heretofore hope merit continuance of their
custom. II. Il. NIXON.
Wilmington, n. c., Dec II, 1917 lift
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BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
' G:' S S:i IF i;::ss. ~
10 &C &c Kip, Goat and Seal pegged Brogans;
Is 8" &c heavy Kip pegged Brogans;
5 8. Boys and Youths Kip peg'd "
10 &c Womens' pegged Calf, Goat and Morocco Bus
kins and Boots, Slippers, &c.
In addition to the above daily expecting endless
variety of superne fancy Genemens and Ladies' Caters,
Slippers, &c. which will make stock full and complete
any before offered in this market all of which will
be sold low for cash. short credit punctua custom
deduction of per cent for cash.
MOREHOUSE e. PERSON, Agent.
n B. We prepared to carry the Tailoring Blu
in ali its various branches and promise all
orders left with to be surpassed; and hope
to merit a share of public patronage.
April IS. 1851 32tf
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COACH MAKING, REPAIRING. AND JOBBINC,

Corner Third and Princess Streets opposite NronS Lrcry
Stables, Wilmington. ". C.
FTNE subscribers, having taken the establish II
L the Of Third and Princess SITS, ES8ts3
Wilmington, N. c., formerly occupied by W j. Cornwall,
intend carrying the above business in all its branches and
prepared any orders with which they may
favored promptly and in workmanike They will
attend to making and repairing Carriages of all descp
tiOns also, Buggies Wagons, Drays, Carts sc.
and having secured the services of faithful and experienced
Worknen they feel confident of being able
work in style of and finish that to give
satisfaction.
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encourage HOME MANUFACTURE."
FEW pieces of Rock Island Manufacturer Summer
N Cashmere for gentlemen and youths, direct from the
Factory, Mecklendurg county N. C. Call and it.
CHAS. BARR.
May Sd, 1851 34-tf
NHEW LISTS-A large supply hand and for sale low
~ at the JOURNAL OFFICE.
lush Hooks and Lines, of all sizes and kinds. Best
Silk, Grass, Linen and Cotton Lines in quantities suf-
fcen for all the wants of the trade to whom he offers them
at the lowest Northern prices For sale by
April II, 1851 j. M ROBINSON.
GARDEN Rakes and Hoes.-Egg Fryers, a new arti-
VI ce just received, fine assortment and for sale cheap,
by ]. M. ROBINSON.
April 18th, 1851 No 3, Front St.
DICKLES. 100 dozen jars Underwood's Pickles, of all
varieties just landed doz Mangoes in OIL very fine.
For sale at HOWARD & PEDEN'S.
T ME, Lime, Lime. 500 barrels Linconve White
IL Lump Also, Calcned Plaster, Pastering Hair. Fire
Brick and Hydraulic Cement 1000 bbs Lime, sc. For
sale by J. c. & R. B. WOOD,
July %, 1851 Contractors and Builders
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ID ECEIVED per Schr II. w. Brown. a
IL l extra fashionable Drab Beavers ~
l g '' medium brim'd do.
&c &c Moleskin, Spring style.
Also, splendid assortment of Straw Goods for gentle
For sale low for cash, by c. MYERS, Halter.
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT
For the Manufacture of Tin Ware, Sheet Iron, Cop

NEW ESTABLISHMENT
For the Manufacture Tin Ware, Sheet Iron, Cop
per, &c.
TTHHE subscriber would inform the citizens of Will n
mington, and public generally that he has lately 81 -
commenced the above business the south side of W
Market, below Front Street. and With long experience in
business in this State he feels confident of giving sasac
ton those who may him with calls for Tin Ware at
wholesale retail. or with work in his line
n. B.-Parcular attention will be paid to Roofing with
Tin other metals, and to Eve Cutters and Conductors
ALSO other obbing for all Of which he respectfully socs
share of public patronage. JOSEPH SUMNER
Wilmington, April 4, 1851 30-3m
T1LOU Rl0o bbls Baltimore and Canal. i'll store and
l. for sale cheap by NJ. McINNIS
NORTH State Whiskey-1Oo bbls in store. And for
In sale by M. MclNNIS.
sPoRTsMEN, ATTENTION!
WE have just received Fall supply ofGUNS com,
wv prisng the largest and best assortment of si"s an"
Double Bird, Duck and Deer Guns offered i'll tho
State. Also Rifles, Pistols, Premium Caps, Powder
| Flaslks, Shot Pouches, sc. POLICY HAIL.
| Guns repaired and made to order. .
| Oct. 4. 1850. +1|"
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(1aEW L1sTs-A large supply hand and for sale low
~ at the JOURNAL OFFICE.
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From the N. o. Delta.

From th N. o. Delta.
The following story, contributed by a country
friend is too good be lost though its racness may
not accord with the exalted tastes Of the Miss Nam
eyities who dress the legs their tables in fled
talettes and faint over nude cherub.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-05-22
South Carolina.

The Southern Press speaking of the aci
ton of the late Convention of Associations,
uses the following language:
The report and resolutions are temperate
in language and decided in purpose. Thus
the case is presented for the first time in our
history of State in favor of secession from
the Union.
The people of South Carolina are neither
frivolous, tickle, factious nor turbulent. No
State has been consistent in her politics,
more united in sentiment, more remarkable
for law and order The people of South
Carolina are neither ignorant nor aggressive,
1t was from South Carolina that the Original
plan of the federal Constitution emanated
And she has always contributed a brilliant
quota to the councils and the fields OF the
Union. South Carolina feels no disapPoln'
ted ambition, nor unsuccessful sectional Gu. u:
pidity. She has never asked for herself OF
her section, a solitary favor from the federal
government. She has had fewer applicants
for federal patronage than perhaps any other
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-05-22

State. She has rejected more offers of fedc-
raj honor than perhaps any other. So lately
as lS45, the most attractive gift in the federal
power-the English mission-was offered
successfully to three of her sons-Calhoun,
Elmore, and Pickens-and declined by ala
fact without parallel since the formation of
the Union.
Perhaps the most extraordinary trait in the
course of South Carolina on the pending
question is the unity, the unamimlty of her
people. On an occasion so important, so vi.
tai, SO new. her population, property, and in.
tellect, seem to be in almost perfect harmony.
There Is almost no difference of opinion as
to the object, the only question is as to the
time, the mode, and;the means.
This is the most solemn and impressive
protest that has ever been made against an
act of the federal government. 1t goes to
the very existence of the system at once.
Now there are some county lawyers, and
.cross-road party politicians, that can settle
this difficulty compendiously. They would
compel South Carolina to obey this govern.
ment, and submit to continuance in this
Union, under the pains and penalties of trea-
son. But no statesman will be found capa-
bic of such folly. Mr.. Burke, who was
statesman, and who certainly did not lean
too much to liberty from power, declared he
did not know how to draw bill of indict-
ment against whole people,-and that it
could never be presumed that a whole people
could be factiuus or deluded, in reference TO
their own rights and interests.
The course however, towards South Caro-
lima begins to be indicated. 1t Is to foment
division and enmlty among her people. The
National Imclligencer of yesterday, attempts
TO excite the "anass of the people Of South
Carolina" against the aristocracy and here
ditary wealth of the State" for using sits
political power to answer it personal ends"
Now. when such paper as the Intelligencer,
the chronic organ of privilege, of corporation,
of protection, of class, comes out for the
masses against aristocracy and hereditary
wealth, what is to be expected next? Will it
pronounce for abolition and socialism, like
its co-party friend, the Tribune7
But the expedients of despotism are the
same. The court of Austria has long been
exciting the races and sects of Hungary a.
gainst each other, in order to overthrow the
constitution of that kingdom-Croats against
Magyars, Catholics against Protestants.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-05-22
COMMERCIAL TRANSCRIPT.
z q. olin.Talley, Editor.

Published Daily, and Ttueekly at Columbia, s. c.,
AT Four DOLLARS Daily, and Two DoLLARs
I-WEEKLY, per annum, payable invariably six
The Publisher, though fully aware thatthe COM
mercial necessitiesof Columbia do not require the
assistance Of another Journal s yet well satisfied
that the questions now agitating the State, demand
a more thorough and searching examination than
they have vet received. the firtherance of this
object, will the enerses Of this journal be direct
ed, in order that the people may have oil the lights
adopted by them in seeking for their rights, and re-
dress for their injuries and grievances.
Thotfrh they entertain no doubt about the night
of State TO secede at any time, and that upon this
right depends the sovereignty of the States, and in
this the only protection OF the citizen against a
centralized consolidated power; yet believing, as
they do that the of this ght this crisis
action. . is q hazardous remedy, if indeed reme-
DIV, at all of those grievances, involving dangers
which no ken can foresee, and perhaps the blight
ing of tie now cheering prospect Of d Southern
Confederacy, the. publisher will devote their
columns more particularly to the EXPOSURE Of those
dangers, and the ruinous consequences which will
in all human probability grow out of uch action.
sustain the wise and prudent measures indicated
by our State Legislature, in conformity with the
suggestions Of the NASHVILLE Convention, which look
to the harmonizing Of sentiment, and soothing of
prejudices in the Southern States, that by union
among themselves, they might redress themselves
effectually, without the possibility of incurring
those evils whichwill certainly grow out of prema-
ture and hasty actions, tbs then sincerely hoped
by the publisher, that the friends of cooperation,
united action or united secession as it may be
called, throughout the State, will promptly aid
him in thit enterprise. Upon them it mutt depend
for its support. If, aseYen the most violent advo.
Gates of immediate secession say, Southern Con,
fcderacy is ultimately inevitable in the nature Of
thugs, who shall we, who believe that premature
action by this State will forever blight the hope,
not raite our voices against it, and use all lawful
means in our power to preyentit! Then aid us in
this work; fol we labor in its behalf.
must be directed (post paid) to the publisher and
proprietor. ,,r,n