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TO RENT.

IRON the first of October next, that two story DweA
ling House, Front-street, next door to the A
of Churchstreet at present occupied by Mr. W1 WILSON
Price 5000. Apply to H. B. ElLERS.
September 27 1850 3H
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FOR RENT.


A SMALL TWO-STORY HOUSE, the corner IN
"A of Third and ulbery Streets lately occupied by iA
the subscriber The House contains four rooms and has
large and comfortable Kitchen attached The location is
healthy and the neghborhood pleasant Possession given
immediately Apply to E. v KELLY, or to the subscriber
A. B. McCALEBB.
Wilmington January 81, 1851 2l-4t
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General Notices.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
THE subscriber being obliged by indispensable business to
leave here on the 1s OF March, would hereby notify all
persons indebted to him. forward make payment
as his business must be settled up that time All persons
having claims against him will also present them for settle
ment y L. SCiON w AID
February 7th, 1851. 22-3t*
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October l1th, 1850


WE learn that Dr. S P Townsend has sold good
w will of his Sarsapara business, including machinery
and material hand for the large of 000-
This illustration of the advantages and benefits of ad
vertising The purchasers Messrs Nostrand s. Bach
both wealthy and well known individuals They have,
understand employed the celebrated Chemist Dr. james r.
Chiffon who will hereafter have the compoundng depart
of enterprise and will doubt the character
celebrated medicine which has the reputation of being
best preparation of Sarsapaa made in the United States
The proprieors understand their article
stand in all climates any length of time, which have
doubt Of when manufactured by practical chemist
Professor Chiffon who is well known to be of the first
chemists in this country.
The public are hereby notified that the preparation extern
sively known Dr. s. p. TowNsENDs CoMPouND EXTRACT
SARsAPARiLA, is manufactured under my direction
and supervision from the ORIGINAL RECIPE obtained from DR.
s. p Townsend and certify that composed of ngredi-
ents purely Uegetabe G'd 1thont Merey-and also that
@ tne are eoI9unoea SO as TO obtain
JAMES r. Chiffon Chemist.
New York, February, 1850.
The undersigned wholesale Druggists in the city of New
York. have sold DR.. S p TOWNSHIPS COMPOUND EXTRACT
gual and Genuine Dr. Townsends sarsaparilla and that it
the first introduced to public nooriey under that
Boyd Paul, 40 Courtlandt-st.
Walter B. Townsend & Co, 2lS Pearl-st.
Leeds & Hazard, II! Maiden Lane
NJ Ward & Co., 80 Maiden Lane.
Graham & Co., 10 old Slip.
Osgood & Jennings, 1Ss Pearl-st.
R. B. Hayand 8 Co., Office, III Broadway.
Jackson, Robins & Co, l34 Water-St
Thomas Maxwell, Sc Wiam-st
William Undcrhill, Jr.. lS3 Water-st
David 7. Lanman, 60 Water-st.
Marsh s Northrop, 60 Pearl-st.
Norton, Babcock & Wood, 139 Maiden Lane.
Penfold Clay & Co, 4 Fetcherst.
Olcott, McKesson & Co, 127 Maiden Lane.
A. B. & D. Sands, 100 Fuon-st.
Schefeln Brother & Co., 104 and 106 John-st.
Lewis s Price, So Pearl-st.
IIaviland, Reese & Co., 80 Maiden Lane.
Rushton, Clark Co., 10 Broadway. 10 Astor
House, and 273 Broadway, corner Chambcrs-st.
Philip Scheffelin & Co., 107 Water-st.
Pou s. Paanca Sc Iohn-st.
Sherwood & Coffin, 81 Pearl-st.
Rust & HougIton 83 John-st.
l. Minor & Co., 2l4 Fulton-st.
Ingersol & Brother 230 Pearl-st.
Joseph E. Trippe, l2S Maiden Lane.
Haydock COrlies & Clay. 2lS Pearl-st.
Cireeneaf & kinsey, As Courtlandt-st.
DR.. A. G. EVANS & BROTHER the only wholesale
and retail agents, here for Dr. s. p Townsends mpro-
we'd Extract of Sarapara where may be found all times
large and select stock of Drugs, Medicines Paints, Patent
Medicines and the many fancy articles usually kept in the
largest establishments.
Wilmington, n. c., June %, 1850 42-tf
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BOUNTY Lard Ia - .-HGIECEI.
THE subscriber having the assistance of experienced
and competent Attorney at Washington City, will forward
and upon moderate all claims of soldiers of
1872 and of the Florida and Mexican their widows and
minor heirs with which he be entrusted Blanks and
full information furnished upon application (po pad) to
EDWARD CANTWELL, Attorney at Law
~ Office Market St. opposite Carolina Hotel Will
mington No Ca.
Oct Is, 1850 6tf
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DOR Rent.-The dwelling and lot situated Chestnut
street, present occupied by Mr.. s. p Cause is for
rent from the first of October next. Apply to
Sept. 20th. 1850 2tfl N. n. NIXON.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

New HANOVER COUNTY.
WHEREAS. complaint upon oath hath this day SM
w been made to US, two of the Justices of the "a
Peace the State and County aforesaid by Gulford q
belonging to him. named HARRY, Carpenter by trade,
about 40 DID, feet inches high thereabous yell
low complexion; stout built with his left leg (rom
the aXe has very thick ps deep sunk his
head forehead very square, tOerab loud has lost
two of his upper teeth; and has very dark spot his
jaw supposed to be mark-hath absented himself from his
masters SERVICE and is supposed to be lurking about this
therefore, the of the State aforesaid
mand the said slave forthwith to surrender himself and
turn home his said master and do hereby, by virtue
of the Act of Assembly in such made and provided
innate and declare that if the said slave Harry doth not
render himself and return home Immediately after the pub
cation of these presents that person persons
and the said slave by such he they
may think fit, without accusation impeachment of any
offence for doing and without ncurrng any pen
atty or forfeiture thereby.
Given under our hands and SEALS this 29h day of June
1850. JAMES 7. MILLER, J. p. [Seall
w. c. BETTENCOURT, J. P [SeaLl
" be paid the delivery of the said HARRY to
Tosnott Depot Edgecombe county, for his confinement
Jail in the State that can get him; One Hundred
and Fifty Dollars will be given for his head.
He lately heard from in Newbern where he called him.
self Henry (or Burns and will be likely to continue
the assume that of Copage of Farmer He
free mulatto woman for wife, by the of Sally
Bozeman who has lately removed to Wilmington, and lives
in that part called Texas where he wkely be
lurking.
Masters vessels particularly cautioned against har
boring coucean the said board their vessels
the full penalty of the law will be vigorously enforced
June 29th Is50-T43-tf.l GUILFORD HORN.
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DISSOLUTION.
THE firm of WARD, MONTFORT s CO.. is this day
i dissolved by mutual consent The unsettled business
will be adjusted by the Junior partner. Mr.. VIM P PELLE-
G. ]. WARD,
EDWD w. MONTFORT,
VIM. p. PELLETIER.
Jacksonville Onsow CO., N. c., Sept IA, 1850 2-tf
NOTICE.
TAKEN up and committed to Jail in New Hanover SsM
J. county, N. c., the 28th September, 1885, Gas q
runaway slave negro man, who says his name is q
GEORGE AARON. He is about 25 years old, 5 feet ~
inches high, black complexion He here seaman
from Boston in September last He preends he is free, and
says he raised in Brooklyn, New York The owner of
said negro requested forward prove property
charges and take him away otherwise he will be dealt with
as the law directs. OWEN FENNELL Sheriff
Wilmington N. c., Jan. TO- 1851 l8-tf
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JOSEPH l.. KEEN

JOSEPH L. KEEN,
CONTRACTOR and Builder of the late firm of KEEN
~ HUsroN, respectfully informs the public that he is
prepared take contracts in his line Of business He also
keeps constantly hand Lime, Plaster, Pasterng Hair,
and Fire Brick, of the best quality, for sale.
Wilmington n. c.. Jan. 10. 1851 lS-lY
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Professional and Business Cards.
Dr.. JAMES e. KE.

DIR. JAMES e. IKEA,
CURGICAI4 and Mechanical Dentist-Ofhce MIR
- Agostine's Store. Market Street, Wilmington n; c.
Jan 81 1851 21-3m
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GUGAR-23 Hhds. Porto Rico IS bbls do. Is do Crush
- ed Is do Refined 10 do. Puverzed For sale low by
SAVAGE s. MEARES,
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TUsT Received from New York.
y gross Luben's Extracts Jenny Lind;
dozen s. s' California;
gross Soaps;
g Morpelas; ! gross Creme'd Amanda
6pair Toilette Pots, Bohemian Glass;
II '' fancy Tungents
And general OF fancy articles usually kept in
Drug Stores. For sale by c. DUPRE, Druggist
Sept. 27. 1850 3-tf
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DIR. A. C. EVANS & BROTHER are the only wholesale
and retail agents, here for DR.. S. p Townsend's mpro
we'd Extract of Sarsapaa where may be found at all
large and select stock of Drugs Medicines Paints Patent
Medicines and the many fancy articles usually kept in the
largest establishments.
Wilmington N. c.. June %, 1850 42tf
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MCMILLAN & DAVIS,

d. MCMILLAN s. DAVIS
MCMILLAN & DAVIS,
DEALERS IN Dry Goods, GrOcer eries and Provisions,
IL Corner of North Water and Chestnut Streets Whining
ton N. G.
Feb. 18th, 1851 %
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lust Reccived-A very fine selection of Porte Monaies
y large and small;
Cigar Gases, Morocco and Chamois Skin;
Powder Puff Boxes Mahogany and Walnut;
&c g Gilt;
Guitar Strings; and large assortment of Pomades, Ma
caEsar Oil, Bears Oil, Soaps and fancy Perfumery
For sale by G.. DUPRE,
Druggist and Chemist, Market-street.
Sept. 27, 1850 3-tf
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MILES COSTIN,
Merchant,

COMMISSION Merchant,
4 Wilmington, C.
REFERENCES:
P. <. DIc6NsoH, Esq, E. P Hall, IL Esq, IIREET W Por-
OWEN FENNE1L ESQ., A. L. PRIcE Esq, E. KIDDER, Esq,
JOHN DAWSON Esq-Wimington, N. C.
Messrs. DoLLNER s. POTTER, New York,
Messrs. COPELAND s. KIDDER, Boston. 1.-Two
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Drugs, Medicines, &c.

GARDEN, Grass, and Flower Secd.-Just received
VI from the Westhersfeld Seed Garden general
men of Seed of this years growth and superior
qualty-also bbls. Red and Yellow Onion For
sale at G. DUPRE'S, Drag Store.
Market Street n c.
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ALONZO A. ALVORD PreS't.
C. Y. WEMPLE, Secretary.
This Company nsures persons whilst travelling in public
conveyances against Accdntat Injury Dcnth at rates
not exceeding cent per hour.
The person injured will receive from 5000 $500 according
to the severity of the injury This Company also nsures all
persons without regard age SEX health, against
ACCIDENT from any Also, Life Insurance the
Mutual Plan for term of years for life whereby the
insured participates in the profits of the Company
Applications for Life Insurance received, and Accident
Policies issued by EDWARD CANTwELL Attorney at-Law,
Agent, Wilmington, N. C.
Jan 24 1851 20l7t
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AO-S IT OAt
THE subscriber offers his plantation for sale, suatedi
l. on the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, me,T
from town, and we'll known LOVE-GROVE, containing
hundred less, all under fence and in high
state cultivation abundance of Mari and much the
place
Terms accommodating to the purchaser. If desirable the
mules hands, &C., will be disposed of with the Land For
further particulars. apply to S. R POTTER.
Wilninpton Sent p. 1850 3-tf
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CAUTION.
LII persons cautioned against fishing, hunting with
n dog gum or otherwise trespassing my plantation
called Hanaper the Northeast River the pen
atty of the law will be enforced against all who thus invade
my premises. F. M AGOSTINI
January II. 1851 19-5t
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LAW NOTICE.

N x. McRAE, Attorney at Law, Wilmington No. Ca,
IL. will attend the Courts of New Hanover Dupln and
Wayne and the Superior Courts of Sampson and Cumber
land Office the of Front and Princess streets, d
reetly under the Office of the Wilmington Journal.
Ian 81 1851 2l-6t
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EDWARD CANTWELL
o. & G. HOLMES,

A TTORNEY at Law, Wilmington. N. c., has remove
"A his office to Marketstreet opposite the Carolina Hote
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COTTON YARNS. COTTON YARNS! TWINE!
nATTLE & CO. Rocky Mount, n. C., are now manu-
featuring of good quality the above articles which they
are desirous Of isposn Of far possible in North Caro-
lima Their terms shall be exceedingly liberal
March 8, 1850 eo-i-m
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Arrivnl and Departure of the Mails at W
The mail from the North by Railroad, arrives daily ABOUT
Il P. NJ. =, l., e.o,n,o from, Charleston ar
The mail from Fayetteville, via Warsaw, is due upon the
arrival of the cars on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays
The mail from Fayetteville via EizabethtOwn, by sukey,
is due on Tuesdays Thursdays, and Saturdays at NJ
The mail Onslow Courthouse, by sulkey is due on
Mondays, at P M.
The mail from Black River Chapel Long Creek by sui
key, is due on Thursdays, at 5 2. M.
Closing of Mails.
The mail for the North by Railroad, closes daily at III
P NJ a,,
The mail for the South by Steamboat closes daily at u M
The mail for Fayetteville, via Warsaw, closes ON 1ueS-
days Thursdays, and Sundays, at 10 P M.
= The mail for Fayetteville via Ezabethtowni ey sukey'
The mail for 0nslow Courthouse by ukey, closes on
Thursdays, at 10 P. M.
The mail for Long Creek by sukey closes on Thursdays
at 10 P. NJ.
saLeters should be in the Office at least Is minutes be-
Eore the time Of closing the mails.
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XTHOLESALE and Retail Dealers in Domestic
w Goods, Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Provisions, &c.
of Water and Princess Streets Wilmington, N. G.
Feb. H. 1851 23-Iy
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sPoRTsmEN. ATTENTION.

\NIE have just received Fall supply of UNS COM
w pr3g the largest and best assortment of sisIe
Double, Bird Di,ck and Deer ever offered in tho
tate. Also, Rifles, Pistols, Premium Caps, Powder
TASKS, shot Pouches. sc. POLICY s. HART.
Guns repaired and made to order
Oct. 4, 1850 I-I9m-
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Terms of Subscription.

Terms OF subscription
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subscriber permitted discontinue his paper after the
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RAny person sending five NEW subscribers accohPa Pa
MED by the advance subscription ($l2 5O VIII receive ne
sixth copy gratis, for one year.
Money may be remitted per mail at our risk e n., ho
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MANHATTAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
(City of New York.)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Myndert VanShich, Caleb S. Woodruff,
David Austin, Edwin d. Magan,
Ambrose G.. Kingsland, Enoch Dean,
Edwin J. Brown, George D. Phelps
Nathl G. Bradford, Daniel Burnett,
James VanNorden, Silas c. Herring,
d. Austin Muir, Lewis B. Loder,
John S. Williams, Humphrey Phelps,
D. Henry Haight, F. ]. Anderson,
Edward Height, John P. Brown,
Eeazur Parmley, John p. Ware,
]. B. Herrick, Denton Pearsall,
A A. Avod, James C. Baldwin,
John A. Merritt, Henry Stokes,
John s. Harriss, George Webb,
VIM J. Valentine, David s. Mills, Jr.,
William X. Strong, William Burger,
George Hastings.
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HORSE FOR SALE.
splendid Horse for single Gentleman be by
N calling on HOWARD & PEDEN.
Jan. 9th, 1851 20-tf
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YELLOW Planting Potatoes.
L 80 bbls Yellow Irish Potatoes; ssss
$50 bushels do. do
For sale by HOWARD & pEt..T
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HANsLEY d CURRIE.

RETTENCOURT's Corner, Wilmington, N: G., Deal
ID in Dry Goods Groceries, Hardware and Cutlery
Hollow-ware, Wood and WiIlow-ware Medicines Pills.
Pain Killer, No g. &c They will give prompt attention to
the sale of all kinds of Country Produce, and will make
liberal advances any articles sent to them for sale
Feb 7th 1851 226m
WIN. c. Howard. WIN. n PEDEN.
HOWARD s. PEDEN,
TROCERS, Ship Chambers, and Commission Mer-
VI chants South Water Street. Wilmington, n. c. will
make liberal cash advances all consgnments of produce
to them in Wilmington, to Peter Van Ness Co, New
York. T2lv71
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TEK1Is UE AIN ERTlsINe.

Advertisements ordered to be continued the nsdes
charged BIZ cents square fer each insertion after the hrst
Any advertisement upon which the number of insertions is
not Marked will be continued until ordered out and charged
25 cents per square for each insertion.
liberal discount Will be made advertisements exceed
No advertisement rejecting upon private character
can, under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES be admitted
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TUST Received from New York.
y 90 gross prescription Walls, assorted sizes;
25 boxes by 10 Glass;
25 10 by II ''
10 10 by Is &C
20 /" 10 by IA
10 I" II by Is Sc French.
For sale by c. DUPRE, Druggist and Chemist.
Sept p. 1850 S-tf
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LIST OF LETT ERS,

LE4T ERS,
D EMAINING in the Post Office at Wilmington, N. c.,
~ 3Ist January 1851.
aThose whose appear this List will please ask
for adv Se1 Lett
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MA RTIN s. CRONLY,
A UCTIONEERS and COmmi Merchants,
"A Wilmington N. C.
A. MARTIN M. CRoNLY.
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cSULKY and Harness for sale. Apply at the
- JOURNAL OFFICE
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w. II. j. VANN,
INSPECTOR of Naval Stores and Provisions,
i [28-tfl Wilmington, N. C.
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WILLIAM A. GWYER,
GENERAL Agent, FOrwa riding q CommIssio Mer-
VI CHANT take pleasure in informing my friends that
prepared to give all business entrusted me- efficient
and personal attention have wharf for Naval Stores
with ample accommodations Spirit House. and Warehouse
COnsignment of Naval Stores for sale Shipment and all
kinds of country produce solicited Cash advances
consignments.
Wilmington N. c. May "a, 1850 37-l2m
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Agent for the Sale of Timber and Lumber.
THE subscriber at the solicitation of number of his
country friends offers his services agent for the sale of
Timber Lumber, and every other description of country
produce. Having had long experience in the Timber bust
ness fatters himself that he will be able to render full
satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage
in that line. w. A MELVIN.
Nov. q. 1850 lift
The republic., 1851-06-16

Every person having the right under the act en-
titled Gan act TO create additional land district
in the Territory of Wisconsin. and for other pur-
poscs," approved Sd March, 1877, as iessees occu-
pants, psrmitess to enter to the extent of their
leases, or permits, any of the lands within the
townships and fractional townships above enume-
rated inthe Wioio River district, and who arc en-
titled under the act entitled "An act to reduce the
minimum price of the mineral lands in the Lake
Superior district, in Michigan, and in the Chippe
wa district, in Wisconsin," approved 26th Sep
tember, 1850, "to enter the land covered by their
leases occupancy, and permits respectively" at
the minimum price of 8 25 per acre, or If cover
ing moro than one full section, entitled, son the
surrender of such lease or permit at the proper
Land Office, to purchase, if he shall elect to do
one full section, at the rate of So 90 per acre, is
required to establish the to the satisfaction of
the Register and Receiver at Willow River, and
make payment therefor practicable after
seeing noifce, and before the day appointed for
the commencement Of the public sale of the lands
the tract claimed, otherwise such
claim will be forfeited.
j. BUTTERFIELD.
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Nav 2-lawl3w
The republic., 1851-06-16
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