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TO CAPITALISTS.

TIME Subscribers offer for sale the Bonds of the Town
l OF Wilmington. o amount of ONE HuNDREn
THOUSAND Dol LARS, in sums of five hundred and one
thousand dollars payable in from ten to twenty years
and hearing interest at rate of six per cent payable an'
nually.
These Bonds the only ,cht Of the Town, and are
duly authorized by act of Assembly with ample proeis
ions for the payment of principal and interest," and being
exempt from taxation also, they present opportunity
for and desirable investment, rarely met with in
the Stale. Apply 10
DEROSSET & BROWN.
Wilmington n. c.. April IL, 1851. 47-H
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ENGLISH SERFDoM. The Baltimore american re-
marks, - There is no law recorded on the statute
books of En- land to show that serfdom abo-
ished in that country 1t ceased gradually, and by
reason of industrial and social requistons-never by
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$4,000
Total per mile


g. Width of track, 20 feet between the bitches ;
bitches 10 81 feet width top, depth feet !;
plank way feet wide formed of 3 inch plank, rest
lag on longitudinal sringers OF either of 3 by
iiches or of by II inches; the whole be firm
ly embedded in EARTH 1t is not generally considered
necessary TO use ties, although l have doubt it
would be advantageous 10 place tie Use of
the road at and under the joints of the stringers, say
every Is feet, and pin with wooden pins
4. The cost of plank per 1000 feet board measure
varies from $53 to u. delivered.
5. The roads that have been made up to this time,
both North and South, favorable sections of
the country, where but little lock has been encount-
cred, and the soil sand, clay, gravel, &c.
t. The greatest grade that should be used is about
: to l6; to 20 is very good grade.
All the above statements have been made from
memory, as have not my memorandum book with
lire.
7. The Boydton road is rs miles in length, runs
generally over a favorable country, with cuts and
mis- varying from to feet, except at the crossing
OF streams where the freshets make ii necessary 10
construct higher banks. The contract for the con-
stnctIOn of the work is 81 1881 per mile.
=, .. hmaV be stated generally that upon plank road
me same power would convey twice as much as upon
turnpike, and three times much as upon common
> dirt road.
mn Iwo horses ale all that used for freight wagons
lhese, with one driver, will convey the same load
as now conveyed over clay roads with six horses
1nu TWO drivers, or driver and boy say 40 cwt.
rour horses convey twenty PASSENGERS ten miles per
hour, and are changed every ten miles,
D. Inc only other fact of much importance in Giv-
s general description is, that of all the roads of
Pidnh' mere is not one which does not pay good
I IlVldend. They have not been long enough in use
E' 10 ascertain with any degree of eXactness,
me annual charge for repairs it is believed however
oy nose who have embarked in them that thew will
Continue TO make satisfactory returns unon the capi
tai invested.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14
DuPONT,S POWDER.

Reduction of Prices.
AK THE subscribers Agents for the sale OF Du'
fa.2 points Powder in this place. prepared To fur
x7 nish every description of that celebrated manufac-
in quantities to suit purchasers Orders from any
part the State will be promptly attended to- and buyers
may rely upon obtaining supplies here as good terms
as in New York elsewhere.
DEROSSET & BROWN. .
Wilmington, 25th April, 1851. s65-lm.
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LIFE AT THE GREAT SALT LAKE. Here are ev.
oen;es of the go-ahead spirit of the Saints in the H.
ert' clipped from the newspaper of that territory.
ihe improvements of the age are great snch -
IidAlng good cheese of pototoes sewing more tbs~
q yaro per minute, without hands; setting borse
taIs without nails making big candles with Ie
without salt; restoring and preserving sight wiihon
gsSses, and almost everything, except being saved
"rlhout Keeping the Commandments. - "A''O
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

The Syracuse Standard saws: "Seve,al ladies an
Peaed In our streets yesterday with dresses of We
~ laconte pattern, and pantaloons q Ia Turk The
new style looks decidedly tidy and neat and nparts
~ sne ~eafeF quite sPrigh;y and youthful appear
"Pon 'n's the Boston Post, which, as every one
'hn0"S' one OF those ultra conservative papers that
nave no regard tor "woman's rights, or any other
kind ofprogress, says:
''If gentleman should meet ladv. dressod ~
above, would it be of poIiteness 10 onr baT
cigar? We think it would. Quere-if this new
fashion prevails, what to become of the side-sad
dies ~ -eou'
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Hackers PreDared rarIma.

VENHIS article has been carefully and fully tested, and
Il is nird by the Medical Profession. as the
valuable of all the iarnaceou- articles now IN USE
il being much superior 10 AKRON Root and Tapcia nr
lids children. II mpaats health and strength To
children weak bowels and feeble constitutions
supply 'N P. f. PESCUD.
Raleigh, May Z. 81
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

NEW YoRK, May 8. Jenny Limbs concert at
Castle Garden last nil ht truly brilliant ahir
1t is estimated that less than thousand per-
sons were present, and the most perfect order pre-
vailed throughout. The nightingale was in excellent
voice, also Salvi and Bellet. The two
were greeted with thnnders of applause on each APP
pearance. AL the close, there general call for
Barnum, who forward and made few appro-
late remarks. in substance that in accordance with
ly, Mile Lind had returned with view of afford
ing all favorable opportunity of hearing her pre-
vious to her nal departure. large number OF the
tickets for the afternoon already
disposed of.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

fire broke out in a lumber yard the Of
Race and Columbia streets, Cincinnati, the night
of the 4th inst, which destroyed 90 buildings before
it was subdued.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

We copy from the Georgian, the following, the
cost of Plank Roads, estimated by Mr.. SANFORD,
Chief Engineer.
l. The cost of plank roads has generally ran. ed
from 81 100 $4,000, averaging $4,000 per mile.
2. Taking $4,000 as the cost, the proportions
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

The sweetest, the most clinging affection is often
shaken by the slightest breath Of unkinGnees. as the
delicate rings and tendrs of the vine agiated by
the fain,est air that blows in summer,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14
DIED.

DIED,
Suddenly in this City. ON the 10th instant, Mr.. Wash-
ington Williams aged about IS years, y
In this CITY, on the 10Th instant after brief Illness,
Mr.. Wesley Blake. aged 81 years.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14
tATi'ER From cALIFoRNlA

New YoRK, May g. The steamer Georgia arrv
ed this morning from Chagres bringing three hum
dred passengers, and 81 ,269.426 in gold dust
freight. She sailed from Chagres on the 25th Of
April, and left there the steamers Crescent City,
North America and Brother Jonathan.
Advices from Havana state that the utmost excite
ment prevailed there relative the invasion of the
Island Many persons had been thrown into prison
on suspicion of sympaihizing with Lopez. Three
priests had been arrested the charge of preaching
mutinous sermons. The man previously mentioned)
who attempted bribe several pilots TO the cause of
Lopez, was executad the day the Georgia sailed, i'm
mediatey after his conviction by the court.
Matters at Havana becoming so serious that
many families were leaving the place. The Captain
General was taking every precaution to repel inva-
sion. Lookouts were stationed all along the coast.
Some American seamen, who were on drunken
froic and had created disturbance, had been
ed and their heads put into the Stocks from the eff
fects of which two of them had died.
The news from California amounts to but little
more than that brought by the Alabama. The heavy
rains prevalent in the gold region for the last ten
days had enabled the miners to wash the dirt they
had thrown OUT and considerable increase in the ship
ments of gold were soon expected. The foreign min
ers' tax had been repealed
The chiefs of several of the most powerful Indian
tribes will have conference with the United States
Commissioners in few days, when permanent trea-
ties will doubtless be made.
Business was dull at San Francisco, but the re-
cent rains had inspired confidence among the mer-
chants.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14
THE MEDICAL SOCIETY
nf fI.e Stale of North Carolina.

HNHE Second Annual Meeting will be held in the
j City of Raleigh on the third "Wednesday OF May
next it being the 2st of the month which time the
Annual Address will he delivered by DR.. Charles E..
Johnson of Raleigh 1t is desirable that many Conn
ties as can make convenient be represented may do
business OF importance to the Profession will be
brought forward for consideration. Delegates from the
County Societies, Associates and Physicians generally
arc notified to attend.
WILLIAM H. MCKEE, NJ. D.
Secretary.
Raleigh, March s6, 1850. DO
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

Providence, r. /. May 3. Wreck IF the Scaoon-
er MinerUa-Sirteen Li,es Last Capt. Burgess, of
the schooner Harriet Newal, informs US that the
schooner Minerva, of Harwich, captised in a
squal off Fire Island Light, at half past nine o'clock
on Thursday night, and all hands, Numbering sixteen
were lost.
Every exerion was made by Capt. Burgess to res
cue the unfortunate men, but the running
high boat could not encounter it, and il found
impossible to get sail enough TO reach the wreck
after he had once passed it under bare poles. The
Minerva fioated for about half hour, during which
time the shrieks of the drowning were heard, the
sounds growing fainter and fainter, until that of the
skppsf's alone was heard, exclaimng, " she is 60
ing ~ " she is going!'
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

10 some men il is indispensable to be worth mo-
'''s' LOT "'nout 1t they would be worth nothing,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

E0LAKE'S Fire and Wafer Proof Paint is nOW used
ID almost exclusively where its viiIurs known. 1t
The cheapest and desirable paint ever used, and
any person wishing TO try it, specimens and pro
cure circulas aiming foil uf its merits at
nv Store. shall shall keep Constant supply for sale
p +. PEScUD.
Faleigk, May 9, 1851. 5s-
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EVarrentOn. N. G..
MALE Sc MIN RY .

TTNHE Summer Session of this Institution will COM
4 mence Monday the 9th of June ensuing. Ex-
tensve buildings areheng erected for the accommoda-
ton of additional pupils who will be received aud char
ed only for the time they may continue members Of the
Seminary. The heathfulness and beauty of situation
combined with the advantages of the School commend
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-05-14

The CUBAN EXPEDITION. The Washington Re-
public of Tuesday says:
We have faith in the telegraphic despatch from
New Orleans published in paper Of yesterday, to
the effect that this criminal enterprise has been aban-
doned. There will doubtless be numerous fents, and
false reports, with view ofbaffing the Government
in its design of REFRESHING the expedition"
A Washington letter in the New York Journal of
Commerce has the following:
ga gentleman of intelligence, well known here,
arrived last evening from Key West, states that the
general impression that and other places that
the project for the invasion of Cuba not only not
abandoned. but that it in progress and would be
executed. He says, too, that the prevailing belief
was, that fifteen hundrd and two thousand men would
be landed, and would be sufficient force with the
aid of the disaected portion the Cubans, TO effect
revolution. Such belief must necessarily be foun-
ded upon the supposition that the Spanish army of
twenty five thousand men to be seduced from
their allegiance.
From other sources, the Government and indivd-
uas here have such information, induces the opn-
ion that the expedition weak as it may seem to be-
is 10 90 ahead, and may not be surprised, at any
moment, hear of the landing of some of the inva-
ders the Island of Cuba unless, indeed, they be
Intercepted by the United States Naval force, or by
that of Cuba.
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Fourth of july

+ o u b or UIy.
A MEETING of the Citizens Of Raleigh, will be
n held in the Town Hall Wednesday the 2Sth in
stsmt o'clock, P NJ, for the purpose of making ar
genents celebrate tho approaching Anniversary OF
National independence.
WIN. DALLAS HAYWOOD.
Inicndnnf.
Raleigh, May sth, 1851! Odd.
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Baltimore, May $40, p. m. In New York. to-
day, holders of cotton were willing take half
cent decline.
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SINGULAR AND AFFECTING CASE. On the first
Of March, l943, small drawer disappeared from
the secretary of Mr.. Conrad, of Williamson, Grant
county, KY. 1t contained money just received for
lot of cattle, and valuable notes and papers, 1t
supposed to be stolen, and the theft charged up
on Clary, slave whom he had raised. Her master
and mistress thought she showed sign of guilt. and
threatened her, to extort confession. she did
fess that she took it, and told, successfully, differ
emf places where it might be found; but these latter
statements proved false. Her master then sent her
TO Lexington and had her sold. Nothing was heard
of the money or drawer till the I'd inst, more than
eight years afer-when Mrs. Conrad found the
drawer with its contents behind some other drawers
in the secretary, where it slipped by accident Mr. G.
has published statement of the facts, and says he
has no doubt that he accidentally thrust the drawer
into the place where it found. His object in
making the publication does honor to his kind heart
as master In postscript Mr.. G. begs the favor
of the owner of Clary, or of any who may know,
TO inform him whether she be living and where she
may be found. Kentucky Commonwealth.
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LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.


BosroN, May Sd, p. IN. There has been consid-
cradle excitement among the coored population dur
ing the last few days consequences of one OF their
number Thomas d. Smith) opposing before com
mitee OF the Legislature project for establishing
separate schools for blacks. He was violently
saulted last night by three negroes and badly nur
ed. Upon the approach Of the watch, two of them
jumped into carriage and drove of, but the other
one was captured This morning the other two were
arrested from information derived from The man who
was taken last night. Their names are McKae and
Browne.
HARTFoRD, (Conn,) May 8. Thomas II. Sey-
mour (dem) was to-day elected governor of Con
necticut by the Legislature in joint convention.
New York. May Sd p. m. The steamship
Union from New Orleans arrived here this morning
in six days and half from that city. Among the
passengers are Gen. Scott and The celebrated Ravel
Family.
MARKETS, &c. New York, Nav So D. M
Fancy stocks have declined-ior United States 6's,
1867, III bid. Flour has declined-sales of $500
barrels common standard brands at 81 81 I24
Grain without change-mixed corn nominal at GO
Gil cents. Rye, 10 rs cents. Provisions and gro
ceries are without alteration. The foreign news is
not yet digested, but holders of cotton are willing 10
accept lower rates. Whiskey, 223 % cents.
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HARTFoRD, (Conn.,) May 8. Thomas H. Sey-
nour (dem) was to-day elected governor of Con-
necticut by the Legislature in joint convention.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-08
Nesc md LaJor-sauing Patent.
Warmers Electric Churn.

VA ARRANTED to make Butter out of new
w Milk or Sweet Cream, in froin 4 to IL
minutes. The utility and simplicity of these
Churns make them desirable article to farmers
and dairymen, whose attention we would par
tcuiariy invite to them. Obvatng many old
difficulties and possessing various new advanta-
ges, we doubt not they will wherever tried, dis
place all former models heretofore invented.
This patent received the premium at the late
Agricultural Exhibition in Baltimore; it also took
the premium at the last New Castle county Fair
and wherever il has been tried, it has invaria-
bly, been admitted TO be superior to every other
now in use.
The subscriber having purchased from Chap
man Warner, the exclusive right of said patent
for Cecil county, would caution the public from
buying these churns from any one except him or
his authorised agents. All orders for churns
addressed (post paid) to the subscriber, at North
East, will be promptly attended to.
They also can be had of his agents Joseph
Haines & Son, Brick Meeting House; Benz. F.
May, Elkton. CHAS. I. F. FOSTER.
North East, May IS, soy
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B. E N A Y

Ill the Old Stand opposite the Court House.
EkFFERS TO the public the following list of
OFall and Winter Goods
CLOTffS.--French, English and American.
in various colors; Cassimeres French, Doe Skin,
and American; Cassinetts, Tweeds and Ken
lucky Jeans; Vestings, satin, fgur'd and wooden.
Eooies Dress GOODS.
French Mcrinoes in various colors; Coburgs.
maroon, green, blue and scarlet CashIneres;
plain and figured Mouslin de LANES, fg'd and
plain Satin de China, Chameleon and Black
Silks; Alpacas, black and colored; Ginghams,
Scotch and American; Prints, English and
American.
SHAWLS.-Bay State and Waterloo Shawls.
Welsh Flannel and Ladies Sack Cloths.
DOMESTIC GOODS.-Muslins bleached
and unbleached, cold cambrics, canton flannels,
wooden do, bed ticking and lnseys, Jacquard
diapers, towel diapers, crash. SC.
WHITE GOODS.--Cambrics, jackonets, null,
Swiss and book muslins, and netts assorted,
French needle work collars and cuffs.
-Fringes, gimps, cords braids,
buttons, &c. Hosiery and gloves for ladies and
gentlemen.
Hardware, Qneemsmare, Boots, Shoes g. Hats.
GROCERIES,.
Molasses, crushed and brown sugars, coffee,
burnt do, spices, Sc, ground alum, fine sack
and dairy salt, bacon, lard, butter, crackers,
Flour, meal, buckwhcal -four, potatoes, &c.
N. B. Country produce taken at market
prices in exchange for goods. [nov LIFT
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Water Running up HiIl,
W|I'HOTy L,GB1P.

BROWN & GATCHEL, No. 3O7 Market
Street, Philgdeiihia.-Are prepared to furnish
all kinds Of
Double ard Singh Hy5rGuIic Rams,
Double and Single famqs, FwiyGats,
Hose, Reservoirs, Bath-sinhs, Stop-cocks,
Lead, Cast md Wroaght Iron, Cement
and Glass Pipes, &c, at fpciory prices.
By having description CT the location, we
can give the aggregate cost of all The fixtures
necessary 10 elevate TO any Dwelling, Farm
house, Factory OF Village, constant stream Of
pure water any height or distance required, By
having the necessary proportion Of pipe and ma
chinery, (Which is very important in the various
uii,yt,sent locations.) All can be packed up and
sent any distance with Directions, 20 trat any
farmer or mechanic can erect and keep them in
repair for years without further expense.
The past patronage enables Us TO place the
Hydraulic Ram within y" reach "f cry ..;irmer
or mechanic, and in most instances much cheap
cr than an ordinary pump. We are also prepar-
ed to erect Machinery in any part Of the United
Sates,-all work warranted to perform or no
charge. Address the firm as above, or
J. L. CATCHEL,
Aug. ST. Elkion, Nd.
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BARGAINS d! BARGAINS ! !
CLOSING OUT WINTER STOCK.

FEVIfE subscriber being DESTROYS of closing out
L entirely his winter stock of Dry Goods, Of
fers at this early day, splendid lot Of French
Merinoes at 20 per cent below ordinary prices,
Mouslin dc LANES from 10 per cent below their
value TO 10 per cent below the cost of importa-
ton. Colored Alracas, Cashmeres, Sacking
Flannels, Mackinaw Blankets, Cassimercs, Cas-
sinetts and Ycstings, at greatly reduced prices.
Also large lot of Prints very low, now is
your time TO purchase, you will need such
goods for 3 or 4 months yet, and money invested
in them at so low prices, will pay good interest
to use them a year hence.
WILLIAM TORBERT,
One doorabove the Court House
Jan, %, Elkton, Md.
NIOTICE is hereby given to the creditors Of
~ VIM. J.. Armstrong, that personal dis
charge hath been granted to said debtor, and that
the seventh day Of April, being the first day OF
our county court next succeeding this date hath
been set apart for the final hearing in his case,
where his creditors may attend, and shew cause
ifany they lave, why final discharge shall not
be granted said debtor.
Test, r. C. HOLLYDAY, elk.
Dec. 2Sth '50-3m of Cecil county Court.
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THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
L scriber of Cecil county, has obtained from
the Orphans Court OF said county letters Of Adj
ministration on the personal estate of
John P. Morris,
late of said county deceased. All persons hay
ing claims against the said deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereofduly authenticated, on or before the
18th day ofJanuary, 1852,
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted TO
said estate are requested 10 make immediate pay
ment to the subscriber. Given under my hand
this LIST day of February, 1851.
THOS. c. CROOKSHANKS,
Peb /, '5I 6w Admir-.
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LAND AT PRIVATE SALE,

The subscriber offers for Sale tract
ofLand containing
FORTY ACRES,
more or less, and lying on theroad lead
ing from the village Of Port Deposit to
Battle Swamp, about half mile from
I the first named place. The soil is of
the best quality, and the location very
desirable, as ready sale may be found at
the adjoining village for whatever pro-
duce may be raised; manures may also
be obtained with comparatively little
hauling. A portion OF this land is al
ready in an improved state, and with a
small additional expenditure might be
| placed in excellent order. Good crops
of Corn and Wheat have been raised up
omit during the past year. The remuin-
der is covered with valuable timber. To
person wishing to provide himself with
snug home no situation could be more
suitable.
Also another tract of SIXTY ACRES,
lying upon the River hill near Rock Run:
oflikc quality and condition.
The title to the above tracts is unex.
ceptionable. Possession given 25th
March next. Inquire of
JOHN A. J. CRESWELL,
| Nov. Goth 80 Elkton.
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nlisle!lanfcus.
The 60ulaelte.

Now, pray sir, do be quiet,
wonder What you mean;
Indeed, my glossy ringlets
Are shocking 10 BE- seen.
A kiss wcll--did you ever
Hear Of so bold a mani
kinder think you II get it,
That is, sir, if you can!
How dare-I VOW he's going
O, that will never dol
Come back, dear Charles-don't go away
Pm not MUCH vcxed-are your
There there you needn't cat me!
But pray, remember this:
If you must ask silly questions,
That sometimes No-means-yes!