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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-17
We find the following in the latest
batch Of news from Texas;

1.-THE wild woman OF the Nasilad has
been caught by party Of hunters, who acci-
dentaily came on her camp. She is an AZ
Tican negress, who fed TO those wilds when
the settlements were deserted just a after Fan.
MAS defeat, and she has been wandering
like an ounng-outapg for period Of about
10 years.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-17

OS0ur publication day being on Mon
Gay, ,all advertisements and notices for pub
sation, must be handed in on Saturday.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-17
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars In va.
riOus COunterfeits Recovered.

rlOus COunterfeits Recovered.
This " as the caption of an article in the
st. Louis Republican, giving the particulars
Of discovery lately made by the police Of
,hat city. who went 10 Jefferson county,
forty miles below st. Louis, on an errand af-
ter the exploits Of Moore, the extensive
counterfeiter, who laid such heavy tribute
upon parties in California by his well exc.
cuted Missouri Fiftics. On a farm which
Moore had titled the year previous TO his
departure for California, were dug up from
under the floor oi an old tenement three
boxes containing the whole apparatus used
in counterfeiting the Missouri filties and
other bills. The apparatus includes o
splendid copper printing press, numerous
engraving instruments, plates, magnifying
glasses, vices, ink, rolls of bill paper, dia-
monds, (such as used by saziers), and very
many fine saws for cutting iron. The plates
and engravings were not found. In one OF
the boxes was jug which contained about
5000, 1000 in counterfeiis on various Banks.
Moore is yet absent in California.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-17

0r A journeyman printer, in Washing
ton City, named w. L. Jones, was robbed
last week. Of box which contained some
1900 to 1900 dollars, his savings for years.
Er. 3 81
We judge Mr.. Jones to be about three
score years and ten.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-17
TIE New Postage Law.

This important law, which passed Con-
gress on the Sd inst, will go into operation
on the lst Of July next. The following are
its main provisions
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23
A NIiIIfOnafre's Feast.

Paris letter gives this account of dinner given
by Baron Rothschid to Narvaez, of which were pres
ent only twenty eight guests, the flower of the
French arstocracy:
In the first place there was the splendid service
of Sevres porcelaine which belonged to the unfortu
nate Marie Antoinette, and which was bought by
Rothschild for 100000 francs. Besides this enor-
nous price, he still pays annuity Of 10000 francs
to the person who consented to give it up to him.
During the repast, the whole service of the table
changed four times, the last being of silver and gold
worked by the most celebrated artists of Europe
1t was almost impossible to tell by what end, by
what side, to take hold of the things, the use of
which almost disappeared beneath the material and
most ordinary articles veritable works of art The
knives for instance were so ornamented, so carved
that it quite difficult to handle them.
"All these riches were sent off to London the day
after the revolution of February, and the
der of the nobility of England when displayed at a
grand dinner given to the Duke of wellington AS
to the eatables of the dinner describing they
consisted says reporter. of the impossibilites of
the season. sought out from the most celebrated hot
houses, and hunted from the most noted hunting
grounds in France. Peaches cherries strawberries,
appeared in the greatest abundance at the dessert
by the side of pne-apples, which, says the
porter bushed at having cost only one hundred
francs apiece Besides these various fruits
from tropical climates in short, the luxury of
the most unheard of character and the guests did
not rise from table until after ten oclock'
The following beautiful passage, as true as it is
beautiful, is from James Novel The Gipsey":
Round the idea of ones mother the mind of a man
clings with fond affection. 1t is the first deep
thought stamped upon infant hearts, when yet
soft and capable of receiving the most profound i'm
pressions and all the after feelings of the world
more or less light in comparison. do not know
that old age do not look back upon that
feeling as the sweetest we have through life Our
passions and wilfulness may lead US far from the
object of our fllial love learn even to pain her
heart, to oppose her wishes to violate her commands
we may become wild, headstrong, and angry at her
counsels or opposition but when death has stilled
her monitory voice, and nothing but calm memory
remains to recapituate her virtues and good deeds
affection, like flower beaten to the ground by a
past storm, raises up her head and smiles amongst
her tears. Round that idea, have said, the
mind clings with fond affection and even when the
earlier period of loss forces memory to be SILENT
fancy takes the place of remembrance. and twines
the image Of our dead parent with garland of gra-
ces, and Beauties and virtues, which doubt not
that she possessed.n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23

onestion arc, at the best doubtful IF he answers
nromptly and decidedly in the Affirmative he also
afirms incidentally, his soundness on pro-slayefy
principles. The opposite are to be forthwith dis
missed from sight unless the questoner has serene
confidence IL his talent for controversy. If a word
or two is added in especial commentator of cider,
he should trust to nothing for he has descendant
of the pilgrims before him. and it is cheapest to brazil
topsai at once If the careless reply is rather favor
able to apples, with warm addenda in regard to
peaches the questioned is of the ndulgent ATTITUDES
of the middle states, and you may discass the mat
ter without fear and at length lying on the border
where the immoral is in steady of transition
into the moral and where his pocket and his preiu-
dices are not deeply implicated, he may flow between
them as impartially as the Ohio.
The apple is the test at the North, but the fig is
the safest indicator south of the line of dubious
ality-say from 80 deg. down. After the climate
has fairly changed the color of its morals and con-
verified popular and praiseworthy abolitionsm into
felon and peace braker it is we'll to deal cautiously
with it to avoid explosions Not only i, the morali
ty of the thing now on the other side of the fence
but it takes sharper texts, and more practical illus
trations. The moral duty of preaching for abolition
ism is at the North but safe and pleasant theory
which you may constantly or leave Off at will
like your fnger-ring but the moral duty OF guard
ing against it at the South is practical necessity
like your daily rament, which cannot be omitted
The northern moralist will show you one side Of
the leaf your obligations to your colored brother
the southern will turn the other, and read fair
homily on what he owes his family and kindred
You cannot digest with figs the code under which
cider is pressed. In any case, he has but to recol
lect that our moral susceptbities slavery shade
off with fruit ATTITUDES; and with this fact be-
fore him. it will be altogether his own fault, if the
traveller does not take to ust his principles
we'll his Dress to the changes and exactions of
our varied climates.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23
COMMON SCHOOLS.
Office of the Literary Board.

RALEIGH, April 80, 1851.
TIVE President and Directors Of the Literary Fund have
resolved to distribute among the several Counties in Che
State, the mentioned in the following Schedule in part
Of the nett income Of the Literary Fund current YEAR for
the support Of Common Schools the be paid at the
Treasury Department upon the application of persons pro-
perly authorized to receive the
In making out this Schedule, the Board have taken the
of $780, published in the newspapers, not having
been able to get, in time strictly official statement the
population Should the table prove in any respect nacc
rate, the Board will it in the Fall Distribution
The Counties of Madison and Jackson will receive their
portion of the distribution from the Counties from which they
respectively formed DAVID S. REID
Er o6fclO Prest Lit. Board.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23
NEW BOOKS! NEW BOoKsw
May 16, IS51-36-2t7

W
TUST Received and for sale L. H. Picrccs Book
y store the following and highly interesting Books,
just published.
Freemasonry revealed by eleven seeding members show
the Origin history and nature of Masonry its effects
the government, and the Christian Religion published in
the proceedings of the United States COnven
ton held in Philadelphia.
Also Illustrations of Masonry with key to all the de-
of reemasony giving clear and correct view of the
Of comforting the different degrees practced all
lodges throughout the globe together with the to
be used by such not Mason to gain admission there
in by of the craft
The Philosophy of Spiritual Intercourse being axpa
nation of Modern Mysteries by Andrew Jackson Davis
Tom Racquet, and His Three Maiden Aunts, with hume
Illustrations For wit and humor have seldom
any production which exceeds Tom Racquet, and His
Three Maiden Aunts " That peculiar Of fun droley,
and pathos, which is difficult of attainment and asci
Mating when attained has been developed by author with
observation-disclosures.
Lavengro the Author. the Gypsy, the Priest.
Before and Behind the Curtain, by VIM. X. NOrthall.
GodOlphin, by Sir E. l.. Bulwer.
Knowston's Complete Farrier.
Consuclo by George Sand The character of Consuclo
developed in this book and its sequel the nobest
drawn The character is ideal one and
such chase, pure, and lofty creation
have loved admired in all fiction. The whole book
is written with great power and delicacy.'-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23

FTHE First Session of this Seminary commenced on tho
ped that it will be literally paronzed by the public more
especially by those living in the Eastern part Of the State
jacksonville is very pretty little town. the county site Of
Onso and perfectly accessible at all the wear
both by land and water. Mrs JANErrE F. REID has now
the charge of the Seminary who time Professor
Greensboro Female College, andis esteemed fully competent
to maintain the responsibility entaed by the position She
occupies and will not fail to render ample justice all who
may within the influence of her instructions.
Board may be had in good families at Sc per month.
Terms at the fooaring rates per session Of months:
photography. Reading, and Arithmetic. IS 90
Higher branches of English DO
fIcICn > %
iiio ~ WD
NTultill Ia ~
Drawing and Painting in colors 5 90
No reduction made in tuition fees, except in Of pro-
tracted sickness A. J. MURRTL,
Secretary Board of Trustees
jacksonville Onslow co.. n. c., March %. 1851 29-3m
Spirit of the Age Raleigh. and Newbernian, New6ern
will publish three months and forward accounts to this Office
for collection.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23
Taking the Census.

AN ELDERLY LADY CAUGHT-The taking of the
last census has given US score of capital stories bat
until yesterday do not recollect having stumbled
upon the following. We pick it up as an estray,
going the rounds without credit
Last fall a census taker a tour of duty stopped
at elegant brick dwelling house on Western Row
the exact location of which is business of
He was received at the door by stiff, we'll dressed
elderly lady, who could be easily recognized as a
widow Of years standing. On learning the
mission of her visitor the lady invited him to seat
in the hall. Having arranged himself into work
ing position he inquired for the number of persons
in the family of the lady
Eight, SIR" replied the lady, "including myself
Very well-your age, madame q
"My age, sir'' she replied, with piercing, dig
nlted look conceive it's none of your business,
what my age might be-you are inquisitive, sir.'
"The Jaw compe1s me, madam, to take the age of
every person in the ward it is my duty to make the
inquiry"
'Well, if the law compels you to ask. presume
it will compel me to answer. [ am between thirty
and forty''
81 presume that means thirty-fve 9"
"No, sir, it means such thing | am only thir-
ty-three years of age?'
every we'll, madam" putting down the figures,
iust you say Now for the ages of the children,
commence with the youngest one, if you please
''Josephine, my youngest, is ten years of age
"Josephine- name-ten."
Minerva was twelve last week.
Minerva-captivating -twelve.'
Cleopatra Elvira has Just turned fifteen"
cleopatra Elvira-charming fifteen
"Angelna is eighteen, sir-just eighteen
':Angelina- favorite name-eighteen.'
"My eldest and only married daughter, sir, Anna
Sophia is a little over twenty-fven
twenty-five did you say, madam %
Yes, sir. Is there anything remarkable in her
being of that age
"Well, no. l can't say that there is-but is it not
remarkable that you should be her mother when you
were only eight years of age?"
About that time the census taker was observed
sailing out of the house. closely pursued by broom
stick. 1t was the last time he pressed lady to
give her age.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23

TAR1FF.-What you say about taxation in the
United States is sophistical. No doubt taxation
may and perhaps does press unequally, or at least
apparently different classes ofpeople in State.
In such there is hardship but in the long
the matter is fully compensated to the over taxed
class. For example take the house holders in Lon
don who complain so bitterly of window taxes. Is
it not pretty clear, whether such house holder be
tradesman, who indemnifes himself in the price of
his goods-or letter of lodgings who does in his
rent-or a stakeholder who receives it back again in
his dividends-in way the other it comes
pretty nearly to the thing though the pressure
may for time be unjust and vexatious! But when
New England, which may be considered State in
itself, taxes the admission of foreign manufactures
in order to cherish manufactures of its own, and
thereby forces the people of Carolina, State with
which it has little nter-communion, to buy worst
articles at higher price, without having any inter
est to thereby it is altogether different ques
ton; and is in fact downright tyranny cfthe worst
kind, because of the most sordid kind. What would
you think of law. which would tax every person III
Devonshire, for the pecuniary benefit of every per
son in Yorkshire Yet that is but feeble image O
the actual usurpaton of the New England States
over the property of the Southern States.
C0ieridge's Table Talk
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23

THE subscriber would respectfully his as,
friends and patrons of Sampson and the adjoining NV
counties, that he has hand large and complete &C.
sortmcut of Ladies' Genemens, Misses Boys and Chill
drens Boots Shoes and Caters. Also large stock of
Leather which he offers accommodating terms, and
cits the call of the Ladies and Gentlemen, he
himself that, with the assortment he has hand he
both fit and please all that may favor him with caevcn
the most fastidious.
He still occupies his old stand next door above g. W. At
kns e. Co.. where he continues to execute all orders with
ncatnes and DESPATCH and at the time tenders his
thanks for past vors and hopes by close application
siness, to merit a continuance of the same.
DAVID d. CARROLL.
April 18th, 1851 33-3m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23
Schools.

CUMBERLAND ACADErgY.
FHHE Winter session in this School will close on Nonda
the 18th inst. Examination 23d 24th and 26tI
The Summer session will commence on Wednesday tb
ID of July, and continue five months WV
Board and tuition heretofore.
BY order Of Directors,
II. ELLIOTT, President
May 10. 1851. Eel 366f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23
Little NclIy's Deafia-Bed.

Gently tread yc at her bedside,
For our dar1ng's dying now;
Her sparkling eye is glazing,
And the death-damp chs her brow;
Softly whisper-sob but lowly,
For the angels come,
Sent by Him, the high and holy,
To convey her spirit home.
Hear ye not the gentle rustling
Oftheir golden-beaming wings!
Feel ye not the holy thrilling
That angelic presence brings!
Look our darling has seen them,
As they gather round her bed:
Pretty pretty :" falleth family
She is dying-she is dead!
She is dead yet still there fingers,
On heir lips that parting smile;
Each one gazing, feels more holy,
More like Heaven, for the while:
For they think the blessed angels,
As they bore her soul away,
Left trace of bliss immortal
Stamped upon the infant clay.
GEORGE GRENvIILE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23
East Weymouth, Mass, April, 1851.
The Forest Funeral.

The Forest Funeral.
She was fair, with tresses of long black hair lying
over her pillow. Her eve was dark and piercing
and it met mine she started slightly but looking
up she smiled. spoke to her father and turning to
her asked her if she knew her condition
81 know that my Redeemer liveth," said she in a
voice whose melody like the sweetest strains of
the Eolian. You may imagine the answer startled
me- and, with very few words to this like import,
turned from her half hour passed, and she spoke
in that same deep, rich melodous voice.
Father am cold, lie down beside me-" and the
old man laid down by his dying child and she twin
ed her arms around his neck, and murmured in a
dreary voice: Dear father, dear father
MY child" said the old man, doth the flood
seem deep to thee ~
NAY. father. my soul is strong.'
Seest thou the thither shore ~
81 see it, father and its banks are green with i'm
mortal verduren
"Hearest thou the voice of its inhabitants q
81 hear them father the voices of angels calling
from afar in the still and solemn night time, and
they call me: Her voice father Oh! | hear it
then"
doth she speak to thee ~
''She speaks in tones most heavenly"
Doth she smile o.
can angel smile but a cold calm smile but l
am cold, cold. Father there is mist in the room.
You'll be lonely. Is this death, father q
1t is death, my Mary
"Thank God y
Sabbath evening came and slow procession wound
through the forest to the little school house There
with simple rites, the clergyman performed his duty
and went to the grave. The procession was short.
There were hardy and rough, in shooting jack
ets and with rifles their shoulders. But
their warm hearts gave beauty to their unshaven ia
ces and they stood in reverent silence by the grave.
The river murmured, and the birds sang and so we
buried her.
| saw the sun go down from the same spot, and
the stars bright before left, for always had
idea grave yard was the nearest place to heav-
EARTH and, with old Thomas Brown, I love
to see a church in grave yard for pass
through the place of God earth, so must
through the grave to the temple of God on high.
n O Picnlnile
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23

peasant being at confession, accused himself
of having stolen some hay. 7 he father confessor
asked him how many bundles he had taken away
from the stack?
"That is of no consequence replied he, you
may set it down wagon load. for my wife and I
are going to fetch the remainder soon."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23

TrISH Hooks and Lines, of all sizes aud kinds Best
silk, Grass, Linen and Cotton Lines, iii quantities su
cient for all the of the trade, whom he offers item
at the lowest Northern prices. For sale by o,-
April H. 1851 j. NJ. ROBINSON.
TOBACCO AND SNUFF.--25 boxes Fights Tobacco
l. 10 do Bonns Brother Co.'S Snuff, in papers, ~ d9H'
Mrs Miller Snuff in bottles Also. Oueats in hae4S'
For sale by HOWARD PEIEN'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23

henoblest spirits those which turn to heaven
not in the hour of sorrow but in that of joy like the
lark they wait for the clouds to dispense to soar up
in their native element.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23

BOOTS, SHOES, &c.
Mems Calf sssis5 P5ssss RI
10 Kip. Goat and Seal pegged Brogans;
10 'E sc heavy Kip pegged Brogans;
5 &c Boys and Youths Kip pegd 50
Is IS Womens' pegged Calf, Goat and Morocco Bus
kins and Boots, Slippers, &c.
In addition the above daily expecting endless
variety of supcrne fancy Gentemens 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 punctual
deduction Of per cent for cash.
MOREHOUSE &. PERSON, Agent.
n. B. We prepared to carry the Tailoring Blu
sness in all its various branches and promise execute all
orders left with be supposedly and hope
to merit share of public patronage
April 49, 1851 32-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-23
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
wa JUNCTION, n. g. MONDAY. bay 10, ISL
Authorized Agents for the Journal.

Authorized Agents for the Journal.
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B. S. KosNcE, Richland, Onslow county.
B. BARNES, Black Creek, Wayne county.
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VoLNEY b. PALMER is authorized to receive advertisements
aa subscriptions for the Journal in New York Philadelphia
aad Boston, and receipt for payment for the same.
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-06-25
G00n TESTTM0NYl.

&I0OO -
The Louisville Courier thus speaks Of Bulls
Sarsaparilla:
We have been shown by Mr.. John Bull,
proprietor Of that world-renown preparation,
'.Bull's Fluid Etract Sarsaparilla," an original
genuine. and beautiful letter addressed TO him
by the accomplished lady Of one Of the most
eminent old physicians in the West, giving .
detailed account Of one of the most astonish-
ing cures on record, performed alone by the
use ofssBull's SarsaFilla."
This most excellent and charming lady had
long suffered from prolapsus uteri, -four albas,
piles, and chronic diseases of the stomache
and digestive organs, and derangment of the
whole system, attended with distressing cu-
taneous eruption, sick headache, and violen,
attacks of cramp. After exhausting all other
husbands skin. and applying 70 many celebra-
ted medical gentlemen, both at home and
abroad, and also using quantities of ..Town-
sends sarsaparilla,n without the slightest
relief, she was induced to use 'sBuil's Sarsap.
arilla," and what was the happy result! Al
ter the use Of few bottles, perfect and
wonderful cure-the lady restored 10 perfect
health and to her usual dow Of spirits.
Such letters as the one We speak OF must az
furd Mr.. Bull more real qualification than
could the possession Of countless wealth.
And whether be aceuEnulates wealth 81 not by
the sale ofhis truly valuable medicine, being It's
author IS glory and honor enough, and he can
suy to the world, without fear of contradiction.
II have in my poverty relieved more human
suffering than did Stephen GiFard or John
Jacob Astor with their millions
The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1851-06-25
THEODORE GOLDNl..
Watching Ger and ,TsVaIer::

8 { - IL lLAllAl's DAuG Stole.
NFJRMS the citizens Of this place and vie.
Unity, and the public Ia general. that he m.
established himself in the above named place
He feels perfectly competent, after m experi.
ence oftWelVe years in Swiss, France ~
Germany, 70 execute any Job il his line will
the greatest neatness, and without delay.
He also keeps constantly on hand 4 iisa a.
sortnlent Of WATCHES. CLOCKS. JEWEL
RI, PERFUMES, FANCY GOODS. g..
VII b be will sell II vary moderate prices.
b All watches or clocks win Be var
anted for twelve months.
Yazoo City, nov. 27-I55O.