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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-01-24

TONNAGE THE PRINCIPAL PoRTs OF THE UNITED
STATEs.-Sea Ports.-New York, 1885, 491 tons Bos-
ton, 296.S00; New Bedford. 1891 Bath, $500
Portland, 8456S Philadelphia, 188,057; Baltimore,
l34O25 New Orleans, 246, 2O6; Charleston 20, 2S5:
Wilmington N. c., 1864 Norfolk, % ,O16 Mobile
25,067. Total. 2O47,477
Inland Ports.-Buffalo 40 667; Pittsburgh, IS, TO-
Detroit, 33, 466; St. Louis 1926; Cuyahoga, 30.
047 Oswego, 22.l51 Chicago, 1882; Cincinnati
1887. Total, 223. 585
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TUESDAY. ian. 18th


SENATE.-bfr. Hamlin presented the petition of
Thomas Ritche, ESQ., the public printer, asking the
abrogation of his contract for printing and an adj
vance of funds. On motion of MIR. Underwood the
joint resolution authorizing the assignment of mill
tdry land warrants, taken up and made the or
der of the day for Friday The bill to eede the pub
lie lands to the States in which they are situated on
certain conditions, was taken up and debated by
Messrs. Fclch and Walker, the latter of whom had
not concluded when the Senate adjourned.
-e HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIvES.-1he House resolved
itself into committee of the whole on the bill for re-
ducing the rates of postage. Various amendments
were offered and rejected with the exception of the
following One providing that no post Office or mail
route shall be discontinued or posmasters deprived
of their commissions owing to the insufcicncy of the
revenues of the post office department to pay and
tain the same; one imposing letter postage on all
circulars and other printed matter; and one impo-
sing uniform rate of three cents. which was further
amended to make it FIVE cents if not prepaid
The two first were agreed to. Pending the question
on the last, the committee rose and the House ad-
journed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-01-24

AN ORFUL DRAUGRT."-An old acquaintance of
ours in the country, INDUCES in very exaggerated
style of description and illustration in his Ordinary
conversation For instance, when describing the eff
tect OF an alteration of his kitchen chimney which
he had ordered his son to make he said that before
the chimney altered. it drew the wrong way so
powerful that every flock of wild geese that few
over the town for ten years, was sucked down into
his fireplace but since the alteration has been made
the draught was strong that if he should hook one
end of an chain in the middle of the kitchen floor
the other end would stand qui7ering up the Chin
ney"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-01-24

The CLERGY OF MEx1Co.-A pamphlet published
in Mexico, states that the income of the clergy of
that country, amounts to S20,OOO,OOO per annum-
They also in possession of landed property rep
resenting an enormous capital. The revenues of the
General Government itself are stated not to exceed
$4,000, 0OO
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-01-24

:: Nimrod, can you tell me who the first man %
F." Adam somebody. His father wasn't nobody and
he had no mother, account of the scarcity of wo-
men, and the pressure of the times T.
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LIST OF LIGHTERS,

D ENIAlNINCi in the Post Office at Wilnin ston n c..
IL 3lst December, 1850.
HThcse whose appear this List will please ask
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WoMAN's RIGHTs.-A curious trial has just taken
place in England. man who attempted to kiss a
married woman, against her will, had his nose bit
ten off He brought suit for damages The Jury.
without hesitation, acquitted her and the chail man
said, that if any attempted to kiss woman
against her will she had right to bite off his nose,
If sic had a fdncU for so dOing"
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CHOICE LITERATURE -Parson Brownlow, of the
Knoxville Whig manufactures some choice specimens
OF literature. AS an example we give the following:
An Abolition paper in Boston enquiries of US.
where the Devil will locate in the event he deteImin
es to rent ont He'll for given time? We persume he
will accept the Pastorship of some Free Soil congrega-
ton in Boston, They hold out great inducements to
his SATANIC Majesty TO make that city his home If
so. he will make CaSsleaders of those preachers who
have recently been delivering set dscourses against the
Fugitive Slave Bill They are set of the most grace
less williams who trod shoe leather, drank New
England Rum, or harbored each, half dozen spir-
tual wives
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-01-24

STRAY PIGG.-Mr. Francis Pigg of Indianapolis,
advertises his wife Froncina Pigg.
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CHILDREN Children everywhere, said Mrs
Darlington, as she read the exquisite poem by Mrs
Dennison, in the Olire Branch search the whole
category, from Geneysis to Renovation, you won't
find anything truer than that Children every
where; guess they are, and into everything, too
You can't trust them. Talk about children taking
to anything really believe the first thing child
takes to is sugar, and the next pots and kcttles-
Some times am soprovoked with 'em--Tke you rogue
get out of that flower garden" q want dom moth
in, said Ike, :" only there after my ball.'-
!'Well, dear, there, said the old lady, "be good
boy and don't tear your clothes and she put into
his open hand halfapple that she had saved three
days for her own tooth and she patted him the
head, repeating the injunction to be good boy
Ah," said the old lady, as she took out her box,
and tapped the cover, and opened it, and held it in
her left hand, and toek pinch Of snuff. with her
right all, were ali boys onee;" and she smiled
upon him as the door closed behind him with a
bang s-sFottfndef, b. flsa - ee1.s 800 -.
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SENATE.-Mr. Hunter presented the credentials of
Hon James M. Mason, Senator elect from the State
of Virginia for six years from and after the 4th of
March, 1851. Mr.. Seward presented petitions for
the repeal Of the Fugitive Slave Law, and for the
abolition of slavery in the Territories of Utah and
New Mexico, and the District of Columbia Laid on
the table
MIR. Shields submitted resolution calling on the
President to communicate information in respect to
the proceedings of the British agents The coast of
San Salvador, which, after debate, was greed to.
Mr. Benton offered resolution, calling for copies
of all correspondence between the United States Gov
eminent and the Spanish Minister, respecting the
Contoy prisoners. Laid over.
The bill providing for ascertaining and satisfying
the claims of American citizens for spoliations by
the French, was then taken up.
Mr. Smith addressed the Senate for two hours in
support of the BILL when, without concluding, he
gave way to motion to adjourn and the Senate ad-
journed.
House OF REPREsENTATIyEs.Th The House, in COM
mittee OF the whole, resumed the consideration of
the bill for the reduction of postage Amendments
were offered, and some adopted and some. rejected
but it is unnecessary to follow the various stages of
the BILL 1t will suffice to publish it as passed. which
it did Friday the l7th among the proceedings Of
which day synopsis of its provisions will be found
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] NOTICE 20 r,.,dn.ry lexatee. Of Nelson Reed de-
NJ. II. MILLER,
Secretary.

NOTICE O residuary lcEateeE Of Nelson Reed, de-
IN by decree Baltimore court, sitting
equity dated the day March,
pending between James Dudley,
baker, Baker under
Baltimore a
oT
said
proof produced, who children
Barton Rcbecca Elizabeth Eichebcrger
brother eator's wife, Reed, Reed (who
Of tcaor Elizabeth MsrIi Rebeccs Lloyd and Jane
Bewey living the death Of Nancy
widow who died the day OF
1872 having died before snid Nancy Reed len
Nancy Reed and hat the and
children prior
and
Saunders Reed Robert Reed brotbes Of the
the
dead the OF the death said Nancy
living death Of Nancy Reed having died
Nancy Reed, living said
relationship
living death OF said Nancy Reed and
children Of Dpah Dudley living
said Nancy having died before the said Nancy Reed
report Of the entitled
Nancy Reeds died.
limited this To the said the per
who have established their title TO participate in said
fund.
Now pursuance Decree persons
said Nelson Reed deceased hereby notified appear
title the said
The Of September 1851 and default
and proof tho parties ing will be excluded
participation said funds and will he
among the parties so appearing and proving their title
WI BAKER,
VIM GEO. BAKER,
Ap s-lawlow Trustees Baltimore,
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Communicated.
WAsmEGroN, April I, 1851.

WASHINGTON, April I, 1851.
To The Editor Of The Uaioas
SIR 1t is amusing 10 witness the nsdious
attacks that aimed al you the eve OF your retiring
from the political press which IS ACKNOWLEDGED 10 DC the
expoundN democratic principles and The baIque mat bore
safely through The most tr,csi PSEI - ys's 81
,.tsssc&Ah iiaicontents IRON almost every section
urging a dissolution OF The Union, unless the views
emanaiing from their distracted BRAINS should be adopted
by The sensible portion OF the American people Among
other jodfnas, the WATERFOWL Democratic Union Gree.
soil has It's share OF this duty and Will venture TO re
mark that article in favor OF the "iugiuye-slave law
or any OF the late compromise laws appear IN your
paper without being dsseed by this Waterown editor in
his usual feeble way
My principal object in addressing you notice briefly
the following paragraph, which appeared in that paper OF
"The Washington Union was sold 10 Mr. Donelson Tor
little more than $4,000 which may safely be set down
twice It's value"
IT, as suppose this editor desires notice in your pa
per- so that your numerous subscribers may be OF
his ersence, will handle him, with your permission.
To country editor who had never travelled beyond
the confines OF his own village, and could mount his
i" imposing stone" and say 81 monarch of all sur
vey" the paid Tor your establishment might appear
large. But this Water,own editor must speak kaoto-
ingiy on This subject -Four five years ago he
employed in your office. and consequently cannot be g.
noran of the materials contained therein therefore
pronounce his assertion malicious falsehcod.
| have read two three numbers OF this abolition
sheet lately; and if entertained doubt Of the
wouily headed Propenslties OF s editor during has
sojo1rn here The venomous trash maj s weekly put Tor
entirely dssipate it, might 90 on and overthrow the
doctrines promulgated by this advocate OF negro equality
but think he has already received more extended no
tcc from than his importance demands. will, there
FORE close with the that the you pursued
during the momenous period through which this nation
has just passed will your name TO be revered when
the ours that barking at your heels will be num-
bered "among the things that were"
JUSTlTiA
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.

BALrIsoKx, April

BALrsoKx, April 7-6. p m.
Municipal Vsi 10 Harrisburg Pagaishe E"e.e.,sy -;
Ire. .PssERE-Ii~gs ssstss Aolftsaao's- SDssls.s-
H0n~-Ihs Ro6eaa Safe--Senteaes for Hoys-IAs
Markets. &C.
Our mayor and city council tomorrow morning. oss
an Invitation from The president and directors of The two
railroads leading into the heart OF Pennsylvania TO visit
Harrisburg, where they viii partake of an erainoat
to be given ulein principally be gotten up by members
the Legislature, in return for the hospitality extended
them during their recent visit 10 Baltimore
The pugisc encounter between two of our famous
rowdes, Zimmerman aud Dtnsmore, mentioned my let
ter Saturday, having been interrupted by the police
off to-day somewhere in the vicinity Washington
city, on the Virginia side OF the Potomac. The trains OF
cars evening and at light this morning down
several hundreds Of professional rowdie with con-
siderable number from Phadeipha and New York aud
despatch just received announces that Dnsmore has
ceived sound hrashng which gives general dissa,iao
lion, from the fact that Zimmerman professional rowdy.
and Dinsmore Il hard working mechanic, having been
drawn into the affair by challenge from the iormer They
fought for pure OF $500
in the Argus on Saturday last suggested
the the Hon John G. Legrand, Judge Of Baltimore
county court democratic candidate 10 represent this
district in Congress The Judge today appears IN card,
respectfully declining be considered aspiran for the
nomlnation, stating his confidence that the democracy
will experience but slight If any, difficulty in making such
selection will insure harmonious action among all its
members"
The ship Robena Of the finest belonging port,
that ashore about two weeks since Cape Henry,
was brough, up her wharf this morning. She appears
be but sill Chilly damaged Notwithstanding her long deten
ton.
Governor Lowe has signed the dcathWarrant OF the
negro Amos Gfeen convicted at the late Of the
Howard district of an outrage Mrs Josephine
Pepee The day of execution is fixed for Friday the 9Th
day of June next.
THE MARggrs-ln the Baltimore market this morning
there ,aes OF Howard street -four; buyers at
81 37 and sellers at ~ H. Sales of 200 bbs City Mills at
81 81. Wheat unchanged but little here. Sales OF
white and yellow al So 81 cents Oats, 81 40
Az Aal.a la,a In anAxa 4
omprsng the cargo OF the Antelope and balance OF the
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or At the regular monthly meeting Of the board
Bible Society city last Tuesday
Mr. David NJ Wilson employ the OF the society
month.
Mr. wilson in addition 10 visiting and supplying certain portions
which received specific
subscribers the who
paid during the present year
S generally throughout the city,
word respecting himself deemed The
represents their favorable consideration
action.
proper Mr.. Wilson's
by individual OF the society," that dollar he
Immediately applied object which
circulation Of OF the Sacred
by order OF the board OF managers
NJ. II. MILLER,
An - Escreta
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THE FuerrvE-sLAvE CASE BosroN--We publish in
another column full account OF the proceedings in the
case OF Thomas Slmms who arrested in Boston on
Thursday. alleged fugitive from the service OF
James Potter. OF Chatham county, Georgia The Boston
papers speak OF the admirable arrangements made by the
city authorities TO prevents OF the dsxacefu
proceedings attending the ofhe fugitive Shadrach
II is TO be hoped that the lawoving citizens Of tina,
roros will heartily cooperate with the authorities in
their efforts to uphold the laws, and thus show the ns
chievous agiiaors that their schemes find favor or
sympathy with the people. --Bahimors Patriot.
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uoecomes our painful duty to announce to his friends
'Ha constituents The death Of The Hon. Ransom HolIo-
S 'ae member of the Thiry.frst Congress from
w Sa'e oil New York, who died at Noun, Pleasant, in
'"''e 'eorge' county, Mary whther be had gone
VISIT 10 his wifes relations prior to his return home
W sunday last the 9th instant, at II o'clock at night, OF
ypnod fever and inflammation Of the bowels, after an
Illness Of abou, two weeks We understand that his
''"@ns Will be taken to New York for iniernent
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II will be seem by reference TO advertising columns
to-day, that Mr.. Gliddon commences this evening Sc
es Of lectures upon the subject of Egyptian antiquities
and history The annals Of the human point Egypt
the great starting point of the history Of mankind
II in this region tina, the Lord God descended TO
appear poor. falble man, and to disclose many Of
the of his providence II here that the eares,
records preserved and the most authentic memorials
OF the progress OF displayed Il is here that the
lives of Joseph and Moses and joshua and Aaron were
commenced passed and here the mighty power OF the
outstretched OF God put forth TO tame the stub
born Pharaoh and to curb the propenses OF
the mutinous Hebrews Here the Red Sea crossed
II in this region that first appeared the pillar OF cloud
by day and the pillar OF FIRE by night to guide the OPP
pressed Hebrews from slavery 10 freedom.
The lectures of Mr. Gliddon relate 10 the early history
traditions and monuments OF this primitive country, and
cannot fail 10 interest all those who anxious to know
the civil and religious history OF the people from whom
we have borrowed much that relates TO the civil and
religious rights OF the present generations OF the world
His thorough and intimate knowledge OF the subiec, fully
enables him mpart TO it the most absorbing interest
and to command the most unqualified confidence OF his
auditory We cannot doubt that be will be literally
patronized as he well deserves 10 be, if his knowledge
and experience be held in the hish which they
are fairly and Justly entitled Perhaps Egyptian anti
quaran of modern times has enjoyed the advantages
Of long residence and thorough familiarity with the hab
It's feelings and language of the Egyptians, that pos
sesscd by Mr. Gliddon and certain that OF
them has been able to render his knowledge inter
esting and accessible 10 all classes OF the public.
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gts scorr IN PITrsBURG distinguished citizen
- solder, General Winfield Scott arrived in Pi,isburg
r ,luay evening on steamer from Brownsville and
~ wsa'mly welcomed by large crowd which had
soa with music and the firing OF proces.
A. vas formed, and General Scott, escorted by the
H. hioses Hampton and General Larimcr, proceeded TO
nm hohongahela House amidst loud cheering. He
.ns.t marks for the enthusiastic welcome in brief
.oi. ne eit on Saturday morning at 10 oclock--the
"''s OF The late war escor,ng him TO the boat.
baltimore Sun.
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EGYPr'S REVEI.ATIONS-Mr. GIiddon.s First Leo
II tufets evening at O'Clock Subject introductory
Egyps place the worlds history The middle Of
century, since te the Prssian scientific
Bepansskeich Of their Royal Museum
doing Egptoony England France Italy
many, and the United sntes.r
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D- NoticeA fair and festival, for the purpose of aiding
building OF worship for the First Colord Pesby
Church Congregation will be held by the females
building Louisiana the Of Och
avenue Monday
April O'Clock and will continue week
tn. hours OF and ~ O'Clock, m.
There viii variety useu and fancy areles together
scasonabe shmens eIhbed for sale The friends
public respectfully invited
Admission lo1 cents.
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ne Seward papers in New York are apparently uniting
,,efmned opposition the Presdsnt and the adj
hs.l,non They are rabid in their attacks upon the
IN consequence OF the recent removal OF some
mn. N That State attached 10 their faction We pre-
Inv. ne war will grow hotter and hotter The pfesI-
aa niends will not stand quietly by. and not re,or
'''o el' advances They can FIRE hot shot, too
Alexandria GaaeiL, (ichir)
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1--WE HUNDRED POTS OF FULL-BLOOMINg ROSES, IA
poneas Tersnums, aznlas, &c nuctopup Wednesday
pth instant shsi sell Of 9Th
and Peunsyfvana O'Clock splendid sssorep
OF Towering plants Wis Moss Mountain, Bourbon Noset and
1appntcna carnations pinks azaltss
requested the collection Of now
offered for re before city, and will he worthy the
-T9T'0T - A GREEN,
..#s41H tn gHE.a | Auctoneer.
ps They will he arranged ready inspection early
hour in the morning Of the day Of sale, IA
A. e-dts Ht4I "a.
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DIE ID,

Saturday morning. Instant Commodore ALEX AMBER s.
WADSWURTH Of the United navy, 6s of
place residence Franklin Row
2 o'clock, to-day. Officers of The army
of the family respectfully requested to attend.
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COmaecticuf.


The general election for governor members OF Con-
gress and OF the legislature and other officers. takes place
This day The following article from the Hartford Times
relates to candidate whose name is coextensive with
the Union:
"IsAAc ToUcEY.-We need not say word In behalf OF
Governor Toucey. His is respected in every state
of this Union. His nding talents give him an inhu-
ence that few other possess He is OF the demo
cratic in the OF Hartford
true friend Of Hartford and her interests, ono OF her
who failed self sacrifices
great credit to our town. He in Washington a few
DAYS since called forth the highest praise from the
abet there his address before the Supreme Cont
nj the limited safes IL considered the abiest nrgu-
ment that was ard during thar session OF the court HAT
ford should proud send such man to The Legislature
to represent her Interests
The following letter is from Mr. Seymour, one OF the
democratic candidates for Congress
.LlrcHrIELp, March 10, 1851.
"GrrT,xury, | duty received your printed circular,
adopted a, meeting hold ia Bridgeport on the 10Th OF De-
ccmbsr last. "
" In reply, beg leave say that entertain deep sense
vaue Union, OF tho Importance oil spir Oh
com concession, and OF the duty oil all
good citizens to abide by the law
II also fully appreciate the necessity and wisdom OF inc
lately adopted by Congress- and feel
senby the danger be apprcbended the Union OF these
States from the disregard by any OF their
and especially from the refusal OF the Tree states
10 up fugitive slaves aRreesbly to the requirements
OF the constitution, and OF the laws the oonsn
,ional provision on this subject into effect,
Yours, respectfully. ., o,. ,
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Hon Daniel Webster nrrived at the Aston House, New
York, on Saturday afternoon, from Philadelphia
letter from New York states that his health Is much
improvcd and that the story in the Herald about his
signing is entirely unfounded.
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BY r. MoNrRuAsy.
Poet Of the daring soul,
Mounting where bright visions roll,
Chasing Thought through realm, OF light,
Grsspinr it in onward flight
Thou art welcome here
Poet OF the massive mind,
Thinking sagey for thy Kind,
Diving into depths profound,
Flingina pearls TO all around
Thou art welcome here /!
Poet Of the noble heart,
Winning as thine own high art,
Kindly as the gentle dove,
whispering with the voice oflovc-
Thou art welcome here
Poet OF the graceful mep,
Wearing garIands ever green,
Robing thought with dazzling rays,
Shining on through endless days
Thou ar, welcome here
hDfiI a.