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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03
Arrival OF the Africa.

The steamship Africa arrived at New York on the
9th with Liverpool dates to the 18th
The English papers occupied with the discus
sion of the Cuba question: and the details of the Gu
ban news The Spanish Cortes to be convened
early in November. challenge has been sent to the
yacht America, by the beachmcn of North Yarmouth,
offering to of their clipper yawls against her
for e10O. The Bloomer makes some progress in
England. The arrivals of specie in England We
~ large, being about three millions and half OF
dollars for the week ending the 18th Money is
easier and business good
The suppression of the constitution by the Empe
ror of Austria, has caused much discomfort through
out Austria, Germany and Italy, and an outbreak
may be expected. The Emperor of Russia in person
was to have opened the railroad between St. Peters
burgh and Moscow on the 3lst ult
FRAxcE-A good deal of feeling has been excited
by the PRONUNCIATION of u decree compelling Oreign
ers proposing to reside in France to obtain immedi
ate leave so to do from the authorities This deere
does not apply to travellers having passports, but
aimed at political refugees and agitators and henc
the excitement
Advices from Paris state that instructions ha
been sent by the government to the commandant
the French squadron, at the Antilles. to assist til
Cuban Government in repelling the invaders.
The Caffr at the Cape food Hope, still cor
tinues.
The only change we notice in the markets, is
rise Of ! of cent per h. in the inferior descripto
of Cotton.
MISS CATHAR1NE HAYEs.-Mss Hayes, the dstir
guishcd Irish Vocalist, made her first public appea
in this country Tuesday night last, at Tril
Ter Hail. N. Y City before audience of four tho,
sand persons She very successful, and it is sal
will be popular. she sings songs which all
derstand and feel
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

A NUMEROUS FAM1LY.-The Richmond Dispatch,
says: We Bassingham, the father of some
IS or 80 children, day or two since, moving around
the city cleaning the lamps with his red flannel
shirt on and carrying his ladder on his back look
ing as happy if there not trouble to
disturb his peace of mind He had FIVE sons who
fought through the Mexican war, and came back
sound and we'll. He lives happily with his second
wife learns his numerous progeny to read and write,
and cleans the lamps at dollar day.
CoNUNDRuMs.--What are the most unsociable
things in the world Mile-stones--you never see
two of them together.
What animal has the greatest quantity of brains9
The hog of course, for he has hogshead full.
Why is Sunday the strongest day in the week =
Because others are 1rpek DAVIS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03
VIM. G. BRYAN, Secretary.

The Cincinnati Commercial says, that irritable
individual from the country called for his dinner at
the Bank Exchange, in Cincinnati on Saturday, and
seated at table to await the approach of the
v,ahds dhe prGxender at Length Eth appeared "a and
the napkin with an eye that evinced full concen-
ration of thought upon the same, and said " What
do you mean, sir p 6 A napkin sir" nap devil
Do you want to insinuate by throwing down that
thing that can't afford clean handkerchief of my
own! !" So saying, he jerkeG himself up from the
table with rumbling mutterings of wrathful dud
peon and left the house
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03
Cat Latin.

FELIS EFT MURES-A FABLE.
Felis sedit by hole
INTENT she cum omni soul
Premiere rats;
Mice cucurrerunt over the floor,
In numero duo, tres or more
Obliti cats.
Felis saw them oculis,
I'll have them, inquit she, l guess
Dunn ludunt,
Tune lila crept towards the group,
Habeam. dixit, good rat soup
Pingues stunt.
Mice continued all ludere
INTENT they in ludum were
Gaudenter;
Tune rushed the felis into them:
Ell tore them omnes limb from limb
Violenter.
MORAL.
Mures omnes nunc be shy,
Et aurem prebe mihi-
Benigne,
Sic hoe facis-'s verbum sat"
Avoid devilish big Tom cat
Studiose!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

The highest mountain peak in the United States
east of the Rocky Mountains, is the Black Noun
tain in Yancy county n c. which is 6476 feet high
exceeding in elevation the White Mountains in New
Hampshire, hitherto regarded the highest land in
the United States
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03
From the Boston Post.


$3.50 song E8t
Fan me gently, southern zephyrs,
For my soul is sad and lone!
Bear me perfumes from the islets
That my weary bark has known.
Where its rippling prov hath fingered,
In my boyhoods morning calm,
And my boyish bosom solaced
All its woes with fragrant balm!
Fan me gently, southern zephyrs,
For my eyes are strangely dim,
And hardly hear the echo
Of my youths celestial hymn -.
For my dreary course is distant
From the heavens loved of old,
And around me now are beating
Stormy seas and pillows cold! a
Fan me gently, southern zephyrs,
For my soul is sad and lone!
Bear me mem'ries from the slets
That my joyous youth has known!
Where my tireless foot hath fingered,
Where the early flowers I've culled;
Oh the wild, dark sea is falling,
And again my care is lulled
Fan me GENTLY, southern zephyrs!
Now he dreams of boyhood start,
And their sweet, undying visions,
Hover DER my yearning heart!
Now once more, in all their beauty,
Sunny days and hours steal on,
And the sorrow of my wandering,
With their melody hath flown! orr AXToN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

Never give up If adversely presses,
Providence wisely has mingled the cup,
And the best counsel in all your distresses, -,
Is the stout watchword Of Never give up =.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

THE REVOLVING P1sroL.--Col. Colt, the American
gentleman, whose revolving pistols have excited so
much attention in the Crystal Palace has had a
splendid diamond ring recently presented to him in
London. We see by the American papers that the
British Government has ordered a number of then,
for the use of our army in India and the Cape of
Good Hope liverpool Times.
Sign for Insurance Company.
If you would have your goods secured,
From fire and from water
Step in all things here insured,
Except wife and daughter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03
FOR THE LADIES!!

NHE finest as well the cheapest Table Ivory Plated
nd warranted to keep its COLOR Table Desert and Tea
Spoons Forks; Sugar Shoves Salt do and Pickle Knives
Bronze Candlescks and best of Scissors, Shears Needles
and Pins.
The above have manufactured especially for retail
Sales and every article warranted J. NJ. ROBINSON.
Wilmington, August %, 1851 5l-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

Punch says during the late Paris fetes, somebody
asked in the hearing of an Alderman, why the Hotel
de Vile called ? "Ciear enough" was the
reply g 1t is called the Hotel de real, because it is
so beautifully calued all over
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03
S2j REV

ID UNAWAY from the subscribers, Sunday 3Ist sSM
II August a negro named IRELAND, about ~
IS 30 years old he is about feet inches high q
black rather stout bushy hair and beard and he leans
forward very much in walking He had on an old suit
drab kesey when he went OFT We purchased him from Mr..
Owen Holmes about since He formerly belonged
Samuel Anders. of Baden county and doubtless Turk
ing about his old neghborhood.
The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and
confinement in any Jail so that get him.
ANDERSON YOUNG
Wilmington Sept. 4, 1851 52-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

Iok1ng upon Facts.

The Herald ofthe27th says that Hooper the Cham
bers (Ala) Tribune, only joking when he talked
about the wing party at the North being thoroughly
abolitionsed, quoted in the JOURNAL. For our
part would like little of such joking posi-
BILE. 1t hits too hard. Most people remember the
story of the fellow, who, after receiving terrible
sogdologer the breadbasket. requested to be in
formed as to whether it was bestowed in fun or in
earnest In earnest of course was the reply
WELL" said the fellow &c I'm glad of that, for don't
like such jokes In the present case, were a
Wing, we would be like the felow-we would prefer
thinking Jonce in earnest, for couldn't begin
to like such jokes They altogether too excruca-
ting 1t is like horse kicking by way of amusement
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03
Accepted.

Mr.. Curtis of Boston, Mass, to whom the Presi
dent rendered the appointment of Supreme Court
Judge, has accepted it. agf
WAsH1NGroN MoNuMESr-W learn that the
Governor has forwarded to Washington City the
block of marble contributed by the citizens of Lin
coin. to be placed in the Washington Monument for
North Carolina and that he has also made arrange
ments for having the block properly prepared for its
place in the Monument according to the directions
of the last Assembly, by some artist in that City.
We understand further that the Governor would
have sent on this block time since. but has de-
layed doing so in the hope that he would be able to
find some North Carolina artist who. would under
take to cut the States and the inscription upon
It. Having failed in this he has accordingly for
varied the block as above Stated.-Standard. g
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

MILL Saws. Pit Saws, CrOss-Cuf Saws,
Nl Circular Saws of extra thickness, and the
improved graduated back Hand Saws, of all
kinds and of the best quality, all made for, and
warranted by. ]. Nj. ROBINSON, who keeps
constantly on hand large assortment of Rice
and Corn Hoes Turpentine and other Axes;
L. WooD's Patent Round Shaves best of En-
glish Strainer Cloths and the heavy, ire-proof
Pot Ware, the real old time article. All for
sale cheap, at the Southern Hardware Store of
J. NJ. ROBINSON, 1
Late of Baltimore.
IT'S plain that Southern independence is to
come of encouraging Southern institutions.
Wilmington n c. Jan g. 1851
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

aa ENGLISH LoYATLrY.-Mr. Greeley, of the N. York
Tribune. in summing up his estimate of English
character, says:
When the portly and well-to-do Brton yocifer-
ates God save the Queen" with intense enthusi-
siasn, he means God save my estates my rents, my
shares, my consols, my expectations The fervor Of
an Englishman's loyalty is usually in direct ratio
with the extent of his material possessions The
poor like the Queen personally, and like to gaze at
royal ageantry but they not fanatically loyal
One who has seen Gen. jackson or Harry Clay pub;
hcly enter New York or any other city finds it hard
to realize that the acclamations accorded on like &C.
casions to Queen Victoria really be deemed en-
thusastic.'
FOREIGN Goops FOR CANADA.-Few of our citizens
ara aware of the rapid increase in the importation
of foreign merchandise at this port, which is desn
ed for Canadian market. 1t was stated at the
Customhouse yesterday, that onetenth of the cargo
of the steamer America was destined for Canada
One enterprising firm made fifteen entries OF Cana
dian goods yesterday morning. We understand that
by the English steamer which arrived at this port
the firm made thirty-four warehouse and trans
portation entries of goods for Canada.
Boston Courier.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

TOBACCO, TOBACCO. Something extra for the retail
i trade, the sign of the Turk. D. L. BURBANK
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03
Trade of San Francisco.

In looking the list of arrivals and clearances
at San Francisco from the LIST to the 18th August
elusive, published in the New York Shipping List,
find the arrivals to have been 3d. and the clear
ances IS. 1t is surprising to mark the diversified
trade indicated by the ports from which vessels have
arrived or to which clearances are made. Among
the most important points find Hong Kong in Chi
na Calcutta in the East Indies, Hobart Town in Van
demiens Land and Sidney in New South Wales, to-
gether with the Sandwich Islands, the Navigator
group and other Islands in the Pacific There are
arrivals from Manila and from Quebec from Got
tenburg in the extreme North Of Europe and from
the Falkland Islands on the extreme South of South
America Taking it upon the whole San Francisco,
its trade its people and its prospects is the queerest
most mixed up and astonishing place in the world.
The very of some of the ports with which San
Francisco trades strange to make one think
he is reading Cooks voyages something of the
kind. 1t is a new world opened to commerce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-10-03

The position of things in Europe is very peculiar
1t would seem that absolutsm is more firmly esta
blished and more arrogant than ever, and that thu
only effect of the great ferment of 1913 has been
riyet the chains Of the people more strongly and
curely. The former responsible Cabinet of Hunga
ny has been merged into the Central Austrian au
sthOrity at Vienna And find that by formal
declaration, dated August 24th the Emperor of Aus
tra has avowed his determination to rule absolutely
and to abolish the responsibility of his Cabinet any
other authority than his own. The Cabinet is to
swear in his hands unconditional fidelity as also the
engagement to fulfil all imperial resolutions and or.
dnances. In fact every semblance of responsible
government is done away with. The ministerial
countersign is hereafter simply warranty that the
appointed forms have been observed. and that the
imperial ordinances have been punctually and ex-
actly carried out.
The King of Prussia lately paid visit to his do
mnons on the Rhine, and while in Cologne, made
an address, in which he stated plainly that they
were too ticksh about their press and that he was
determined to restrain its liberty so that it should
give him no more trouble. He spoke right abso
lutely and royalty. So that Prussia and Austria
be considered leagued together in the cause O
despotism. In the Austrian dominions all the re
of petty tyranny brought to bear for the
suppression of popular feeling. A bride in Hungar,
recently had her hair cut off at the altar by gen
darme because. according to the custom of the
try, it bound with red, white and green ribbons
this produced afray which resulted in the death o
men, three gendarmes and four peasants, q
mong the rest the bridegroom and the gendarme VIII
cut the hair. The same state of things prevails il
Italy, and produces the evaporation. How lon
this will last is hard to tell. Things are far iron
There may be an outbreak any time, bu
without intelligence, there will not be an
real improvement.
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,


NDER the direction OF AARON HAIGHT PAL
| MER of New York, and WORTHINGTON
GARRETTSON SNETHEN Of New Orleans, At
torneys and Counsellors of the Supreme Court of the
United States
This establishment is formed for the following
objects
l. For practicing law IN the Supreme Court OF the
United States and conducting professional business
before Congress.
2. For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims.
IN law equity, against the United States before Con
gress the Execut Departments, or against for
eign Governments before Boards Of Commissioners,
3. For the settlement Of accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Inte ior De
partments, and obtaining the remission OF fines penal
lies, and forfetures, for alleged violations OF the
revenue, post Office, OF other laws.
d. For securing letters pa ent for inventions from
the United States or from foreign Governments, and
procuring land warrants and pensions under the va
nous pension laws OF the United States.
5. For collections generally, embracing debts, ega-
cies, and nhcritances in the United States and for
eign countries.
g. For the purchase and sale OF Ia nds in any of the
States Territories ofthe Union, and loaning moneys
mortgage real estate lying therein.
7. For investment of funds in United States and
State stocks and loans, collection OF the dividends
thereon, and generally, for the transactions OF all bu
siness pertaining law, loan, and banking agency
All communications adore sed, post paid, TO Messrs
Palmer & Snetbcn, American and Foreign Agency
city Of Washington, will receive prompt and faithful
attention. PALMER * SNETHEN,
Office No g. Carroll Place Capifol Hill
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THE END OF FAME A colored gentleman OF
such gigantic proportions that he was commonly
called Goliath, died from the effect of toe
great an indulgence in the of the ''crtter y
Upon which Jonas, after the manner Of Plut-
arch, drew the following comparisons between
him and Goliath Of old.
Both were men. Goliath of old might have
been taller, but our modern Goliath was high
enough
The one was gentleman of coor-the other
was gentleman OF color.
Both were killed by means of sings. Old
Goliath by David's sling, the young Goliath by
gfh-sling. The former article was used to
throw stones at Goliath, the latter frequently
threw Goliath on the stones.
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H. Appleton d Co.. 200 Broadsoay Neso Yori
Have now ready the fourth edition.
iFE OF JOHN NDOLPHO OF ROANOKE
IL ny Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes l2mo
Portraits; 81 So
. MIR. Garland has given us a daguerrec'ype OF
character more eccentric aud variable than IRA.
AUS Itself, aud witha, two volumes Of exceedingly
choice historical reading FL Republic.
The biography Of Randolph has greater charms
Than the most exciting fiction. - Charleston yuer-
curry
g good life of this remarkable man has looe
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished AN ex.
lremely readable book the two volumes not only
contain the history of his life, and analysis of he
character, but interesting account of the poll
ties and the public men Of the day ~ Crescent
7" Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography which Will at all compare in interest with
this work. Ii must be read by multitudes with in
tense interest ~ -reonk Daily Advertiser
" MIR. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, ana has given striking and accurate por-
faiture OF the erratic and brilliant subject of his
pen. ''-l .vsso Orleans Della.
Tins book nils blank in the biographical no
tices OF distinguished Americans. The two vol
umes gives US u faithful account Of his whole ca
reer, AN analysis of his celebrated speeches, &C.
--Philadelphia Enquirer.
AS biography, 1t is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensiv eness
and variety OF manner ~ Boston Post.
ut Is one of the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted. "-[ Epe-
'si'sg Post.
The work is written in an easy and beautiful
style, and IS replete with striking passages. The
author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. 1t forms valuable addi-
tion to our national history. Democratic Repis,o
March Id tW-w
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The seventh winter session of this College will
commence n the first Monday ofNovembe-, 1851
and continue four months. The chairs of the
Faculty viii be arranged as follows;
/. G.. JONES, M.D.--Professor of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
II. s. NEWTON, NJ .D.-Profssor of Surgery
b. l.. HILL, MD.-Professor Of Obstetrics,
and Diseases of Women and Children.
H.. FREEMAN, .D.-Professor Of Special
Surgical and Pathological Anatomy.
]. r. BUCHANAN, MD.-Professor of PLY
siology, and Institutes Of Medicine
l.. e. JONES, MI Professor of Materia
Medica, and Therapeutics, aud Medical Botany
]. MILTON SANDERS, MD. ,L.L.D.-Pro-
fessor Of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Toxicoogy
O. E. NEWTON, NJ D.--Demonstrator Of An
atomy and Surgical Prosector.
A gratutous preliminary course Of Lectures
will commence on the second Monday of October
AT the same time the Demonstrators rooms will
be opened, with every facility for the study of An
otomy. Anatomical material is abundant and
cheap. Prompt attendance at the opening of the
session is expected.
TERms.---T,ckets to full course Of lectures
(unu gradusiion) 500 in advance, or well en-
dorsed note for SIPS. To single course OF Lee
lures $50 in advance, or a we'll endorsed note for
$40. Naturalization ticket Specialization Sl5-
Demonstrator's ticket S.. Board costs from 40
to 80 80 per week. Students sometimes board
themselves for much less. Students upon their
arrival in the city, viii call at the Office Of Ppor.
r.. ). NEWTON, on Seventh street, between Vine
and Race. For further particulars, address DR..
X. 5. NEwroN, or
JOS. s.. BUCHANAN, MD, Dean.
Cincinnati, Ohio, August, 1851.
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sois prices, upoa as good ss,sAs as 10 quality sos
price as can be obsained Of foreign growth and
niHnuiaciure." A preferences win therefore ba
gwen 10 the productions OF American industry;
anp persons making proposals TO sappiy any
article will state whether the same is ofthe growth
ana manufacture or the United States
4 ne articles are 10 be delivered at The Office Of
Tue CLERK on OF before the 18th day OF October
next, and TO lie paid for as soon as III Comn,tres
o" accounts shall audit the bill.
Zach bidder, though he may desire 10 Dyo,oss
Tor me whole oi the articles above enumern,s,. Il
WI" DC required TO make separate and distinct ,,ra-
posat Jor each class; and proposal or paper en-
J.aSlhs more than single class will be considered
r-aeh proposal 10 be endorsed s.Proposas for ,aas
So' OF stationery for Ii r. u So and ad- a
postaget "'' 'e "ss "
[ - e''"' specimens of each class to accofnpsnv
Ia pioposai marked with the name OF the bidder
ahu 'ne number of the class, according TO he
epoVe advertisement. 'T - il
! Inc whole of each article specified In ,bs f,r.
gong last will be deemed A elnss snd H. 49,"
o"efiis 70 furnish any class OF desc,int;o On, Of =
ueies al the lowest price, quality cons,deyed sha-
receive contract for The same, on executing =
Dohd, with two or more sureies, satisfactory IN
the clerk, for the performance of the same "a,
forfeiture of twice the contract price in EASE oe
failure; which bond must be filed in the Office o,
SAID clerk within ten days after the proposals have
been opened and the result declared
Inc right Is reserved IN case il should be re-
cessary' to order further supply of all or any of
The articles contained in the above list
Inc clerk also reserves the right to Judge and
determine whether the articles offered conform 10
the samples furnished or not, and may, in his dis
creiion, refuse TO receive them, il in his opinion
'hey 10 not answer the purpose for which they
are ntended.,tf NEI ,fisG5IIIi .
git ifs II. M. YOUNG, q
f,f d., ri
AprII l5--lawf luIyI .rIHff.I ~ rIIl-l
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NIAGARA EcLIPsED.-The river Shirhawat
between Bombay and Cape Comorin, falls into
the Gulf of Arabia The river is about one.
fourth Of mile in width, and in the rainy sea-
son some thirty feet in depth. This immense
body of water rushes down rocky slope three
hundred feet, at an angle Of forty FIVE degrees,
at the bottom of which il makes perpendicular
plunge of eight hundred and fifty feet, into a
black and dismal abyss, with a noise like the
loudest thunder. The whole descent is, there
fore, eleven hundred and fifty feet or several
times that of Niagara. The volume Of water in
the latter is somewhat larger than that of the
former, but in depth of descent, il will be seen,
there is no comparison between them. In the
dry season the Shirhawaii is small stream, and
the fall s divided into three cascades of SUI pas
sing beauty and grandeur. They are almost
dsspated and dissolved into mist before reach
ing the bed of the river below.