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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25
DUTCH BEAUTIES.

The late Rev. Henry Colman, who was as
great an admirer of female beauty as he was
of huge pumpkins and cabbaCes, in his "Eu-
ropean Life and Manners" gives the follow
ing luscious account Of the Dutch women,
which the Chevaier (who has travelled eX.
tensvely in Holland) says does no more than
exact justice to their transparent beauty:
Il think some of them the fairest hand
soonest creatures | ever looked upon, and
made of the finest unmixed porcelain clay
Before left England thought the English
women the finest had ever seen-I now
consider them as belonging to the colored
races. The Dutch women much exceed
them. Take the iarest rose that was ever
plucked, with the gliltering dewdrops hang
ing among It's pera!s-take the fairest peach
that ever hung upon the tree, with lis charm
ing blending tins of red and whlle-anG
they are eclipsed by the Transparency and
beauty of complexion of the faresl of the
Dutch women, as saw them at Broecl and
Saardam. If their minds are as fair, aud
their manners as winning, rs their faces, then
can easily understand the history of Adams
fall. Ii was impossible, poor fellow that he
should reslst.-EJchdnge.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25
POMDERED ALUM.

Applied by the finger to the part affected,
very seldom fails to cure inflammation of the
throat in few days. The efficacy of this
remedy, says the author, NJ. Velpeau, is as
marvellous as il is rapid Employed is the
first, second, third or fourth day, while there
is yet no abscess in the tonsils, it arrests ali
symptoms as it were by enchaRtment; the
fever abates, the swelling dimmishes, appe-
tite returns, and the convalescence is quickly
decided and completed, BY showing that
this remedy is as powerful in simple nham-
nation as inflammation of the tonsils, NJ.
Velpeau hopes that the practitioners will no
longer hesitate TO maks proof of its efficacy,
and rescue thereby hundreds of human beings
from the grave.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25
SELECT POETRY.
A PUMPKIN PIE.


At festal board IN Yankee land,
We hail the Pumpkin Pie,
Where plenty crowns the frugal hand.
And Freedoms torches fly.
Delicious treat with brown burnt face,
New England's dish of yore,
With thankful hearts-no stinted grace
We sing lis merits o'er.
Old Scotia's son, far famed in song,
For daring tea, and deed,
May sing Of HdegiS, loud and long,
And on its merits feed.
And Enaland's S,,rd-brave Saxon Chief;
A noble piper cid,
May chant in strains of Roasted Beef,
It's swelling measures bold
st. Patrick's merry rowing child,
A guest in every land
If 'Prdtec's" yield, then Pat is wild,
With open heart and hand
And Choudercd France, with Rdgouts
rare,
And Soups of every name,
Leads off in Fashions circle fair
Polite yet tickle game.
The Dutchman, with no fear of govt,
In quielude and ease
Give him his Pipe and dish Of krOW,
His B,Htermik and Cheese
Let Russians dine on Mutton Hams
Mid cold eternal SHOWS
And Finland's hords survive on CLAIMS,
When mad the Baltic flows
Let India gather Fruit and Spice,
And sparing feed on meat
'Tis best her sons should live on rice,
Mid plaques and death and heat,
So may old China feed on Dogs,
And dine Oh reptile rare
Still feed her Kings on seasoned Frogs,
We crave no kingly fare
But here beneath bright freedoms sky,
a land that valor won,
Well sing our famous Pumpkin Pie;
From morn 10 setting sun
With bannock, pastry, pork, and greens,
On Week days let us dine
On Sundays. bless the Pot o. Beans,
Nutritious rich and fine
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25

DANGER or KISSING WOMAN AGAINST HER
VILLA curious trial was recently held at
MiGdleseX Session England. Thomas Saver
land, the prosecutor, stated that he was in
the lap-room where the defendant, Caroline
Newton, and her sister, who had come from
Birmingham, were present The latter iok-
ingIy observed that she had promised her
sweetheart that no man should kiss her while
absent. II being holiday time, Saverland
considered this a challenge, and caught hold
Of her and kissed her The young woman
took it as joke, but her sister, the defendant
said She would like as little of that kind of
fun as he pleased, Severand told her if she
was angry he would kiss her also he then
tried to do il, and they fell to the ground
On rising, the woman struck him he again
tried 10 Kiss her, and in the scute she bit OIL
his nose. which she spit out of her mouth -
The action was brought 10 recover damages
for the loss of the nose. The defendant said
he had no business to kiss he: if she wan
ted kissing, she had husband to kiss her. a
better looking man than ever the prosecutor
was. The jury, without hesitation acquitted
her ; and the chairman said, 'that if any
man attempted to kiss a woman against her
will, she had RIGHT 10 bite of has nose #
she had a fancy for so doing!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25


the hospitals and prisons. AT one momen
she draws out plans OF Campaigns for Cor.
| gey, and gives counsel on state affairs tC
KoSsuth at another she is steaming dowr
the Danube, listening TO the silly boasting
OF Welden, or engaged in pleasant conver.
sation with PaSkIevich himself.
Her masterpiece, however, was her visit
to Haynau. In the desperate hope of sa.
wing the life of friend, this intrepid wo-
man actually bearded the tiger in his own
den and that, too, at the very time when
he was revelling in the blood of his victims
Had she been discovered, she would not
have had twenty-four houns TO live; YET
she actually placed herself of her own ac-
cord in the power Of the hangman, and es-
capped unsuSpected.
OF all the multitude IN the NeugeIaude,
the only one TO whom could bring any
comfort was Daniels. His affairs were in
a fair way Of arrangement, but his personal
danger was still great. He begged me to
see Haynau, and TO prevail upon him, if
possible, at least, TO hear Danlelis in his
own defence. The prisoners knew OF the
death of Bathyanyi, but as yet the fatal
tidings from Arad had not reached them,
and every one made it a duty to conceal
these atrocities from them.
l left this place of mourning, and retired
to my hotel. had pledged myself TO see
Haynau on Daniels behalf, and my pro.
mise must now be fulfilled. | went to Hay
nau'S residence, and, after waiting long
time, was introduced TO his presence. He
received me politely, and felt encouraged.
| told him that I bad come on behalf of
Colonel Daniels, and mentioned that he
was the father of helpless family; that
he had not fought against Austria, and
dwelt particularly on his having saved the
royal estates from destruction, of which, I
said, | could bring him satisfactory evil
dence. Haynau said that the chief baililf
OF the crown property had been already
with him, and had represented the services
OF the prisoner upon that occasion in a very
favorable light that this afforded sufficient
ground for his pardon, 5ut'still he could not
be liberated until 1t came to his turn to be
examined. This was very satisfactory.
I felt emboldened to present a petition
which Kossuth's mother had intrusted to
me, praying that his children might be
placed with herself. He took the paper
and read it, and his natural character re-
turned; he was Haynau once more; dark
trown, like a thunder cloud, gathered upon
his brow. "Nhat ~ said he, in IA voice
hoarse with passion, "what! do you want
the children to receive the same revolution
lry training as their father? The women
of Hungary have the devil in their hearts,
and are guilty of infinite mischief. No, l
tell you the girl shall be placed in con-
vent, and the boys brought up in Vienna,
under surveillance. Co. that is the will
Of his Majesty" He asked me how had
become acquainted with Kossuth and his
mother: told him what thought pro-
per, and lie left me with a voley of filthy
abuse against the Ilustrious exile and his
family. These were had tidings TO bring
70 the aged mother. ! tried to comfort her
as well | could, and after this visited her
much more frequently than did before
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25

TIE Rev. Mr., Whilefeld was once accu-
sed, by one Of his hearers, of wandering in
his discourse; to which he replied: 'lf you
will ramble like lost sheep, must ramble
after you"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25

GAMBLING in Washington city is very lu-
cratve. One firm of faro dealers was able
to buy property which sold at S4s, 200, out
of the profits realized during the last session
of Congress.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25
HOW TO TOAST WELL.

water that remains, and which makes the
bread cold, waxy, and heavy OF digestion -
Perhaps we shall be best understood II we
first explain what makes bad toast oil piece
of bread, or rather no toast at all, but merely
a piece Of bread with two burned surfaces,
more wet and waxy in the heart than ever
and which not particle Of butter will enter,
and if pnt by for and hour or two and allow
ed 10 cool, will get as tough as possible. II
the slice of bread is brought into close con-
covered with, or rather converted into char
coal, before the heat produces any effect on
The interior Of the slice. This being done,
| the other side is turned and has It's surface
converted into charcoal in the same manner.
| The consequence of this will be, that not
! particle of butter will enter such piece of
toast, but only remain upon the surface, and
it veSed with additional fire, tums 10 a ram
cid oil of the most unwholesome description.
| Charcoal, as every one knows is a very bad
conductor of heat, as such is used between
the cylenders and castings of steam engines
:. -,
=" ~ "o ''''sequ qu'"o' "''o'il'' '''O '''''
wa, 10 'o''''e" ~ "00u' u i'o", u "''9
0'"e' ,oo''"'oe' 'o' It's q"'''"'S ''' III every
case the same. Now, when the surface of
'''o '''oe o' o,ea" are oNe'r"'''eu III 'n'S
,i'''''e'' 'ne'e IS "'' enc 10 al 'odS''5' as 10
ied' ''" ue communicated 10 Tue interior, ana
not one uroP can DC cVapofa'eu or drawn
away III inns Stale The slice OF bread may
De wholly burned to charcoal but until 1t Is
altogether so burned, the unbuned part will
become more wet and unwhoesome' Hence
II you would have slice OF bread so toasted
as to be pleasant to the palate, and whole
some and easily digea'ed, never let one par
tlcIe OF The surface be charred. Chesnut
brown Is even TAR too deep for good toast
ana al, tue Color o' Il ,oN IS f''"er 100 deep
"e nearer 1t '''' Oo kept 10 S.'a" coioF,
''e ,''o'e "e.'''o"S 10 'i'c 'aS'e' anu Inc more
""o'eSo'ic !. VIII pe: ! ne ine'ho" oi OBJ
'"'"'''S 'N,' Is very oO''ouS' II consists III
n''p'nS ..'' O'e"U "' Tue proper distance
,'"''' ,''0 ''''' al" 'Al'oS'"s II i" proper neat
'U' " u'o I0'9'" VI 'i'l'e OF II may o7 cone,
brought to otable. in rack. in an iron or brick
oven of proper heat. Fortbose who ,.r,ake
'"' .'"''' 'eI''''i'y Il :" ia'so F"""'I'S oo
for this reason j, is commonly hurried. But
If the ioasting fork was discarded. and its
place supplied by small apparatus made Of
wire, long enongh 10 hold three or tour pieces
al ilme' and so contrred as 10 slide in or
out 10 any required distance from the fire, the
bread may be placed in II, and the process OF
'oas'ing carried on, while the servant was at
Ilper'y 10 90 hef o'her work, Ot course the
"loaSt Holder would require to be made
differently 10 SUIT particular shaped CRATES and
lire places
If not cut too thin, if placed a, the proper
distance from the fire, and continued lone
enough, care being taken that no, single
black, or even dark brown spot, makes its an
pearance on the surface, and slice Of bread
:. a., ,,,,.a,;,,, ,,.,,:.,t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25

In CHINA man condemned TO death may
procure substitute, which can easily be done
for money.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25

A DEAD WHALE, measuring seventy feet in
length, was found on Barnstable Beach, on
Friday last, supposed to have been driven
there by one Of the lale storms.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25

INK.-Boureau' celebrated ink, and also Con-
gress ink for sale, wholesale and retail by
II. b. MASSER.
December 2s, 1850
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25

DrDN'T LIKE THE JUG.--A wealthy, popu-
lar and gay young gentleman once boasted
that he could walk home with any one of the
members Of a certain division of the Daugh-
ters of Temperance, from church accord
ingly he, after services were over the naNt
Sabbath, spruced up to a fair damsel, and
with a polite bow rendered his arm. The
young lady, as by instinct, drew back as
from serpent and exclaimed ;-"No sir
rH aerer PIT my arm through another jug
hGndle as long as hre ~
FORMERLY, it was a maxim, that Young
woman should never be married till she had
spun herself full set of linen. Hence, all
unmarried women have been called spinsters
an apPelaiion they still retain ia certain deeds
and law proceedings; though many are not
entitled 10 it,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25
'lIer wretchcd brain gave way,
And she became wreck at random driven,
Without one glimpse of reason or of heaven %

She is now better, but the picture of desc
lalion, Young men can here see the dagger
of triniug with such affections, yea, the dark
sin of creating hopes or raising expectations
in heart too true and confding 10 survive
such disappointment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25

MARRIAGE IN IlIGH LIFE IN EURoPE,--It
is affirmed that negotiations for marriage
between the Emperor of Austria and the
Princess Sidouia, Of Saxony, have been
brought TO conclusion, and that the mar
lage will be celebrated next May, with
great splendor The Princess in only II, and
very beautiful Her father, the Prince John
brother of the reigning king, is, owing to the
latter having no offspring next heir 10 the
throne. AS the Princess is a Catholic, the
alliance will give great satisfaction 10 the
Pope, while it must, on the other hand, be
disaereeable to Prussia, from The additional
weight likely TO be derived BY Austria and
Germany.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25
From Shamokin to Trevorton

there will be established DAILY LINE by next
spring so as to connect with this line at Shamokin
In the mean time private conveyances will be in
readiness at Shamokin ON the arrival of passen-
gers.
CONRAD KERSHNER.
Shamekin. Dec IA, ls50.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-25
N Ew STAGE LIN e

FKUM PUIISFILLE TO DI1ANIUhTN'
A new line of stages is now running daily be-
tween the above places. A comfortable two horse
stage will leave Mt. Carmel for Shamokin, iTme-
diately after the arrival of the Pottsvile stage at
that place, and will return the next day from
Shsmokin, SO as to meet the Pottsville stage on
rs return TO Pottsvie.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Just received.
A FRESH SUPPLY OF

A FRESH SUPPLY OF
Balm Of Columbia, for preserving and
restoring the hair.
Kolmstock's Vermi(uge, for destroying
worms.
Bartholomew's Pink Syrup, for coughs
colds, &c.
Ln's Balm of China. for diseases that
require external application.
Spohn's headache remedy, for sick head
ache and disordered stomach.
Ln's patent strengthening Plasters, for
weakness and lameness.
Connel's and Dalley's magical pain ex-
tractor.
Mrs. Browns Pain killer, to be used
externally and internally.
Longley's great western panacea.
Hewcs' nerve and bone Llniment, for
the cure Of chronic rheumatism, &c.
HAYS Liniment for the Piles
Cemstock's Sarsaparilla.
Oil. of Tannin-stOys varnish, &c.
For sale bv Geo. How0rd.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
SMITHS RENOVATING OINTMENT

Is an invaluable remedy for horses, in the
cure of the following diseases: Fresh
Wounds, Calls, of all kinds, sprains,
Bruises, Ring bones, Poll Evil, wind
Calls, Spavins, Sweeny, Fistula, Strains,
Lameness, Foundered Feet, Cracks, and
Scratches.
The above articles arc TO be had in
mos! of the Cities and principal Villages
throughout the United States, and the Can
Gdas
For sale. wholesale and retail, at John
\: Smiths Depot, No. 1873 fulton street,
va floor,) New York.
Fr'ce, 25 cents per box for the Oint-
'Went; so cents for the Horse Renovating
Powders.
For sale by Geo. Howard:
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Cabinet Furniture.

THE subscriber respectfully informs
his friends and the public generally, that
he will continue the
Cabinet Making
at his old stand. His Furniture will be
made of good materials, we'll made, and at
reasonable prices.
He has now on hand various articles OF
furniture for sale He hopes by strict at
tention TO business to merit continuation
of the patronage he has heretofore recelv-
ed.
would take fin apprentice to the a.
bove trade--a healthy boy, not over HI
teen years Of age, and of good moral char
acter LEWIS BOND.
Tarborough, January 2lst, 1851.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
John III. Smiths
RCn0UNf61ag e Ointment and
HORSE RENOvAriNG POWDERS.

THE author Of our existence has caus-
eltO grow up spontaneously, throughout
the world, such vegetable properties as
will at once cure, when properly applied,
all curabIe diseases. The proprietor Of
these truly valuable Medicines might fill
volume with Certificates and testimo-
malls in favor Of his articles; but, consid-
ering such puffs wholly useless, since
they are so readily manufactured, and
made use Of TO such an extent TO palm off
some useless trash upon the public, | shall,
therefore, state at once, the various disea-
Ses that can be speedily cured by these
Invaluable Horse Renovating Powders,
VIz-Glanders, Hidebound, and Horse
Dstemper. 1t also carries of all gross
humors, and puriGes the blood. 1t is also
safe and certain cure for the Heaves; it
will also cleanse, at once, the stomach and
nav from bots, worms, &c. and again re-
store the stomach and bowels 10 healthy
action
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Don't you want to ride?

THE subscriber keeps constantly On
hand, large variety of vehicles compris-
ing.
BsssSScs, BGss6asclaes, sc.
of every style and finish
He also manufactures to order any de-
scription of vehicles, from an OK cart TO
fine carriage, in style not surpassed il,
this country, and at prices as low as can
be afforded anywhere.
He also carries on large harness man
ufactory-sets OF harness from Sl24 to
$50.
Vehicles Of every description repaired
at short notice and on reasonable terms.
The subscriber will attend the Courts
of Edgecombe, and be prepared to make
contracts as above, on favorable terms.
JAMES NELSON
Greenville, Pitt Co. July, 1850.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Pepsin.
THE true digestive fluid, or
Gastric Juice,

FOR the cure Of indigestion, dyspepisa
iaundice, liver complaint, constipation and
nervous decIine-prepared from rennet
or the fourth stomach Of the OK, after dl'
rections OF Baron Leibig, the great phis,
iological chemist, by J. S, Houghton, M
D. Philadelphia, ia.
For sale by Geo. Howord, Iar6oro'
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12

WOULD respectfully inform the pub
lie, that she has taken the House lately
occupied by Mrs. Swami, as Boarding
House, and having had it thoroughly re-
paired, and fitted with new and handsome
furniture throughout, she will be enabled
to accommodate a number Of transient or
permanent Boarders in the best manner.
The House is as pleasantly situated as any
Ess Wilmington,
and number Of her best rooms will be
reserved for the accommodation Of tran
sient visiters. She can confidently be-
speak the patronage Of those desirous of
obtaininga Boarding House of The first
class. as she hatters herself that her ar
ranqements cannot be surpassed for COM
fort and convenience, and no exertion
will be spared calculated to add to the
happiness and contentment other guests.
The House is now open for the recep-
ton of permanent or day boarders. For
terms, apply TO Mrs. Ford.
Nov. IS, 1850.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12

9S Hhds new crop Molasscs,
e5 bbis clarified Sugar,
10 bids p Z. do.
600 bbls Flour, rorous grades,
so bags Rio and Laguayra Coffee.
rs bbls mess Pork,
80 boxes Tobacco,
25 bbls Irish Potatoes,
$50 kegs Nails,
10 bbIs Copperas,
so bbls Whiskey,
Just received per sch'nrs Ann c. Baker
and Osceola, for sale by
w. II. WILLARD.
April 2lst, 1851.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Cash Advances.

THE undersigned will advanes,l in Cash, !,
three.fOurths (a) Of the market value
here Of Corn, Cotton, and Naval Stores,
deposited with him for shipment to his
friend ]. G. Williams, ESQ, New York.
W. III. WILLARD.
Wsshipstoa, Ne. l7sA Nov. ls4s.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Craefcnberg Medicines.

JUST RECEI vED, the Graefenberg
Sarsaparilla Compound-the celeb' ated
Children's Observation-Disclosures
health Bi,ters-the Fever and Ague Pills
the Vegetable Pills, and the Green
Mountain Vegetable Ointment.
For sale by Gee. Howazd.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Tte Gubarrlbfr
CLOTHS,
0ag9tttteree 81 yegttn4a.

land all articles in his line Of business,
which he is prepared to make up, at the
shortest notice and on reasonable terms.
Thankful for the favors already received, :,
he solicits continuance of the same, assur,
ing all who may favor him with calls
that none shall 60 away dissatisfied. Cut
ting done at the shortest notice.
N. B. Always on hand few select
articles of ready-made clothing of his own
manufacture. J.4S. MEHEGAN
Tarborough, January l.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Enfa.,ib1e Yeast PosOaer,

Lin's balm of China, for the cure of all disease
that require external application.
Sick head ache, though constitutional or inciden.
tai, is cured by DR.. Spohn's head ache remedy.
For sale by Geo Howard, zar6oyo'.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Flake and Scrape
TURPE.TTE.NE

TURPENTINE makers, desirous Of
contracting for the above named articles,
will find it to their interest to call on, or
communicate with the Undersigned.
IVN. II. WILL.ARD.
Washington, N. c., Oct. 1st, 1850.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Building.

HAVING associated with me Mr.. Jno.
w. Saunders, of Petersburg, Va, an expe-
rienced workman in the various styles OF
Architecture, l would announce to the
public, that we are prepared to contract
for the building of plain or ornamental
cottages, public buildings, churches,&
SC. in style and finish to defy competi-
ton. We will either contract by the job
Or by the day.
THOMAS OBERRY.
Tarboro', Dec. 2l, ls49.
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12

HAVING determined 10 move South,
I now offer for sale my very valuable
plantation On Roanoke River, lying seven
miles above CASTOR, five miles from the
Petersburg Rail Road, and twenty one or
Two miles from Warrcnton. Thi, planta-
tion is in the County Of Northampton,
bat wi,hic Gnc mile Of the confines Of the
Counties OF Warren, Halifax, and Dluns-
wick, Va. The tract consists Of
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
Thomas l.. LiddOn,
BRlCKLAYER g. PlAS1ERER,

adjacent counties, that he has
Fgea1lGtct 10 Hamilton,
And is fully prepared to execute all Jobs in
his line Of business, that may be entrusted
to him. lie has competent workmen in his
employ, and can give satisfactory assuran-
ces, that all work entrusted to him will be
executed expeditiously and in workman
like manner. References.
jos. Waltko, Hamilton,
JVm. No,:tleet, Tarboro,'
Buker Station, Edgecombe Co.,
GooM Hoyt, Greenville.
Hamilton, April 8, 1850
Tarboro' press., 1851-07-12
To Capitalists.
-a1eaS9c1s2r

&tC0G56ee--
THE Subscribers offer for sale the
Bonds of the Town Of Wilmington, to a
Mount Of One Hundred Thousand Dollars,
IN sums Of FIVE hundred and one thousand
iolars, PAYABLE in from ten to twenty
gears and bearing interest at rate of six
per cent. payable annually.
These Bonds are the only debt Of the
Town, and are duly authorized by act OF
Assembly, with ample provisions for.the
payment Of principal and interest, and be-
ing exempt from taxation also, they pre-
sent an opportunity for secure and desir-
able investment, rarely met with in the
State. Apply to
DeROSSet &. Br0vn.
Wilmington, n. c., April l2, 1851.