Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-08-29

send out loud ha ba through the universe, and
be reverentially grateful for the privilege.
Douglas Jerrold.
One OF the witnesses.
The late J. S., man of infinite wit and humor
and who had probably seen as much of life in Amer
lea any used to tell the following story which
is too good to be lost, though probably no one but
he could do such full justice to it. If we err not, it
ran somehow thus:
What railroad stock is in the East steamboat
shares are in the West; and. as almost every body
owns more less. it is almost impossbity to
procure Judgment against any company for iniu-
ry carelesSness or even loss of life Such suits are
very frequent and give rise strange contre-
temps.
Not long since it seems steamboat called the
-" Old Kentuck' blew up the Trinity at the
mouth of the Ohio where it is we'll established fact
that great many muSquitos will weigh a pound.
by which accident a lady rejoicing in the name Of
Mrs, Jones' lost her husband and her trunk and for
both of which an action was brought.
There was strange to say great difficulty in PROV
ing that Mr.. Jones had been the boat at the time
of the collapse. that worthy having been VIGOROUSLY
drunk on the wharf-boa just the steamer left
Trinity.
Many witnesses were examined to prove the fact.
until finally Mr.. Deitzmar, German. was placed
on the stand Our friend J. $. attorney for the
boat. and elected from Mr. Deitzmar this testimony:
6 Mr.. Deltzmar did you know the Old Kentuck!n
''Yah, was blown up nit her.
" Were you on board when she collapsed her fue!'
e When she bust de bile yah, wash dare"
g Did you know Mr.. Jones ~
To be sure; Mr.. Jones and took passenger to-
gedder''
You did When did you last see Mr. Jones on
board the boat -
We'll didn't Mr.. Jones aboard de boat last
time
J. S. fanced his case was safe, and with most
triumphant glance at the Jury. said:
* You did not Well, Mr.. Deitzmar when last
did you Mr.. Jones -
'Well. aCben de schmoke pipe and me aras going up
are met Dir. Jones coming dcacn.
MEx1co.-The n 0. Picayune Of the 18th inst.
says
We have of late seen some indications and heard
many surmises of another approaching revolution in
Mexico. and an ably written editorial in the Sent-
mel confirms these reports. The Sentinel seems to
anticipate the future republic of Sierra Madre by
which Mexico will lose another portion of territory
equal to that she has already lost 1t is also surm-
sed that Arsta will be at the head of this revolution,
should he be overthrow from his present power in
Mexico.
CANcER.-The Western Melicnt Meas is a quarter
y journal published in Cincinnati. by Drs R. s. & O.
E. Newton 1t contains a variety of matter inter-
estng to those in pursuit of medical science but is
especially devoted to the treatment of that fearful
disease, From the published opinions of the
press and other testimonials, it would appear that
the editors have discovered mode of removing this
dreadful malady speedily, certainly and effectually,
without the aid of the knife. This is most impor-
tant and welcome piece of information to a large
class Of unfortunate sufferers who would at least do
we'll to obtain copy of the Ncus and thus inform
themselves more fully on the subject. 1t costs but
twenty-five cents per annum, and may he had upon
application to the publishers.
Are sisters Sal and Nance resources Pa -
No, my son, why do you ask that question -
Because heard Uncle Josh say you would on
~ husband your resources that you'd get along a
great deal better than you do, that's ALL Pa.
.Jemima, my DEAR amt there something the mat
ter with our child fear that all amt right with
the poor dear thing. Do my DEAR
Peter Sky. one of the warrior chiefs of the Onon-
dagas died at the Castle Monday last at the ad-
and faithful friend to the United States and in the
war of 1872 when Gen Porter called for volunteers
to protect the Niagara frontier the Onondaga chiefs
] and warriors among the first to answer the
call They sustained the whole brunt of the battle
| of Chippewa under their gallant but unfortunate
! chief La Fort who was killed in the action while
the subject of this notice received severe and dan
! gerous wound for which he has since drawn pen
| sion from Government. He was an intelligent, anna
eble and upright man, and has done much. by his
| advice and example, to improve the condition OF
| the Onontiagas.-Syracuse On. " Standard du-
gust 13.
| LYNCH LAW IN GEoRCIA.-An abotionist. by the
name of Mccoy, was seized at Tuskegee, Georgia
! a few days ago taken to the town-pump, and well
duckcd, and then rode out of town sitting on a
rail- accompanied by procession. with music from
a pan, bells, jews-harps and fre-crackers.
| The Natural Bridge in Alabama.
We have previously alluded to the newly discover