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


PRESIDENT FILLMORE AND ritz LoNDoN FAtR.-The |
London News publishes the following letter from Pres
ident Fillmore, in reply to letter from Mr. William
S Stel an American, resident of Manchester, who in
vited him 10 visit the London Fair, and make bis house
WAsHIkeTos. December !.
WIN. S. STELL, Esq, Enthusiastically Dear Sir
have the honor acknowledge the receipt OF your Kind
letter of the 9Th ult, through Mr. Randall, expressing
the hope that may visit the Worlds Fair in London
in May next, and assuring me that if do, shall re-
ceive cordial welcome from my countrymen in En-
gland, and rendering me the hospitality of your own
house whilst remained at Manchester Previous to
the death of my lamened predecessor had antcipa-
ted the pleasure of visiting London at the time OF the
Fair but deem il now impossible 10 leave my official
duties here and your kind letter still deeper
regret at my disappointment. Were 1t possible Tor me
10 be absent for such length of time, nothing could
be more gratifying than TO accept your preferred nos
ptal:ties well recollect meeting you and your lady
in the fall of 1887, and should be extremely happy to
renew the acquaintance. Independent OF that, have
always felt strong desire 10 visit Great Britain. Its
soil is classic ground to me, and should be most hap
py to the able make PERSONAL comparison between
the leading men of that country and my own, and TO
see how far we have improved upon the political in
sttutions Of the mother country. But this must be de-
ferred till convenient season. Accept my thanks
for your kindness; remember me most cordially 10 your
| lady, and believe me, truly yours.
Willard FILLMORE.
| PROBABLE Boon FOR GRUMBL1NG SHAvERs.-M.
Boudet, French chemist, in communication TO the
Journal de Pharamacie, gives the following tormu
| la for deplatory Take of phurite of sodium
or hydrosuphate of soda, chrystaized parts; quick
lime in powder, 10 do: starch, 10; mix: This pow
der, mixed with little water, and applied over the
skim acts so rapidly depilaory, that if it be reno
we'd in minute or two after its application by means
of wooden knife, the surface of the skin will be en-
trely deprived of hair By this process the removal
of the hair becomes simple rapid and safe in ope
ration that it will probably supercede the of the
razor in many cases. 1t may be applied 10 parts the
most delicate, as well irregular, TO parts The mos,
delicate, as we'll Irregular and TO surfaces either lin.
tied extended, and it only after several days that
the hair begins 10 reappear.'
AN AFFECTING INcIDENr.-The New Orleans Ores.
cent in noticing the celebration of the 9Th of January
in that city, records the following affecting incident
On the platform in Lafayette Square, before the ora.
ton commenced aged negro, who served in the
battle of New Orleans, approached Gen Lacoste in
the most respectful manner, and exhibited portion
the ornaments of an English officers uniform. &c This,
said the veteran, " took from the body of dead En-
gshman on the battle field of Chamee. Your faith
er commanded me, and want you but just TO pu
your hand upon it, that may say that son OF my
old and much loved commander had touched It," Gen
Lacoste with emotions he could not conceal, gratlfet
the wish of the veteran, and the old fellow. with JOY
in his countenance carefully wrapped up his trophy
and placed it in his bosom.
A STRANGE CASE The Boston Traveller says:
| "On Monday evening last widow lady named
Smith. residing at the South End who has been sick
short time with pleursy, apparently died, and pre-
paraons were begun to fit the body for burial. Du
ring the night, however signs of life were dscerned
and she ultimately came to, and lived until Thursday
night when she really died, and is to be buried to-day
After her revival she dscoursed with her daug hters
telling them that she should die and giving them d
rectons about their mourning Dr. Perry, hearing o
the circumstance, called upon her, and upon leaving
said that he would call again the next morning. Sh'
replied, however, that she should not then be alive
and she did die during the night
ONO EREcr.-In the legislature of Ohio it was re
Gently moved to instruct their representatives in Con-
gress to use all honorable means 10 obtain immed
repeal of the act OF Congress usually styled the flu
gitive slave law. The motion laid upon the tab
and rejected by thirty eight to thiry.three Twenty
eight democrats and Ten wings voted against the mo
ton twenty one wings, six free solers and but s
democrats voted for the motion. The democrats hav
= also refused, under any circumstances, 10 vote for
free soiler for U. s. senator.
ly, or in the ladies faces don't quarrel with you
friends don't fancy yourself the incest man in Chris
tendon don't despise the poor don't condemn any bod
unheard don't strike man beyond your reach; don
. pay particular attention 10 than lady an
f don't forget TO pay the printer!
The first three months of marriage is generally sper
in finding each others had qualities-he next thre
in getting used to them. Till you welded, there
fore, a half year don't count on being happy.
!, Buggy, Coach, Harness and Gun-smith Bushes