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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-04-11

JOHN s.. JAMES.
(Of the late firm of james E. TVaLker)
INSPECTOR of Naval Stores and Provisions, viii
/ mington N c. T29-v7-3ml
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-04-11

TTATS, Caps, Umbrellas, Walking Games. Thea
II subscriber has hand full assortment ofSe
Hats, Caps Umbrellas, and Walking Canes all of which
will be sold low for cash. at Wholesale or retail
G. MYERS. Halter.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-04-11

CUPERFINE Flour. 80 bbls fresh ground For sal
- by MILES COSTIN, London's wharf.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-04-11

WILLIAM A. GWYER,
GENERAL Agent, FOrVv Nrdling s. COmlni ssiOM Mer-
VI CHANT take pleasure in informing my friends that
all business entrusted to efficient
and attention. have wharf for Naval Stores
with ample accommodations, Spirit House, and Warehouse
of Naval Stores for sale Shipment and all
kinds country produce solicited Cash advances made
eonsignments.
Wilmington, n. C May 24. 1850 37-l2m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-04-11
NE w GOODS.

VXTHISKEY. Rum and Gim.-3O hbls. Rectifed Whis-
w key 10 bbls pure N. L. Rum 10 do n Y Rose Gin
Just received and for sale by
T. H. GREENE Market St
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

Mr.. WEBSTER AS AN ANGLER.-A correspon
dent of the Boston Bee, writing from this city
gives us the following bit of piscatorial gossip
"A friend who passed 'the falls on the
Potomac at an early hour yesterday morning
saw Mr.. Webster, intently engaged in fishing,
and looking far heartier than Horace Mann ever
appeared. Mr.. Lanman, the artist and writer,
is often Mr.. Webster's companion in these pis-
catory rambles, which commence ut sunrise, and
terminate before the cabinet meetings at nine
o'clock. How many Of the vigilance Com
mittee" could thus devote the early part of the
day to fatiguing sport, and then pass hour.
in conducting the diplomatic and home policy
of our Republic ?"
We are further informed that the bass or rock
fishing, with rod and reel, has seldom been as
good at the Little Falls as within the last two
weeks; and while Mr.. Webster has frequently
taken fish weighing as much rs ten pounds, his
angling Secretary, Mr.. Ldnman, has taken as
many as twenty in single morning. We un-
derstand that they are in the habit Of doing all
their angling while other people are generally
asleep, or, at any rate, before the ordinary
breakfast hour
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

A HoAx.-Some two years since it was pub
lished in st. Thomas papers, and extensively
copied, that Capt. Paulson, of the Danish brig
Triton, while on his way from st. Croix to Lon
don, discovered an island previously unknown,
situated in lat. 1919 N, long. 42.39W. Capt.
Warren g. Curren, Of the American brig Thomas
Trowbridge, informs us that he has twice sought
in the place described for the island, but none
was to be seen. He further states that lately,
while in conversation with gentleman, long q
resident in st. Croix, the gentleman informed
him that the alleged discovery of the island was
an April hoax, perpetrated by Captain Paulson
IN letter written by him to a friend in ST..
Croix, and by the latter published in the St.
Thomas papers. As the supposed island has
been laid down in the chart, this explanation
from Capt. Curren will prevent further decep-
ton.
We do not know how it is with other people.
but for ourselves, we seldom get over feeling
of contempt for man who will tell lie and
wish to have it called hoax. Practical jokers
have long since been voted vulgar clowns, and
a helping falsehood can only be a falsehood, by
whatever name it may be called,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

GREEN was not hung at Ellicott's Mills on
Friday last. Thousands of persons had congre-
gated from distance to witness his execution /;
but at ten o'clock, just as the sheriff was about
to proceed from the Jail with the prisoner, a
despatch was received from Gov. Lowe, then in
Frederick, granting a respite of two weeks.
The execution, consequently, did not take place,
it is stated, "much TO the disappointment Of those
acho had assembled on the spot" Yet it is said that
there is "a strong feeling in the community in
favor Of a Communication of his sentence for the
longest term Of Imprisonment by law for the
offence committed by him" How strange this
is! We should not wonder at some innocent
victim being hung at such gathering to satisfy
curiosity. 1t was "much to the disappointment
Of those who had assembled" although "there
is strong feeling in the community in favor of
n communication Of his sentence %
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17


LOVE CHARM.--The Marquis de Nesle be-
came deeply enamored of Mademoiselle de Ia
Force, after having received from her small
bag to wear about his neck as remedy against
the vapors. He would have married her, but
his relations opposed it on the score of her
poverty. The great Condo, the Marquis de
Nesle's nearest relation, took him to Chattilon
that he might forget his love for Mademoiselle
de 10 Force and all the relations of the Mar
quis were there assembled, for the purpose of
declaring against the match. He, on his part,
told them that he would never, while he lived,
marry any other person. In moment of de-
spair he rushed out into the garden, and would
have thrown himself into the canal, but the
string with which Mademoiselle de Ia Force had
tied the bag about his neck broke, and the bag
fell at his feet. His thoughts, at that moment,
appeared to undergo a sudden change, and
Mademoiselle seemed to him to be as ugly as
she really was. On being told what had hap
pened, they searched about for the bag, and on
opening it found it to contain two toad's feet,
holding heart wrapped in bats wing, and
round the whole paper inscribed with unin-
telligible cyphers. Monsieur Ia Marquis de la
Nesle was etfectually cured.
We find the above in newspaper that does
not tell where it originated and donot believe a
word of it. The reader can form his judgment
upon it.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

A FRAcAs.-In the National Hotel, yester-
day, Mr. Fuller, late proprietor of the United
States Hotel, and Captain Schambourg, late OF
the U. s. Army, met, and after some words
relating to some pecuniary matters between
them, Mr.. Fuller struck Capt. S. and doubled
him up" We believe the affair ended here.
The proprietor and managers of the National
Hotel are most estimable gentlemen, of whom
we have nothing unkind or disrespectful to say
but we have remark that must come forth
There are a number of hotels in this city that
are not called !" first class" and yet that are
never disturbed by fights; while in the first
class such things are frequent. Why is this?
Is it because gentlemen visit the latter? We do
not wish to inquire into the private affairs and
griefs of any one, but are sure that business
accounts are seldom clearer or straighter after
gentleman's nose has been broken or his eye
blacked, than before; and where injustice and
wrong have been committed, if there be no
other tribunal, the public will render righteous
verdict. This thing of rapping a gentleman
on the mazard is SO apt to lead to cutting and
shooting, and sets such bad example to palmer
men and to youth If we know any of our
patrons to be guilty Of it, we shall cut them off
our list at once, (they always quit us indig-
nantly for exposing them !! and we think mine
host of the National should do SO too-he should
make Gregory turn out every guest that gets
into "muss" on his premises.
There was little fight between little white
boy and little yellow boy, in front of our Office
a few days ago, in which the Caucasian drew
forth a pretty clever specimen Of a stabbing
knife, and was about to use it in good earnest
when observed by some of our neighbors. Had
he slaughtered the Ethiopian, whose would
have been the responsibility? Some honorable
gentleman surely, whom he was ambitious to
initiate When will gentlemen learn to be gen.
tlemen?
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

HENRY Box Brown, who escaped from sla-
very to Philadelphia in box, is exhibiting
throughout England panorama of slavery He
has the identical box with him, and was lately
packed in it, and went from Bradford to Leeds.
After their arrival at Leeds, the box, still con-
tanning Brown, was placed in coach, and,
preceded by band of music and banners rep
resenting the stars and stripes of America,
paraded through the principal streets of the
town. After he had been confined in the box
for two hours and three-quarters, he was taken
out in presence of spectators.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

JULES JANIN writes from England of the
loyalty of the English; that each Englishman
worships himself in the person Of his Queen.
The medium is purer than the shrine. Eng
land has a good little queen-a woman whose
name is in every respect above reproach, who
faithfully performs every duty in life, and is
an honor to her country and her sex; who, in
moral attributes, is as far above the aristocracy
surrounding her as she is in political and social
distinction.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

PETTY THIEvISG.-This practice is of late a
great annoyance in Washington. No ones
kitchen, pantry, or stable is safe. This morn
ing, as Mr.. John II. Tucker, who resides on the
Island, was passing through the market, he
saw for sale lot Of chickens he had seen safe
in his own enclosure last evening On making
inquiry he found out the thieves, and William
Better and Frank Bell, two sable youths, will
probably go to the Penitentiary.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
SHIRTS! SHIRTS!

WALLIS, Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
90 Observe the Red 4ioning Posts. ga
r HAVE on hand of the largest and most complete
assortments of SHIRTS ever offered in the District
Linen is article indispensable for comfort and clean
illness, and large and complete stock has been much
wantedwhich now be found suited to every TASTE
from 81 Is cents to So
Fine French Yoked Shirts, corded and plain; fine
Sack, etc.
Fine Linen and Fancy Shirts, of superior style and
finish
All shirts measured, and warranted to ut, may be
returned. Shirts made TO order at short notice.
BOYS SHIRTS at all prices, fancy and plain.
GENTLEMEN'S TRIMMINGS Net Shirts, Drawers OF
best Styles Silk and Merno Socks Scarfs Handkerchief
&c, &C. WIN. WALL
Also at my store three doors east of the National
Jupa
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

JENNY LIND.-The New York Muror says Of
this great vocalist, that she retains her house
in Brooklyn until September, and, perhaps, two
or three months longer; and that after her con-
certs in Boston she will visit the Falls, and
make concert-giving matter of pleasure more
than of labor.
1t has been stated with confidence and ap-
parent authority, in Baltimore papers, that she
would give concerts there in July We must
have her here again, if by writ of habeas
corpus
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

CRIMINAL CoURT-In the case of the United
States Us. Ezekiel Young, jr., charged with re-
fusing to aid officer Stoddardt in the discharge
of his duty in apprehsnding man named
Lightfoot, verdict of not guilty was to-day
rendered Morgan for the defence.
The case Of the United States u.s. John Never
alias Jack Meyer, upon charge of forging Q
power of attorney to obtain money from the
United States, was also called up, and the jury
sworn; and it is in course of trial as our paper
is going to press. Radcliffe for the defence.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

III N. GILBERT has opened an office in Washington
IL. city, where he will give his prompt attention to
all those who will favor him with the agency to sell farms
in Virginia. Maryland the District of Columbia. Having
followed farming heretofore and being northerner by
birth, he appreciate the wants of such from
the North for the purpose of locating farms in this vc
in Virginia, and those coming from the North would do
well to CALL before purchasing at his residence Penn
syvania avenue first square west of the Capitol Gate
29-y s2m
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

The New PAINT.-In reference to the ad-
vertisement of the Messrs. Finch, we would
remark that all we know respecting their paint
is what We have read; but that if it shall be
found to accord with the descriptions given, it
will prove a discovery of rare value, and worthy
universal attention
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

7TRUSTEE'S Sale OF Real Estate.-Un FRI
i day, the 9th instant, shall SELL on the premises
at o'clock p being duly authorized by deed Of trust
recorded in Lber w b., No. 49, foos 1874, 1856, and 1856
the land record for Washington county, twostory
Frame House and Lot situated in square 367 lot No 81
(subdvided 9th street between and Streets front
ing 9th street 60 feet inches running back 1873 feet
inches to 30foot alley. Title TO be made good
SALE Belonging to the estate Of the late Sarah Brown
deceased. %
Terms cash. BY order Of the Trustee.
June IL A. GREEN
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

From list in the Boston advertiser, of thir-
teen railroads and their branches, in Massachu-
sets, with 238 miles of double track, 1861 of
single, costing in the whole 1913, 8lO,689, it ap-
pears that more than half the companies paid
dividends in 1850, from the nett profits of the
year, eight per cent. and the average dividend
on the whole exceeded seven per cent, each
having retained greater or less reserve
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
AUCTION SALES.
BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

VALUABLE building Lots at Auction.
BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of the
District of Columbia for Washington county, sitting in
chancery, and made in wherein Thomas Il. Bran
nan and others compliments, and William Il. Bran
nan and Others defendants shall proceed to sell at
the premises, Thursday, the 18th day Of July next
o'clock m all that portion of ground lying and being
In the city of Washington, and known lot No FIVE o.
in square No three hundred and seyenyfour 374)
which is a small frame building
And on Friday the 18th day of July next shall pro-
coed to sell ON the premises under the Decree at
o'clock p. m lots numbered seven, ID eight, 81 nine
(9 ten, Q0 and eleven, Q1 according to the recorded
subdivision OF square numbered two hundred and thi
teen, (2l39 Lot numbered g. in square 374 is situated
on street. between 9th and 10th Streets and the other
lots front 18th and Streets and Massachusetts
Terms of SALE Oneth cash. the residue in three equal
instruments ofx twelve, and eighteen months the pur
chaser purchasers giving notes bonds bearing int
rest from the day Of sae and sufficient securities, TO be
approved of by the trustee All conveyances at the cost
of the purchaser If the terms not complied with in
three days after the day of sae the trustee the
right to resell at the cost and risk of the first purchaser
JAMES w. SHEAHAN, Trustee
June 17--2aw&ds A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
District OF Columbia,
A New and Beautiful style of Painting

rI,HE undersigned have the pleasure of announcing TO
their customers and the Public generally, that they
successfully using that new beautiful and
BILE article but lately introduced into this cityhe Zinc
Paint from the SUSSEX Mines, N. j. which far surpasscs
In beauty Of finish and durability the best of white leads
All disagreesble and poisonous effects TO other
Paints by this avoided We would respectfully refer
those who wish to be better informed of its merits before
having their houses painted, to-
Com. W. Skinner, Com. JOS Smith, J. Lathrop, esq.
Navy Agent, Major w. Reilly, and Thos Radcliffe esq
d. FINCH SON, cor. of + and 18th sts.
~ D. All shades Of different colors made from this
article. June lift
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

The Sunday 4tlas has bottle Of water from
the torrent of eloquence;" another from /" the
fountain of Love" and a third from :" the stream
of Time" The Bee has a small bottle of water
from "the flood of evidence" another from
/" the ,oave of handkerchief" and third from
:. the depths of thought" Also, dates from the
DaLn of the hand
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
DIED,

instant, EMILY JOANNA HAND, youngest daughter Of
the late JOSEPH w. HAND of this city, aged IL years
In this city, Sunday June 15th at her fathers resi-
dence, on @ street, FRANCES ELIZABETH KENNY
MCDOWELL, third daughter of Gov. JAMES Mcdowell,
Representative in Congress from Virginia.
On the 10th instant in the Sth year of his age WILL
LIAM, an interesting of WILLIAM and CATHARINE
BEGMAS.
On Monday, 16th instant, JESSE WILLIAM, infant
son Of ELIAS and RACHEL YULIE aged months.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
TO FLORISTS AND GARDENERS.

new and welbut Greenhouse, 20 by 10 feet, with side
IA and front sash staging &C., will be sold for less than
half m value applied for soon the Is compelled
on account Of Ill health to abandon It's supernendence
For further particulars inquire at the Greenhouse on the
west side of 10th street, north of II street.
N. b. A fine collection Of Plants may now be obtained
at the above establishment at nominal prices,
June lists
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

SIR E. BuLwER LYTToN has consented to run
as the Protectionist candidate for Parliament
for Hertfordshire, and will be returned without
opposition. This is stated to be the fruit of his
recent political pamphlet.
We have several friends who have written
great large books with less effect.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

EApLY PEARs.-Mr. George Oyster, residing
near this city, has presented to us some very
sweet and well-fayored sugar-pears Of early
maturing We have seen none others ripe this
season, and presume he has the earliest variety
of this exquisite fruit.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
TAVERN STAND FOR RENT,

Ninth street, opposite the Centre Market.
rHE subscriber, not being able to attend to his sand
business, and to give that attention to his Tavern
he would like has concluded to rent his house, which
contains two parlors, seven bedrooms, diningroom
handsomely arranged with all necessary fixtures The
location good for the business any in town.
competent person who will give it his undivided attention
make money. Rent moderate, and possession given
Immediately. A. n. CLEMENTS.
-une
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

PRoGREss.-A gentleman who has lived all
his life where the streets are paved, but who has
just removed square or two beyond the last
curbstone, called upon us yesterday to make
the request that we would devote larger por-
ton of the space in our columns to the agricul-
tural interests. We shall not commence until
after visit to the rural districts of this beauti-
full village
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

THOMAS W. G. AMEN, Surveyor Of the Gus
toms, Suffolk, Virginia, pice Benjamin Reddick,
resigned. FL @
NICHOLAS J. KEEPE, of New Jersey, to be
Consul of the United States for the port OF La
guyra, in the Republic of Venezuela, in place
of Louis Baker, removed.
TIMOTHY DARLING, to be Consul of the United
States for the port of Nassau, New Providence,
in place of julius C. Kretschmar, removed.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

SUIoIDE.-A colored woman, named Charity
Chase, sixty years of age, committed suicide on
Sunday, by hanging herself, near Columbia,
Pennsylvania.
Poor thing! why did she put herself to that
trouble, when she was SO soon to die a natural
death2
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

PIc-NIc.-Let it be remembered that the
Island Friendship Club will have its picnic at
Arlington tomorrow. Unite with it, and enjoy
quiet, peaceful day.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

We were mistaken in speaking of General
John D. Freeman as the "whig' candidate for
Congress in Mississippi. He always belonged
to the other party, and is now the :" Union" OF
anti-secession candidate. There is no Wing or
Democratic organization either in that State OF
in Georgia, in view of the present crisis.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

PENNsYLvANIA,-The elections in prospect
excite the minds of the people intensely. Bigler
is going to run well as the Democratic candi-
date for Governor. Bigler clubs are being
formed, and every preparation is in progress
for grand round.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

"The St. Louis Intelhgencer has passed into
the hands of Mr.. George X. Budd as proprietor
and Mr.. J. B. Crockett as editor" We thinl
this ]. B. is a lawyer of that city, and son o.
David.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

MARRIED, at the residence of DR.. Davis, in
this city, on Thursday, June IL, by Rev. J. H.
Hull, w. W. WRIGHT, esq, to Miss FRANCES F..
STRANGE, daughter of the late Rev. John
Strange.
"Ttods STRANGE, twas passing STRANGE;
IT'S true, tits wondrous true"
IT'S all WRIGHT novi
Compliments of the Sentinel office for the cake
Brown's Indianapolis Sentinel
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17
SUPERIOR VIOLINs.

lust RECEIVED, at MRS. ANDERSON'S Music Store
- few extra quality imitation " STRADUARIUSn and
"AMATI" ylOL1NS. Those who may be DESTROYS of OBJ
tanning GOOD INSTRUMENT respectfully invited to call
and examine them
R4y- Also Violin strings, of the very best quality.
may 3l-d1m Intel q Alex. Gaz.-2awlml
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

PHnApELpHIA.-They had nice abolition
meeting in Franklin Hall on Sunday afternoon,
to review the course of the Press and some OF
the people of that city, Gin regard to George
Thompson, NJ p" whom they would not let
speak. The meeting was opened with prayer,
but closed with an approximation to row. C.
G. Burleigh, R. Plumley, Lucretia Mott, Mr..
Elder, John Campbell, (of the other side y Geo.
Mundy, "a monomaniac,) a Miss Grew and Mr..
Grew, were the speakers The whole affair was
gassy, and ended in smoke. Out of seven days
in the week, how odd that this should have
happened on the Sabbath!
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

M. MARIE, son Of the member Of the Provi-
sional Government, who was formerly attached
to the French legation at Washington, has
abandoned the diplomatic career, and received
the appointment Of Procureur attorney general)
Of the Republic at Guadalupe.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

In the suit brought in France by the heirs of
Nj. Dupont against M. Chavoix, who killed their
father in duel, the civil tribunal at Perigueux
has condemned the defendant to pay $4,000
damages.
This is just. A murderer should be made, so
far as possible to minister to the wants of those
he has deprived of relative and protector.
Let him live as long as God will let him live !;
but make his life useful. "The worst use you
can put a man to is to hang him."
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-06-17

The Maysville Post Boy got treated to turtle
soup the other day. There is some use in be-
ing an editor in Kentucky. Here, do what we
may, they never treat us, but haul us over the
Goals whenever we say any thing saucy-which
nnver do