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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-09-17

ALUMNI OF CoLUMBIAN CoLLEoE.We have been
requested TO publish the following circular
Circular TO The Alumni Of Columbian College.
WAsHINGToN, September IL, 1851.
GENTLEMEN The Alumni Association of CO.
lumbar College wishes TO ascertain your views as
TO the best mode of promoting the interests of the
association and Of the college. Scattered you
are in different sections of the Union, and engaged
in various pursuits it is thought important TO col
lect and compare your sentiments; and it is not
doubted that the affection you cherish for your
Alma Mater, and your desire TO add to her fame,
will induce you, without being pressed with argu-
ments, to reply TO this circular, at large and at
your earliest convenience. Any suggestions you
may offer affecting the interests of the college will
be laid before the trustees, and will no doubt re-
ceive their respectful attention.
WILLIAM @. FoRcE,
Cor. Sec. Alumni Association.
Editors who copy the above will confer a favor
upon many gentlemen in all parts OF the country
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

fire. Columns of fame would rise and sink along
the surface of this sea. and huge volumns of black
smoke suddenly shoot in to the air, if volcanoes
were working below. The black form of the Krem-
lin alone lowered above the chaos. now wrapped in
flame and smoke, and then began merging into view
standing amid the scene of desolation and terror
like virtue in the midst of burning world, envelo-
ped but unscathed by the devouring elements. Ma
poleon stood and gazed this scene in silent awe.
Though nearly three miles distant, the windows and
walls of his apartment were so hot that he could
scarcely bear his hand against them Said he years
afterwards:
g 1t was the spectacle of the sea and pillows of
fire. sky and clouds of fame, mountains of red roll
ling fame, like immense of the alternate
ly bursting forth, and elevang themselves to skies
of fire, and then sinking into the below Oh
it the most naked, the most sublime and the
most terrific sight the world ever beheld.r
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

BOUGHT HIS OWN HoUsE.-A gentleman of Boston
built fine house, at great expense, short distance
from the city. 1t splendid residence, but he got
tired of it, moved back to the city, and went to an
auctioneer to have it disposed of. The auctioneer
advertised it in such glowing terms that the owner
didn't recognize the description of his property
and when the day of sale arrived he sent friend to
bid off, at any price, place that had so many ad-
vantages as the auctioneers advertisement enumer-
ated. The gentleman is now back in his old quar-
tiers, and whenever he thinks of moving, his wife
reads him the auctioneer's advertisement.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
NEW BOARDING HOUSE.

Mrs. E. A FORD, would respectfully inform the public
M that she has taken the House lately occupied by Mrs
SWAMI, Boarding House, and having had it thorough
y repaired and fitted with and handsome furniture
throughout she will be enabled accommodate number
transient permanent Boarders in the best The
House is pleasantly situated any in Wilmington, and
number of her best will be reserved for the
datOn of transient yers She confidently bespeak the
patronage of those DESTROYS of obtaining Boarding House
of the first class she atters herself that her
cannot be surpassed for comfort and convenience and
ertion will be spared calculated to add to the happiness
contentment of her guests.
The House for the reception of
day boarders. For terms, apply to Mrs. FORD.
Nov Is, 1850 10-12m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

WHAT NAME.-One of the passengers on board
the steamboat Ohio. when she got sunk in the Della
ware was Mrs. TooTHAKER We could pardon a
man, even single lady, who might be so unlucky
as to own such name, for they would be only Ia
boring under misfortune with which they were
born, but for lady to marry man named TOOTH
AKER, and thus deliberately and with malice afore-
thought assume that horrd name. is enough to make
every tooth in ones head ache.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

VESSEL BURNED.-On the evening of Tuesday, the
9th ultimo, the Barque Savannah was destroyed BY
fire. just inside of the mouth of the Savannah river.
She bound from Savannah to New York, with
full cargo of cotton and other valuable merchan-
die. The loss is estimated at $4,000. The pas
sengers and taken off by the steam tug
Twice.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
A New Claim, against nIe.icn.

Some time since we saw it stated that the Next
Minister, at Washington City, had made for
NAL demand for sum of about $4,000, being the
amount by which the sum appropriated to claimants
tor Mexican spoliations exceeds the sum found due
by the late commission. We find in the San Fran
cisco papers heavy demand, which California
makes against the Government of Mexico which
will absorb thirty times this
The San Francisco Herald of the 18th states the
case is presented to the State Legislature in report
by one of the members. More than hundred years
ago a large amount of property was bequeathed by
will in aid of the propagation of christianity and civ
ilizaon among the Indians in California. The fund
was denomnated the Pious Fund, and was admins
tered by the College of San Fernando in Mexico up
the 25th of May, 1882. Previous to that PERIOD
many oans-some of them forced, were obtained
from it for Government purposes all of which were
acknowledged to be loans, and secured by hypothe-
cation of the Government revenues. In May, 1882,
the control of the fund usurped by the Govern
ment but again relinquished in 1886 to the newly
organized diocese of the CALIFORNIA; and the entire
property, with its rents and revenues placed in
the hands of the first bishop
In 1912, Santa Anna again usurped the fund in
behalf of the Government The bishop made his
protest. and the correspondence which ensued shows
that the act was defended measure of State ne
cessity-not on the ground of right-and, on this
ground, the property was delivered under protest.
to the Government administrator, Gen. Valencia
The report claims that it is the property of
President Of the United States be requested to order
an investigation to the rghtful ownership and if
it should appear that it belongs to the State of Cal
forna, that he take steps to have it retained out of
the instaments due under the treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo.
The amount of the fund was in February 1912
S1,255, S16 Of this S504,964 was drawing interest
at various rates, from to 10 per cent. per annum.
Taking it at 6 per cent. all round, this would
amount to S777.G30, making the large amount now
due of 81, 52S, 4S6.-N. 0. Picayune
A NoTE AccEPTED.-AIrs. Jenkins requests the
pleasure of Captain Browns company at small
party on Friday evening next.
81 Springgins Place, Monday.
Captain Brown presents his compliments to Mrs.
Jenkins and regrets that thirteen prvates will be
detained by habeas corpus writs and two sergeants
are on the sick list; the rest of Captain Browns
company will have much pleasure in waiting on Mrs
! jenkins Friday evening.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
NEW BOOKS: NEW BOOKsm

TUST Received and for sale at L. II. Pierce's Book
y store the following and highly interesting Books
just published.
Freemasony revealed by eleven seeding members show
the Origin history and nature of Masonry its effects
the government and the Christian Religion published in
the proceedings of the United Anti Masonic Conven-
ton held in Philadelphia
Also Illustrations of Masonry with key to all the de-
of reemasonry giving clear and view of the
of comforting the different degrees pracced in all
lodges throughout the globe together with the
be used by such not Masons gain admission there
in by of the craft
The Philosophy of Spiritual Intercourse, being axpla
nation of Modern Mysteries by Andrew Jackson Davis
Tom Racquet and His Three Maiden Aunts, with hume
Illustrations For wit and humor have seldom met
any production which exceeds Tom Racquet, and His
Three Maiden Aunts That peculiar Of fun droey
and pahos, which difficult attainment so fasci
mating when attained has been developed author with
observation-disclosures
Lavengro, the Author, the Gypsy, the Priest
Before and Behind the Curtain, by VIM. K Northall.
Godolphin, by Sir E. L. Bulwer.
Knowlston's Complete Farrier.
Consueo, by George Sand The character of Consuelo,
developed in this book and its sequel the nobest
drawn The character is ideal one essence and
such is chaste, pure, and lofty creation
have loved admired in all fiction The whole book
is written with great power and delcacy.'-Post
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

QUEsTIoN.-lf twenty -seven inches of snow gives
three inches of water, how much milk will COW
give when fed on ruta-baga turneps? Answer.-
Multiply the fakes of snow by the hairs in the cows
tail then divide the pruduct by turnep; add a
pound of chalk, and the sum will be the answer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
Schools.

CUMBERLAND ACADEMY.
THE Winter session in this School will close Monday
the 10Th inst Examination the 3d. gath and 26tir
The Summer session will commence Wednesday, the
I'd of July, and continue five months:
Board and tuition as heretofore:
By order of Directors,
II. ELLIOTT, President
May TO- 1851 lei 36-6t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

THE INFLUENCE OF THE Pass hat Il periodical
press exerts moral and political influence. aud tends
in great degree to mould the the character of ma
TONS is beyond all question and it is instructive
says the Philadelphia Ledger, to trace its influence
it shapes the destiny of the various people of the
globe among whom it is distributed. Thus, g Aus
tria the lowest in the scale of civilization and the
least sensible to the charms of freedom. hugging
their chains and their superStions to their bosoms
with the ardor of love- boast of only 10 newspa-
pers! In the whole continent of Africa. there are
hut II. in Portugal, there only 90. In Bel
GUM, there are 65. What contrast! In Dem
mark, S. In Poland and Russia, Every few in Rus
sia) there are co. But when we come to the COM
mon school kingdom of Prussia, civilized by in
telIectual Frederick, the man who could appreciate
literature and Voltaire, we have 300 In the other
German States. 800 In Great Britain and Ireland
500; making total in Euroupe, Asia and Africa
of 1853. Now, what is the number in the United
States! More than all the other three quarters Of
the globe, 1900! This relative distribution Of the
press over the globe, exhibits its influence and i'm
portancc. Where newspapers circulate largely and
the press is Free the greatest amount of general in
teligenee is observed the largest share of national
prosperity enjoyed and more Industrious enter
prising and active population exhibited"
IL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
Hotels, &c,
NEW BOARDING HOUSE,

WE subscriber has taken the house the corner of Ia
Market and Second Streets and has furnished it in #R
neat but plain style for boarding house, ready for
His table shall be furnished with as good as the market a
ords and his charges moderate He respectfully socs the
patronage of town and country friends nothing shall be-
left undone on his part to give entire satisfaction
A. A. B. SOUTHALL.
Wilmington, N. o., April 18th, 1851. 3l-t1O
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
The Lost Ship.
BY MISS LANDON

BY MISS LANDON.
Deep in the silent waters,
A thousand fathoms low,
A gallant ship lies perishing-
She foundered long ago.
There are pale sea-fowers wreathing
Around her portfolios now,
And spars and shining coral
Encrust her gallant PROV.
Upon the old deck bleaching,
White bones unburied shine,
While in the deep hold hidden
Are casks of ruby wine.
There are pistol, sword, and carbine,
Hung ON the cabin-wall,
And many a curious dagger;
But rust has spoiled them all.
And can this be the vessel
That went so boldly forth,
With the red flag of Old England,
To brave the stormy North ?
There were blessings poured upon her
When from her port sailed she,
And prayers and anxious weeping
Went with her Ger the sea.
And once she sent home letters,
And joyous ones were they,
Dashed but with fond remembrance
Of friends so far away,
All! many heart was happy
That evening when they came,
And many lip pressed kisses
On beloved nanset
How little those who read them
Deemed far below the wave,-
That child, and sire, and lover,
Had found a seaman's grave!
But how that brave ship persisted
None knew, save Him on high,
No island heard her cannon,
No other bark was nigh.
We only know from England
She sail'd far Ger the main
We only know to England
She never came again.
And eyes grew dim with watching,
That yet refused to weep,
And years were spent in hoping
For tidings from the deep.
1t grew an old mans story
Upon their native Shore
God rest those souls in Heaven
Who meet on earth no more
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
BOARDING.

AN be had at the late residence of S. Hoard on very
~ moderate terms. We have that not be
surpassed for comfort good bedding " R. Person and
Mrs p will superntend the House, and promise to do all
in their to supply the table with the best the market
affords V. r. PERSON, for
Feb. 7.-E22-tf1 MRS. HOARD.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

COMPLEMENTARY: VERA young lady lately ap-
peared in male attire at ST. Louis, and one of the
editors says that her disguise was so perfect she
might have passed for man had size had little more
MODESTO
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

~
THE subscriber would respectfully announce to his s,
L friends and patrons of Sampson and the adoinngfH
sorment of Ladies' Gentlemens Misses, Boys and Chill
dens Boots, shoes and Caters. Also, large stock
ather which he offers accommodating terms and
cits the call of the Ladies and Gentlemen he faters
himself that with the assortment he has hand he
both fit and please all that may favor him with caeven
the most fastidious.
He still occupies his old stand next door above G. w At
kns + Co.. where he continues to execute all orders with
neatness and despatch, and the his
thanks for past avor and hopes by close application bu
siness, to merit a continuance of the
DAVID D. CARROLL
April 25th, 1851 333m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

Our WEsT.-They have little town - Out West,''
which appears to have been overlooked by Dickens
and other English travellers, and which is "all
ss of s sr nS place Seos In day od they recently
out of town on a rail, got up quarter race tur-
key shooting, a gander pulling, match dog fight,
had preaching by circuit rider, who afterwards
foot race for apple,jack all around and, as if
this was not enough, the judge of the court after
losing his years salary at singlehanded poker and
whipping person who said he didn't understand
the game, went out and helped to lynch his grand
father for hog-stealng
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
April 25th, 1851

TOBACCO AND SNUFF.-25 boxes Fights Tobacco
10 do Bonns, Brother s. Co.'S Snuff in papers 10 doz.
Mrs. Mier's Snuff, in bottles. Also Outcat in barrels.
For sale by HOWARD & PEDEN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS seems that some
thing has happened to FRIEND the Editor of the
Mountain Banner. In his last he says:
"Came to our house on Sunday evening last, a
stranger naked and crying. We clothed him and
quieted his lamentations, and now want 100 more
subscribers to enable US to feed him. He is a real
live kicking, squalling, mountain twelvepounder,
and for all we know may yet be presdent-or mi
litia captain"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
The Erie Railroad Festival.

We have not room for 1.-THE of the stirring Incl
dents which fill the papers, connected with the cele
bration of the completion of this magnificent work.
AS Senator Douglas, who an hOnored guest. told
the exulting people at Hornellsville it is indeed
glorious work-not only connecting the Great Lakes
with New York. but also the Valley of the Mississippi
pl, and the whole country. The railroad was local
to New York, but it was national to the whole IN
ion. He came on this trip because he wished to
show his countenance to so important work, and
railroads would cover the whole universe and thus
wipe out every sectional feeling, and make Of a
a band of brothers as we ought to be.
The correspondent of the New York Journal of
Commerce preserves an amusing Renaissance of the
gallant little Senator.
Gov. Dickinson is reminding Judge Douglas, of
another gentleman bearing his eognomen, somewhat
prominent in public life hereabout. & His name,''
says the Governor, . is Frederick believe he's not
cousin of yours?" mo" replied the Judge
the Red Douglass represent the Red Because
you are wel-red' said Harry Franco OH
exclaimed Fuller d" that's what Halleck must have
been thinking of, when he wrote,
The Duke of Norfolk deals in malt,
The Douglas in red herrings.''
81 was oncen said Judge Douglas " on the stump
in Illinois, surrounded by party of Canalers one of
whom regarded me somewhat insignifcantly, meas
uring with his eye my diminutive and then attenua
ted person. Presently he addressed me- Mr..
Douglas. are you descendant OF the great Black
Douglas q Yes am, NV health had been bad
for some time, and was reduced to about ITO lbs
The Irishman scanned again my puny limbs. Faith
and be arsus.' said he, HI of descent it is'
We have laid aside, for future insertion an extend
ed and faithful sketch, in the New York Tribune of
the beautiful country, and magnificent scenery,
through which this road passes. In overcoming the
giant difficulties interposed by nature. the Erie Rail-
road surpasses that great triumph of Napoleons ge-
MUS, the Simplon road across the Alps. AS cob
server" in the Philadelphia Ledger, truly remarks
of the scenery on the road, which we passed over
last summer, very nearly as far as Elmra its beau
ty and grandeur beggars all description The wild
est and most romantic mountain landscapes change
with the lovelest and most peaceful villages and
hamlets couched now in sequestered valleys, now
hung upon the rocks, in one continued moving pan
1t is perfect kaleidoscope of rocks forests,
glens hills and dales streams, rivulets cascades,
and gurgng brooks; changing at every individual
steed over viaducts, bridges excavated rocks and
steep entertainments. Richmond Enquirer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
NEGRO PASSES.

NEGRO PASSES.
IN hand, large quantity of Negro Passes For sale
" low, at the JOURNAL OFFICE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

FRANCE.--The census recently taken in France
shows a total population of 35,500.0OO. The
Der of foreigners of all nations domciled in France
exceeds million, of whom seventy-fve thousand are
English. Previous to the revolution, the number of
English in France much greater. The ratio of
increase of the French population is very small.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06


THE First Session of this Seminary commenced the
18th instant under very favorable auspices andi is no.
ped that will be literally patronized by the public
especially by those living in the Eastern part of the State
Jacksonville pretty little town. the county site of
Onow and is perfectly accessible at all of the year.
both by land and water. Mrs JANErrE F. REID has
the charge of the Seminary who time Professor
Greensboro Female College, and esteemed fully competent
to maintain the responsibility entaed by the position she
occupies, and will not fail to render ample justice to all who
may come within the influence of her instructions
Board may be had in good families at Sc per month.
Terms at the folo,cing rates, per of months
photography Reading, and Arithmetic IS 90
Higher branches of English so
tnuSlc on III w
s
Drawing and Painting in water colors 90
Ornamental Needle Work 90
No reduction made in tuition fees, except in of pro-
tracted sickness. A. J. MURRIL,
Secretary Board of Trustees.
Jacksonville, Onslow CO.. n. c., March 2S 1851 293m
Spirit of the Age, Raleigh. aud Newbernian, Newbern
will publish three months and forward this office
for collection
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

newspaper is like stage coach It's best art-
cles are put INSIDE, and it can't get along without
itsLEzDEAs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL,
south Carolina.

The Cherap Gazette thinks that. in expressing our
opinion that South Carolina will not now secede we
interfere where we have warrant, and undertake
to decide question which we have never been invi-
ted to settle for her. In this we think the Gazette
misunderstands We have simply expressed our
own opinion-an opinion founded upon careful ex-
animation of the present position of AFFAIRS and some
intercourse with the people of the Palmetto State.
When we find such men as Butler, BURT, BARNwELL.
CHEvEs. ORR, and others. opposed to immediate ac-
ton. and know that the whole mercantile influence
of the State will be cast against it, we fully con-
WINGED that rash hasty will be pursued.
When we say, in the article to which the Gazette
has reference, that ont Of South Carolina the ques-
ton (that of immediate secesson) has been settled
long ago." We simply meant that the people of the
other States had settled the question for themselves
This being the case cannot but regard of the
arguments used in favor of immediate secession in
South Carolina as savoring very much of arrogance.
We alude to the idea of taking that step in order to
force the other States into Joining her.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

PATENT YOKE SHIFTS.
lust RECEIVED, and always kept on hand, fine sup
j ply ofPATENT YOKE SHIRTS; also, lot of fgur-
ed LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS. and elegant article OF
gentemens figured SATIN TIES and another lot OF those
fine linen and silk CRAVATS just to suit the season. Cali
and examine For sale by CHARLES BARN,
may % Merchant Taller, Wilmington, n. Z.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

(1IGARS! Cigars.-Just received from Havana:
u 81 boxes superior Regalia Cigars (star brand j
10000 La Prymanera do.
5000 La Tropcol do.
600 Plantation do.
All above for sale cheap, at the Drug Store of
G.. DUPRE. Market-st
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06
PATENT YOKE SHIRTS.

StUPERIOR Scotch Snuff. 1000 lbs. in / and p
- psrs. For sale by WILKINSON ESLER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-06

DREW LIsTs-A large supply hand and for sale low
" at the JOURNAL OFFICE.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-02-01

The Boston Journal states that the American Hotel in that
city, which has been in course Of reconstruction for some
months past, will be completed in the course Of few davs
The building $4,000 square feet and the cos, ~ Ia
construction is set down at about s25O, 900.