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crom the Norfolk Argus.
The Roanoke.

The planters of this fertile river are about making
concentrated effort in order TO secure the low grounGs
from the blghting consequences OF inundaiion FOR
two years past the fruits Of their tod and industry
have been swept away by the OVERLOOKING OF the banks
of the river. Large sums of money have been expeH-
ded by individual enterprise for the accomplishment
of this object, but it has not been entirely successful
Persons distance have idea Of the outlay OF la
Dor and capital in the construction OF embankmerrts
for the protection of the fields against the avalanche
of water which is of such frequent occurrence the
Roanoke On many plantations these works extend
from five TO eight miles, and on estate they run
distance of trentytwo miles. The cost of this last
named undertaking. had il been put out TO contract in
stead of being performed by employees, would have
amounted TO 100000 The production OF corn from
these low lands the principal crop. is immense. Sew
era plantations yield annually from five TO seven thou.
sand barrels of each upwards OF fifteen hou.
sand barrels, and one twenty thousand. Bat in con-
sequence OF the rapid and overfowing rse OF the wa
ters in the river this large yield is becoming every
year more precarous, and the planter has security
until his crop is garnered in his harms. To endeavor
if possible TO stay the rising of the waters, it is now
contemplated 10 divert in some degree, their course by
cutting canals leading to Chowan and Tar rivers At
recent meeting of The farmers OF the counties of
Halifax, Northampton, BERTHE and Martin, in the town
of Halifax, resolution adopted TO employ
competent eng neer TO survey the routes for these
canals, and ascertain the cost OF their construction.
An application is also 10 be made TO the Legislature
OF North Carolina, in session, for the ncopora-
on of company in furiherance of the design 1t ia
proposed, likewise, to make application TO the
Federal Government for appropriation 10 remove
The distractions 10 navigation in the Roanoke. the
ground that it is directly interested, being large
stockholder in the Dismal Swamp Canal, through
which nearly all the produce from the Roanoke
try passes. This is matter in which our own city ia
particularly interested chief trade is derived
from that quarter
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~ THE subscriber offers for sale his HARLLEES-1A
!:iIVILLE PLANTATION. containing seventeen Z
hundred and sxtyfve (l765) This Land lies in M
ron District S. c. the east side of Little Pee Dee Riv
Immediately opposite the fourishing village of Hairless
vile separated from said village by the of the river
the latter being the boundary for three miles On the
ises comfortable Dwelling House, nearly new, together
with sufficient number and variety of buildings The
tract contains 300 Ac of cleared land well adapted to the
raising provision crops and about 900 of the quail
ty The balance and that portion of bordering the
river consists principally of pasture land enclosed under
fence capable of supporting hundred head of cattle
through the winter and equally suited to raising hogs
and sheep. Added to the advantages already enumerated
the Turpentine business may be with
equal to any place the country There already
about twenty-five thousand trees boxed and have only been
tended one and two years. and have yielded WELL The tim
Der business may conducted with equal profit as the dis
haul both urpentine and timber would not exceed
at the furthest point and half miles The health of
the place and all the surrounding country is not surpassed
by any other locality in the society be exceled
will sell the whole tract together, divide it to suit
chasers The terms will be made accommodating. The
above property may be treated for privately until Thursday
the day of December If sold prior to that
time will then be offered to the highest bidder Persons
wishing to examine the plantation will call at the
homestead My only for offering this property for
sale is that have entirely too much capital invested in
PETER HARLLEE.
Nov. 18th, l0-4t
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PIANOS-MUSIC.

THE undersigned respectfully informs the citizensEA
of Wilmington and vicinity that he has openedfTT gT1
a MUSIC C~STORE Market street, above the Carolina
Hotel where he intends to keep complete assortment of
PIANOS of the most celebrated manufacture. No. g. ST.
81 and octave Pianos in Rosewood Cases. and with the
test These instruments have been selected
by HIMSELF and he therefore feels confident to guarantee
them to be superior in tone finish and workmanship any
which to this market before. He will sell them
at New York prices.
He also keeps and is constantly receiving the latest and
most fashionable Music for Piano and all other instruments
His arrangements with Northern Publishers such that
he is enabled receive any ordered piece published
in Europe or in this country in three days. He will attend
to any orders from String Brass Bands either for instru
ments arranged Music with despatch having arranged
all the Music Of the Wilmington Amateur Brass Band du-
ring the last months.
Old Pianos taken in exchange.
All orders for Music Instruments from the country. will
be promptly attended to- HERMANN l.. SCHREINER,
Nov. 12th.-[6tf Professor of Music
Fayetteville Observer Newbern Eewbernan and Colds
boro' Republican, copy times send bill and marked
copies to the subscriber.
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ENGLISH VIEW OF AMERICAN ART-At meeting of
the British Government School OF Design. held al Shelf
field on the 10Th nlt. the Duke Of Newcastle on
taking the chair, delivered address, from which we
take the following extract.
rejoice in the prosperity OF your town. bu, let me
call this to your mndthai across the water IN ,hat
magnificent country, the United States. there is grow
ing up feeling for art and artistic excellence. snch
as might well shame some OF us in the mother conn.
try. Time was when they looked on the maker.
skill in articles of utility. but the luxury of art is
sprnging up amongst them and unless YOU can meet
The wants of the market. in which art will form sue
cessiul element, that market yon will assurelly lose
The Americans are showing this in every instance
vi ancenet books works ofart. pictures and statutes n
considerable number are now flowing out of The conn
tries oil Europe into the United States If Won =, -
any OF the great establishments of London in which
the manufacture of silver is carried on-and men.
tion this as particularly applicable to the trade Of
your town-It is ten to one but one ofihe nnasi ee
CANT pieces OF decoration in The shop viii be an Amer
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Coach and Carriage eManufactOry-Clinton,K N. G.
ROLD ROBIN HOOD son would respect >zER9
and public generally that they will carry the above bust
ness in all its yarous branches They prepared to put
right for the county; and hope by strict bus
ness to merit share of public patronage They warrant all
their work to be made of the very best materials and should
of it fail in twelve months with fair usage either
workmanship material it will repaired without charge
Persons wishing to buy would do well to call and
for themselves they be surpassed style
elegance and durability.
RI7REPAIRlNG done in the neatest manner, at short
notice
Mill Ink & Gudgeons, made and warranted for ter
years, for $40. Also. Casstee RoundshaTes made and
warranted.
Clinton, May II, 1852 S6-tf
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HIGHLANDS, ONsLoW COUNTY, N. c.,

COME ONE, COME ALL! TO GET BARGAINS! ;!
WE HAVE JUST OPENED we'll selected stock of
made chSfA AGp HT sH6E aH B6oT 6oeeTf
o6S q ad dszfPn Rf &c. % s M
styles fashions best qualities ali which
enabled to sell at low prices we have
1T and al the
A e n @ ssToEmsHt En- and large iGss Of nE M
GAR, spun COTTON all Nos, and a great variety Of
articles in this limo Wilmington Wholesale prices,
msenhy
Thankful for the kind patronage we have heretofore enjoy
ed incur Richand we shall endeavor to give
and be worthy of the confidence they place
them with call and examine our stock before
purchasing elsewhere. in order that may have chance
to keep the reputation of establishment that all may
ma 'n' 'nsaRHiRs s4ERE PGas BROTHERS.
MACHINE FOR CRUSHING, GRINDING and PUL-
s'i9 SfteHsf tn i0Tr and
CRUSHING AND PULVERIZING MACHINES are
will be submitted to any reasonable practical tests
by parties Interested
These machines by their simplicity of construction, their
durability the undoubted principles upon which they ope
rate their effective operation and result justly entitled
the ssd f II eF nan as. ssb
per- and lead and all other mineral substances.
1t is the peculiar feature of the economy of these machines
that they found capable crushing and puverzng into
the finest POWDER amount of Quartz or other earthly
a P # i Se "n
|
verified that the gold may be easily separated and subject
ed to any of & thai may be ar
CURED and with little friction, beng almost without
maehnery requiring no lubreating; the principle upon
out of order do they heat while being
puverized They at applicable for all purposes Of
grinding and puverzing, from those required by the DRUG
TST to those of the most extensive operations il CALL
FORNIA and AUSTRALIA.
The machines from to IL feet in diameter with ball.
spheres from inches to feet in diameter each MACHINE
weighing from 2O lbs to ~ tons EACH and are sold with the
right to use them at from $l00 to S. 600 EACH
They be worked by steam water, horse, or manual
power according by changing the velocity
and proportioning the weight the of the balls
mount of power may be used from that of single
horse, upward.
The poprietors of this invention solicit examn aton
will prove by practical tests the superiority and
of these machines other fer crushing grinding
| or pulverizing heretofore offered to the public
These machines may be in operation at the foot
South sth St. williamsburg at the large Patent Block
Saw Factory of Messrs. Burr Waterman Co., first street
south of Pecksp Ferry day, from to ga M and
from to s P: NJ For further particulars apply to
E. & J. BUSSING s. CO., No. % Cliff-st., n Y.
Sept. 10, 1852 l-3m
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General Notices.


WILMINGTON & TOPSAIL sOUNDPLANK ROAD
PROPOSALS will be received 70. She construction Of
i the above named Road, until the 18th day of Decem
Der next sealed and addressed to the President and
tors of the W. & T. S. Plank Road Company, Whining
ton, N. C. So
Any information which may be desired respecting spe
eifeations cation length ine be obtained By
addressing at Wilmington N c., application to
John Eecles, Esq, Engineer, upon the line.
n. N. NIXON, President.
Wilmington. N. c., Nov. l9th 1852. 1l-tl5d.
The Wilmington Herald and Weekly Commercial. and
the Fayetteville Caronan copy three times and send ac
counts to this office.
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(1HEMICALS.-Fresh arrivals of the following: 100
" Suiphate Qunine, bb EPSON salts, lbs pure Sui
phate Zinc, OF. Suphae Morphine, Acetate Nor
ghine. 10 lbs Blue Mass, IS lbs English Calomel, oz
Hyd Patassa (Engsh) lbs Iodine, lbs Iodine Arse
mic lbs Ch9goform o. Iodine Copper o. vaerinate
Tannin, Oxide Mercury, gals. Aq Ammonia, 10
lbs Spirits Ammonia Aromat, 10 lbs IIofmans Anodyne
For sale by C. DUPRE. Druggist.
April I'd Market street.
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FOR SALE.

A TURPENTINE FARM. containing forty eight n
n hundred Acres of finely Timbered land situate NJ
Waecamaw river the head of naygaton-but
bic at all of the year small vysse and atboats
Three thousand of the above lands have been boxed
and worked for thre years On the premises dwnlng
house, and all necessary oubudngs There thre hum
dred of cleared land under fence well adapted to the
SEAT, with mill frame ready for raising, convenient
abundance of Timber In addition to all these advanta-
ge the range for stock unsurpassed in this section
country and its good tupentlne market
the State Affords enhances the value Of th location well
adapted the vicinity of rapidly improving community
terms, apply to the undersigned at Conwayboro
where all applications, (post paid) win meet with prompt
attention. TOM. F. GILLESPIE.
Oct. Is, 1852 Still
Newbernian, Godsboro Patriot and Fayetteville Obser-
yer COPY weekly till LIST January. ~ s
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NOTICE.

A SPECIAL TERM of the Superior Court of Law. fei
n the County New Hanover for the trial of
naming the Civil Docket of said Court, will be held n
the Court House in the of Wilmington the Fourth
Monday in January next when and where all inter
esed required to attend under the penalty of the law in
such made and provided.
Parties and Witnesses State Docket are not required
to attend. By order.
Teste S R. BUNTING, Clerk.
Nov. l9. 1852 ll-tc
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THE BROTHERS ;,FEAMROAT COMPANY,
OR BANKS'S LINES prepared with r-~>
~ Steamers " Brothers, and "Dougtass, sss4ZZS s:a4HZS
and compliment of Tow Boats to with dispatch an
Freighs shipped by them between Fayetteville Will
mington or to any intermediate landings the River
JOHN BANKS, Ag't, Wilmington.
D. & w. M'LAUREN, Ag'ts, Fayetteville.
Sept 2f, 1850 Som
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$50 REWARD.

D ANYWAY from the subscriber a negro -
named SAM. Said negro is about feet inch "a
high, stout built dark complicated, and formerly be- q
ionged to Mr.. Richard NJ. Lewis sr of Bladen. He-AN
supposed be lurking about Mrs Ovens plantation
Bladen county, where he has wife.
will give the above reward for his delivery to in Will
mngton, his confinement in any Jail in the State that
| can get him. MILES COSTIN.
October l. 1852 23-2t-4-tf
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] Schools.


Miss ELIZA HESTER, Insructress in Female Department.
NE Trustees happy to that this lnstitu
tion is permanently established and in flourish
ing condition Testimonials of the highest character
rant them in saying that the qualifications of the Teachers
whom they have engaged such to all who
patronze the institution the advantages of systematic
and thorough instruction.
large and commodious building has been erected with
separate rooms and ample accommodations for both the
Male and Female Departments
very extensive and complete Apparatus has been
vided for the illustration of the different branches of Naur
al Philosophy, Chemistry, &C. Frequent lectures will be
given with experiments in the various branches of Physical
Science throughout the Academic year, which
on the 4th inst
An excellent Piano furnished for the use of Pupils
Music.
The of study will be extensive in any similar
institution in the State Pupils here pursue all branch
to fit them for an advanced standing any Col
lege in the Union.
Fom the encouragement which this school has heretofore
met with, the Trustees have thought proper make
considerable deduction in the for tuition which will be
follows per session:
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LIPPITT'S SPECIFIC.


For the Cure Of Dysentery DiarhGa, and Summer Com
plant.
In presenting this Justly celebrated Medicine to the pub
ic make rash assertions of its efficacy nor any
hope held the afflicted which facts do not warrant
This remedy having been for years. used in this place,
for the of the above diseases and those appertanng to
the class the Proprietor has been offer on
extensive sc< with view to lessen the amount OF
human suffering have known it to fail when the di-
rections have been strictly adhered to-. -,
Many useless stornms have been palmed upon the puoc
and hesitated for time, until thorousy convinced OF
its efficacy. -
Extract of a letter received from s. J. Carroll.
BALTIMORE, January 10th, 1851.
saying your Specific is of the best Medicines
tant for Dysemtery Dianhea &c. You possibly may re-
you briefly the facts had tried every thing had
seen used but with little And after using enough
when you kindly offered your invaluable Medicine which
cured me efectually. Yours truly.
WILMINGTON, n. c., August 18th, 1851.
WIN. H. LIrrIrr Esq.,-Dear Sr:--1 have used your
papspoonfus effected com pete curein the other three
had the like effect REte4spPeetfp6y, Se FL o,.c;o,
HARRELLs STORE, New Hanover County, n: G Oct 10,
lo5l-WM. H. LlPPlrr, Esq Dear r:-lt is with plea
enery Darha &c. and have found it to produce the de-
sired effect in every case used it after the usual remedies
have failed rscOmmend with confidence to the R"Oc
ssypxsAn Gs December 2eth % Wn H. Lip
ees of ts
Bowel complaint as am satisfied was the means, under
God Of saving the life first of my Child and then of my
eminent this Richardson and Wregg
it him low he said mghtto satisfy myself that had
left nothing untred, but he did think that Medicine
KEN as saw the sutary effects in "a hours and in ten
days he was able to be out of bed remain yours very
truly and gratefully VIM. BAILEY
Druggist Chemist n E. Corner Front and Market
%StGa lberai discount m t will be made to Dealers
July q, 1852 47-6m
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BLACKSMITH WORK.

T1TIE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs those in want
i of work in the BLACKSMITH LINE, that he is pre-
pared the with the utmost despatch. He
will pay particular attention to all kinds of Mill work.
pair put up Engines, repair Steam Boilers, and
Ship work Sc. &C. All Mill work will be warranted.
lie may be found at the Shop of Cason the Harri
Steam Mill
Refer to P. X. Dickinson, Thos. M. Gardner, o. G..
Parsley, w w, Pierce, Col McRae, DR.. Anderson. and
Mill owners generally SAML BURTT.
Wilmington, n. c., July. 9th, 1852 44-6m
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MASONIC ACADEMY AT LONG CREEK, N. c.
THIS Institution has just been opened under the direction
of competent and experienced Teacher.
TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
Spelling, Reading, Writing first class in English
Grammar and Geography y..................... 81 so
and the use of the Globes - ~. ~. @ 12 90
class in Algebra, Latin and Greek .c. w ..' Is 90
etry, Logics and Metaphysics 49,. 90. - Is 90
French, Spanish and Italian will be taught the usual
prices To young gentlemen and ladies desrou of acquiring
facility of speaking and writing these beautiful
this Institution, it is presumed, will afford excellent op
portunty.
Board can be obtained in the neghborhood from dol
lars per month.
This Institution is to keep clear of all ectarian opinions
J. D. POWERS, Pres. Board Trustees.
March 26, 1852 29-tf
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nRUGS AND MEDICINES. Just received--lO lbs.
- Gum Opium, (Turkey) 200 lbs Salt Petre, 40 lbs.
Gum Arabic 30 lbs Alexandria Senna 20 lbs r. SIENNA,
bb Gum Camphor bbl. Cream of Tartar, bbl Carb.
Soda eak Sal Soda, cases Csopers lsingass, doz.
Coxs Gelatne boxes celebrated Soap Powder, II doz.
boxes Yeast Powder G. DUPRE, Druggist.
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Valuable PLANTATION.

ON the st day of January next, Gf not previously 80
" disposed of at private sale,) will sell at the Ex- Il
change in the town of Wilmington, at ii o'clock
that valuable Plantation situated the Western side of
Cape Fear River known Woodford formerly the prop
erty of Jonathan Rohwel deceased The improvements
fine dwelling house, with all necessary out houses
Terms and conditions at sale. ROBT. G. RANKIN.
Oct. 30th. 9-t1J.
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BY FULTON & PRICE, PRopRrEToRs.
t3s. FULTON, Editor. "A L. PRICE, Associate Edit
Terms of Subscription.

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One year, in advance, within three months So so
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ofasubscrpon till the expiration year
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MED by the advance subscription ($2 50) will receive the
sixth copy gratis for year.
Money may be remitted per mail, at risk.
All letters business connected with this Office must be
addressed (post paid) to the proprietors.
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General Notices.
NOTICE.

NTlLL BE SOLD at the Court House door, in Kenans-
w vile, on the third Monday in January next, the fol-
lowing tracts of Land much thereof viii be sufficient
to satisfy all taxes due thereon and the costs Of this adyer
tiSpm to-yit
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TO TIE FARMERS AND PLA

To THE FAIIMEKSS AND FLANIbh
TN STORE AND FOR SALE, at manufacturers prices,
two of Messrs R. Sinclair CO. improved thirty inch
French Burr Stone Corn Mills, for plantation
ed grind from four to five bushels Of fine Meal per hour
with four ordinary size horses Those who in want of
first rate Mill will please call and examine address
d. l.. BURBANK, (sgn of the Turk,)
July 2-43 Frontstreet, Wilmington, n. c..
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The Snake and the Crocodile.

The following thrilling accoun: of an engagement
between boa constructor and a crocodile in Java, is
given by an eye witness -
1t was ore morning that stood beside small lake,
fed by one of the rills from the mountains. The
tiers clear crystal, and everything could be
10 the very bottom. Stretching its limbs close over
this pond, ggance teak tree, and in It's thick,
shining green leaves, lay huge boa, in easy
coil, taking his morning nap. Above him was pow
erful ape of the baboon species. leering race Of
scamps, always bent on mischief
Now the ape, from his position a crocodile in
the water rising 10 the top exactly beneath the coil
of the serpent. Quick as thought he jumped plump
upon the snake, which fell with splash into the
jaws of the crocodile. The ape saved himself by cling
ing to a limb of the tree, but battle royal immc.
diaely commenced in the water. The serpent gras.
ped in the middle by The crocodile. made the water
boil by his furious contortions. Winding his fold
round the body of his antagonist, he disabled his two
hinder legs and by his contractions, made the scale
AMI bones of the monster crack.
The water speedily tinged with the blood of
both combatans, yet neither disposed 10 yied,-
They rolled over neither being able TO obtain de-
cded advantage. All this time the cause of mischief
in a state Of the highest ecacy. He leaped up
and down the branches of the tree, several times
close to the of the fight, shook the limbs of the
tree uttered YELL and again frickea about At the
end OF ten minutes silence began 10 come over the
The folds of the serpent began Ia be relaxed,
and though they trembling along the back, the
head hung lifeless in the water
Ihe crocodile also was still, and though only the
spnes of his back were visible, it evident that
he too, was dead. The monkey now perched him
self the lower limbs of the tree, close 10 the dead
bodies and amused himself for ten minutes in making
all sorts of faces at them This seemed 10 be aiding
insult to injury. One of my companions was stan
ding at short distance and taking stone from the
edge of the lake, hurled il the ape He was totally
unprepared. and as it struck him on the side Of the
head, he was instantly tipped over, and fell upon The
crocodile few bounds, however. brought him as.
shore, and taking to the tree he speedily disappeared
among the thick branches.