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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
Peaceabie Secession.

1t was, we think, in the county of Neshoba that
the Governor had for hearer one John Wilkins
Mr. Wilkins plain farmer rough featul ed and
honest looking. He downright thorough de-
mocrat, of the old Hickory stamp. He was at Tale
dega, the Horse Shoe and New Orleans and of course
knew something of war. Gov Quitman on this oc-
casion unusually eloquent. He spoke feelingy
Of the hardships encountered in fighting his coun-
try battles Yes (said he,) when the drums of his
and FASTENED to the scene of conflict He had march
ed over burning sands, through mud and through
chapparal to find the enemy. He had fought the
Mexicans at Cerro Gordo and he had slept upon the
ground, arlh only one blanket beflrePn him and The
cold earth, and his wife and children away back here
in Mississippi. He had charged. rallied and charged
again at Cherubusco He had bled in the chappa
rails Of Chepultepec, and he had marched on to the
city of Mexico, and raised the American Eagle II
the Halls of the AlOnteZumas He had done all this
and more 100. to his country and he was now
before the people of Mississippi. willing to serve
them again.
Throughout the delivery of this speech, Mr.. vii
kns' emotion was Observation-Disclosures gallopet
his hardy cheek in rapid succession and as soor
as the Governor descended from the stand Mr. Viii
kins made his way through to where the Governor
standing. and grasping the Governors hand, h,
wrung it violently, all the while numbering as
whipt school-boy And you say, Governors com
menced Mr.. wilkins, (snub) that you left YOU
wife and children (snub, snub) behind, ;snub).'-
Eyes, SIR" says the Governor ''You say you slep
at SeTTY Goydy (snub) in the mud With one blanket
(snubV " Yes, sir, ''You say you suffered might
ly at Shepul-( snub) -tepeck! (snub) and Tough
all the way to Mexico" (snub, snub) Yes sir
| (Snub snub) = Well, Gunner {snub) good bye-
you hare (snub) done enough for your country (snub
ILL HAVE TO VOTE FOR FooTE.-NortL NissiSsippan
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

CHARLESTON. Jam 9-Thcre was quite an animated
and exciting demand yesterday for cotton during which fr
ward tendency The sales amounted 70 200 bales cx
remcs from 81 to Sc the bulk of 2I00 bales at 81 snd
10 bales at s. 81 fair quality at Sic
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-THE advccs received by the
Cambria have been received and published the papers of
this evening Notwithstanding this was the anniversary Of
tom w active G "rD Ans dn1 d holiday cot
and the market closed at an advance of an of cent
Strict middling was quoted at = cts
BALTIMORE, Jan. 9.-The Flour market is quiet Sales
Of Howard brands 81 sales of red wheat at 81 to
see; white do 90 cents to 81. Corn. white 81 5Sc; vel
low 5Sc Sales of Rio coffee 81 to Ole per h. Rice 3
holders are firm Mess Pork Is 6 50 Prime do il 2 5o
81 Bacon fn<ales of shoulders Sc; sides 9 Gle;
Il a BE per gallon.
PHILADET,PTIIA Jan. 8-Soles of Flour at - 25-
heat zoe O. 81 aeeordnS to quality Corn 63 cts Rio
BOSTON Jan, 7:Noyal :toresIhe market quiet for
per gallon cash In tar there have been small sales 81
90 cash No G5 - 75 and ' $50 bb 5' T a" At 70
months.
NEW YORK, Jan 8th-saIes of 1900 bales cotton at
yesterdays rates Sales Of 1000 bbs Flour at 81 80
= 5Gl for State brands Wheat is frmer Mess
Pork s5 L Prime sI3 IS. Lard gle. Rice So I2R
Jan NAVAL Stores are dnI Rough Turpentinc is very
f. a:n with 1ngs Of 2o b' fer three a2ys Prits at -
bbs sold at 81 80 81 37h for common Wilmington.
Rice continues to sell to arrive The shining demand
fair. 300 tierces sold at IS l2t So 80.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 27-The demand for Cotton is good
at rather higher rates but quite the of d.
since the sailing Of the Atlantic. The sales the week
have been 1850 bales at the following Fair Upland
ID Mobile 3D. Orleans ID Spectators took 40 bales
of American and exporters 1900.
Provsons-Beef is depressed the best brands only
being saleaIle. Pork but wanted Shout
ders nominal Bacon unchanged In lard cheese the
sales had been limited at previous rates
BreadstuAsW heat in olcrahe request at prices IA
vorng the buyer Flour in good den ard full RI
Western Canal l6 Eos; South en, I9s. Sd 2Os; Cana
dian l9s. Cd a pos
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

While KossutE is receiving the enthusiastic SYM
pathy. admiration and assistance of the people of
England and the United States, Gorgev. the other
great leader of the Hungarian war of Independence,
drags lonely and monotonous existence at klag-
enfurth, in Carinthia city much resorted to by
pensioned officers OF the Austrian army The New
York Tribune says:
There he lives with his family consisting of his
wife single child, bat three months old wo
man servant. and soldier. who was his attendant
through the He sees little society. hardly a
family of the city having sought his acquaintance
He has hut intimate friend and that is an Eng
lshman. His time is passed in studying chemistry
and physics, and his chief amusement is lecturing
upon physical chemistry to few persons. Of mo-
ney he has plenty from the Austrian government
he receives yearly pension of 5000 forms: and
from that Of Russia he has received 10000 silver ru-
bles He is very seldom seen in public about once
month his wife prevails on him to take walk for
the benefit of his health, but in general he avoids
appearing abroad, The common people regard him
with aversion.
The contrast in the present condition of these two
leaders of Hungary is greater than the contrast
in their characters and conduct. Each is endowed
with eminent abilities and each. had opportunities
seldom allotted to man kossuth was faithful to his
country and to liberty; Gorgey betrayed both The
never filed so large place in the esteem of the
affections of the civilized word as now the other is
despised and deserted. The patriot as we'll as the
traitor has his reward.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

The United States Navy at the beginning of this
year. consisted of IL ships of the line, of l2C
guns the remainder of so to 90 guns; frigates Of
from so to 90 guns 81 sloops of war of from 90 te
16 guns; brgs and sehooners, large steamers
ID class steamers, small steamers or tenders, and
store vessels-a grand total of IS vessels of all de-
scriptions. Allowed by law 1900 men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

A western editor thanks cotemporary for send
ing him early account of the confagration of the
village in which the latter resides and adds Al
though we are opposed to cotemporary in poll
ties we are not dead to the finer emotions df friend
ship, and we fully appreciate our friends kindness
in sending US the earliest of the entire destruc
ton of the village: and should opportunity offer
itself will with pleasure reciprocate the compli-
ment.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

Two Roman tablets says the ''Avisador Mala-
guense' were lately discovered by some workmen at
Malaga. made of bronze. and weighing one l64 and
the other 100 pounds. They were found to contain
engraved in columns, the local laws of the city oil
Malaga at the period when it first became part Of
the Roman empire
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
JoYNER's DEPOT. N. c., Jan. 8, s:

lessrS Fulton j. Price Gents AS the year
always brings forward the time for to pay my
subscription take this day for the purpose. And
| will also send you years gift, that is, new
subscriber.
Please send my paper for this year. and also send
one to -, to same Office have enclosed you a
five dollar bill. Yours, truly H. HARDY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

AND WHEREAS, the said provides for amending the
Constitution Of the state Of North Carolina as to confer
on every qualified voter for the House of Commons the
to vote also for the Senate.
Now, therefore, to the end that it may be made known
that if the aforesaid amendment the Constitution shall he
agreed to by twothrds Of the whole representation each
house of the next General Assembly it will then be submit
ted to the people for racaton have issued this INV Pro-
camaon in conformity with the provisions the before re-
cited Act.
In testimony whereof DAVID s RED Governor Of the
State of North Carolina hath hercunto his hand nd
caused the Great Seal of said State q be affixed
Done at the city of Raleigh, the thirt v-frst
clay OF December, the year Of our Lord thous-
x*eigh hundred and fftyoic, and in the 10Th
year of our independence.
BY the Governor. DAVID :. REID
THos. SETTLE, Jr. Private Secretary.
Persons into whose hands this Proclamation may fall will
please that copy Of it is posted up in the Court House
of their respective counties
Jan. Q. IS52-lO5-te
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

One of the letter writer's says of Kossnth and Web
ser that, while sc Webster looks if he knew all the
present and all the past. Kossurh looks as if he knew
all the present and all the future This being true,
their two heads should come Notwithstanding a very
COOL drawtridge between the Deuge and the Last Day
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
Schools.

Friendship academy, DupIim County, n. C.
TEIIE Session of this School, will Mon
L day the 9th of January. 1872.
The Situation of the School is decidedly healthy Boarl
be had in the neighbohood for six dollars per month";
including lights fuel. and washing.
Tuition =. 20 and SIP 80 per session.
Jan ,. lS52-l7-6tl A. G. NOSELFY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

E next session in this Institution viii commence on the
L ls day Of January, 1852 complete corps. Of well
qualified Teachers Is engaged. The Academy is furnished
with full set Of Phioso hca Astronomical and Chemical
Apparatus The opportunities rrescntedfo sound and
compShcd Educaton equal those of any similar In
stitution in the State
For teru.s Sc, application may he made to
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

ga-The Congressional Banquet 10 KoSsuth came off
at Washington on Wednesday last Kossuh made an
eloquent address, did also Secretary Webster and
Senator Cass Both spoke in high terms of Kossuth
and the and principle he advocates, the latter de-
caring himself in favor of intervention to sustain the
great national law which prescribes that person
shall not interfere with the concerns of another. He
was willing to vote for such declaration 10 morrow
in the name of the American people His remarks
were received with great enthusiasm.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
Congress-.

January I've find little of interest in the pro-
ceedngS of the Senate.
AT 1 O'Clock the House was called to order and the
journal read.
Shortly afterwards Mr.. Carter introduced Gov. Kos
suth and announced his presence in the House.
MIR. Speaker Boyd welcomed him, and invited him
10 a seat.
Kossuth, in the following brief and appropriate re-
marks, acknowledged the distinguished honor thus
conferred upon him.
Sir-It is remarkable fact in the history of man.
kind, that while, through all the past, hoDors were
bestowed upon glory, and glory attached to sue
cess the legislative autl critics of this great Republic
hestow honors u Pon resented exile, not conspicu
by glory. favored by success, but engaged in
just cause. There is triumph of republican princi
pies this fact. Sir, thank, in my own and in my
countrys name, the Honse Of Representatives of ths
United States for the honor of this cordial welcome.
On motion, the House then adjourned until Friday
A vast number of members and others then pressed
around Kossuth and were introduced TO him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

What is the difference between an unceany SER
want and chicken' Why, none. for is foul
domestic, and the other is domestic fowl.
When is a Fushlight like tombstone' When it is
set up for late husband.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
.ication NAV he made TO
july = III I LSI OF
Rev !. JONES SNYTH. Principal,

Everittsville, Wayne Co, \. G..
There vacancies for only three koarders
family of the PRINCIPAL but board be obtained on very
reasonable in families of the highest espectabty
the village. Dee 6. ISL 77law& & 4-w5m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
REMOVAL
REMOVAL.
Removed to Mulberry Street, between Front 1

stcmoTch to burberry street. between Front and
North Water Streets.
NllE subscriber continues keep hand large> bo
L and general assortment of CARRIAGES of go
his manufacture which he offers for sale tie
reasonable terms among which may be found
k"rouch"S, Du"harls. Huggics, Wagons. &igs, sui
kcys. tSC. Also tiarneSs of all kinds:
Purchasers will find their interest cali and exam
inc before purchasing elsewhere determined not
be undcrsoh
n Il Repairing done at short notice, and in the
est and best manner. ISAAC WELLS.
Wilmington. y. c.. July 1. 1851 f3-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

NJIEct secretary Of state.
/, WILLIAM HILL. Secretary of State in and for the state
of North Carolina do hereby certify that the foregoing
true and perfect copy of Act of the General Assembly
this State, off from the original the file this
fee Given under my hand, this st day December 1851
WM. HILL. Sar'y of Stote-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
Ne.. Livery stables.-Flre=Proof. a.

HAVING completed my Livery Stables, am tES22SgA
now ready To receive Horses livery by the day. Ns
week. month.
My Stables situated the of Princess and Third
Streets directly opposite the House and very convent
to the business part the They built of brick,
aud covered with tin which makes them entirely
They large comnndou and well consTuced and in
cry respect comfortable and convenient any Stables in
the Cnitcd St>tts
also have o. the accommodation of Dovers large and
comfortable Lot together with basement under the Stables
Sufficient hold hundred horses and shelter well
and comfortably.
or>r~ CARRIAGES and BUGGIES kept constantly for hire
My llo3tlcr cannot be surpassed in any country and
therefore feel confident Of giving ene satisfaction to those
who favor with their custom.
feel grateful to my friends public for their liberal
patronage heretofore and hope merit continuance their
custom. Fl r NIXON
Wilmington, n. c., June 81 1851 lift
NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC FOR 1852 For
~ sale at PIERCE'S Book Store.
Wey'S North orol;n Pnoda dai1v
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

05-The steamship Cambria arrived at her wharf al
Halifax the 9TH. She brings Liverpool dates to the
9th ult and London and Paris 10 the Goth. The
most important items are the resignation of Lord Pal
merson as British Secretary of Foreign Affairs and
the appointment of Lord Granville in his sead-the
complete of Louis Napoleon in France. and
the perfect tranquility which prevails in that country.
Louis Napoleons majority is greater than it was
in I847.
The resignation of Lord PalmerSton is said 10 have
heen occasioned by the Discussions in The Cabinet,
there being strong opposition 10 his position towards
Kossuth and the Continental liberals generally There
is rise of &c. per ID in Cotton. Sec market under
proper head.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

Authorized Agents FOR the journal.
JAMES NJ. REDMOND Tarboro', Edgecombe county, N. c
osIAH JOHNSON, Clinton, Sampson county
J 0sEPH r. KEMP, Bladen county.
Dr.. SHERWOOD, Strickland's Depot, Dupln county.
B. ,nNEs, Black Creek, Wayne county.
LEWIS Jo.Es, Pink Hill P. o. Lenoir county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
Pennsylvania.

We find in the Philadelphia papers the message oil
Gov Johnson of Pennsy Ivania. sent in 10 the Legis
laiure of that State, the 7th inst. We find in il
little nothing OF interest to readers. No allu-
sion whatever is made to the sectional question, and
the only reference 10 National politics, is on the sub
ject of the Tariff, Gov Johnson urging upon the Le
gIslature some movement 10 induce Congress 10 in
crease the duties upon coal and iron
The Legislature organized on the 7lh by the cleo
ton of Wing speaker in the Senate, and Democratic
officers the House. resolution inviting Kossutl
10 visit Harrisburg passed both branches.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
Arrival of the Steamship OhiO-LHter from Havana,
the ISthns and the Pacific.
New YORK. Jan. :

New YORK. Jan, T.
The steamship Ohio arrived here last night She
sailed from Chagres on the evening of Dec 22d ar
rived at San Juan on the morning of the oath, and
left for Havana the next day. where she arrived the
3Oh She sailed thence for New York, on the 3lSt
The Ohio spoke the U. S. steamer Saranac, bound
for San Juan de Nicaragua Officers and all well.
Passengers from Cal EZRA. two days journey north
Of Valparaiso state that it reported on the 28th
of Nov. that General Cruz was marching from the
South with 5000 nsurreciioni<ts Santiago. Gen.
Bunes had left TO meet him with about the num-
her of men. An engagement was soon expected. Bu-
sness matters in Valparaiso continued in unsettled
state.
A COMMENTARY UPON MISUNDERSTANDING Ca
pers, of South Carolina, says the Richmond Dis
patch is gentleman of great piety, was the owner
of large plantation and one hundred slaves A
few years ago he was seized with the emancipation
fever and resolved to set them all free He gave W
to their for three years, the plantation and all
that was upon it: horses. cattle, farming utensils
and all, telling them that if they succeeded we'll.
at the end of that time, they should have their free
dom and all they had made When the time expir-
ed, he found that they had made nothing, that the
stock all killed for their use. and that all the
farming implements were destroyed that the horses
had died and not been replaced, that there was BE
corn in the corn house, cotton at the gin, and
that they were on the point of starvation. He be-
came satisfied that they were incapable of of shift
ing for themselves and very wisely took them once
more under his own charge.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
Louis Napoleon's Parentage.

Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, who is more Of man
han the world have supposed is the nephew of the
great Napoleon Bonaparte and grandson Of Joseph
inc, his first wife. This captivating woman had
two children, both by her first husband-Eugene
and Hortense Beauharnois. Louis Bonaparte father
of him who is at the head of the French people,
was the third brother of the great Napoleon and
born at Aiaccio (Corsica,) on the I'd of September
l77S. His marriage with the daughter of Josephine
was not his own choice, but brought about by the
joint labor of Napoleon, and especially Josephine
who artfully accomplished many objects by which
she hoped to make certain her position EN-
press. The first proposal made to him in July
1900, shortly after the return Of the First Consul
from the campaign. of the conflicts of which was
the battle of Marengo He then gave it decided
negative. Not long after. it renewed but with
no better success; and to escape further imporuni
ty, Louis Bonaparte made a tour of several months
in Germany.
In October 1901, Josephine not at all discourage
by the two previous refusals to cOmp with her pro
posas. made fresh assault upon Louis One even
ing, during ball at NIalmason, she took him aside
Napoleon joined the conference, and after a Ions
conversation they made him give his consent il
the language of Louis himself and the 4th o
January, 1902 the contract. the civil marriage ant
the religious ceremony took place at the private resi-
dence of the First Consul in Paris. Hortense Beau
harnois had hut just left the celebrated boardir
school of Madame Campan, and had diferen
part in the affair than her husband-both being in
struments in the hands of the First Consul and 10
sephine. ''Never' wrote Louis, was there NOR
gloomy ceremony; never had husband and wife
stronger presentimen of the bitterness of reuctan
and ill-ass0rted union.' And Madame Campan VIII
was at ball given in honor Of the event tina
''every counenance beamed with satisfaction say
that of the bride whose profound melancholy form
ed sad contrast to the happiness she might hav
been expected to evnce; she seemed to shun he
husbands very looks lest he should read in hers tn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

VALUE OF SLAvEs.--Last Saturday twenty-cne
slaves belonging 10 the estate of VIM. Pendleton,
ss,ing of old and young men, women, and children,
and not regarded above ordinary, sold in this
place at the average price of 1858 One negro man,
without a trade sold for 81 OPS "a woman with child
ten months old sold for $3.50 and girl, aged eleven
years. for $500. These understand, about the
rates at which slaves have been selling for weeks
in this market. Negro men are hiring on the public
works at from $l2O TO $3.50 year 1t was predic-
ted that the passage of the Comp' omse measures would
have the effect of cheapening it not rendering value
less, this spec les of property. Behold the result
LVnchburg ViYginidn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

INTERIOR OF AFRIcA.-The Westminster Rerie1r
contains interesting article relating to Africa
from who claims to have lived for several years on
the country. He says state of civilization exists
among some of the tribes such as has not been sus
pected hitherto by those who have judged only from
such accounts have been given of the tribes with
which travellers have come in contact They cannot
be regarded as savages, having organized townships
fixed habitations. with regular defences about their
cities. engaging in agriculture and the manufacture
of cotton cloths for clothing which they ornament
with handsome dyes of native production. and exhibit
handicraft in their conversion of iron and precious
metals into articles Of use and ornament. The mer-
chants entrust their goods to the of native ira
ders in various parts of the country, stored in hus
without protection, yet preserved in entire safety,
acts Of robbery being very Native traders are
held in high respect especially if wealthy; and in
some cases whole tribes engage in the business of
itinerant traders impediment being offered to
them among nations where state of exists
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-08-04
NOTICE

= ~
rs hereby given to Rotertus W. King, John NJ
L King, Olive B. King, AlansoD R. King, Elisha
J. King, Thomas B. King. James King, Camilla
Harmon, orrin Harmon, Eleaor E, Hall, sheldon
7,h day of February 1852, fled . petition against
them 10 the Clerks ofice Of the Court Of CoRmon
Pleas Of Portnge County Ohio, wherein she prsys for
assignment of Dover in the following premises
Situate in the township of charlestown, in the
county of Portage, and State of Ohio, and il known
by being the East side Of the WestPart of lot No.
thirty -four, extending from the highway to the South
end of said lot No. thirty -our being each end Of
tho same land Of which ssd Robert King died seized.
Also Of certain other tract oflsnd in said towns
ship of charlestown and 10 known as being the
whole of lot No. one hundred and thirty nine in said
township, and contains one hundred and seventy
acres OF land be the same more or less. Said de-
PENDANTS will take further notice that said petition
will be heard at the next term of said court.
RANNEYE T. TAYLOR, Soils. for Pet.