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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-05
Pompeil.

Forty wears after the discovery OF Herculaneum, an
,ber CITY overpowered al the same time, was destn-
d 10 be the partner of its dlsnerment as well as its
burial. This was Pompeii, the very name which has
bpen almost forgotten AS it lay at greater distance
from Vesuvus than Hercuaneum, the stream OF lava
never reached IT, 1t was inhumed by showers of ash
os numice and stone, which formed bed of variable
depth from twelve to twenty feet and which is easily
removed whereas the former city eRtomed in
ashes and lava TO the depth OF from seventy to one
hundred feet. With the exception of the upper sto
ries of the houses, which were consumed by red hot
stones elected from the volcano, or crushed by the
weight of matter collected the roofs, we behold In
Pompe Furnishing city, nearly in the state IN which
it existed nearly eighteen centuries ago.
The buildings unaltered by newer fashions; the
paintings undimmed by the leaden touch OF time !;
household furniture left in the confusion of use; ar
tcles of intrinsic value abandoned in the the hurry of
escape vet safe from the rotber scattered about
thew fell from the trembling hand which could not
stop or pause for the most valuable possessions, and
in some instances, the bones of the inhabitants, bear
ing sad testimony TO the suddennes< and comp eteness
of the calamity which overwhelmed them In the
prison. skeletons of unfortunate men were discovered,
their leg bones enclosed in shackles, and pre-
served in the museum of Porcl
| noticed said Mr.. Simond, striking memorial OF
this mighty eruption in the Forum opposite TO the tenn
pie of Jupiter; hew altar OF white marble exquisite
is beautiful and apparently just out OF the hands CT the
sculptor, had been erected there; an enclosure was
building around the mortar just dashed against the
side of the wall but half spread out you saw the
long sliding stroke-but ii did return the hand
of the workman was suddenly arrested and after the
lapse of 1900 years, the whole looked so fresh that
You would almost imagine the mason was only gone
TO his dinneI and about 10 come back Immediately 10
finish his work! We can hardly conceive it possible
tor an event connected with the arts of former ages
ever to happen in uure'times, equal in interest to the
resurrection of these Roman towns, unless it be the
Temperance of the Phencian city OF the Plain.
E1cbankS Hydraulics.
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S. RE WARD.

TINE subscriber Monday of Badens February Court,
i hired of Mrs Hannah Prdgeon. through her Agent,
geon' Tom has refused to his employ and dodg
ing about somewhere that cannot find him. will give
Five Dollars any who will confne him that
get him Tom present and not delivered to me
when hired him. JOHN A. RICHARDSON.
March I'd 1852 26-2t
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CO-PARTNERsHIP.

CO-PARTNEILSsfIP.
THE subscribers have entered into co-partnershp under
l. the name and style of SUTTON, SOUTHMA1D &
co. purpose Of building repairing all kinds Of Ma
chnery and carrying general Biacksnithng Iron
and Brass Foundry Business. in the of Whining
ton and would be thankful for any order in either OF the
branches of business from their town country
friends MIR. Sutton having recently returned from the
North where he has purchased assortment of Tools.
which, addition those have will enable us to fill
all orders with despatch.
charges shall faroraby with those of 9TH
er establishment WM- SUTTON.
THOS. SOUTHMAYD,
CHAS. SOUTHWARK
Wilmington N. c., March 2, 1852 152-6t
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CO-PARTNERSHIP.
THE subscribers having, the Sh December 1851, form
i ed a Co-partnershp under the firm of VESSEL Ell
LERS, have taken Stores Nos and 2 of Dekinsons
Building, North Water Street, Wilmington N. C., for
merly occupied by Mr. Miles Costin where they intend to
keep IN hand general assortment of GROCERlES, LII
QUORS and PROVISIONS. at wholesale
J. VESSEL,
Ian 10 ,52-I13-Im-20-3m1 III. B. EILERS.
J. VESSEL, H. b. EiLEKs
VESSEL & EILERS.
COMMISSION Merchants and Wholesale Groeers,
u North Water Street, Wilmington, n C intend to keep
the above stand general assortment OF Groceries,
and Provisions wholesale-and to carry General
Commission Business
E. p HALL, Pres't Branch Bank of the State.
P K. Dickinson, Esq,
polLxER POTTER, Ne" YORK. tIf3I
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NoTE.-River Lumber, Tar, and Turpenne sold in the
water subject to the expense of landing inspection
eooPerage Sc say on Lumber so cents to 81 Nj Tar
and Turpentne about 10 Is cents per barreand for
val stores when brought per railroad about the
ses are incurred *For dry Virgin mixed Turpentne
deduction is made according to quality.
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AND WHEREAS, the said act provides for amending the
Constitution of the State of North Carolina to confer
every qualified voter for the House of Commons the right
to vote also for the Senate.
Now therefore, to the end that it may be made known
that if the aforesaid amendment to the Constitution shall
agreed by twothrs of the whole representation in each
house of the General Assembly, it will then be submit
ted the people for ratification have issued this my Pro-
camaon in conformity with the provisions of the before
cited Act. 's.-~ -.i
In testimony whereof DAVID S. REID Governor of the
State of North Carolina, hath hereunO set his hand and
caused the Great Seal of said State to be affixed
******* Done at the city of Raleigh, the thirtyrst
*ay of December the year of Lord thous
x*eight hundred and ftyone, and in the 10th
year of our independence.
Bv the Governor, - DAVID S. REID.
THos. SETTLE, Jr., Private Secretary. ,sr
Persons whose hands this Proclamation may fall Will
please that copy of posted in the Court House
of their respective counties. q,
JAN 9. IS52-l05-te
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Supreme Court.

The following cases have been decided, since our
last report
By RUFFIN, C. ]. In doe ex dem, Judith Long
" Orrell, from Davie affirming the judgment. Also,
IN Arnold " Arnold, from Moore, awarding venire
de noco. Also, in doe er dem, Crump " Thompson,
from Davidson, affirming the Judgment.
By PEARSON. ]. In Faucet Y. Adams. from Orange,
affirming the judgment. Also, in Heath " Heath,
IN Equity from Craven, dislnissing the bill with
costs. Also, in Purnell " Daniel, in Equity, from
Halifax, affirming the decretal order. Also in Strong
" Menzies, in Equity, from Rockingham. dismissing
the bill with costs.
Since publishing, in last the Opinion pro-
nouneed by the Chief Justice in the of the Bank
OF the State the Bank of Cape Fear we learn that
that Opinion has been far modified, to exclude
that portion relative to the issue of notes. by Banks
Of this State, under certain denomination.
Raleigh Register, 3d.
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FREIGHTS;

TO NEW YORK
Turpentine, Rosn, and Tar, Per barrel ...$ 25 so
Spirits Turpentine, do. 90 so
NICE. per lUU pOunuS, SrOSs UU 10
Cotton goods and yarns per foot,
FlaXSeed, per cask, .OO W
Lumber, per M. Observation-Disclosures. 4 90 90
TO PHILADELPHIA.
Turpentine, Rosin and Tar, per barrel, .....25 80
Spirits Turpentine, do. 90 so
Ground Ground Peas per bushel 90
Cotton goods an d yarns, per cubic foot,
TO BOSTON.
Turpentine, Rosin, and Tar per barrel, 40 %
Spirits Turpentine, do 60 a 65
Lumber, per M. Observation-Disclosures. @ 90 a 90
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ORIGIN OF THE MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-It is stated
that this bill passed the Lower House of the Maine
Legislature with the confident expectation that it
would be defeated in the Senate As members OF the
Senate did not like the idea of assuming the respon-
sbty of defeating the bill, they passed it for the
Governor to veto. When it brought to Cover
nor Hubbard he expressed his indignation at their
folly in passing such bill, and saying. if they
want the BILL let them have it," he put his official
signature to it, and it became the famed Maine Law.
Old Parson NJ, of Torringford, was queer sort of
man. One time when his congregation had most
of them fairly disposed themselves for their afternoon
nap he startled them, we'll their ideas of pro-
priety, by asking, in his loudest tone, Wha:s the
price of butter ?"
At another time, some strangers coming to church
with him, the congregation paid more attention to
them than they did to him. Losing all patience he
stopped in his sermon and said" Those folks in my
pew are my cousins from H. so you needn't stare at
them any more"
An old lady said her husband was very fond of
peaches, and that was his only fault. Fault, mad
am II said one i" how you call that a fault 81
=: Why, because there are different ways of eating
them my husband takes them in the form OF bran
dy." -
A poor, Woodworking and feeble mother, recently
nsulted her daughter-a girl of seventeen idle sum-
mers-by asking the Miss to help her in the kitch'
en-. Outrageous!
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lust IN TIME per Schr. Jonas Smith. three days fro
j New York % bbs. Canal Flour; 10 frkins extra Blu
ter; 8 bbls Cider Vinegar Low for cash. at
ms GEO. II. KELLEY'S.
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STATE OF NoETH CAROLINA,
Office of Secretary of State

l. WILLIAM HILL, Secretary of State, in and orthe State
of North Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
true and perfect copy of Act of the General Assembly of
this State drawn off from the original the file in this Of
fec Given under my hand this 3ls day of December 1851
WIN. HILL, Sec'y of State,
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TIME GREAT DELICACY! The cheapest and best ar
ticle in Orvs Corn Starch quality for pud
dngs, Blanc Mango, lee Cream Cusards, &C. Each pack
age contains recipes for making The above articles Price
per package. For sale wholesale and RETAIL by
J. mo WIN. H. LIPPITTs Druggist and Chemist:
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General Agency aud comml .sIon Business.

General Agency and COmml sslon Business
E subscribers have this day entered into eoparner-
for the purpose of doing General Agency and Commits
sion business and offering their services to the public
that capacity they themselves that they will be able
to give satisfaction all those who may consgn any goods
wares merchandise country produce them either to sell
on commissions As it will be greatest aim
please pledge ourselves spare pains trying give
general satisfaction They respectfully solicit the patronage
their friends and the public generally Their storeis No
North Water Street. Dcknson's Fre-proof building, VIII
mngton, N. c.
JOHN r. WHITAKER.
JAMES w. WHITFIELD.
REFERENCES John Dawson, Potter & kidder, Oc-Cf:
Parsley Samuel Beery Sons, G. Rs French, and glhs Il
Mitchell.
Jan 80 1852 ...- lI23tfv22-h
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I1RESH GROCERIES, per Schr. A. J. DeRosset.
Is whole and 10 half bbs extra Family Flour fresh
20 bags best Laguyra Coffee; Lground;
bbls. best refined Sugar;
dozen bottles Lime Juice, fresh Low for cash, at
MT GEO. H KElLEY'S.
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NBTWe authorized to announce Mr.. E. D. HALL as
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of New Hanover County
at the ensuing election, the 9th day of August next
February Z, 1852 13O-lm-23-tf
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The London Post says of Kossuth's visit to the Uni
ted States
"With the most wonderful talent for self exhibition
we find him reduced by American ingenuity TO minis
tering merely to the magnifying of Others With the
most singular TACT and the most unfailing flow of
tory, he is yet no match for American audacty and
perseverance. His most fervent appeals and glowing
periods have chance against the enthusiasm OF
American vanity. Truly, that must be great nation
in whose school for Democrats Louis Kossuth must be
content 10 learn rather than lectnreo
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-05

HIDEoUs " ISM" AND ITS REMEDY.-A Jealous
divine of our city, who had noticed with pain the
continued absence from church Of gentleman, for
many years constant worshipper met his negro
servant, and inquired why his master no longer at
tended divine service.
DE fac is, massa's been berry bad, sab, and rze
fraid he's gittin wus.'
"Is it possible !' said the worthy minister in a.
larm; can it be possible he has thrown aside the
light of Christianity and became founderer in the
dark cherries Dogs of sociaism?'
"No, sab, wus en- dat,' replied the black, with a
mournful shake of the head.
~ ever afraid" said the reverend gentleman,
sadly " that his classic lore would too devotedly in
cline him to heather mythology he may, perchance,
have become afflicted with the mental delusion of
pantheism."
"Wusser stl,' muttered the black. doggedly.
''Alas!" groaned the preacher, :" then he has be-
come lost in the darkness of atheismn'
mo, sab, athyism isn't sarkumstanee-he's got
de rheunnLisnr'
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Another VitrloI Outrage.

ba ne kentucky whig state convention resolved that
!hey felt deep solictude for Mr. Clay, and sat
lShed with John J. Crittenden-but Fillmore is the
man for president Leslie Combs supported these re-
<Oves and is of the delegates to the national
Yention.
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OUR MOTTO. "To PLEAsE..

A. Wilmington Saddle, Harness, - E1zzSaafsh ~
NXSFRUNK MANUFAC ToR =. .Siasli S2gtN
TyE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he
keeps constantly hand large assortment of Coach,
Gig, aud suiky Harness; Laay's and GentieIne,,'s
and Carpet Bags Satches fancy Trunks, &C. Always on
hand large supply Of String Leather and Fly Nets. and
all other articles usually found in such establishments
of which be Of the best material WORK
manship and will be sold low for cash, short credit
prompt customers. -ss, ,..
Saddles, Harness, Trunks Medical Bags, &c. made to
order Harness ana Coach Trimmings sold fair price
to persons buying to manufacture. Whips at Wholesale
All kinds of Riding Vehicles bought and sold commits
sion. 80 JOHN j. CONOLEY
Sept. 10. 1851 .-.s-f, 3
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INSPECTORS ELECTION.

INSPECTORS ELECTION.
EgrWe are authorized to announce Mr.. JOHN R.
HALVES candidate for the Office of Inspector of Naval
Stores and Provisions for the town of Wilmington
election by the County Court of New Hanover March
term, 1852
March 4, 1852 152-tf-26-1t
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Union of the South for the Union the Rights OF
the South.

Union OF the South for the Union and the Rights
the South.
The Albany Patriot, an able and staunch demo-
cratic Southern Rights paper edited and published
by Nelson Tiff Esq, is out in series of we'll writ
ten articles, in favor of union of all parties of the
South IN the Baltimore convention, on the basis of
the Georgia platform. We extract the following
from the Patriot of Friday last
REUNION OF SOUTHERN REpUBLIcANs-The more
we reflect upon the present condition of political
questions and political parties in Georgia, and other
southern States, the more firmly convinced
that at as the duty of all Southern Republicans to
cede to each other unimporant differences of opinion
which to be almost the only subjects of division
among us, and that the South should re-unite upon
the old Democratic Republican and States Rights creed
| IN the baltimore Convention. The effect of such a
course would be, to a correct policy in the
administration of the government and cessations OF
attempts at interference with the domestic affairs OF
the several States. If we are weak, and our rights
are in danger, it is owing to divisions, and re-
medy may be found in our union.
We agree in the principles of the old Republican
creed which have been reiterated by the Baltimore
convention, and all parties in the south have agreed
that slavery agitation should cease, and that 1T pro
per- that declaration to that effect should be made By
that party Nth acich the South shall act. We neither
concede nor ask surrender of principles; but We
ask that mutual concessions unimportant ques
tions and obsolete issues and fraternal spirit shall
make way tor cordial union OF Southern men upoI
practical issues the princ Piles and the policy, which
should govern in conducting the affairs of the union
In another article the editor says:
| What then binders cordial union, and the con
summation of our security? Is it the fnalhy of thu
Compromise measures? THESE HAVE BEEN AcoUI
EscED IN AND RECOGNIZED AS FINAL, BY ALL MEN OF
| ALL PARTIES THE SOUTH, AND ONE SEEKS 70 DIS
TURB THEM. There is no good reason then to op
| pose our union. and there are strong and weight
reasons why ALL SOUTHERN MEN SHOULD
UNITE TO MAINTAIN THE PRINCIPLES AMI
| THE MEASURES WHICH WE HAVE INDICA
| TED.
We then call upon all Southern men who are Dem
ocratic Republicans and States Rights in prin
ciple to unite with u.s. without regard to former pc
ltical association, in the selection and support
sound Democrats for President and Vice President
and in the support Of that national policy rhich as ii
agreement 1Uith our principles.
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SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE COMPANY
OF CHARLESTON, S. c.. II. -, ~
CHARTERED by the State of South Carolina, with
u Capital of s2oO00O all paid in and web Invested
FIRE, MARINE, RIVER AND LIFE. RI KS..;s.. .
CIIAS. EDMONDSTONy Pres't: :
A. L. TOBIAS, Seey. ~ =, ~ >''tf' '<.<@ -
Directors: ~.
RoBERr MARTIN, Col. JAsEs GAbs1DEN,
NJ. C. MoRDEcAI, CHAs. H WEsr, .- 4,
S. MowRY, Jr. HENRY CoBIA.
The subscribers having been appointed this place
named company prepared to receive offers
policies of INSURANCE Fire. Marine, River end
Life Risks liberal terms All losses INCURRED at ths
agency viii be promptly adjusted and paid by the uncr
signed :: DEROSSEI BROW, ~
n B-Risks will be taken the lives Of slaves on the
most liberal terms. r., By.
Wilmington n c., Dec. 1, fs5I-72-d&wtf ed. =.
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Hastings of Punch.

A HAIR DRAWN CoNsTITUTIoN.-The French con-
sttution reminds us Of certain French monk, who
was wont, among other relics, to show single hair
of the Virgin Mary. {: Behold,' said the monk to
the folks about him, at the time drawing apart
his hands" behold, and worship" Worship ~
cried peasant, why can't see the hair Z" Can't
see it !" exclaimed the monk, why, you presump-
tuous rascal, what would you have For twenty
years have shown the hair, and never yet seen it
myselfn Louis Napoleon shows his hair-drawn con-
stitution after the like fashion he it himself
QUESTION FOR THE ScHooLMEN.-Wha hat requires
more philosophy than taking things they come
Parting with things as they go.
THE SUSPENSION OF LIBERTY.-1n honor of the
vote for Louis Napoleon, the tower of Notre Dame
was decorated with hangings." Considering the or
gn of the present government, which is based on sc
many shootings, the decoration by means OF hang
ings is not inappropriate.
Kendall. writing to the N. o. Picayune from Par
is, tells the following little anecdote
About the time Louis Napoleon was first elected
President of the Republic, the words Liberte, Egal
ite Fraternite, each occupying line in large CAPT
tails, might have been of the main public
buildings of Paris Some wag of an American OF
Englishman, secretly and without being seen, added
another word and another line Immediately under
meath the above, and in capitals every way cores
ponding. This word was :'humbuggery," but the
wag gave it French turn by spelling it Homboge
" and there it stared the passers-b by in the
ing. Soon crowd collected-anyt hing viii
collect crowd in Paris-and many and quaint were
the remarks and con lectures to the intent and
meaning of this addition Such of the spectators
were English American of course understood the
thing, but the poor Frenchmen were sorey puzzled
as they turned one toward another and asked the
meaning of the term " Hombogere." Whether theil
curiosity was ever gratifed is more than l say
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NIARRIED,
In this town. Thursday light last 26th utmo by the
Rev. AARON JONES, Mr. WIN. H. HARVEY, to Miss ANN RI
In Sampson county the Gath ult, by the Rev. A Nc
ALPN, Mr.. ELIAS FAIsoN of Dupln CO., to Miss E. M.
LANE, daughter of ISAAC B. LANE, of Sampson.
DIED.
Aths residence in Tarboro the 9th ult., Mr.. VIII
LIAM CRocKAr, native of Dumfries Scotland, in the 10Th
year of his age.
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LIST OF LETTERS

D EMAINING in the Post Office at Wilmington" N c.,
IL 29th February, 1852 ".." - y -
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Wholesale Prices Current.

AXES,pr doz 10 90 a Is 90 lNIULLETS,
BACON, per pound. Per barrel. % 90 90
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FREE SOIL REpUD1ATED BY GEN. BUTLER.-As ma.
ny of Gen. Buffers friends found among those
who were Free Sellers in 1848, The South showed very
little friendship for him as candidate for the Presi-
dency. To remove this injurious impression, Gen.
Butler has found it necessary to define his position on
the Compromise measures. We understand that his
letter doing this will be made public soon, and that
Free Sosm gets some hard raps. 1t is quite certain
that no man can be nominated at Baltimore who does
not frankly dsavow all friendship for Free Soil doc
trnes. The Democracy must stand on the broad plat
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EDGEcoMBE the February term OF the Court of
Pleas and Quarter Sessions for this County, held last
week, the following gentlemen chosen the Sre-
cal Court for the next twelve months: Jno F. Speight
Chairman, Lunsford R Cherry, Henry 7. Clark, Da-
vid Barlow, and Jesse c.. Knight. EsQrs
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1852-09-30
Drugs and Medicines,

IT Il. VlBBERT, thankful for the past
IL patronage extended to him, announ-
,es to his friends, and the public generally
that they can always find at his store on
Lafayette few doors from Church Street,
the most extensive assortment Of articles
in his line ever offered in the Town upon
terms the most favorable. He will endeav-
our to maintain the reputation, he has ac-
luired for carefullness, in filling prescrip-
tons and preparing medicines for family
use.
Also supply Of the best Port wine and
Brandy, for Medicinal purposes.
Physicians, Planters and others will
please call and examine for themselves
and they will find that they can be supplied
IN terms as reasonable as they can purchase
in New Orleans.
Physicians prescriptions accurately pre-
pared at all hours Of night or day.
mar. %, vi.
SPANISH LILLY WHITE, and Meen
Fun, are beautiful smooth Vegetable prepa-
rations, for imparting to the face and neck,
a natural life-like alabaster white, with
out in)uring or discoloring the skin, sold by
may l3v. H. 3. VIBBERT.