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

The Washington National Antehgeneer, speaking OF
the French Generals recently arrested by Louis Napo-
leon, states that each of them al his arrest acted out
the pecuer traits of his character Bedeau entered
into argument with his captors and endeavored
son them out of the arrest He then arrayed himself
IN his best uniform, 10 try lis effect upon those whom
he should chance 10 meet. Changarnier presented his
pistols and threatened to fire. The officer very cooily
told him that he might kill a coupe of his captors,
but that the house full of soldiers. and he could
not escape. Besides, he himself would at once suffer
a disgraceful execution. The General then submitted.
Cavagnac, upon being aroused from his sIumbers and
informed of his arrest, said that il just but begged
for time to complete his toilet which he did in all its
perfection, and then told The officers that he awaited
their pleasure. He addressed letter to the lady to
whom he engaged, and offered, under the crcum-
stances in which he placed to reinquisb that
gagement but the lady replied that she felt herself
bound TO him more closely than before. Charras re-
fused get up and Dress and declared that if they took
him at all, they must take him in his shirt They did
SO, and rolling him up in the blankets, carried him to
prison. Lamoreiere resisted. hat overpowered
There are different accounts given of his resistance
Some say he killed several Of his captors Others that
hurt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
DIED.

In this town, the 18th inst Mr. D. G. HAGGERry aged
about 81 years, native of Ireland but for several years
past resident of this place
In this town. the 18th inst Mr. CHARLES WELLS, aged
80 years. native of Detroit Michigan. and belong
ing to Br. Brig Triumph.
Near kchand, Holmes county Miss, the 25th Nov,
COB ]. IoTY, formerly Of CnslOw county. n. G..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
Death offs British Nobleman.

The New Orleans Crescent of the 3lst ult says
1.-THE Coroner yesterday held inquest on The body
of Lord j. Louchhorongh, found dead board the
schooner Mary Elizabeth, lying at the First Munich
patty wharves. The deceased was British noble
man, and only twenty three years of age He
ha taken passage at Havana for thus cty,n the Mary
Elizabeth, and died while the schooner Was coming
up the river. The evidence before the jury showed
tina, he had been drinking very freely for days
past, and that his system Frustrated from
that cause the immediate of his death being
confession of The brain. A gentleman and a servant
accompanied him on the voyage, and gave him every
attention during his illness The British Consul yes.
erday took charge of hi body and effects, to wal, the
direction of relatives in England. His remains were
placed in eaden coffin, and will be placed in the
vault of OF cemeteries until demanded by his
friends
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

Gen. Cavagnac, as will be perceived by reference
to a synopsis Of the Atlantc's advceS to be found
elsewhere in this mornings issue, has been released
and returned to Paris the 10Th uIt Relative 10 the
engagement at the General with MademniselIe Olier
The ParlS correspondent of the New York Express
tells the following romantic tale:-Charleston Cour
- The General has long been a friend of the family.
and had often seen and conversed with the young la
dy, without ever paying especial attention, enter
tanning other ideas ;han such as intimacy and friend
ship might warrant. One day at dinner the engage
ment OF a gentleman of so to girl of Is men,
TONED, and Cavaignac took occasion 10 express his
strong dsapprobatlon OF such miSIliances. He said
mat he believed that nothing could counteract the in
furious effect of such disparity of age, and that happi
ness in match of the kind was out of the question
Hardly had he uttered these words than MademoiseIle
OiIer, turning pale, fell hack in her chair, and was
carried fainng from the room. For many days she
concealed the TRUTH ascribng her illness the heat of
the room, sc But at last she told friend that she
had for long time looked upon Cavagnac as her idol
upon the earth his fame General. his rlnk in his
party, his CONTROL for many months the destines
OF France, and than all, his noble and generous
Character, had her heart and she had suffered her
sell TO believe that she should day be his wife.
I'll he had expressed his disapproval, in such strong
language, OF marriages between persons of greatly
different ages. Cavaignac was nearly fifty, she was
not yet twenty; il evident that The General would
consider such IN alliance highly improper, and not
for moment 10 be thought off, Cavaignac was made
acquainted with the cause of the young lady's faint
ness at table, and after deberaton. waived his
pies and abandoned his principle. On henght of the
Isl Of December, Cayalgnac played whist at M Oilers
mouse till O'Clock in the morning the next he was
oa Als way TO Ham,"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
New and Rare Induce OnsioIv
County.


County.
THE subscribers respectfully inform the inhabitants of
i Onslow their and friends. that they have
opened Richards where be had the cheapest
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods that
has been imported in this other place Also
elegant assortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING. # the
fashions superior workmanship BOOTS SHOES
HATS and CAPS Of all qualities and prices together with
n large stock of HARDWARE & GROCERIES, FLOUR,
CHEESE, COFFEE. SUGAR, Sc with variety of other
articles this line. which they offer at Wilmington whole
sale prices Spun Cotton of all Nos In fact every article
that usually kept store may be found at this
establishment They respectfully call the attention of their
their stock and solicit their examination of the
before purchasing elsewhere they feel confident that
they better bargains than have before been Of
fered in this Come and try and you will be
WINGED that the cheapest store in this STATE is that
STERN BROTHER.
Richlands Onsow Co.. January. 1852 l9-Smw
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-IARRiI:n.

In this town, the l4b nst, ut Orange street aptist
Church. by Rev A PAIL kEPITos Mr.. EDWIN AKEl. of
Fayetteville to Miss MELv1NA Youngest daughter OF the
late WM O. WILLIAMS. Esq. of this place.
In Fayetteville the 9th inst, by che Rev Adam Gill
christ, DIR John L. Meares of Wm gton, to Miss Betsey
Holmes, daughter of the late Owen holmes,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
DAILY MORNING News OFFICE.

SAVANNAH, Jan. IL.
The steamer Magnolia, Capt MeNuItF, exploded
her boiler al st. Simons Island. on Friday afternoon
Capt. McNuliy. Thomas Condy, and eleven hands
we're killed All the passengers were saved John
Austin, the engineer. of NewYork, an ten others
were injured The whole of the forward part OF the
boat was blown out and she sunk in ten minutes alter
the explosion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

NEW BERN, Jan l2-Sales of Tarpentine for fowdaFf
have 50 IS 10 for soft and 81 30 for hatd
ar at 81 20 Gales OF Pork at prices ranging from &C to
IS per ION lbs. Corn II cents rcI bushef.
boston. Jan. 10 Naval Stores-The Transactions in
Spirits Turrentine have been conpcd small IS at nn
gall cash. In Sales Of son b5s 50 so per bbl!
mos Rosn is in good demand and thtr h 20
been rhrr sales of 700 bbS 81 50 81 IS per Dbl,
cash and ordinary No z at 81 &c cash. In
Pitch 81 625 per bb mos
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

NorE.-kver Lumber, Tar and Turpcntinc, sold in the
water, subject to the expense of landing inspection
eooperage, Sc; say on Lumber 50 cents to 81 NJ Tar
and Iurpcntine about 10 Is cents barcland for
val stores when brought per railroad about the
Incurred. *FOr dry Virgin mixed Turpentine,
deduction is made according quality
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TO TIE AFFLICTED.
lR. B. SHEPARD offers 10 those afflicted with Cancer
IL speedy certain and effectua He has been
successfully practeng this city which he has his
home for the last months and has but recently returned
from Texas which State he invited to attend
great malignity which has been cectualy eradcaed
der his treatment. The system discovered by him in tho
effort himself and tested by fortunate
ence some years. essentially constitutional The local
application designed merely the external evil
dence of the disease the certainty Of is to the
radical method by which he purfes the blood, destroys all
constitutional tendency and restores the person
vigorous health and freshness.
DR. s. also Scroula White Swelling. Store and
Gravel in the kidneys and bladder Syphilis Mercural and
affections of that class which his studies have been
ed Office No. 209 King st, one door above Ceveands rug
Store. Charleston. s. C., Jan. 10. 1S52-IO6 lmfS;w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

CoLoURABLE" ANSWER "A cunnoseur happen
ing TO be in celebrated artists stuio, an animated
discussion arose the color Of mmateria objects.
Thus said The one, - how would you color tenn
pest. surprising there were clouds? ," "Why,' re-
piled the artist promptly. :" should say-the storm
rose and the wind Mue"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
An Angry BlIdcrrOum,

The following which we find in one of our ex-
changes is good enough for the Bunkum Flag Staff:
Some individual, once an editor who in writing
his recollection of the Crabtcwn Clarion, recouns
the following incident, which had its origin in the
employment of a drunken compositor, day, while
he (the editor) was spree.
The reader may suppose the door of the editors
sanctum flung violently open and a stranger rushing
in, bearing in hand copy of the Crabtown Clar-
ion, and in the other huge family umbrella a la
battering ram.
Stranger (ferocously)-" You're the editor, are
you not g
Editor (blandly) .-:Sometimes. SIR take seat
Stranger" Cunfound your overtures sir. I'm
from Goshen-a respectable attorney. sir. Don't
STIR, shaking the umbrella menacinglyl you shall
hear me through, sir,' and then drawing himself
out extra inch] depend confidently upon fog
ging. am ust married, sir. not = fortnight since
and on the happy day" There the umbrella qu-
vered sympathetically, . forwarded you notice
of the same. Though have hitherto been above
poetry, thank Heaven, added. in moment of weak
ness humble verse of my own composition, fitting.
thought, to the occasion. Here's the correct YER
sion, sir Repeats from memory.
Married-n Goshen February 18th, A Conkey, Esq, to
Love is the union of two hearts,
That beats in softest melody,
Ime with its ravages imparts
No bitter fusion to its ccstacy,
':Not much still poetry. still rhyme. Next week
got your paper and carried it to my Euphemia: we
opened it, and turned our eyes together to the
riage list. Blood and thunder what do We see q
An abusive, atrocious-but Sir-I am COOL UNI
brela giving the lie in every rib. Here's your in
fernal sheet Hear what it says sir am cool, sir
and tremble." Opens the paper and reads
NIarried-At Goshen February 28 A Donkey, Esq, to
Euphemia Piggins.
* .I0ve is onion of two heads
That beets its soft and mellowy,
Time with its cabbages in carts,
No better feeded to an extra day.
What do you think IF that, sir :" umbrella rails
ed Donkey, eh Piggins, is it =? My poetry, eh
| 1t has unnerved me-driven me mad. can't take
Il walk hut that the small boys mere infants, ring
the hideous chorus in my Some scoundrel has
altered the name my sign to snit your internal Or
biography. Don't apo"gize-l won't listen to any
thing; my house, just painted is scrawled over by
horrid portraits and embems and all owing to youi
accurSed work.
YOU'RE cornered. sir; don't move. on your life
You're the destroyer of my happiness--my life: and
my Euphema."
| With the fond name, the lasting string of mo'era
ton snapped. He advanced step, struck an atti
tude. and then the editor. almost said-but no
just the family umbrella was midway in the blow
the door opened. and some visitor entered. The in
jured man he$tated. Here were witnesses. Visions
of an action for assault and battery. with big dam
ages, and cost, in his mind and the umbrel a
dropped harmless to the floor. The lawyer triumph
ed over tie man. He turned on his heels and strod
out of the room. muttering he went: Failet
this time-one thine Ieft-lbpl Suit-catchn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

kt2 h F..
THE Co-Parnershp existing between HANsLEY Price,
is this day Dissolved b" mutual consent All persons in
debted to the late firm of HANsLEY PRICE, will make pay
the subscriber who is solely authorized t" receive
the and settle the affairs of the and VIM w.
PRICE hereby released from and all debts Of de-
scrptOn that may have been contracted by the tate firm Of
HANSI.Ey & Price Z. HANSLEY.
Wilmington. n. c.. Jan. " 18th. 1852. 2td-lw
I ATE ARRIVALS AT TIE HAT S1ORE!! -
IL prepared to exhibit to friends and cus -
TONER'S superior RasSuh HIT. with pumes with
out. to suit the taste warranted equal if superior
any north south Of the Cape Fear G. MYERS. batter.
ADMINS STR ATOR'S NOTICE.
IE subscriber having taken out Special Letters of Adj
minstraon upon the estate of J. G.. McFarane. deed
hereby gives notice that he will to sale Is Stacks of
$TGddcr. earning Utcnslis Four Horses. Carts and
Fuzzy of said estate. Thursday 22d instant at the
plantation of the deceased known Castle Haynes
TERMS SAIE-Credit Of six moahs purchasers giving
note and approved security.
i. FLANNEi2, Admir- de bonus non.
JAN -, 1852 lO7-3t-lYlt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

PENNSYLVANIA WHEAT Crop, 1850 The wheat
crop of Pennsylvania. in 1850, the greatest in
the Union. The returns follows: Pennsyl
vania, 154S219l bushels Ohio 1857 .O56 Virginia
145I6.90O New York 1903, 900 /, Michigan, A.
9IS. 900 MARYLAND 4.494.68O
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

Why are kisses like the Creation Because they
are made out of nothing. and all very good.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

A BLACK EvE.-Whenever you get a black eye by
fall the ice. or from running against the bed
post, apply the cloth wrung ont ofvery warm water,
and renew it unit: the pain ceases The moisture
and heat quies The blood. and sends it back to the
proper channels. Use warm hot never cold wa
ter to the bruise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

NTOTICE-Al persons indebted to mp to January lst
IN 1852 are informed that their bills ready, and set
Jan u.s. G. MYERS, Halter.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

SCENE AT District SCHOOL First class in phi
losophy-step out-cIose your books. - Hobbs. what
is meant by the animal kingdom" Lions, Tigers,
elephants rhinocerrosses. appropriateness, aliigators
monkeys, jackasses hack drivers, AMI school masters,
Very ,0eH-bu you'll take licking for your las,
mark Giles what is the mineral kingdom ?" The
hull of Calito:ney.' Walk straight up head. John
what is the vegetable kingdom Garden sarse.
potatoes. carols. ngyons and all kinds of green's that's
good for cooking And what pines aud henlocks.
and eIms-ain' they vege,ahIes!' No SIT ree--yon
can't cook 'em-thems logs and franin' timber
Boys give me piece of apple aud yoa can have
hours ntermi>sion-except Hobbs Class in Ms,he-
mates Dawson, six times six Is thirty six
6 Are-plura' Are ,hitty-sx' King, nine times
nine' Am eighty one Am they? Yes they
be -(refeng TO bis tables for proof of his assertion
Give me your slae-I'lI teach you that English
grammar is very important part of mathematics
(wre) Here do this sun in Rue of Three before
you leave this school house Prohlcm--lf Tom Hyer
whipped Yankee Sullivan in seventeen rounds who
struck Billy Pa:tpIson:' | had to leare
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

DESTRUCTION OF LErrERs-The Philadelphia Bull
Ietin state that some 90 900 letters remaining in
Bloods Despatch Office at the time of the fire were
consumed. 1t is supposed that large sums OF money
have been DESTROYED in them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

A SHORT CoURTsHIP.-1he Newburyport Union
says marriage recently consummated in that
city under the following circumstances A young
woman called at the house Of widower TO obtain a
situation as housekeeper. On making inquiry, the
gentleman replied that be in more want of a
wife than a housekeeper and if she willing to
take the former situation she could be installed at
once. The young lady made but little hesitation,
and they were soon united.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16
OUR morTo1s ITO PLEASE,

DLACK SATIN VESTS. the best articfe ever ofe. cd
ID ready made, or made TO measure. at
Jan ID. SCOTT & BALDWIN'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

ANOLD ADVERTISEMENT l565,-Wanted stout
active who fears the Lord, and carry two hun
drpd Weipht
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

CLAY FOR CAss The New York Herald has il from
i" unreasonable authority" that Hon. Henry Clay
has written letter in favor Of Gen. Cass for the Presi
dencv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

New STEAMER.-A fine steamer launched on
Monday from the ship-yard of Messrs. Cooper & But
ler Baltimore intended to run between that port and
Norfolk She is called the North Carolina is about
$50 tons burthen, and of the following dimensions :
Extreme length. $50 feet; beam 33 feet 10 inches ;
and feet hold she is about 60 feet the guards
and her wheels have about 9 feet inches surface
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

MERRY MOURNING A young lady of Cincinnati,
step-daughter of we'll known merchant tailor on
Main street, has just received the painful information
that a relative in England has taken leave OF all sub
unary things and left her little legacy of $500, 900
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

From authentic statistics collected by the Phladel-
phia American it appears that the anthracite coal pro
iucion of the present year in Pennsylvania will a.
mount to 4,4O0 600 tons, increase over the previ
Gus year of ,067 1886 tons, or over 81 per cent.
Eugene Sue is among the political prisoners at
Paris
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-16

UNPRECEDENTED OCEAN STEAMING.-The steam
ship Pacific Captain Nye, Collins l:ne has made
twenty two passages across the Atlantic: Longest
twelve days eight hours; shortest, nine days nine
teen hours and thirty four minutes.
The latter is no doubt, the shortest passage mean
OF true time, ever made. The average Of all her
passages is under eleven days.
The steamers Of the Collins line have done better
this winter than ever before Their passages lately
have been astonishing. Crossing the Atlantic to the
westward in the middle OF winter in less than eleven
days is wonderful The company. however and it It
losing business Their expenses are enormous, and
the income from the Government and passengers too
small to prevent serious loss. II the Government
does not come forward and give this line substantial
aid, it will be abandoned. The Emperor of Russia
has signfed desire to purchase these magnificent
steamships to form a nucleus for powerful steam
navy. Cannot something be done at once to prevent
these vessels from falling into the hands of foreign
government ?-Nev York HERALD
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-12
Real Gstate for Sale.


BUILDING LOTS and MANUFAC-
Id TURING SITES Bridgeport Ct, is SO miles from
NewYork its harbor the best Long Island Sound po2u
ation $500 principally mechanics and manuacturers-in
Is per por The Heusaonc and
Ra roads at Bridgeport and here the New OK and
New Haven Railroad connects with Them making IL very
busy center These unite Bridgeport with all the great cities
and popuous sections of the country every nde Hence
its urexamped prosperity. The remarkable beauty of the
town as situation the face Of the country, and
the surrounding scenery is admitted by every vsor For
home locality be desirable for business par
tcuary the uactuns Its situation relative TO the great
trade ard commerce. and tho facilities Tor conn
with point of the render II est eg
bic The undersigned have recently purchased near the CEN
Of this town. and fronting its harbor an extensive rac
Of land which though much sought after has hitherto been
so ned as TO prevent its for building purposes This
they have divided into COO large building lots crossed by
i al streets night angles and surrounding park OF
acts The Railroad DEPICTS about 10 rods distant The
shore the accessible to vessels OF 500 tuns Tn
ihes lots 80 buildings, factories shops residences
etc are in process of In two years Is will be as
settled as the other portion of the town The lots
low offered those who will build very low prices-the
bare in acthe propstos reser'ns alternate lots Tor
future profit.
Dwellings and manufactures erected this property rent
for from 10 10 % per their cost aid the property Is
rising 81 100 per cent per anDrm There aiways
a great demsnd here for dwellings.
The chance for manufacturers to select new
location Terms Facilities afforded TO such as wish to
embark manufactures Maps furnished and inquiries an
syered on application WM H NOBLE, Bridgeport, Ct
Z r. T = E M6RIE propretOrs.
Mars Of the above property may also be Obtained and
teiIs of sale sscertaned application to L. c. STUART
at the Office Of the American Museum.
MIR STUART will give the fullest information concerning
the property, with which he Is well acquainted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-12
DoARD in BROOKLYN.-A Gentle

man and Wife or sinsIe Gentlcu-n wishing board IN
quiet ssree family the South Ferry may obtain such
quarters bv sppSns 6s Ssae-ss References required
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-12

TAMBRIDGE-PLA Sale or to
Let elegant Cottages each inclosed with lots laid
out as gardens with shrubbey &c. Croton water in EACH sit
usted d ard l24thsts between 9TH and 7thav 'front.'
ing Mount Six of the above are now let and
the other will be ready 10 occupy In ten days Kent 70
good tenants $3.50 and Croon tax. Apply to j. OLMSTEAD
HIGGINS No 50 Barclay ST. between II and O'Clock, or
18th St. corner 7thav, Cambridge place, after r. NJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-12

EOR SALE-On the Hudson River,
L. near Dobs Ferry, two large, handsome Dwelling
Houses, just finished very large, lots of great beauty
TENS easy A. "A. LYON, No. Nazsau-s Ct
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-12
TARM at YONKERS for SALE

IL Within 2 miles Of Hudson River Railroad Depot and
miles Of Brcnxyille Depot Harlem Railroad Contains u
Of which 20 In woods Soil mpeS buildjna
Few and plenty; water good and fruit abundant View
very fns but net neht OF the Hudson River The place
under sood crop and Improvement Some rocks Sstua-
~ g2in =
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-12

THO LET-A fine Store, No. 81 Beck
Il msn-st- corner Of Gold Also large Room either
with without the above and Immediately it suitable
for Salesroo &c. &C. This Is Is by 100 feet with
front three streets and of the most elegant Sales
in the lower part Of the city Also the third story Of
the building being the ze the second door.
Apply on the premises, to JAS. NJ. SHARP.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-05-12
COUNTRY SEAT for SALE-About

65 egiby situated the east SIDE OF the fd-
the township Of Hyde Park in full view OF the
river and railroad with good House and other improvements
Fruits. Flowers, &c VIII be sold cheap. Apply to e.
NACLE No. 40 Nassall-st. n Y