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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02
OUR MOTTO IS ITO PLEASE,,
a.. Wilmington Saddle, Harness, IE1tI n
NTNsnpuxE w, HNUE. cronv :sS - W

1IE subscriber cctfuiy informs the public that he
keeps constantly hand large assortment Of Coach.
Gig, and suIky harness; Laey's and GentIemen's
Saddles Bridies Whips, &C.; Trunks, Valises Saddle
and Carpet Bags. Satchcs fancy Trunks, &c Always on
hand large supply of string Leather and Fly set and
all other articles usually found in such establishments all
which to be of the best material and work
manhip will be sold low for cash, short credit
prompt customers
Saddles Harness. Trunks Medical Bags. &c. made to
order Harness and Coach Trimmings sold at fair price
to persons buying to manufacture. Whips at Wholesale
All kinds of Riding Vehicles bought aud sold commits
sion. JOHN J. CONOLEY
Sept 10, 1851
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02

Many of our cotemporates specializing most sage.
~ IN the last French revolution. on the faith of tel
ographc dispatches, and before the ice-bound mails
have brought full advices AS we have an old fash
Toned idea, as to the proprety of investigating and
comrrehendng subject, before passing judgement on
its merits we will not initiate the Geographic rapidly
of our coemporares That France is again in state
Of efervescence, and &C King Log suddenly convert
ed into King Slork,' the dispatches sufficiently show
but of no definite and precise information, which
reliable opinion can be predicaed. We shall prefer
waiting for The mails. The Nephew of his Uncle -
is evidently attempting to put on the seven league
boots OF his great relative whether he can walk, OF
even stand in them is matter of much doubt If, in
deed, he has the army and the mob with him. in his
new movement, he is safe enough-for those are the
motive powers of France. How long that attachment
may continue, or how thorough il may be, as we be-
fore remarked, first the French papers, and then time
alone can show -SOufheT7t Press
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$500 REWARD.
A PROCLAMATION.

By His Ercecncy DAVID s. READ Governor Of the State
of North Carolina.
WHEREAS, It has been represented to me that limo
w thy Smith, John Epperson and Viliam Humpston.
did lately in the County of Sampson this State murder
MILTON MATHIS late of the County aforesaid and
that the said Timothy Smith, John Epperson and William
Humpston have fled from justice, and probably escaped
yond the limits of this State.
Now to the end that Timothy Smith, John Epperson and
William Humpston may brought trial for
said offence do hereby issue this my proclamation, offer
reward of Three hundred dar for their apprehension
and delivery to the Sheriff of the said County of Sampson
hundred dollars for the apprehension and delivery of
Of them to the said Sheriff.
DESCRIPTION.
No description has been forwarded to this Department. but
the aforesaid persons represented to have been members
Of in connected with Circus Company known
as Johnson & Co.'S Peoples Circus Company.
lSEAL Given under hand and the Great Seal of the
State of North Carolina at the City of Raleigh this the
24th day of December, A. D /, 1851.
DAVID s. REID.
By the Governor,
Thomas SETTLE, JR Pirate Secretary.
Jan. 2. 1852 7-6t-2aw
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TAKEN up AND COMMITTED

ITO the Jail of New Hanover county, n. c., az
l. runaway slave the Both inst. negro boy by q
and born and raised in Cumberland county. Said ~
gro FIVE feet inch high stout built about 10 old
quite yellow He says he born and raised two miles
above Fayetteville and his mother lives with VIM lllvard
who her protectors he has nothing to shew to establish his
freedom The of said negro requested to for
ward property. pay all charges and take him
otherwise he will be dealt with the law directs.
OWEN FENNELL, Sheriff.
By JERE NICHOLS, JaiIor.
Dec. 30 1851 9S-tf
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STATE OF NORTH CAROI,INA.

New Hanover County Court-December Term, 1851.
nRDERED by the Court, that at the March Term
~ of this Court and until otherwise ordered upon
the Appeal Dock" will be taken trial Monday Of
the Term and the Trial Docket will be mp pcrcmpto
ry Tuesday. The State Docket will not be tried until
Friday of the Term
Ordered further that all Subpmnas for witnesses in Civil
other than appeals shall require attendance
fore Tuesday, and in all State Lefore Friday of eac
Term, except witnesses to before the Grand Jury.
Ordcrcd that publication of this he made weekly in the
Herald and Journal until the of this Court
L. ii. MARSTEILER, Clerk.
January 2, 1852 lite
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"A THE BEAUTIES THE CREDIT SYSTEM complete
in three hundred vos with illustrations all exc
euted with steel PEN The excessive popularity of the work
last January, feel confident will for it rapid
sale now And in order thai all Subscribers may &c. copy
we invite you to call Immediately and pay No excep-
tions to the general rules Wishing you HAPPY New
Ian l, '52l SCOTT s. BALDWIN.
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LAND SALE.

LAND SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, at the Courthouse door in Whte-ea
w vile. the second Monday liz March, SEVENI
HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND. known the Toomer
Land the East side of the White Marsh for the
and charges due thereon for the years 1919 and 80 which
S21 90. L. WILLIAMSON, Sheriff.
Columbus CO.. Jan. 2. 1851 I7-IOt
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SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF CHARLESTON, S. C.
(1HAKIERED by the State of South Carolina. with
~ Capital Of $3.50 900 ALI paid in and we'll invested
sEHAS. EDI0NDSTON, Prcs't.
A L. TOBIAS, Scc'y.
Directors:
RoRERT MARF,N, Col JAMES GApsDEN,
NJ G. MnRpEcAI, CHAs. II. WEST,
s. MowRY, Jr. HENRY CoBt4
The subscribers having been appointed agents This place
Tor the above named company prepared 10 receive offers
and issue policies of Insurance Fire, Marine River and
Life Risks. liberal terms. All losses incurred at this
agency will be promptly adjusted and paid by the under
signed. DEROSSET & BROWN:
N B-Risks viii be taken the lives Of s&Fes the
most liberal terms
Wilmington, n. c. Dee |, IsoI-72dSswtf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02

NoTE-River Lumber, Tar and Turpentine, sold in the
water subject the expense of landing inspection,
cooperage, &c. Lumber so cents to 81 per NJ; Tar
val stores when brought per railroad about the
incurred. *For dry Virgin mixed Turpentine,
deduction is made according to quality
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MARRIED.
DIED.

In this place. the residence of Mr. L. Gornto the
3Oth December Mr. THos NJ MEEks, aged about 81 years
formerly of Onslow county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02
A Bear Captured by Chloroform.

A paper published at Montauban, Spain. gives an
account of the capture of huge BEAR by choroorm,
which is somewhat amusing. His bearship had for
long time been the of the district entirely defy
ing all attempts at capture. Even the most daring
hunters dared not approach him sufficiently near to
give him death wound, and so the bear was left to
his glory, making predatory excursions continually
among the sheep and cattle of the surrounding farms
At length Dr. Pegot hit upon plan for securing the
mOnserby the use of chloroform. Early one morning
he proceeded 10 the where the bear slept accom-
panied by party of peasants, and having made sure
by the snow Just fallen that the animal was Within
the peasants ran and fastened up the entrance with
ron bars, which prevented the bear from coming out.
Over the bars they stretched blankets TO prevent the in
Of air. and now, the operation of putting monsieur
bear under the influence Of chloroform commenced.
The dOcortooE large syringe, and having filled 1t
with the somnoent Ii ud, discharged it through an
aperture in the blanket into the interior of the
This being several times repeated, the bear fell
into adeep sleep, when the doctor marched in and Sc
cured his prize triumphant They bore the poor bear
away tied limb and limb, keeping cloth saturated with
choOroom constantly at his nose, and took him TO the
village, where a cage having been prepared, the bear
was permitted 10 awake Great excitement followed all
around the capture of the wild beast became known,
and crowds came to behold him. secured in his cage
In the evening the village illuminated in rejoicing,
while the praises of science and Dr.. Pegot fell from
every lip This is the first instance of the capture of
a wild animal by choroform.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02

Friendship Academy, Dupin County, NC.
THE Session of this School, will commence OH Mon
IL day the 9Th of January, 1852.
The situation of the School is decidedly healthy Poart
be had in the neghborhood for six dollars per month";
including lights. fuel and washing
Tuition 81, 50, and SIP so per session.
Jan. z, lS52-I7-6] A. G. MOSELEY.
NOTICE. ...st..
TUE subscriber having qualified Executor to the last
VIII and Testament Of Benjamin G. Moore deceased at
December Term of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
for the county of New Hanover A d. 1851 hereby notifies
persons indebted to his tcstaor to make payment and
all having claims against the them
duly hentcatcd within the time prescribed by law 9TH
erwse this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery.
w. S. lARKINS, Executor.
December ID. 1851 l7-tf
DER RAILROAD. 2 bbls and kcg new n c. Lard
l. u AT GEO. H.KELLEY'S.
(IHRISTNIAS HAS GONE. / have received per Schrs.
" Aaric and Mary POWELL .o T.,
80 boxes and 5 casks best Cheese;
p fine Beef Tongues, large size;
kegs fine Goshen Butter, 100 lbs:
10 bags Laguyra Coffee
bbls. Stewards best Crushed Sugar;
10 quintals of large Codfsh
2 bbls. best Lard Low for cash ut
j GEO. Ii. kELTEY'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02

IRISH COLONY IN SPAIN.-We learn from the Dub
lin Evening Mail that the Spanish Government have
conceded grant of two hundred and fifty square
miles of country on the banks of the Guadaquiver,
in the provinces of Andalusia and Esremadura. con-
tanning than 100000 acres of land of the rich
est quality, to be coonised by Irish settlers, under
for twenty-five years admission of their furniture.
clothing and agricultural implements free of duty
privilege of telling timber for building in the royal
forests; power 10 appoint their municipal au-
thorties. The district in question having been de-
populated by the expulsion Of the Moors, has never
since been fully occupied.
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FREIGIITS I:

TO NEW YORK.
Turpentne, Rosin and Tar, ger barrel,...$ so 35
Spirits Turpentine, .do......... 90 so
Rice, per 100 pounds 90 12a
cotton, per bale, w Il L 20
Cotton goods and yarns, per foot, .............
Flaxseed per cask 90 80
Ground Ground Peas per bushel' ,oo GO
TO PHILADELPHIA.
Turpentne, Rosn, and Tar, per barrel 30 35
Spirits Turpentne, do. 90 so
Ground Peas per bushe
Lumber per NJ to size. 4 90 a 90
Cotton goods and yarns, per cubic foot, .......6
TO BOSTON
Turpcntine, Rosn, and Tar, per barrel, 90 90
spirits urpentne do... 100 10
Lumber. M,.... @ 90 a 90
Wilmington Bank Rates of Exchange.
Baltimore per cent. Philadelphia IL per cent
New lorkl Virginia {. :.
Boston .......1 g &c Charleston ..... &C g
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LIST OF LETTERS.

II EMAlNlNG in the Post Office at Wilmington ~ Co.
IL 3lst December, 1851 " " ''
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Apprentices Surrendered under the Fugitive Act of
1850.

CAsUALT1Es.-A very old negro woman belonging
to Gen. Winslow. burnt to death in this town
Saturday morning last. When discovered the
house in which she lived was on fire. That being
extingushed, she was found to be dead. 1t is sup
posed that her clothes caught whilst kindng fire
on the hearth
| On the same morning insane negro man belong
ing to Miss King was found to have hanged himself
Fa1,ptterilie Observer. 30tH
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that the DRiDGEs-It has been generally supposed
logical won r,a bridge in Virginia was the only geo.
o BRIDE. IN Carter county, Kentucky there is Hl nat,
fork V of across the Rockbridge branch Of the Canv
FIVE feet sna Sandy. 1t is one hundred and ninety
the middle e pa twelve feet wide, twenty feet thick in
above The me arch and one hundred and seven feet
0ana tber. GS'eF' In the county of Walker, in Ala
Vas dscovo,ns another similar natural crrosv which
The span ;s eo IN recent geological exploration-
height neary ome hundred and twenty feet and the
Stone, and is evenly This bridge is formed of sand.
aenock trees gro very symmetrical. Large beech and
emery rcpTrsento on The bridge, and the surrounding
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02

HE STRIPED PIG UNDER New NAME-A letter
nom traveller through Vermont states that while he
"dS sitting IN a village tavern, another traveller came
,n ana stepping up 10 the place where the bar
Was minated that he should like to have glass of
~ Don't keep it," was the gruff reply.
~ he traveller was off in quick time Presently an
UI farmer came in, and clustered up TO the landlord,
"I T he following dialogue ensned -
TTaFMer-" Good mornin,' Cap'n B."
E7aadIord-" Good momn', Squire"
TT"rmcr-" How is your family this mornin' -
IElnaiord-'' Pretty smart, thank'ee.'
IIaI'1eF-" Is the baby wel?'
i ~ landlord &c yes, uery Would you like 10 see
Tarm Well don't care ii I DO"
%';;q,ord-'' Walk into the kitchen, Squire Mrs
S VIII be glad TO see you"
ror o9I ihey 60, says the traveller and return after
E,S.J snort visit 10 the baby who seems TO have
Which mem rather roughly Judging by the manner in
y, W" 'Dey licked their chops.-LooreH Courier.
York lEC ARTs-The Paris correspondent of the New
On On, commercial says:
take rv,"ontryman, Powers having been unable 10
Gre' e. right for the exclusive Reproduction of his
Paris "'e IN France, the merchants in plaster of
tee saPng fine harvest from his labos. no.
Windows 0uCoons OF several different sizes in the shop
One Of H. All but one of them are admirably done
idly tbonb Grchants tells they have gone off rap
''6n The price is high
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02

Coon LEssoN.-Peter of Leghorn, learned man of
The 10th century, had vii in common with many
learned men, before and since his time, yet he very
poor. He was nevertheless, always in good humor
and merry Once, in Tuscany he wished to be ferried
over river: Unfortunately he had no money, and he
SAID to the feryman-
My good friend, have no money TO give you for
your trouble, but you shall have instead, wholesome
counsel"
After some grumbIing, the ferryman consented to
aNenm over, and when they were on the other bank,
demanded the promised payment
Friend, said Peter. laying his hand gently on the
mans shoulder g if you do with others as you have
qone with me, you will gain but little by your ferry
ooat; so be prudent" And he went calmly on his
way.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-02

SOMETHING NEw-We have an account of 4 strange
freak of nature said to have occurred recently in
Cleaveland county, which, if true, is probably with
out a parallel Although our account seems well au.
thencaed forbear giving names, lest there should
be some mistake about it. The account states that
there is woman Buffalo creek. the wife OF high
" respectable citizen, who has two Children one SIX
and the other four weeks old-being just month be-
tween their births Both children said to be alive
and doing we'll If it be true hope some will
furnish us with the facts and vouch for them.-Moun-
tain Banner
A CRUEL CoNrRE- TENPs-Gen Cavaignac's con-
tract of marriage, with young and beautiful heress,
was to have been signed the night he arrested by
Louis Napoeon's troops The fortress OF Ham Will
echo many desperate signs.
Since the General prevented going the whole hog, he
WILL at least, have plenty of Ham.
Co1Nc1DENcEs.-On the I'd day of December, 1904,
Napoleon was crowned Emperor of the French.
On the I'd of December, 1905, he destroyed the
Russian and Austrian armies at Austertz.
On the ID day of December 1851, Louis Napoleon
dissolved the French Legislature, and assumed all
the powers of government.
QUERE-Did the last incident fall accidentally on
the I'd December.-Rich. Dispatch.
SHIP Bu1LD1NG-From the tables accompanying
the report of the Secretary of the Treasury we learn
that in 1851 there were built in the United States
oil ships IS briggs, $50 schooners, $50 sloops ana
canal boats with total of 29S POP tonnage. Penn
sylyania owns tonnage amounting to 284:373, being
an increase of 25 900 over the previous year. New
York has 1O41.O13 being an increase OF 9o,ooo.
THE MARKETS, KossuTH, &c.-BALrIMoRE, Dec.
90 P M-The markets here, as well as IN Ne"
York, are quiet, and prices generally unchanged'-
Business generally dull.
Gov Kossulh is receiving his friends 10 day at the
Entaw House, in improved health. He will positive
~ leave for Washington City tomorrow morning 81
o'clock.
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Dec. 80, 1851
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1852-10-26
ID. L.. Broom. vi. ID.

Dehudt ohTScOU,
"AS permanently located gs.-~-4
AAhimself in Woodville, and q
is prepared te perform all opera. ~
tons in DENTAL SURGERY, ina man.
ner. at feast, not,inierior to anyiu The South
Western States.
His success for the last twelve years. in
this and the adjoining counties aud parishes,
IN the Plugging, Extracting and Insertion
Of Teeth, from one to n full set, both upon
pivot, by clasps. aud atmospheric pressure.
has heerI such as to preclude the necessity
OF giving references, as is generally known
that his operations have stood the test Of
time, 'and not found wanting"
Those requiring his services, will fluid it
their advantage TO visit him At his office.
CONNECTED with his ~resideuce.) Oh Main st.,
nearly opposite Mr.. Therrel's Hotel, as the
light and conveniences Of chair, and the ar.
rangement Of instruments are such as to
enable him TO perform operations more dur.
ably and with greater facility, than at the
residences Of the patients. Time aud ex-
pense will thereby be saved.
1Y- The disease of the teeth and mouth,
az more influence on the digestive and
Their %visceral organs, than persons are gencr-
ally aware OF, and the timely application to
a Scientific Dental Surgeon, may often not
only save teeth supposed 10 be beyond cure,
but relieve diseases that medicine would not
reach, OIL account Of the irritation caused by
them.
Too much attention cannoi be paid TO the
timely care Of children shedding their milk
teeth, Temporary seD as well as the regulation
Of the second or permanent onos, which are
liable to grow crooked, or be 50 crowded as to
insure early decay, and the suffering and in
convenience Of most Of the Dental operations
now necessary 10 BIO performed.
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1852-10-26
Carriage 4 Wagon Waking
AND REPAIRING.
So
So

THOMAS J. SMITH, thankful for for
mer patronage bestowed on him inform
his old friends and the public generally
that he Is now prepared TO execute al
work in the above line OF Business on rea
sonable terms, aud guaranty that their WORK
shall be we'll and promptly done. We dc
not promise to work cheaper than any body
else, but expect n fair remuneration for our
labor, when our work is honestly done.
70 HIS Shop is opposite Eady's Con.
f%ecuonary, adjoining Lewis's Blacksmith
Shop
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Mrs. Mcguire,
6l6i(luuet ap6 OtessmaRes.

WOULD respectfully tender her services
" to the Ladies of Woodvi.le, and its vicin-
ity, in the above business, and that she has
rented a house from DR.. Holt, on the Natchez
road, two doors from Mrs. Leslies', where she
will execute all orders with neainess and in
the newes; fashion.
70 Bonnets trimed in the most fashionable
style.
ji-Im22
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PIANO FORTIS.

MANUFACTURER by Mesws. Halleit Da-
vi Wis Co. OF every variety Of style and
hnish, OF 8 6 i.s and Z ectayes rifA and
VitAoai iOn frames and finished with the
Fre-ek OF Eaglisk actions. We also manu-
iaciure the NrU Circular Scale instrument
possessing many advantages one OF the most
pnomineuto OF which, Is inensass ef PoWcr. We
likewise manufacture the PIccOLo or BoUnoiR
PIASo, the sctiou Of which Is very powerful
and elastic. (being made after the principle OF
ERARD's celebrated BounoIR PiASol The
fianges being made OF Metal instead Of wood,
places its durability beyond question, and in
this respect, as well as in volume aud purity Of
tone, il is superior 10 anything OF the kind
manufactured in this country, Messrs II. d.,
& Co, have been awarded a number ofmed-
ais and diplomas for their superior Pianos.
These instruments are warranted to give sat
i~staction in every particular. Orders prompt.
ly filled by ID. l.. PHARES.
Whitesville, Mi. June, 1851. 32yl agent
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THE subscriber respectfully announces to
II the Ladies and Gentlemen of Woodville,
and his friends in general, thathe has Just open.
ed at his store, on Commercial Row, a large
and elegant selection Of fancy and useful ar.
ticles, among which, are the following.
Umbrellas, cotton and silk Gloves all kinds;
Riding-whips, and Walking-canes; Tooth bru-
shes, Pocket knives and Combs; Razors, Ra
zor-straps aud Shaving soaps; Perfumery OF
all kinds, colors and scents; Hair oil of the best
quality Soap, Starch, Indigo Candles, Sar.
dimes. HOLSTERS and Salmous; Preserves, Pick.
els, Currents and Ci,ron Olive oil Bay wafer
and Catsups; Pecons, Almonds and Brazilian
nuts; Filberts, English Walnuts, Oranges, APP.
pies &c.
ALSO-The best Tobacco and Segars, will
always be kept on hand, together with every
other article usually kept in such establish
ments but which are now too numerous to men
ton. w. A. HASSELL.
Woodville, February, nth, ls5I-ly.
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DissOIutiOn.

SAMUEL, BkLL. p. ,. kELRY.
SAMUEL BELL, in returning thanks
~ for past favors, begs leave to inform
the public generally, that the business will
now be carried on at the old stand under the
name aud firm OF s. Bell e. Co. who, in soil.
citing a share Of public patronage, are fully
determined that no exeriions Oh their part
shall be wanting TO merit the same.
Their stock Of Plantation aud Dry Goods,
Hardware, Groceries. and Provisions, will be
carefully selected and sold at cheap rates for
Cash, or 10 punctual customers on the usual
time. All cotton consigned TO them for ship
ment, and all freighis for storage, planters
may rely upon receiving their best attention.
s. BELL x co.
Fort Adams, Jan. 81, Is52-ly.