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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-10-07
CapabIIity OF the Nation for War.

The possibility of future war with any of the great
powers of the earth, naturally leads 10 the reflection
whether we should be able to come out of such
troversy with honor. And, in considering such
question, it is cheering reflect that, young as our
country is and comparatively imperfect in the science
of war, she has always proved unconquerabe by all
the enemies whom she has hitherto been called to en-
counter While il is true that her policy is peace, it
is equally true that she has never engaged in a
from which she did not emerge with victory and re-
From the moment the Anglo Saxon race was
planted this continent down to the present hour,
its progress has been onrGrd, and every obstacle,
whether of man or nature has receded before In
dian, Frenchmen, Englishmen. and Mexican, have
after another, given way before that Anglo Amer
lean which will ere long sway the destines of
this continent If, even in colonial days, untaught
Yankee volunteers could blight the aureis of French
regulars, what may not be expected of the soldiers of
this nation i'll the full development of It's colossal man
hood If, in the days of our revolution thirteen
feeble colonies containing only population of three
millions, could successfully resist the armies of Great
Britain, ard at last extor from that proudest and most
powerful empire of the earth acknowledgment of
their independence, what may not be expected of a
nation of more than twenty millions In defence of
their honor and their soil
While this country cannot now, and probably never
WILL carry war of invasion against any European
power it is not too much to say that in of de-
fence. we are invincible by all Europe. An ocean of
three thousand miles spreads between and the pow
of despotism its deep waters nation OF
farmers possessing the unbounded agricultural
ces of fresh and unworn continent; we can supply
within own limits, food, clothing, and every hu-
man want; we more than twenty millions Of free
men, imbued with martial spirit, and apt pupils in
the school of war, shown in the Mexican con.
test. If we have not large regular army, expe
rence has shown that volunteers in conjunction with
regulars. make most gallant and reliable force, and
the first tap of the drum would bring them forth from
towns and fields, from mountains and valleys, by
hundreds of thousands. If we have not large navy
it could be speepily increased while privaeers wouIt
swarm every Another great advantage tc
our country in defensive war, and which sht
did not possess in the contest with Great Britain
would be those internal improvements of which sh
has so generally awaited herself Whatever point o
our coast should be menaced by foreign fleet, thu
intelligence would be spread by the electric TELEGRAPH
with speed which would laugh TO scorn the sc Cros
of Fire. while, answering the lightning summons
armies would be concentrated upon the threatened
point by the magic speed of the railroads which gil
the country in all directions with their iron arms
| T H0rnjn0 IInX,
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A Curious Story.

With the exception of a case of salvage, which
was partly tried in the United States Court before
Judge Belts there was little business of Importance
transacted in the law courts yesterday. On Tues
day evening last Cnarine-looking individual pre-
sented himself at the United States Narshals office,
stating that he had been referred there by the com
mandant of the Navy Yard at Brooklyn, and related
story, the gst Of which is that he was lately IN
formed by pirate his death-bed that he had
served on board a pirating vessel which was sunk
and abandoned upwards of twenty years ago at
the Balize Cat the mouth of the MisssSi ppi riv-
er) with twenty-five tons of silver and god coin
on board, besides other articles of great value :;
that this treasure had been disturbed and the
exact locality was pointed out by the dying man.
The marine millionaire in expectancy had asked at
the Navy Yard for ship of war to enable him to
prosecute his ouri James, which, however, he
was denied, and his errand to the Marshalls Office
with a view to get revenue cutter or 9TH
er government vessel to carry him to the golden
point, and for which service he willing to di-
vide the proceeds of his exploring expedition with
the government Of the United States His reason
for asking this aid was, owing to fear that if be
should undertake private enterprise to recover the
sunken treasure the money mig ht be seized or stolen
from him. AS matter of course, the United States
authorities did not feel inclined to convert the arm
of public defence to any private specu-
lation, and therefore, the fortune hunter left with
the determination of seeking assistance elsewhere
n Y HERALD
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of ropsy various but generally arises from
oprucohs to the free circulation the blood through sys
TO remedy this there nothing effective Huloways
they purify the blood and strengthen the CONSTITUTIONS
ana lhereby gradually diminish the collected fluid and if
severed IN till the complete further
prevented Many that have
testify 20 the efficacy of this medicine especially
me- who at that period particularly pIedisposed
to this insiduous disease
Sold at the Establishment of Professor Holloway 244
empe Bar London and by all respectable Druggists
Dealers in Medicines throughout the British Empires those
United States in Boxes 373c S 81 so each Whole
sale by the principal Drug houses of the Union Messrs
n. T.. -
There is considerable saving taking the largest sizes
afTi xed to each Box
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MILLINERY.

MILLINERY.
MFRS. SARAH II. KELLEY takes this method of nn
Nl informing her and country patrons that she 10y
retured from the North with fine and well select ~
ed stock Goods her line of the latest Paris Fashion and
Styles, consisting in part of Hats Ribbons. Cuffs Collars,
Caps Head Dresses &c, g. of every variety the most
fagdious She her thanks to her
patrons their past and solicts continuance Of
the
She has brought out an excellent Miner assist and
please customers
Hats cleaned and trimmed as usual.
T. 1853
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DENTISTRY.

DR. F: B; CARR has returned from the g.,
~ North with largely increased stock of RsssssssA
Teeth, Instruments, &c Having consulted sIITIyC
many eminent Dentists he has perfect confidence in the
perority of Aliens Patent mode of inserting teeth with
icial gums Full sets inserted Immediately after the
of the teeth and remodeed after the have
out PAIN and the mouth by the wearer and
cleaner and stronger than teeth inserted in any other
way, warranted give perfect satisfaction All
other operations performed in the approved
Reference individuals in this place wearing teeth
with the patent improvement.
Oct. l. 1858. off
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$50 REWARD,


RUNAWAY from the subscriber, his Negro men, q
n JOHN and TDBEY. JOHN is about rs years q
DID, feet inch high. weighs about 185 1870 lbs y y
TOBEY aged about q years feet inches high stout and
weighs about 175 lbs They bought from Mr.. James
Surle of Cumberland county and will probably be lurking
in that neighborhood TOBItY has wife at Mr. Richard
Birds in Johnston county Tweny Fve Dollars for either
Fifty Dollars for BOTH will be paid for their apprehension
and delivery the subscriber for their confinement in
Jail in the State, that he get them. An additional
of One Hundred Dollars will be paid for the conviction
of any person of harboring the above Negroes;
Fair Bluff Columbus county, n. c., Oct. g. [25l-5tf
Rs-Fayettevie Carolinian copy If.
NORTH CAROLINA BACON.-lO.OOO lbs Hams, Sides
~ and Shoulders For sale by w. C. HOWARD.
MULLETs.-Recevedm monthly from the fisheries; For
IFl sale by w. C. HOWARD.
FOR SALE!
On Thursday the r of November next the undersigned
~ by virtue of mortgage executed to them will sell at the
residence of James Cameron, Smthve, the follow
ing prOperty-viz:
The TRACT OF LAND known as the Walden Planta
tOn upon which Mr. Cameron resides with all the improve
ments thereon. we'll as another TRACT OF PINE LAND
Spring Branch Creek with all the wood thereon ALSO
a number of HORSES (among which is thoroughbred
Staon) MULES and Stock of every kind. together with
all his FARMING UTENSILS and HOUSEHOLD AM
MARY s. LYDIA.
On the 7th of November next, they will expose to sale
Exchange Corner in the Town of Wilmington, four vaua
BILE slaves, consisting of ONE MAN AND THREE WO
MAN.
Bank required purchasers for over $780, and
all under said sum, Cash.
(Signed) w. c. HOWARD,
w. \. PEDEN.
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Women of Lima.

They are constantly about during the day and
0voning in their graceful costume The Saya
t,optan about which much has b2en said, is not
worn mu CHI nowadays, though occasionally saw
+ The women of this city, however, almost unlver-
s,Ilv wear the shawl upon the head munl1ng up
the face, and sometimes conceaiing everything but
one eve, which, however, does more than oouoe ou
~ The ladies seem to be inveterate shoppers and
are evidently fond of gadding about They dress
very galy in French silks and satlns, ana look IN
tbo street with their shaws drawn their heads
as if they had just slept out OF carriage and were
Thew arc not all so chary of showing their faces
rs those saw were exceedingly pretty very sage
" inferred if there were any ugly women in Lima
thew were among those who did not venture to dis
close their features. had the shrewd suspicion that
the saya manta was the disguise for old age and de-
narted charms. The women had wondrously small
feet and they prettily embroidered slippers fit
for fairies to trip in. They most devOaS church
coers-far ahead of the opposite sex, in this respect
as the women with u.s. They may be seen every
morning and evening moving toward the churches,
nfwhich Lima is full, most coquetshIy dressed in
the finest of silk shawls and the gOssiest of satin
GOWNS followed sometimes by smartly dressed ne
gro servant girl, and at others, by negro boy in
snowy livery carrying carpet rug of many colors
hanging on the arm, as a fine lady of England who
is righteous us we'll as rich may be on Sunday
with yellow plush at her heels, carrying the gold
leaVed prayer book
Il you IGllON the lIliudHeSe UcdlllJ W \dhu
you may do without fear of offence, for she will
ogle and coquet with you much you please
YOU will see the servant spread the rug on the cold
stone pavement and the lady knee or lounge alter
natcly upon it as the service may require; always
giving you the most inviting look with her pretty
black eyes.
The Limanese women are inveterate smokers. 1t
is nouncommon sight, however startling the ctmay
appear to those vaporish ladies' who would die OF
a rose in aromatic pain not to say anything OF the
a. ,f tbo I'D Of q Havana
no uncommon sight to see pretty delicate looking
Limanese lady purchasing at The open cigar booths
vigorous cigars that would stagger the nerves of
some of our most robust male smokers. And they
smoke them too the ladies do not 60 about the
streets smoking, but like knowing smokers, take a
quiet puff at home, while the more common women
may be seen blowing at enormous cigars they
walk about the streets.
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NorE-River Lumber, Tar, and Turpentine, sold in tn
subject the expense of landing inspections coop
erage &c,;-say Lumber so cents to 81 y M Tar an
TuIpentine about 10 Is cents = bb-and naval stores
when brought per railroad about the expresses in
curred--*For dry Virgin mixed Turpentine deduc
ton is made according to quality.
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WANTED.

A TEACHER to take charge of Common School in No
n II Rocky Point District, New Hanover county, n. c.
We wish the strictly moral and the School to
commence within the present month, if possible.
$H * s H Hzf i; .55EH }c'"'''':
notol -, 70
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nRCELAR SAWS.

CIRCULAR SAWS.
THE Subscriber has just completed his for
L supplying the best CIRCULAR SAWS made, and for
keeping stock on hand of all sizes up to 60 inches
Every Saw warranted and sold at Manufacturers prices
J. NJ. ROBINSON.
Wilmington N. c., June 18th, 1853. 70
eTCommareiai, Herald and New Era copy
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rx- :, {. IOpsAIL ACADEMY
e InFasGGl Of THE SCHOOL, AT TOPsAlL
hoADEMT will be resumed on Monday the Sd day O.
Gcsonert y: Murphy A. Principal. Terms of,r =
as heretofore Board may be obtained at good house
IN the neighborhood, at moderate t;ries - ~ '"0o
G. M. .. MICH. N. NIXON
sept 29-G234t-44tl Pres't. Of Board Of Trnstces
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-10-07

A CLASSICAL ADvERTIsEMENT.-A tavern keeper
our West advertises young lawyer who left his
house without paying his bill. under the following
expressive caption: disqualification damnum ct
Slvart1Uouandibus in transitu est 1nUentus ad-
ditum scape goatum non comdtibuS IN smampo."
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Roman womcn-G. s. I1inIord,s Italy.

The features of the Roman women are generally re-
guar and the shape of the face inclined 10 the
square than the oval. The hair rlch black, and full,
is braided and knoted in becoming and picturesque
fashion, The forehead is low. broad and firm;
swering in its expression to the lowest part of the
face, which is massive and compact. The eye is large
and finely set in it's socket The teeth, arms and bust
are fine but the hands and feet especially the latter,
larger and the whole frame somewhat too sturdy and
compact. The nose is large and almost invariably
straight aud aquiline. clever Scotch woman once
remarked in mixed party of Italians and English,
that she and her counrymen looked like restored buss
with noses too small. The upper lip is often shaded
with somthng more than the suspicion of NOUS
tache.
What is most wanting in the Roman women is an
expression of softness, delicacy and refinement AS
the men are like woman, so the like men
The complexion is more like the rind OF ripe fruit
than the transparent veil of passing emotions which
play and vanish like auroraI CLEANS. The eyes shine
with fixed, external light, like that of glass polish
ed meai and do not darken with senslbllty. The lips
are frm and not tremulOus.
have often stopped TO look at the nurses who were
in attendance upon their Young charges in fine wea-
faced with bonnet, seemed made and dressed to go
into picture. The hair of rich lusrous black, lay
in massive brads, and was gathered into knot be-
hind, pierced with silver arrow. The complexion,
of glowing, gypsy yeow-such as only Titan could
paint-was in harmony with the gay bodice and
streaming belt ribbon. The face square in outlines
and impact in constructive, the impressive ex-
preston of marble bust. But the large brown eyes
were animated with strange mixture of animal ten
derneSs and animal fercenesS-IIke these OF tlgreSs
iondling her cubs. Passion and peril lay sumberng
in their depths. 1t volcanic face, which at a
moments warning, might break out in explosions OF
love, hatred, jealousy revenge. Thus Semiramis
might have looked, while yet shepherds daughter
or Charlotte Corlay, while dreaming in the woods Of
Normandy, before the air drawn dagger marshaIled
her the way 10 Paris
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-10-07

CHANCE FOR QUANDARY.-Gerritt Smith, the
notorious abotonist, is member elect for the next
Congress. He has again and again derided and repu-
dated the Constitution of the United States and de-
clared it 10 be better than the articles of associa
ton among band of robbers. Before he assume
the privileges of membership, he will have 10 take
the oath to uphold the constitution Will he do
it: Time will tell. The love of high position will
counterbaIance great many sc ruples.
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NEW GOODS


TAKE pleasure in announcing to my town and country
patrons that have returned from the North with frcsh
and we'll selected stock of Groceries. Persons wishing
purchase goods in line will do well to give calf be-
fore purchasing elsewhere fatter myself that do
well by purchasers any in the place. dealing hor
esty)
am truly thankful to patrons for their past
hope continuance of the same by the addition of their
bringing their friends with them to the Cheap Family Gro
Gerry Store North Water street, door to A Wan
nets and you will find such articles named and
All Canal Flour warranted and if proves otherwise than
good, taken back, and more given in the place.
GEO. II. KELLEY.
Fhds p R. Sugar; bbls best Brown do bbls. coffee ST.
gar bbs crushed do boxes loaf do bags Lauayra Coffee
bags Rio do bags Old Gov. Java do; bbls Hiram Smit
Flour half bbls do do bbs Extra Cana do half bbls
do do. do bbl Fayetteville do boxes Cogatc pale Soar
boxes do No do; half boxes do do. do boxes Pearl
Starch half boxes do bbls of Soda Crackers dc
do Sugar do; Dbl. Pilot Bread boxes Adamantre Car
dles Boxes stewards hard Candles; do. Yeast Powder,
best boxes of aaratus do Carb Soda boxes of s w
Collins Axes do Collins Brod Axes boxes simmons do
o. Cheese boxes best Mustard bbs of N. o. and Cuba
Molasses Pickles; Teas Eatsups; Ink; Grind Stones
Cranks for Grind Stones w alter buckets brass and iron
hooped painted Buckets Cedar Tubs Painted Tubs Shoe
Thread; Spun Cotton Indigo Cnamon Mace Matches
Cloves Selves. brass iron and hair; Willow Baskets Flour
Buckets Butter; Rice best Brboms; Serub Brushes I
Irish Potatoes Onions Boxes ground Pepper Excelsior
Soap, &c. &C., and many other articles tSept 3d. G3.
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the largo number Terel
however, sufficient quantity offering for the
n D0rt &
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MARRIED.

In this town. the 4h inst, by D. Mcmillan. ESQ., Mr.
WooDMAN CosT1N to Miss NANCY PICKETT all of Whining
ton.
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NEW YORK .MEnIcAL c1i7IVG1

rTNHE next Annual Course of Lectures in ~ "
= u Medical college, will commence Wednesday 2Sth
l1 and continue until the LIST Of March
9ty and Professor the Theory and Practice of Neden
No II Clinton Place. Z
EDWIN HAMILTON DAVIS, M. D. Professor of Mate
Medca and rapeutics, No. l39 Fourth Avenue
B. FORDYCE BARKER, M D., Professor of Midwiferv
and Diseases of Women and Children No. q West Elev
R: oGBEN DoREMtssM. b, Professor of Chemistry
J. NJ GARNocH AZ. N. D., Professor of the Principle
s ss Surgery with Surgical Pathology, No.
EpMUNnst PEAsLEE, NJ. D. Professor of General,
EDW3hp II; PARKER, NJ D., Professor Of Physiology
JoELPARKER, L. L. B., Professor of Medical Jurisrru.
IS* CoNANT. NJ. D., Demonstration of Anatomy.
preliminary Course Of Lectures will commences ON Mon
day the 10th of October which will be independent of the
regular Course, and will be free to all Medical Students
dissectngrooms will be opened for Glasses on the l
This College has just received from Europe most valuable
and extensive Museum fully representing external and in
terna Pathology together with the whole of the Mi
! croseopic Models.
The advantages which New York oers for Clinical Study
far surpass those of any other city The Students of t
College have to the New York Hospital Bellevue
Hospital. and Emigrants' Hospital we'll as to the Eve
and Ear nfermary and the various Dspensares of the CITY
surgical and Medical. and Obstetcal Clnique viii
be held weekly by the Professors these departments Oh
sterca and subjects for dissection abundanly fur
| nshed for the students.
! Matrieulaon S.; Demonstrators Ticket. S. the full
course, sos for the final examination $50.
Students coming to the city, should call Immediately
tho College where the Janor will furnish list of good
boarding houses r. OGDEN DOREMUS,
-. - ~. Dean of the Faculty.
New York Medical College, Eas! Thirteenth street near
Broadway Oct. Z, ls53.-5.tf
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IIOOP IRON.-10 Tons inch Hoop Iron cheap and
excellent substitute for wooden hoops Turpcntine
Tar barrels. For sale by FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
IHLOUR.-40 bbis. best brands For sale by
Sept. %, G.. DuPRE co.
D AISINS.-5O boxes Just received and for sale by
N Sept. 30, c. DuPRE & co.
GENTLEMEN! Call at SCOTT & BALDWIN'S, and
VI their beautiful Bordered Hem-Sttch and Figured
Linen Cambrick Hdkfs They show you the finest arti-
Gle in town. Sept. %.
lust RECEIVED-A general and splendid assortment of
j PERI UNI cry and FANCY ARTICLES, suitable to
Fall Trade. TOILET SOAPS and LUBIN POWDERS
&c. 900 HAVANA CIGARS A fresh and large supply Of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, and CHEMICALS. 100 of
French and English QUININE. A large supply of WHITE
LEAD just received: For sale by
Sept. 16, $50 -1I-tE3-l G. s. d. DUPRE.
Bar Herald and Commercial copy.
IXTHISKEY 100 bbs Cincinnati Rectised, Powell and
w Dexter brands. for sale by FREEMAN HOUSTON.
BEAUTIFUL DRAB OVER SACKS. few very hand
ID some just made up at SCOTT BALDWINS' s
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NEW AND FRESH GOODS!

JUST RECEIVED DIRECT!
(WHICH the undersigned offers for sale wholesale and
w retail at the very lowest for cash good paper
to his Town and Country friends The following comprise
portion of his stock, viz =
100 hbs Crushed Powdered, Graduated Brown Sugars
30 half bbls St. CrOx (put up expressly for me) dos
8 hhds. Porto Rico do;
10 boxes Loaf do:
100 bags Rio, Laguyra, Java, and Mocha Coffee;
200 boxes Cogate's Pale and No. Soap;
20 do. do. Pearl Starch;
500 doz. w. Underwood Co.'s Pickles, CatSups Sauces.
Mustards, &c;
10 chests Green and Black Tea-pery fine;
100 packages Crackers and Bread-nll kinds;
NDO,OOO Segars, at Baltimore prices p.
20 boxes Saleratus-put up expressly for my tradc;
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d Cap Quarto and Ledgers, Journals, Day Books,
Records &c; Memorandum and Pass Books Pencil Books;
Letter Presses Car. Letter. Bill and Note Paper Of various
Perforated Bottng Tea and Wrapping Paper; Bristol and
Marble Boards FabeE and other h brands Pencils; Letter
Commercial and State Banks Bankors Miniature Acct
Books Writing, Composition and Copying Books; Buff
Blacks Maynard and Noyes and Harrison's Columbian
Black Blue and Red Inks; Carmine and lndellble Ink
Gold Pens with without Erapers Patent Whita
neys Patent Ink Stands Cases of Mathematical
Instruments Ivory and Perl Paper Folders; Pons Pen
Weights Letter Clips Book Rests Pen Racks; Bottine
Ink Pencil Eraser Round, Fiat exagon and Parallel
Rules of all lengths Sealing Wax all Coors Waters Cur
endcrs Post Office Letter Boxes Desk Pads Port Fo
ios Stationary Cases. &c. &C. Now opening ard for sale
at S. w. WHITAKER'S.
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WONDERFUL, YET NONE THE LESS BEAUTIFUL

IF YOU will go to WHITEHURST'S GALLERY, over
Messrs Policy Harris Store, Front street. the whole
matter will be explained by the excellent and accommoda
ting operator Mr. F. HARRISON, whose experience in the
beautiful art of DaguereoypDg enables him to rank
among the artists in this profession With all his hon
est afabiy and kindness If you give him opportunity
he win steal from nature its most lovely smiles We would
advise who perfect and neverfading likeness TO
90 Immediately and forget enquire for the IVORY and
beautiful beyond conception having almost the nfs
by Of life You will be impressed at once with the iaeV
that can copy that which nature made Rooms open
from o'clock to sunset Hours for children from 10 to
o'clock. No choice Of days for adults o
B. z. HARRISON s. co.
I.r:l,,;,ntoa I,fv SIst 1851 27f-t6
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Wilmington Bank Rates of Exchange.
fillmore =. per prem Philadelphia per ct. prem.
W lork,i 8, $. Virginia..