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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-05-13
The Police Out-GeneralIed.

A capital joke occurred yesterday, says late
Paris paper, which has set all Paris laughing and
talking to-day A large crowd had assembled yes
terday in the Rue dArgentem the Palais,
Royal in consequence of thief detected in the act
of robbing house, having succeeded in reaching
the roof, where it dangerous to follow him
The man, who had on blouse but was without
shoes, was seen to move about for some time as if
seeking window, through which to escape, and at
last he disappeared altogether Meanwhile a de-
tachment of soldiers sent for, and they blocked
up all issues from the house; some fremen were
also sent for who went on the roofs, but they ar
rived just as the man vanished The military fire.
men and crowd waited for two hours, and then
commissionaire gave the following letter to the
geant in command * Brave Sergeant-Do not IA
tigue your men any longer by making them wait for
me- when you receive this letter shall be long
way off In visiting the house next to that in which
your men are, you will see how escaped nothing
was more simple. After having passed from one
roof to the other, opened the window of cham
her, which found to be nicely furnished I found
in box placed under the bed great coat and a
pair Of vanished leather shoes and after having
put them on, went away by the porte cochere which
the too curious porter left free. talked few mo-
ments with you: and told you that you would have
good deal of trouble in catching the thief I said
thief for confess that having found 100f note,
could not resist the temptation of taking them"-
The statements of this letter having been ascertain
ed to be exact the soldiers sent home and the
crowd dispersed. The secret police have common
ced a strict search after the man.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-05-13

ACE axes of Superior quaIity-Suitable for
Yard Axes cheap. For sale hy j. M R0RINS0N :
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-05-13

k>ANC! ARTlCLES.-l2 doz. Lubn's Extract, 8 dozen
= fonene Soap, gross Brown Windsor Soap, dozen
{Tuperior;1 gross Wax Matches; large assortment Of
lldlT ana 1ooth brushes G.. DuPRE,
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Houss ., a.psssssr.ns1s usrsD $.


HousE o. hsPsxsssrAnsKs UsIrap srArNs,
Clerks Once, MAY IAN, loo5
IN Pursuance Of the I'm section csnss~.. ofs h
August 1884, entitled I@.ahE.ns making appsop4
such objects have usually Included In
the Seaes.i appropriation bills authority law
and provide for certain incidental Of and
Offices OF government and or other said l7
section 10 ioiio~s
IL .fad further enacted That ali stationery Of
and nature for the The
aud ali stationery aud job pnntns
and The
and oces ia those departments Washington including all
uonei blanks wrapping paper and wine and mail furnished
shall hereafter be furnished performed
bidder follows The the sena the clerk Of The
the Post Ohlce esaDshnlent and
house establishment the Postmaster
the Secretary Of e Treasury shan respectively designate
shall respectively advertise tor
the pncip7 published the places
articles TO be furnished such printing DONE for
sealed proposals furnishing such the whole
ARTICLES, dong such whole
be done such specifying
amount quantity, and description Of
aclos furnished and, the
amount kind printing 10 be done all proposals shall
sealed until the day specified advertisement
making such the OF
and the offering furnish class OF such
ee perform specified poronof Job OF said work. and
ing satisfactory security of the theeo unce Forfeit
exceeding the failure shall
doing the and The lowest bidder
such within
shall the lowest bidder, who shall such
contract give security And
such he and his surees shall be liable the
FIXTURE specified in such qudted damages be sued
the the United States court having jurisdiction
thereof
Sealed proposals will received
Monday, 2lst day June which time
popoas viii opened furnishing The articles stationery
during T third article approved BY
Clerk, viz;
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THr Swiss IssuRRHcTIos-We have looked in vain
into conservative papers OF thi. morning for OF
the usual homilies the Swiss insuueeion--lke
those with which they accompany every attempt AT
luton in Europe When the poor people of Milan.
lately, driven 10 desperate extremity by the expressions
OF Austria rushed TO forcing their great leader,
Mszzini, into the agitation, against his maiurer
judgment, the London Times, and It's echoes in this
try uttered the severest Judgments boh against him and
them, and abused the continental democracy in round
terms But for the dsgaceful brigandage of the Jesus
in Switzerlsndthey have nothing to say.
In The one case, wretched people goaded BY The in
suits and oursges Of foreign soldiers, attempt
their country from unjust domination, and because
they fail dealt with measured language in the
other, the agents OF ambitious religious society, led
on by the despotsm of Austria descend like feebooters
by night the capital of republic to overiurn gov
eminent with which the people eonentea, because
il Is the government of their choice and the OF
the Mlsrese have nothing 10 say Where the lhun.
ders OF the Times where the swelling inanites Of the
Courier, where the pensive oburgatons OF the Express
Alas they silent az the grave, and Colonel PER-
the leader OF the gang exposed TO OF those broad
sides of aenuncia,ion which greeted Mazzini
Yet more atrocous, cold blooded, and butch
cry never contemplated than that which the Jesui
and their Austrian accompees attempted upon the
ton OF Freiburg With other ptovocaiion than the
fact that the inhabitants bad chosen radical executive
and established universal suage, against the wishes
the presty party, they parcel of ignorant peasants
march them in the depth OF night upon the chief town
overcome the guard at the gales and then begin iron
one OF The central bulldogs, FIRE upon the houses with
their sleebog inhabitants. Had such a crime been com
mued by the republican party IN any nation in Europe
the world would have rung with denuneistons But a
The attempt was against republicansm and not in favo
of il, the organs Of public opinion mum.
Ii may be- however, that the conservative prints hsv
no, had time for expression OF their opinions and
therefore suggest this to them approprai. topic
We especially commend it TO the Freemans Journal
which fell into such spasns Of rage over the aemp,
| Mszziui--Epsning Pos.
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The Canvass In Tennessee

The democrats in Tennessee going into lbs work
Of their in me health and spnts~ The moan,
iaauon Of the Hon. Andrew Johnson for governor sp
pears 70 have been received with great enthusiasm BY The
people, and bis triumph Is looked upon fixed fact
Mr. Johnson is. in all his views and sympalhies thor.
ough and radical democrat. aud few al his age
have done more in civil 10 commend themselves
10 the popular favor. la addition this the democrats
of Tennessee appear TO be fully alive to the exceptional
position al present unfortunately occupied by their nobs
State They only too sangulne OF victory ia The
presidential contest and trust that their increased Wig
lance and energy in this contest will bring their Stale
into the democratic line.
We copy the following paragraph IRON the Nashvil.
Union
THE SExr GOVERNOR OF TKssEssEs Under this can
on that excellent democratic paper the Loulsye Times
has speaks Of the deno crstic nominee
ssThe Hon. Andrew johnson, the nominee of the Lar,
democratic State convention, held Nashville DAYS
ago, will be the neat governor OF Tennessee Marx the
senoa aud is according OF Tennessees most elo
quen sons the friend and IDOL of the people,. no
party uamtnels will be strong enough 10 prevent Them from
coming his support Rising from their ranks he
established reputation which they cherish with pride
Twenty years sgo he eit his State of North
Carolina and Tennessee, poor man, foot
his living tator his sole wealth. indie
spirit and trade Of which he has become ashamed
fact ia his history is, that he learned to read
Dts exCeen
his humble runes that after days OF hard labor he
dawn by his wife, his patient and proud nuctres
himself The equal IN knowe2de OF those 18th whom be
that IN less than ten from the lime he
Greenvle, ard uneducaed boy lac chosen tho
repfes~,atve OF Green couay ia the legislature;
twice elected The houss and senate and
1910 placed upon the electoral ticket Of large
OF the abiest and most powerful dcbaiers
party and finally Congress for ten
where be has established reputation wide
the Union, OF the atcects 1t contains
"The election OF Andrew Johnson is regarded liked
fact by the Of the people of Tennessee,
ding 10 parties. Bar few days before the denoc ratio
State convention met. prominent, why from that State
who has long taken active part IN politics. and who
much of wing 10 traverse The State making
speeches General Scott declared democ attic friend
OF in that II nominated Johnson would
be elected, and that he would honor dra OF $500
sure The result.
MAJOR Henry, the wing candidate. has many sins
among Others his vote ainst the mechanic
lien law. whilst member OF the Kentucky Legislature,
many years ago"
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The Claims and Wants OF the American Colo
nixati0n Society.

The city OF Washington has the honor OF being the
birthplace of this great and important institution 50 in
matey CONNECTED with the peace and prosperity Of those
ais,inc, of men living in iuxapos,on in the
United States. Its friends have been found among our
aos, valued and eminen, citizens, while OF all par.
lies and all denominations have approved its principles
ana aided in the prosecution OF Ifs Objects The history
OF benevoence II is believed, furnishes example Of
richer results lowing from the application Of the sane
amount OF The history OF governments pre-.
sents remarkable instance OF the firm and
peaceful laying of the foundation of State by the adop
ton Of contribution, sprngng, by the very necessity
Of Tue previous colonial progress Into vigorous and
promising existence, and spreading the shield OF It's pro.
ecton the surrounding tribes OF the African race
This republic IS everywhere attracting the attention
Of the colofed people II in The minds OF portion Of
them there turks prejudice asainst Liberia, often ere.
aied and always encouraged by the uaiss Of the land
vast number are turning their expecant eyes 10 that
and OF promise where they give full scope TO the
capabilities OF their nature, and TO dignity and
prosperity unatainable in The land OF their bondage
Not more plainly did The pillar OF cloud by day and the
column OF FIRE by night lead the people OF Israel to that
land which destined 10 be De home Of the nation
the theatre of their improvement, the place OF their
pie for the worship CT God. and the refuge of all who
would submit 10 their laws To assist those who desire
10 emigra,e te Liberia are bound by various oblga-
tons. We must not say 10 these applicants for pass
age 10 Africa We send you when our prosperity
IS 50 great aud our means so ample.
Hitherto have been obliged 10 depend chiefly on
those which have been furnished By private
benehcence and whatever aid uroer,an legislation may
hereafter render Wear yet dependent upon the con
uibuioRs Of the ends OF the cause for its successful
prosecution IL "a one in which all denominations can
unite, which has engaged the suftages of statesmen,
phlanihropists Christians and in all classes of so.
cieiy.
The undersigned will make an appeal to Ne friends
Of the cause on behalf of this important object and ask
them to set apart their gift for this present year such
an amount OF their earthly treasure shall indicate
lh,r confidence IN the cause and their beraly 10 tbs
poor coloted people who are 10 be benefited
Donations may be enclosed to me. and sent through
the Po- office, or left at The colonization office near
Jackson Hall, Pennsylvania avenue
JOSHUA N. DANFORTH,
Agent OF the Society
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ESaIrrER DEPARTMENT,

ESaIsKKR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April ID, 1883.
PROPOSALS will this ONCE until the lSth day Of
the amount OF ssopo twenty thousand
dollars) for the Delaware breekwaier.
practicable the 18th Of june and
10 be completed by or September and the weekly
delivery o e as possible uniform. .
OF Inc amount required TO be in blocks
Of not hn blocks upwards Of
exceeding The proposals viii specify
price per for zach Size separately.
subject ngd inspection and viii be received
them accord OF
a. o quality and size, with the above description
apply Msior g. barnard Corps Of
Engineers Delaware Breakwaie Law buildings,
Pin street, philadelphia. 49,,
comply with their engagements viii be re-
CURED partial
will be made security for the itfa Perormsoee Of con
tract JOS TOTEM
ri. Brig Gen and Col. Eng
inserted Union inferencer, ssd Republic, Wash
Evenisg Philadelphia Delaware Gsxeus Whining
Delaware; Boston Boston; three times week al
st May and Of eaninx the advertise
menr 10 be transmitted to the Engineer Department
Ap t-codslaMs
o. The receipt Of proposals VIII he continued ui
May as and invited make separate hdons
eordns above specifications other by which the re
and quality Of be delivered be speched a
/ folo~si
ovhs tie stone regured Be in Aoet Of not less a'
fo AVID oth ~ boeks Of prarSs Of fourth soH
And delivery commence on th'
25 June and be completed by 3st Of Aususothe eondi
ton. remaining unchanged May iS-rasNsy
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Taxes IN GRrAr BRrrAIS-Ibe recent mod,6ca,ion OF
the tar OF tariff ia Great Britain ooDtempsies the reduc
ton and abolition Of duties upon abou, a7o articles used
as food, relieving the British subjects Of taxes to III. e.
tent OF about SIS oso 900 This grea, deficiency BY III.
natural law OF freedom OF trade, II hoped will be
made up TO the revenue, in few years by the increased
consumption OF the articles in the OF the penny
postage, where there hes been steady gain to the
nue., Notwithstanding the enormous reduction OF rates
TIE present deficiency will be made up by the transfer Of
the tax 10 capitalism American sy,,em," more vice
than that of Henry Clsy which will make property. and
not IN dviduals, bear the burdens OF State
[Provif.na Post
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SUNDAY MORNING. MAY 10. 1898.

nrMr HxsKy Lawns Of Montgomery, AaoA~aA, Il oar gen
se agent Of Aisba. and Tennessee
sisted BY @. Lewis, JAAs. o. LAWS, and sAsozs Ls~'
aNr O. W. JAsEs Ohio, Is our general travelling
agent bs The Western States BY Joas T. DEsr, H. D.
Tao.Is o. DrEx NJ. l. WIsHaAs, ISAAC BAHrLArri H. q
Cooks, A. l.. CAMPS, ana l., Il. BaowsKIl
A. M sa..L r. J..x. No. loz soaln street, rhiAde
vna Is our general travelling agent assisted b. Wa IT, WSLp
an CoLLIss JANIS Disease, HAarr Jos BUTTON, Gho'
p. BurTos, BoDfsE, EpSusp W. WILEY WiLLiAs L.
WATERMAN, and GEoAaE l. Nelson.
l.-Recslpt. nom either Of tbs will be good.
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Agen, OF the Society.

CHIsh-The New York Commercial Advertiser has
papers from Shanghai up to February s. The govern
ment appears 10 be greatly distressed for means and has
attempted TO reeuPerae ITS finances by lesazing the
PoTtaton OF opium About go 900 chests are annually
introduced at Shanghai, which is proposed 10 i'm
pose lax OF $50 chest bu, j, thought the measure
would be so unpopular TO weaken the power OF the
existing govnmeni already assailet BY civil war The
rebellion appears 10 be gaining ground rapidly and there
are frequent issues Of edc,s upon imperial yellow pa
per urging the people TO resist the vile rebel. who
rear seriously 10 threaten the sabversoo OF the Tartar
dynasty
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Tux NOBLE vIsrrrss.--The royal commission OF Eng
land appointed TO visit the New York exhbon Tor The
industry Of all nations is named to consist OF peer oil
the realm the Earl of Ellesmere, and two distinguished
biologists Sir Charles Lyel and Sir Henry Thomas do
Ia Beche They will doubt be IN his city in The
| course of The summer
The esrldom of Ellesmere was created in 1916 The
first and present earl Francis Edgerion Lsvson Cover
junior branch OF the house OF Bridgsvsier known for
its lbsrsity to letters and science and descendant OF
the Welsh family OF Cover His house is sail TO owe
It's position in great measure 10 the commercial inter.
OF England; though the earl himself distinguished
Tor his devotion to bellies et,re., and well known Tor
several other Transitions from the German poets. and
also for number OF original contributions 10 English
poetry. His age is fifty three years
Sr Charles Lyel istaesay pyfsoaaI %. 'aFF
known IN this country At ass 9ghlsbsa l@a tg5es Is.
no'es on his travels and excavations il .s ssarss
His colleague, SIR Henry De Ia peche is equally ds
ngoshei as geoloTi.t His published contributions 10
the science commenced in 1890. and were continued al
intervals to 1851, when his last work, the Geological
J Observer, issued-.N Y. TINES.
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The whole number Of deaths ascsr,ain,d in have re-
suited from The catastrophe At Norvak is forty-hvs OF
this noneer nine resided in New York city, Ave 10 other
parts Of the State, and twenty. four in New Foqlapd
There ncuded, two clergym.n, eight phy.eans sx
teen women, and two children
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c,TRAw HATS STRAW HATS Tin great variety 81,
u youths children Of style, qualify,
received, cheap
or TO my punctus customers. Cali and see at
- CHARLES ". LANES
Hat, Cap, and cen,lemen's Furnishing E.shl,.hment
May 9-3aw3wn Pennsylvania avenue, near ~ street
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,OUV ~ aAIr.AuEu. 4,

IoHS y oALtAHEu, late Third Auditor OF the
Treasury, viii attend 10 claims before Congress IN. depart
he other reference than hts experience and hus
sh,ts, thousands residences
osh street. between and p, opposite Methodist Protestant
Church. 9-~cdlmn
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Mexico.

The news from Mexico is OF especial significance The
Inauguration Of Santa Anna has taken place and his cab
met is announced Alamsn Minister of Foreign Affairs
Lsres Minister OF Justice Tamansi, Secretary of the
Treasury General Urags is minister to Russia and
General Amoue TO the United States II is to be hoped
that General Almonte's residence this court will not
terminate abruptly and unpleasantly before. The
inaugural address OF Santa Anna, il its tone be such
reported by telegraph, would to dscounenanoe all
idea Of interruption OF the friendly relations between
Mexico and the United States Il is mpossble however
gather any very distinct reliable information as 10 the
intentions Of Santa Anna from the grsndloquen, gensr
allies Of his official addresses. even il their pupou be
correctly conveyed by Telegraph. But, is possible
to mistake his sc,s which ndissie with su Glen, clear
ness the OF policy be pursue His hrs Off
eial measure was attack the liberty OF the press
BY an arbitrary decree he n,erdcs The discussion OF po-
caI Affairs subjects the press the censorship of gov
eminent, and enscs the severest penalties against the
violation of these restrictions This is la Nsp.i.en
4, very evident that Santa Anna intends to overthrow
the fire.. institutions of Mexico, and on the ruins
Of The republic military despotism Perhaps the
nation will prefer The stability and gloomy quie, OF
tyranny 10 the licenous OF anarchy The ee.
walton Of Santa Anna TO supreme authority is hailed We
are assured, with almost universal appreciation.
The Hon. VIM. o. Goode has been nominated by a
convention the democratic candidate for Congress in the
second district OF Virginia His election is beyond all
question The convention unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions in testimony Of their high sppecis-
ton of the services and character Of their LAT. represent.
alive;
"Rs,orfS That this convention cordially approve the
course % rsusj by Hon Meade tho former
alive in Of portion Of this congregational district
"solrsi That his voluntary retirement rom Congress.
is viewed with pain and regret by his ormer Constituent
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BOARDING HoUsE.-M- A. Tn

BoAhDtNs HoAse.- WIS. - in'"'P
informs friends and the public that she has aoyed
from the Of r. the south SIDE Of IN.
same opposite her former residence the houses lately occupe'
BY Ns Reed which rehsd furnished in The most com
fes manner end prepared accommodate gentlemen win
nesty FURNISHED rooms and board In hes. style.
She matters herself he able satisfaction 10 all who
psIronise her.
The locality very pleasant and desirable within
square Of public departments
May 4-eod3t
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SEALED PROPOSALS. be received this Office until ~
O'Clock "Wednesday, h Of June NEXT for furnishing
hundred best anthracite coal properly
Also for one hundred
fifty hickory wood the OF
Capitol sawed sad property packed away
inspection and approval Of the seers
Security faithful pcrosance Of the contract o furnishing
above articles the satisfaction Of the Secretary OF the SENATE
win be required.
Proposals for and WOOD and
be Secretary Senate at Washington.
Nay is--Isw3~ Intel Republic, Eve. sarl
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BY approved 1884, Clerk Of the House OF
rsenauvss his purchases exclusively
cies growth OF United States provided
Procured growth and manufacture. Of suitable
quality reasonable good terms quality
price obtained ofoesn growth and manufacture
productions OF American
industry peoas making proposals supply article viii
OF growth and manufacture Of the Uni
ted States
The articles ofthe Clerk
October and to be paid for the
Committee n Accounts sbal audit the bill
bidder he desire propose tor the whole OF
will required make separate
and dn preparation each cas and no proposal or paper
bracinr class will be considered Each
Proposals Tor Class Of stationery for H. r.
postage.
specimens accompany proposal
bidder and the Of the class
cordlug 20 above advsr iscment.
The article specified In the foregoing list will be
a offering furnish class
scpon quality considered, shall
bond with
suetes satisfactory Clerk, the performances of the
In OF failure
filed Office OF said Clerk within ten
opened and the result declared
right reserved, should be order
supply Of all Of the articles confirmed in the above
The Clerk Judge and determine nhsier
the articles furnished aud
In his discretion them his opinion they DO
JOHN w. fOkNEY,
Clerk House Of Representatives, United States
Intel, Republic, star,l
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| A Country TOR Rent during the Wssns Season
MY residence half miles
Rockville furnished,
garden, orchards lawn, and few surrounding
May 7-~odlws n. LoUoHBoRoUGH.
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wssHrsGroS. May IS. 1883.