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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07
TAILORING.

HAVE associated themselves together for the
i i purpose Of carrying on the TAILORING BUSl-
NESS In all its various bran ehes,
On Main street, one door north Of the Brady House,
and next door TO &, w. Bryans Stove Store.
They have and will keep, TIE best Of Journeymen all
IN time, and will Execute Work as Expeditiously,
as neatly ana ss fashionably Is tier know how.
We will not say we will beat the man tina, makes the
fashions, but will say they will keep near the pic
tues as possible.
Mt Lennon has the largest best and cheapest stock
Of Cloths, CAssmeres, Vestings TrimmingS and Sum.
mer Goods, that HANNIBAL ever had the good luck to
have In Il.
~ Give US a call gentlemen, you arc bound to be
suited in my kind, or quality Of G GODS
hannibal, April 0S. 1853 -dQm
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

n there ever was a curse to the church Of
Christ-an abcminatiOn in the land--which it
becomes saints and snners--infidels and profit
gates -rioh and pOcr-bond and free--learned
and ignorant-sGvSge and civilized, to unite in
putting down, il Is the Notwithstanding,
misunderstanding, pauper.making, sOul.cOntafni-
mating, fead-exciting, ehurehAdeIllng, malice
SngenderinR, psssionsinAaming, truth'enfee-
bling, strife provoking, reSson-dethrOning, vice
extending, heavsn.lOaihing, life-destroying bus
3heSs, the selling Of Intoxicating drinks. What
Christian, what philantrOpist, will look calmly
on, and NOT put forth vigorous exeriiOnS 10 stay
its desOlatine progressp
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

FAWcet, who had chambers in the Temple,
having called ticket-porter to carry u message,
he asked his name; he said il was Russell.
"And pray" said the comedian, jOcularly, ais
your coat Of arms the same as the Duke of Bed
fords?"
LAS to arms, your honor" says the porter, "a
believe they are pretty much alike, but there il
4 deal Of difference between our coats"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07
House and Lot for Sale.

UNHE undersigned wishes 10 sell his House and Lot,
J. situated on Sixth, between Bird and Hill Streets,
Il is one story frame house, fixed comfortably Tor
small family with all the necessary out buildings
good garden all kHds Of shTubbeTy, and the well Of
water
Possession given ,mmcdely, and iadtspatSble TILE
For terms Sc, apply al thss Messenger office, or
;aSSIU. A. B. MCDONALD,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

The human voice has been heard across the
Straits Of Giberalty, distance of more than ten
miles. This only happens in peculiar states Of
the weather. The sound Of a military band has
been heard at distance of seAenty miles on a
clear frosty morning.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

For Sale, or Exchange for Hannibal Property.
A TRACT Of nnmpToVed land in Monroe county,
IA On Brush Creek, six and seven niles from the
towns Of Florida and Paris, respectively, containing
$40 aereS, ahc2s oRs-hA prairie, the remainder TIM
her, The land is Of excellent quality, has permanent
water, and lies in good Psighh0ThOOa. Il possesses
peeuisS adyeRNges loJ stock farm. Applyto
.nsAk wSaa, H MEREDITH, Agent.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07
LIMEl LIME | LIMEl
Look out for the Old Lumber Yard.

WELL seasoned Pine Lumber suitable for all build
w ing purposes, can all times be had at the Old
Hannibal Lumber Yard which has been established
years The proprietor deems it unnecessary puff his
Lumbar TO make il SELL to say aAy thing about
perenee in the business except TO those who pOr
chased from him. He would remark thatan experience
Of eight years In the business gives the decided advan
Lumber has lea purchased for cash and selected with
great care, from the best mills in the PInery. Me-
chAncs and others wishing to purchase Lumber would
find 10 their advantage to call and examine the stock
Of Lumber and Shingles at the Old Lumber Yard be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. you cannot got II for
less price, Twill guarantee you can get Il as low and
better article for the money Also, Lumber, Shin
giles and widow sash,
N-p Don't forget the zig Sign on the wesa side ol
Third, between Bird aud Hill streets. LOSL yUtforths
Sign Of ~ THoS. $. Ma LERlS
febe6G LUMBER YARD,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07
Flour! Flour! Flour!
4rreaA hal.

FARMERS AND MERCHANTS SSminsts Hue =,
Il nbAl with the intention Of SelliuS UhSS and buy
nC -four would do will 60 cell and SeS bSfoF0 sell
ing or purchasing elsewhere Remember the big stone
Mil on Bird, between Main end Third stVsea, Give
us a call, A. T. R0BARDs SON.
~ NJ D. Our Flour u VOid nsQhsFs else but al the
Mill. Every SaCk SHa sRVPlisSrandsd 9Th eur mama
meheId,f CAS- RoBARDS a SON"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

BLOCK OF LI@EsroSE.-The block Of lime
stone from BrNddock's field intended for the
Washington Monument is at Pittsburgh, finish
ed and ready for shipment.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

FAIR BANKINs.-The Massachusetts Senate
Committee on Banks and Banking has reported
that it is insxpedient to repeal the free banking
Law.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

COArLiHENr FRoN IREEAHD.-At the eele-
bratiOn Of St. Patriek's Day in Dublin, Rev.
DR.. CahiIl thus enthusiastically expressed him
SELF with regard 10 Mrs. Julia Gardiner Tyler;
IL long to stand in the presence Ofthe patriot,
The accomplished Mrs. Tyler, and the inoOm-
parable ladies' Of America, that may offer to
them the deep homage Of my grateful heart
that | Aay present 70 them the respect and en-
thusiasm Of the people Of ireland, for the with
Duchess Of Sutherland, and for the graceful dig
nifty with which they have exposed the we'll
meaning hypocrisy Of her noble committee"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

Cho0p08t and Best VVItt1ng NH.
T T. BRITrINGHAM 4 BRO. are nov manu-
IL. heturing Black Writing Ihk 81 superior 1ualiA
ty which they sell very eheap-thirty eSnts dozSA
cones, or hve een,s pint Steel peas may b. lest
standing in this ink any length Of time without eoH
ding. r-.-r mn
r Sat wholesale, tbSy viii s,llit Al SIC a has
lSL RAVASd'4
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07
New Beet and Shoe RTanufactOry

THE UNDERSIGNED takes this method -,
l. Of. Informing his old customers, friends
and the public generally, that have again -
e0mmeAed the manufacture Of Boots and Shoes Of the
very best material Persons wishing articles in my
line viii Dc well TO give call, before purchasing
elsewhere, As my stock is well selected comprising
the best article OF French and American calf skins,
attto KIP, ditto upper, ell Of which l will make 10
order - ahe shortest notice.
IN Shop on Hil street, few doors east of Sslmes'
Store. RICHARD FITZPATRICK.
P.a-I win keep eonslsntly on hand an assortment
81 6hs calf boots, KIP boots; also, coarse boots and
shoes, which will warrant to Be Of the very best
quality. Tmehl6-dlmWtfl RE-.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07
Notice.,

TNHR 6rm Of Curtis, Lockwood n Coleman, have this
i day dissolved by mutual consent. Our business
will continue under The name Of Curtis & Lockwood
who will pay all demands against the late Fra. AID
Receipt for all moneys due the same
April IS, 1858. A. CURTIS,
Z. A. LOCKWOOD
MONROE COLEMAN
Thankful for pas, fsvOrs, AID in want Of more, va
would call the attention Of the Ladies and SCutt .
10 our new stock OF
Dry Goods and Groceries,
Which We pledge ourselves to sell on lar terms an
reasonable profits.
Respectfully YourS,
(ap2e-d2I&wlt) CURTIS & LOCKWOOD.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07
JUST RECEIV ED,

JUST RECElV ED,
And for sale ut the Lone Building corner at
Main and Bird streets,
A IL. KINDS OF GARDES SEEDS-onion sets;
"A Blue grass and timothy seeds; Clover seed by III"
barrel or bushel. general assortment OF Groeere'
w OGDEN and Willow Ware, Brooms, Cotton NATnsI
Cotton batting, Al kinds OF Nuts oranges, Lemons
Figs aud host oil articles not mentioned here LAKE,
Wise thousand things that is not here for sale Anx-
ious 10 sell all for CASH UP AND THE MONEY
DOWN. Like to forgot one thing, the Eagle MhiA
-four is here too! maTlSdu l. JAChNoN'
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-07

A CaSOKED SuBJEcr.-A Motamoras CORES
pOndent Of an Indiana paper, in giving des-
,criptisn Of the Rio Grande river, says;
Imagine fOur Of the crookedeSt things in the
world, and then imagine four more twice as
crooked, aud thea fancy 10 yourself large riv-
.Sr three tunes AZ crooked a. all these put to-
.gether, and you have faint idea Of the crooked
disposition OF this almighty crooked river
There is drift in it, from the fact that it is so
crooked that timber can't find its way far enough
down to lodge two sticks together-but few
snakes, because II is not straight enough 10 swim
in, and the fish are all in the whirlPOOls in the
bends, because they can't find their way out
Birds frequently attempt to Fly across the river,
and light on the same side they start from, being
deceived by the different crooksl Indeed, you
may be deceived when you think you see across
il, and some Of the boys say it is so darnAd
twisting there isn't but one side to it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18
Later from Mexico,

New ORLEANS. Feb l2.-By the arrival ofthc brig
Lucy at this port in possession of dates from
the city of Mexico TO the 25th January.
The of an important character.
After the election of the Members of Congress. So
of them assembled at private house the 21s Jaliv
uaTy--impeached Cevaos and elected Osoro, the
Governor of Pnebla President ad interim, but the
latter declined 10 accept the office.
The garrison of the city of Mexico had pronounced
in favor of the plan Of GuadaIajara recognizing Ce-
valos as President of the RepubIic-and other cities
have followed the example.
The Siglo says: 1.-The revolution is ended, the plan
OF Guadalaara is the political faith of the whole
country"
General Beno the Minister of War, had sent a COM
muncaon TO Uraga, requesting him to repair imme.
dla'ely to the Capital, no ministry would be form
ed till his arrival.
Uraga was preparing to put his forces in motion
towards the Capital.
The Sglo says that il was reported that Uraga had
nmated his willingness 10 recognize Ceva!os as the
executive ad interim. and the present Congress, on
condition that they reform the Constitution.
Cevallos issued proclamation on the 9Th opening
the ports of Mazatlan, San Bias, Tampico, Vera Cruz
and Camargo.
The steamship "Albatross' had arrived at Vera
Cruz. causing the greatest JOY amongst the population
who supposed that Santa Anna was a passenger By
her.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18

Nrw YoRK. Feb. 10, P. M.-The British Mail
steamer Niagara arrived from Liverpool this after
noon She brings Liverpool dates to the 18th nlt
Among her passengers is the Chevalier Hulsemann
the Austrian Minister to the United States.
The steamer Humboldt arrived at Southampton
on Friday. =,
soon succeed Gladstone Chancellor OF the Exche-
quer.
during the week Golden, Bright, Sturges and all
the distinguished advocates of universal peace were
present, and delivered addresses.
A new trial had been refused in the Achil and
Newman case.
Messrs. Hirsch & Co of Rotterdam, have failed
to the amount of el20OO0. Their failure was
caused by that of Messrs. Colman, Stoherfoman
& Co.
The weather in England and Ireland had been
favorable to the crops, and had caused decline IN
breadstuffs.
Gen. Goodwin in Burmah, learn by the over.
land mail and by tcegra ph. had suffered garrison
of 400 men in PeSu to be invested by strong force
of Burmese, and had hard fighting to relieve them
tween the Emperor Napoleon and the Countess Of
Teba had been signed. The grand religious cere
monies will take place on the 30th It Notre Dame.
| Cherbourg. beyond doubt, will be the port Of
departure for the French trans Atlantic line Of
steamers.
SpA1N-The Messrs. Barring Brothers have len
Spain fifty seven millions of reals on security Of thu
national property.
PRussIA.-The Emperor of Prussia has borrowed
twenty six millions OF ri1 dollars from Rothchile
! & Co. -~.- .--s..-
MISCELLANEOUS Misunderstanding has adopted
plan to suppress slave trading by the Sardinians
The United States frigate Cumberland was n
Genoa at the latest dates.
The Montencgrin progressing. TIL
Turks were about investing Montenegro with 30,00
troops, intending to make an attack on all points
and it was thought that Russia would interfere.
Letters from Francisco and Rose Madiai appear i
the papers Francisco very i'll at the time 0
writing, and both were firm in faith.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18

q The EN- York Obss,per publishes the following
private letter, writtenby Mr. CLaY TO several point
friends of his in this State, who wrote to him IN
They expressed their high admiration Of his char
acter their pleasure 1earnngthat he had gwen
freedom to his man Charles. and their desire that
he would extend the same boon to those who still
remained on his hands. To which MIR. CLAY re-
piled as follows: e rsss-E II = f-TESf4.I
T. ,#.aFs#s s#-z ASHLAND, Jan. 9th, 1S45.
"GENTLEMEN II have perused your friendly let,
ter in the spirit in which it was written am GLAD
that the emancipation of my servant Charles meets
your appreciation degree of publicity has been
given to the fact which neither expected nor de-
sired. ! am not in the habit of making any parade
Of my domestic transactions but since you nave
adverted 10 of them. will say that had prev,
ously emancipated Charess mother and sister, ana
acquiesced in his fathers voluntary abandonment OF
my service who lives with his wife near me- Charles
continues to reside with me, and the effect OF MS
freedom is other than that of substituting liked
wages. which now pay him. for the occasional al
| luwances and gratuities which gave him.
You express a wish that I would emancIpate
the residue of my slaves. Of these. more than haf
are utterly incapable of supporting themselves
from infancy old age, or he plessness Ihey are II
families. What would they do if | were to senc
them forth on the world Such measure woult
be extremely cruel instead of humane. Our law
does not admit of emancipation without security he
ing given that the freed slave shall not be pubic
l charge. ....
| in truth, gentlemen. the question OF my eman
cipating the slaves yet remaining with me devove
many considerations of duty, relation, and locality
of which, without meaning any disrespect to you
| think you are hardly competent to judge. At al
events l. who alone responsible to the world t
God, and to my conscience, must reserve to mysel
the exclusive judgment
81 firmly believe that the cause of the extinction
of negro slavery. far from being advanced, has bee
retarded by the agitation of the subject at tn
North This remark is not intended for those who
, like you, are moved by benevolent impulses and
not seek to crafty personal or political ambition
: am, with great respect.
Your friend and obedient servant,
H. CLAY"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18
Arrival of the IsnbsI-Later from Havana.

arrived with Havana dates of the Sth and Kew est
of the 9th inst MIR. King arrived at Havana on the
9th, in improved health An English man of war
offered salute which declined The u S
soop of war. Cyane, sailed the 18th for Tortugas
and Pensacola.
The weather at Havana, since the 28th. has been
good.
Sugars were arriving more freely, and command
the highest figures. Molasses had advanced. Elk
change dull-sterling 10 per cent premium Bos
ton and New York l / II discount
=" The loss by the recent fire at Cardenas is esma.
ted at fully 81 100000.
The Land Key lighthouse progressing
Provisions were scarce. and cargo of butter AMI
groceries would meet with ready sale.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18
From the Washington Union,
More GaIlihfnism.

Another fraud has been detected. which goes fur
Their to exemplfy the mbecity and corruption OF
the wing dynasty than any which has preceded it.
Every ore who has noticed even with careless eye.
the manner IN which the extenton of the Capitol
has been carried must have been struck with the
acknowledgement and want of energy it exhibited
But carelessnesS and sloh added to the vague ru-
mors of corrupt extravaganza which were ahoat.
have not prepared the pdblic mind for the systemat-
c and extensive frauds that have been committed
on the Apr OPERATIONS for the enlargement.
Towards the end of last month the Senate appoin-
ted a committee of investigation, directed to exam
inc into the charges of fraudulent practices in the
erection of the wings of the Capitol. General
Houston was placed at the head of that committee
and the evidence which has been taken before it is
of the most startling character. 1t shows innumcr
able instances of fraud par:aking of every possible
character by which nearly nehalf of the six hum
dred thousand dollars appropriated by Congress has
been misapplied and embezzlel. According to the
evidences inferior materials have been used and their
use concealed defects in the work have been COW
| cred over: government property mlsaPplle mple-
ments and labofers used for private purposes; an
extensive system of embeZzement acted out, by
which large sums of money have been drawn for
work never rendered; and laborers have been en-
ploycd at extravagant wages, under the agreement
that they should give up large portion of those
wages after they were drawn from the pay agent
This system has been carried to such extent, VIC
are informed, to swindIe the government out Of
about three hundred thousand dnlIars--one-h half oil
the entire appropriation. If this be true there has
been parallel to this fraud in the history of the
government for it is formed of larger number o
items, extending over a longer period of time anC
convicts larger number of individuals of careless
and corrupt practices, than any which has pre-
cedcd it. We hope to be able in few days to la,
the evidence which has been adduced before thu
Committee of Investigation before readers. W.
are unwilling to begin its publication until we cal
continue it regularly. Surely civilized countr,
has been outraged by such an administration as tina
whic has, since the 4th of March, lS49. alternate
y mortified the pride of the nation and outraged tn
public morality by alienation of mbecity arr
fraud, unreleved by single instance of manly eff
cheney sterling integrity.
NORTH CARoLINIANs IN THE UNITED STATE
ARMv.-By the Army Register, published the pre-
sent year, notice thirty officers, natives of Nort
| Carolina. VIZ
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18

LARGE Hoes IN SAMPSON CoUNTY.-Wc learn that
Thomas l. Faison, Esq, of Sampson county, recent
ly fattened two hogs, weighing respectively 745 and
$40 pounds nett Curtis Thompson do, weighing
53l and 494; and w. S Hines one, weighing 500
pounds.
GREAT SPECULATIoN.-We learn from a gentle
just from the Coal region, that speculations to
the amount of several hundred thousand dollars have
been entered into there within the last ten twelve
days, and that the New York firm which subscribed
to the Railroad is largely interested in these opera
tons. One of their purchases. we hear was an in
terest of one half in the Taylor lands, owned by Hon
Hugh Waddell, Judge Nash Jno. A Gilmer, Esqr.,
DR.. nehemiah, and others, for $50. O0O
We learn also, that /. ]. Haughton. Esq has Sold
the right to get coal his lands for $40 900 in cash.
and 30 cents per ton for every ton mined, with a
condition that at least much shall be taken
ally as to produce him $4,000 a year for twenty
years.
The N. Y. firm bought Copper mine in Guiford
county few days ago. We have heard an amusing
(and true) account of the bargaining for it. Thu
old gentleman who owned it asked what he would
| take Fifteen hundred dollars.' he replied
Very WELL I'll take it, replied the applicant
Well, don't think can sell it for less than So
000,' said the old gentleman. I'll give it." ' But
| believe must have $4,000 "Ill give that s.
the old gentleman went until the purchaser paus
ed at $4,000, al which price the papers were signed
the whole operation occupying less than one hour
! The next day another company offered the old gen
tleman $1,000, who concluded that he did not exact
ly know what he was about when he sold at so Low
| q pTlce.-FGgetteUiUe Observer 18th INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18

California

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 10.-Thc steamship Daniel
Webster has arrived. bringing further intelligence
from California. She has board three hundred
passengers, with large amount of gold, and $780,
600 of the treasure freight.
The Golden Gate reached Panama on the 2Sth
ult, with 81, 100000 in gold dust and 500 pas<en-
gers: 1t was the steamship Winfield Scott that had
not been heard from, and not the Golden Gate, as
reported by the steamer Philadelphia,
The stea mship Northern Light sailed from Aspin-
wall on the 18th inst. with GO passengers and a
large amount of gold dust.
The ship Aberdeen, from New York. run into
BY French ship. near San Francisco, causing the
former to bilge and sink Her cargo total loss.
The whaling ship Abraham H. Rowland has been
totally lost near Honolulu.
The steamers J. Bragdon and Camanche came in
to collision on the 5th, Benica. and the latter
sunk in fifteen feet of water. Ten persons persisted
by the accident, including two ladies.
The dates from Nicaragua to TIE Sd. On that
day Don Trieste Comorso was elected President,
over Castillon.
Four of the jesuts expelled from Costa RIGA, had
arrived at Nicaragua, on their way Guatamala.
The steamship Crescent City leaves here to-mor-
row for New York
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18
SAMPSON COUNTY. Feb. 9th, 1875,

MEssRs. Fulton & PR1cE-Gentlemen: Perceiv-
ing that some of my friends in Duplin and Sampson
have been boasting on big hogs and fat pigs have
concluded to send you down the weight of nine pigs
that fatted and killed the 10th ult Their average
age eleven months and twenty-three days,
weighing 2,242 bs.,-averagng 1854 lbs. Please
give this insertion in your paper, and you will
oblige your friend and patron,
7
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-02-18
Further California News.

The Legislature met On the Sd January, but Up to
the present time have done nothing of moment -
The Executive message and accompanying docu-
ments have been referred to committees
: The old project of calling constitutional con-
vcntion is once more tho tapis. The os,ensble
object, set forth by the executive in his mes sa
is to abolish certain Offices created by the consitu-
ton but the real end is the abrogation of the anti
slavery clause and the division of the State. The
first, if it aims at the accomplishment of any def
mite object, conempIates the introduction of slavery
here.
The proposed Miners Convention is engaging the
earnest consideration of tbs people throughout the
State, and discussion is bringing about degree OF
defnteness and tangibility in it's purposes It will
be very important body when it comes together
and will leave a permanent inn ress upon every in
terest of the commonwealth.
Our latest intelligence from the Southern mines
represent great improvement in the weather and
the winds The extreme stringency in the provis
ion market is relaxing supplies come, and there
is every prospect that the end of the next fortnight
will find the mining population prosperous anc
happy.
MIR. Beale Indian agent, had been most success
full in his negotiations with the Indians He ha
restored peace and satisfaction to the savages, VIII,
seem willing to work for their own support, nov
that they see they are compelled to do so.
San Francisco TVbir