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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-17

TUE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale his place. lying -
i've miles west of Jacksonville Onslow County E:A
about miles from New River conta lining 6.3 III
more or less and consisting of good Tupenne and Farming
lands The improvements comprise Dwelling House.
tered and healthy 1t will be sold credit good notes
with app0ved security. Apply to
May I9, lS53-37-3m WILLIAM E SILVER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-17
PREMIUM IRON PIANO-FORTES.

PREMIUM IRON PIANO-FORTES.
INHESE instruments possess many advantages -
over those made of wood, and from 20 to fTTET1
70 per cent. less in price for the pattern.
They all octave of the superior tone and fn-
lsh and are warranted to stand in any climate
The undersigned continue manufacture Panoortes in
rosewood case, from 1926 to $500.
Our catalogue of SHEET MUSIC is the largest in the
country, and furnish EVERY ARTICLE in the Nu-
sic line.
Sheet Music sent by Mail.
FIRTH, POND & CO..
No l Franklin Square,
April Z9th, 3d. S43ml New YORK.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-17

all Kinds Snuff and IObaccO.
addition the above he has number other articles
such Calicoes Shirtings Clothing Hats Caps Boots,
Shoes sc Sc SC, suitable for the Farmer and others
1th
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-17

MISCELLANEOUS.
nARKER'S Aids to English Composition Authon,s An
abasis Bomar's Levizac's French Grammar Mars
Gaodrieh's Greek and do Latin Lessons; Historic
Sscra: Webster's Photographic Teacher and addition
ii supply of Bulons Grammars Readers and Text books,
lust received and for sale by D W. WHI1AAEf:=
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
Cuba As II Ia.

Mr.. ERAsTus BRooKs, Of the New
York ErpreyS, who has been on visit TO
the Island Of Cuba, thus writes respecting
its present condition and future prospects:
Cuba as she is-with all her people big
oted aud superstIious as they are, not only
Catholic, but ultra Roman Catholic; with
priests at every corner OF the streets, with
bu: one form ofreligon, and that anti-rcp-
uhican; without free schools, with children
trained up to hate republican liberty, and
men of mature years detcsting it; with a
vicious system Of slavery, and system
almost entirely unlike slavery in the United
States; WITH the free blacks there unlike the
free blacks nj home, aud mankind and nat
ure, people and institutions, altogether
unconscnial TO us and ou"s--is not fitted TO
enter the bands of our political Union. We
do not want her, and she does not want lis.
They who suppose that such people could
easily become asSmilated TO us know but
little Of the Spanish character. 1t has taken
Louisiana fifty years to become American
lied, and there are portions Of Louisiana
to-day which arc more French than Amer
lean.
The disaiTecicI Creo.cs OF Cuba look tc
United States for help, not because they are
ready to fall into the political embraces OF
or Government, but because they detest the
Galatians population; and no wonder, for the
Galatians in authority treat the crcoes ra-
ther as seris than as EQUALS. but one will
look in vain in Cuba, among the naiive-borr
citizens, among those from old Spain, or
those from other Spanish colonies, for any
Eool evidence Of desire for politiul conncc.
ton with cur Governments or The preparation
and fitness TO share in its privileges and ben.
etits. There are Spaniards, Cotaluns and
Basques who desire more freed5m than They
have and much more independence Of ,hc
mother country. There are Creoles whc
desire more equality at home, aad NOR,
Independence of the Crown also, and there
are other Creoles, suspected of treason, anc
watched as traitors, who seek for an,
change as relief for present misery; but III,
great mass OF the people are for Spanisl
rule, haters of our institutions, and deter
mined to oppose all schemes Of annexation
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
From the Intelligencer.
The Land Grants to the Missouri Rail.
roads-Important Question Settled

rOauS-1mpCrlanC4 question Settled.
BY the act OF Congress, granting lands TO
the Pacific and to the Hannibal and St. Jo-
seph railroads, it was provided that in cases
where any Of the lands so granted had been
"sold" by the United States, the companie
might within certain limits locate in lieu
thereof lands elsewhere. "Sold," strictly
defined, is narrow word. 1t might be
talEe. tU mean only such land as the United
States had parted with for cash; and such,
according to information we received few
days since, was the construction, which the
Land Office at Washington was disposed to
put upon it. This construction, however
has, we are gratfed TO say, been abandoned
The Land Office has determined that the
companies are entitled 10 land in lieu Of all
lands disposed of by the United States, no
matter how, whether to satisfy claims un-
der Spanish grants, or New Madrid certif-
Gates, or the requisition Of the several acts
granting lands for the use Of sch5ols or to
the State in the shape of donations, as in the
instance of the five hundred thousand acres
and of lands known as swamp lands, or
permitting locations under military land
warrants. The difference to the roads be-
tween the two cnstrrc;ioas is a very ma
terial one
Both Col. Stewart, o! the Hannibal road
and Mr.. Allen, of the Pacific road, are
now at the East. The following statement
which we give substantially as we find it
in the Republican, was drawn up. we pre-
sumo, from information furnished by one of
| these gentlemen:
I'VE understand i-ctT Il quarter no! Likely
! t. be mistaken, that the amount covered bv
private claims on the route Of the Pacific
road is about 60.66l acres, and the quanti-
! ty granted for schools about 66.93l acres,
making total of 1858 acres. To this
quantity is to be added the overnowed or
swamp lands as yet not ascertaned, but
which will ,tIake the amount to be three
hundred thousand acres, and the Hannibal
and St. Joseph road about two hundred
thousand acres,
"lt is also stated that an approximate es.
timate at the Land Office will gite 10 The
Pacific road, under the act Of Congress
| l,2Oj,96O acres.
This liberal construction Of the act O
Congress was net obtained without arcu
mcnt and investigation, and fortunately fo
the interests of the company, Mr. Allen, thr
President, was there to represent it. II,
submitted written argrrment. and upon thi,
argument, and full confederation Of the
question, Tie decision was made in favor o
the companies"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
Seventh Congressional District

Gen. Thomas B. English, of Cape Girar-
deau county, is announced by authority as a
candidate for Congress, in the Seventh Con-
gressonal District. Gen. Rozier, Gen
Cowan, and Gen. jackson are also candi-
dates, all Benton men. Col. Kennett is spo-
ken of by the Antics.
Plain Sam. Caruhers, the "swamp boy
is the Wing candidate. Sam. will have his
hands full with these titled gents of The de-
mocracy, but we think he can beat them all
and q dozen more, if they will come out.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02

ApvIcE TO YoUso Mrx.-Socra.e. did
not advise his friends 10 enter early upon
public employinents, but first to take pains
for Tie attainment Of the knowledge neccs-
sary for their success in them.
Are YOU stepping on the threshold life,
secure good moral character. Without
virtue, You cannot be respected; without
integrity you can never rise to distinction
and honor.
Be careful lest too warm desire for dis
tinction should deceive you into pursuits
that may cover you with shame, by setting
5oar incap2city and .len's. abilities in full
light.
People who have the rashness 10 intruds
into stations without proper authority and
the requisite preparations for the service Of
the public, not only involve others IN loss,
but subject themselves to riiicule..
The tricky, dcceitful and dishonest arc
rarely successful; for when conGdeAce is
Withdrawn, poverty is likely to follow.
Tho shortest and suTest way 10 live with
honor in the world, is 10 be in reality what
we appear TO be.
When once concca'9.en, 0. decei: las
been prac,iced in matters where al should
be fair and open as the day, confidence can
never be restored, any more than YOU can
restore the white bloom to the grape or plum
that you have once pressed in your hand.
Error is the cause Q: mans misery, the
corrupt principle that has produced evil in
the world; It's this which begets and cher.
lshes in our souls al the evils that afllict us
and we can never expect a true and solid
happiness, but by serious cndeavcr to
avoid il.
Faisehood is not only one Of the most In.
initiating vices, but, sooner or later, it il:
most certain to lead 10 serious crimes.
Industry, well directed, will give man
competency ina few years. The greatest
industry misaPPlicd is useless.
Zeal not rightly directed, is pernicious;
for os it makes good cause better; 50 it
makes bad cause worse.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02

y New PAAER IN SPRINGr1rLD.-So
says the Missouri Democrat, Benton's organ
in St. Louis. We presume it will be q
branch Of that concern, and will be estab-
lished TO uphold Benton's sinking cause in
the Southwest.-[Springfeld Adyertiier:
There are already two papers in SPRING
feld-the Flag and the Advertiser; the for
mer has always sustained Col. Benton, the
later is against him. In the contest between
Benton and Phelps, the Flag has quilted
Benton and gone over to Phelps. This is
significant enough, and is pretty good evi-
dence of the feeling Of people in that quar-
ter Republican.
The Republican is certainly labo.ing uns
der an erroneous impression, as TO the feel
ing Of the people in the southwest. lis in
formant, the Advertiser, is in error. We
suppose the Republican means the Demo
cratic people and hot the Wing people, or
as Kossuth says, peoples. The editor of this
paper has lately attended some five Circuit
Courts in the Southwest, and at those courts
were leading politicians from various coun-
ties in the outh-wcst-Antes, Bentons and
Wings. And there was but one opinion,
especially among the Antics; to use the ian:
guage Of a prominent and firm Anti, Maj.
Phelps is smashed man" We take no
part in the issue between Maj. Phelps ard
Col Benton, but as the faithful chronicler
Of the political aspects in this quarter, we
only represent thing as they arc. They
both may sink in the estimation of the peo-
pie as to their views on some subjects for
what we care. We are for Wing measures
and Wing men all tie time. Maj. Phelps
has returned home, and the political sky IL
this quarter may assume another phase.
We shall see and report Frogress.- COsco-
la Independent.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
I5@ We make the following extract from
the Howard County Banner of the 18th:


"We have barely room TO announce tie
nominee OF the Convention in this District,
and 10 state that Mr.. Jackson was nomi-
mated on the first ballot"
We hope that this renowned champion
of Missouri Modification will be kept 50 busy
in his own district as 10 prevent his inter-
mediing himself with the well being Of IN
ternal improvements on this side Of the riv-
er. II might be wrong 10 call him Seces-
sinnist. On his return from the Jefferson
City Convention, he said that people were
incorrect in surprising that he thought
' that any State or States had right 10
peaccably sccede from the Union''-his po-
si,ion was. that chad the Jrotiso passed.
lie was sin favor Of rerof.n As compli-
ment 10 his Discrimination. he drew dis
tinciion between treason and secession: and
| if there be any difference in the terms, as
heis a candidate .or Congress. we hope he
will not be denied choice of words, ard
that his partially Cor treason will be borne
in mind hy the ratrin'ic voters Of his dis
trict.-[ Roorvi''c Observer.
II The Major viii have plenty of busi-
ness between this ard August, to attend ia
on this side of he rirer. About the first Of
September next, he will locate on his estate
n Sa'ire county, and then will tend to IN
terna' improvements there. The people o.
this district "rercF at his romir alton, and
will give him leave 10 ''pcacab'y secede."
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
ORIGINAL.
OhlGiN
Ny Childhoeds Home.

They tell me of change in my childhood's home,
OF friends estr'nged and cold;
But is it strange where e'er roam,
love them as of old?
| seat me still at ''the cid Elm tree"
As did long years ago,
And fish for the mnnows with heartfelt glee
In the eddying waters belott.
| cah zee the old mill and the dam
So plain, and the water wheel dashng the spray
And the ledge Of rocks where the sun-fish swan,
As if they were present to-day.
can see the old orchard, the naples that stood
Guarding the point Of the hill;
And Bowers house at the edge Of the wood,
Looking so lonely and still.
can still lock down TO the bend of the creek.
Where the waters were Silly and deep;
And the sycamures leaned go protecting and meek
Seemed to lull them with whispers to sleep.
am severed from all, and may never more see
Those ha nts to my heart st so dear;
Yet do no; repine, while my spirit can flee
And mertiory can bring them so near
S1s-SALLIE.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02

A SrrATING TELIsRAru.- Il is mcntion-
ed in late Paris paper, that, at a private
reunion in that city, very cnrions system
of telephony for The Transmission Of Ian
guoge at great distances, by means of mus;:
cal sounds, was exposed by its inventor,
NJ. Sudre. The plan is most ingenious;
only making use 0, three notes placed At
given intervals, and whirh, combined o.
repeated according to certain rules, are cap
able Of rendering the most complicated
sentences. Thus one Of the company writes
afcw lines, and on NJ. Snlre reading them,
ne strikes his three notes alternately, uc-
cording to his method, when third ncrson,
without any previots knowledge of the
writing, repeats the words merely from
hearing the notes. The system has been, il
is understood, tried on a very extensive
scale, to test its applicability to naval and
military purposes, and it IS stated fully ID
justify the high encomiums the Institus
and oihes scisatiAo bodies hav. hrstouej 4
on H.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
Appointments.
New YoRK, May .

New YoRK, May %.
A special despatch from Washington 10
the New York Herald announces the fol-
lowing appointments as being definitely de-
termined upon:
Gov. Seymour, Of Conn, Minister TO Rus
sia; Peter J. Vrooin, of N. Y, Minister to
Prussia; Samuel Medary, of Ohio, Minister
te Chill; ex-Gov. Trousdale, OF Tenn, Min
ister TO Brazil Lieut.. G. Leah, of Va, Con-
sui 10 Sandwich Islands: Augustus Bel
mont, of New York, Charge 10 the Hague;
Col. Bissell, of Illinois, member of the last
Congress, will get Chargeship; James S
Green, of Missouri, ex-mcmber of Con.
gress, will receive Chargeship.
Among the consuls ere Edward D. Leon
late of the Southern Press, Consul Genera
at Alexandria; Ex-Governor Wood of Ohio
ex.Gov. Hubbard of Maine, and Charles J
Holm, Of Ky, locations not mentioned.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02

AGENTS.
'! u: PALMER is our only authorised Agent in
New York. Boston and Philadelphia.
c. BoARDMAN, Linneus.
G. H. BURKcHART. Huntsville.
1Hos. G SHARP. Bloomington.
JAMES ELoRe, Floretta.
j. H. PENNY, Penny's P. o.
POWELL & Co., Cambridge.
W. A. WILSON, Marshall.
w. J. HoRsELY, Keytesville.
G. II. HUBBLE, Trenton.
~ Postmasters generally are authorised to re-
ceive monies for subscription advertising.
.tsTT All Agents are requested to remit by mail,
whenever they have convenient amounts.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
Murder and Lynch Law.

A California emigrant by the name of
J. c. Samuels, from Columbus Ohio, was
murdered and robbed near Council Bluffs,
some time since. A messmate. named Bal
t'more Muer was suspected, taken up, tried,
condemned, and hung by the emigrants.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02

Irs ALL Our. The correspondents of the
New York Courier and the Baltimore Sun,
both confirm in substance the statement
made by the Tribune, and repeated in yes
terday's Courier, TO the effect that Serreta-
ry Guthrie had employed Simeon Draper Of
New York to purchase Government stocks
before maturity-an act for which, afew
weeks ago, two-thirds OF all the Democratic
papers in the United States were for hanging
up Secretary Corwin by the neck, and the
other third for slesving and quartering him
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02

FooLs WHO DON'T USE ToBAcco.-The
following anecdote is a good one. One
Q. S. Fowler. had been. enlightenlng the
citizens Of this place upon their bumps. Iso
tall specimen of the human genius, and
abounding in self conceit, SO much so that
Ee sometimes mistakes impprtinent inter-
rogatons fcr Wholesome inquiries, and makes
them accordingly.
Sitting in the office Of the Lane hotel one
morning, he observed cur friend Barrel
quietly smoking cigar
young man." said he. in a severe tone
'don't you know tina. a man who uses TO-
bacco is fool?'
We'll" said B., 1T may be so; but there
is one fact that perhaps you are not aware
o.. and which wish to impress on your
mind; that there are great many fools whc
don't use it,"
The rhreno'ogist drcw the inference ant
discontinued the conversation.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
NJ LVIL LIE,
FASHIONABLE HALTER,
No. AZ. Fourth Street.

Opposite the Planters House, ST. Louis, Mo.
vxTOULD respectfully call the attention Of
w strangers visiting the city, 10 the fact that
be keeps on hand all the leading styles of gentle
mems hats-HIs OWN sTYLE--aud he invites to 1T
The special attention of the beau monde, feeling
assured that their decision viii stamp it perfec-
tion. Also, an extensive assortment Of all kinds
of Youths and childrens fancy Hats and Caps,
SC, SC. In connection will be found TRUNKS,
yALIsEs, CARPET BAGS, UMBRELLAS, CANES. and
sundry other articles too numerous 10 mention.
Anil IL r. L. MELVILLE.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
NEW JEwELRY AND FANCY GOODS
e. We have received and have or
GTA hand for sale the largest, newest and mos
GsssSbeautful stock of
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEwELRY,
find Fdncg Goods,


find Fancy Goods,
ever brought to this city, among which We ehu-
merate the following:
Ladies double cased Geneva watchesi
Ladies single cased dc;
Gents fine hunting cased heavy gold watches,
Gents single cased open faced do doi
Gents silver watches, all kinds;
Ladies' and gentlemens' gold guard chains;
Ladies' chatalain chains;
Gents vest and fob chains, gold silver and steel,
Ladies' and gentlemens' gold spectacles;
Ladies' and Gents silver and steel do;
Ladies' Chatalain breastpns, newest patterns;
Ladies' breast pins, rings, finger rings, drops,
hoods, clasps, slides, bracelets pencils, &C.,
&C., &c., all of the latest style and fashion,
FANCY GOODS.
LADIES' rosewood work boxes and retIrules; Port
monies, card cases, emory bags; music folios, port
folios, backgammon boards, chess men and boards,
note paper, envelopes, motto waters, lilly white,
puff boxes. &C., &c.
PLATED WARE.-Dining and desert forks, mus
tard, salt and sugar spoons, and butter knives.
MUSICAL ISsTRUMEsTs.-Flut guitars, vio-
lins, accordeons, music boxes and banjos, with
instruction books for each.
Colts pistols. 5, 4, 5, and inch revolvers; single
barreed pistols in pairs, Cox's water proof caps,
fine assortment of perfumes. oils, &c.
These goods were bought in New York from the
manufacturers and importers, for the lowest cash
rates, and ladies and gentlemen may be assured
that they will find the latest STYLES and fashions
as reasonable rates as in any city in Missouri,
tS15@ We are now prepared TO manufacture Sill
yer Ware, and do all work in our line and war
rant it
SHEPHERD & ROBERTSON.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
OH u II y ItI &C lLN
Glhsgow, April I, 1853. :.
John CHAMBERL AIN,
DEALER IN n
Watches, Jeuetry, Silver Ware. sc.


S Having made large additions 10 nv stock
E-!iAt OF goods in the above business, return my
&.xs thanks for past favcrs, and respectfully
solicit continuance OF the patronage Of my friends
and the public generally. My stock has been pro-
cSre3 al the lowest CASH PRICES, and can and will
be sold at the lowest living profits. 1t consists OF
WATCHES
of various kinds and prices. Gold levers, hunt
ing cases. gold do open faces, gold and silver dial;
Silver watches, and all other kinds.
JEWELRY.
Ladies' chatelain or short chains, and ladies
chains of a variety OF otifer patterns. Medalions,
with /, and glasses, for hair or dsgrnrreotype
miniatures. Also. large stock of fine gold fob
and vest chains; diamond rings and pins; cuff pins,
gold bracelets, armlets, breast pins finger rings;
gold guard keys, fob keys, seals and slides; gold
and silver pencils; gold pens; ear rings of various
patterns gold and silver thimbles; gold and silver
spectacle silver, shell and pearl card cases; ster-
ling silver spoons, cups, ladies. forks; and all 9th
er articles to be found in well selected stocks Of
the kind.
| have also on hand large and we'll selected
stock Of Guns, Pistols, Sporting Apparatus, Fine
English Percussion Caps, &c, &c.
~ FANCY GOODS,
consisting in part of fine work boxes; pocket
books; port monies; combs of every description;
hair, cloth, flesh. nail and tooth brushes; razors
soap, straps, pocket knives, &c. Plated ware OF
all kinds, fruit baskets, card baskets, castors and
fine Britannia ware in full sets; together with
every other article usually found in similar esab
lshments; all of which l pledge myself 10 sell OF
reasonable terms.
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN.
n. B.-Fine Watches and Jewelry repaired II
the best style, and warranted 10 be well done
Silver ware and Jewelry made 10 order. Old gold
and silver taken in exchange, or cash paid for the
same. T7 The public can always get the cor
rect time at JOHN CIIAMBERLAIN'S,
Sign of the Big Watch, next door to Barton:
Corner. [Aprl 7, 1853.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
Horses, Busgics, Carriages, &C.

"a THE undersigned having pur- r-cEss
.(ctS chased The Livery Stable of Mess q - q
EMERSON 4 HANpLEY, beg leave TO announce TO
their friends and the public, that they VIII be at
all times prepared 10 accommodate the travelling
public, or pleasure parties, with good
Saddle Horses, Buggies and Carriages.
In addition TO the Stock purchased with the stable,
we have made additions, both Of horses and car
riages, and will be continually adding, as our Gus
tom may demand, and will stand ready at all times
TO accommodate such as may give us a call as well
if not better Than has been customary, and at pri-
ces which shall be satisfactory.
G<5F good hearse, and careful driver, together
win carriages, at all times ready for funeral
sions.
Ca" Horses kept by the day, week, or month.
L. FISHER.
A. A. PUGH.
Glasgow, March 10, lS53-ly
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-02

E3@Crying children in church are usu, lly
considered as nusances, and taken out, but
this is not always the case, as the following
anecdoe from the Ladies Repository for
April will show:
"a brother just returned from California
says he was present in the congregation Of
brother Owen, when q babe in the arms Of
its mother began 10 cry. A thing so unu,
sual in California, attracted not little al
ten'ion, and the mother rose 10 retire. Don't
leave, J" said the preacher, "the sound oI
that babes voice is more interesting to many
in this congregation than my own. It's
perhaps, the sweetest music many mar
has heard. since long time ago, he took leave
Of his distant home" The effect was in.
stantaneous and powerful, and large por.
ton Of the congregation melted into tears
Democratic Nominees.
The Democratic County Convention, O
St. Louis county, made the following nomi
nations for officers to be elected next Au
gust:
Miron Leslie, Judge of the Land Court
P. B. Reilly, County Recorder.
Henry c. Lynch, Clerk of Circuit Court
Chas. w. Hicks, Clerk Com. Pleas Court
r. ]. Howard, Clerk of Criminal Court
Andrew Fl. Wing. Clerk of County Court
Chas. A. Mahtz, Clerk of Land Court.
| P. A. Ladue. County Assessor.