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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11
The Caloric Ship Ericsson.

We have no wish to say word against the neu
method of propulsion that is about be tested in its
application TO the Ericsson, which vessel in the course
OF a short period, may be expected to arrive in this
country from America All that we wish to draw
attention to without any disparagement any success
tu modification that Capt Ericsson may put in opera
ton connected with heated air motive power, is
the fact that the invention said be his is not rev.
About thirty Years ago. vesseI named the Highland
Lad, that many of our readers will remember as pas
boat the CT yde, fitted up by Messrs Claud,
Girlwood and Co. of this city, with calolic engine
the invention, believe, of the Rev Mr. Stirling
minister of PARISH alston, we think-near XII
marnock. This engine propelled the vessel at the
moderate rate that gave satisfaction in those days. be-
ing estimated working TO twenty horses power. 1t
was subsequently removed from the vessel in conse
quence of the working parts yielding to the enormous
heat, and thereby becoming soft and giving way, and
IFS place supplied by ordinary steam engine We
fear that Capt. ErcsSons engine will labor under ak
disadvantage but be that it may, he must content
himself ranking in this country as the mere modi-
ier Of the invention of Mr.. Sterling, whose caloric en-.
CINE we saw working regularly in Dundee, in 1914 in
factory.-GlosgO1c AdrertiSer.
CLEAR AS MUD.-'' Mr.. Cheetum, I've Just dropt
in to engage your services in question at law"
L" All, Mr.. Green, there's nothing in the universe
like law and Justice. What is the trouble e.
! "Why, you see, Squibb, across the way, me
five dollars for bull dog he bought of me about a
month ago the dog has run off and now he refuses
to fork over the w
"a most difficult case, Mr.. Green: exceedingly
difficult and it is fortunate that you to foi
| have him like a breeze You see, first must
prove the identity of dog by nlbi then after
squashing the writ of mongribas fiery faciGs issue
capiaS cojorum and levy gOosi6s pdndeloUuS on hi>
ins'gnus .fdtui, thea call nepopjtum jury. ant
after concusively proving the sine gun, have the
case unanimously decided in our favor, by virtue o
the dejuStibus W0pora noSn
'Lord Mr.. Cheetum, sec through it all how
easy it is to folks that can understands
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

New YORK, March 6-The steamer Empire City
arrived this afternoon bringing Havana dates to the
1st Of March. She left at Havana The steamer Albaros
without coal. and unable TO get any.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

The market firm this morning at above quotations. with
fair demand SPIRITS TURPENrNE-There has been moth
ing doing this article since Thursday last 100 barrels
changed hands that day at So cents per gallon The
market dull and inactive and price unsettled enquiry
article RosIN been neglected the past week
consequence the continued high rates of freight and
we note on last Thursday of about 1900 bb Common
at 81 20 per Dbl. TARThe sales of the week reach
bbs 81 10 81 20 per bbl; market closing low
quotation PrcH-Sale yesterday of 100 bbs 81 60
per Dbl
PEAs.-Smal receipts of Ground Peas, and sales from
carts s. to 95 cents per bushel Some parcels of Cow
Peas have been received ORDER but hear of sales
PoTAToEs-The stock of Irish Potatoes heavy and sales
dull Sales Tuesday of 100 hbIs. (damagcd) at prices
ranging from 80 cents 81 20 ger Dbl for planting
PoRK-Northern Mess has declined shade last week
quotations. and note sales from store at l9 to $40
bb Fresh-No change in prices arrives slowly and
sells at 8, 81 9 cents per ID.
RcE-Sale Tuesday from store of IS casks Clean at
81 per 100 lbs No sales of Rough and held at higher rates
SALr-We note sale Tuesday of about 1000 sacks
Liverpool Salt private at 81 Is per sack
No late receipts of Alum Salt selling from store at 40 to sc
cents per bushel, in lots as wanted.
SrAvEs.-SmaI lot r. o. HID. slaves sold at Sl2 per NJ
TIMBzR.-Sale of the week reach some 25 80 RATS
prices ranging within classified figures. See table.
FRElGHTsHave advanced On lumber to Philadelphia
Boston There but few vessels port and considerable
enquiry for them Produce accumuatng the wharves
waiting for shipment. See table for rates.
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oI1.o - r-o,,ot,. ro,-,s cd

There daily undenabIe proofs of the efficacy Of
Pills the diseases of the Chest arising
either coughs colds wheezuss shornes Of
BREATH persons, whether Young Old suffering from
shond have to these nva
Pills. fair trial will show their extraordinary powers
who scarcely able draw their BREATH and
DEATHS door, been completely cured
remedy establishment those who have witnessed
their suferings
Sold at the Establishment Of Professor Holloway PA strand
Temple Bar Ondon md by all respectable Druggists
Medicines throughout the British Empire and OF those
United Boxes 373e Sc 81 So each Whole
sale by the principal the Union by Messrs A.
Sands, New York; s. b. & j. A Evans Wilmington,
n. T..
HTere considerable saving by taking the largest sizes
n guidance PATIENTS every disorder
al o each Box.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

FAYETTEVILLE, March Bacon 10 lie. Beeswax
"a 25c Cotton, 6sc Cotton yarns, l6c Osnaburgs,
81 1Oc Brown Sheetipgs. TIC. Feah rs, 35 81
Flour 81 to 81 30. Corn 60 Csc; Wheat IS S0c Oats
45c-; Peas IS zoe; Rye 65 zoe per bush Lard, IL
I3c. MoIasses, Cuba, "a 27c. Sat-Lverpool, 81 IS
per sack alum 4Oc per bush. Flaxs ed, 81 10 81 Ia
Apple Brandy, So 60e -
present figures Flour-no change Apple Brandy sold
Saturday at fraction above present quotations-Obs
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South Carolina Election.

CHARLESTON, March 4th The following is the
result of the congressional election in this State In
the 1st district, Gen. John Mcqueen is elected with
out opposition in the I'd, VIM. Aiken without oppo-
sition; in the Sd, W. F. Colcock, without opposition
in the 4th Col Brooks is believed elected in the 5th
Jas. l. Orr in the 9th, Col Bovce
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

JUST RECEIVED FROM PlIILADELPIIIA.-50 prs.
y Ladies Kid and Morocco Lacc Boots 80 do Chlds do
do. do % Chd's Pink and Blue Kid Slippers. Alsos
large lot of Sole Leather and Shoe Makers Findings
sale cheap the cheapest Boots manufactured
der of superior and best materials and
pairing done in a neat and substantial manner, at
JONES & GARDENERS go
Fashionable Boot and Shoe Store, Market street
LIST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

NorE.-River Lumber, Tar and Turpentne sold in the
water subject to the expense Of landing Inspection,
Sc on Lumber, so cents to 81 NJ Tar
and Turpentine about 10 Is cents per barrcand for
val ste when brought perraroad about the
incurred. *For dry Virgin mixed Turpcntnc,
deduction is made according to quality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11
NIIlvyaukce NIunicIpnl Election.

MILWAUKEE, March George Walker, whig, ha
been elected Mayor of this city, and the entire munich
pal whig ticket except two, has been chosen.
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From the Charleston Courier
The Spiritual Rappers.

Ji8rs EditorS:-It is with much regret that we
MI the principal theme of conversation at the pres
enc time to be 8 The Rapping Spirits" and we seri
Nsy fear that the malignant evil is creeping South
'nd, to spread its baneful influence over our hap
Nand, and will surely succeed, unless the strong
AIM OF omni pOtence defend us from it.
We are taught in the Holy Scriptures, that in
yes past there such persons as Consulters with
aallar spirits, enchanters, wizards, witches &c,
NC 1t may be- that the same power which Influenced
oe witch of Endor, Saul. the son of kish, Mannas-
u AIng OF Israel, and the young sorceress OF Phil
fPA may IN like manner, exert an influence over
I'n and women of the present day. Let 1t be re-
tmoered that whenever these evil pratices are spo-
Na Of IN the word of God it is in the tone and Ian
~ &c OF wrath and denunciaton.
NAL IAN II be possible that any one who receives the
ol0e as the nfalHble word of God, will dare pre-
gu ue 10 nave any communication with that untruit-
D. "ofk OF darkness and in the language OF the
-1rPhcV iSalah seek unto them and that have ia
n,"I Spirits and unto wizards that peep and NUT
~ anu enquire of the dead concerning the living.
S SD"lu not people seek unto their God" Have
ever read the penalty they incur by so doing
A. lucy snail look upon the earth and behold trou-
S S:u darkness dmness of anguish and they shall
u.lEen to Darkness Do we not read daily of a
N.Y. ST number driven to the cell of the maniac Is
~ mat 10 darkness, indeed
s We read IN history that when christianity over
Mn ESa the world, divination and the arts connected
aS 1T IelI INTO contempt. Under the prevalence OF
S '4cflSt 1t reganed its character, and was reck
s,r, great use to effect the lying wonders neces
M 3]to The establishment of his delusion. Who car
C.s me publications of these . Rappers' and no
m. .''e the same lying wonders effected for pnr
,f equally, if not more, opposed to Christ, thar
Id sSalnst which the Apostles waged determined
Tsuecessful opposition
0,s OF the South have been mercifully kept from
9, evils which have prevailed in other parts
G,b.nt Thanks be to the Power Divine, to who's
d.! arm We have ever look ed, and ever will LOOK
~'P Us peculiar people, Jealous of good arorkS
TRUTH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

PHILADELPHIA, March 4th.-Capt JOS Murray
who commanded company at Camp DUPONT during
the last war, died suddenly in this CITY to-day
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Canal Opened.

HoLLIDAYsBURC, Pa, March 1.-The Pennsylvan
canal opened yesterday, and boats commenced Iandn
and departing. The spring trade promises abundan
"
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Mexican MuEfang Eminent.

This remedy of which much has been
wherever has been introduced pleased
city The curative properties as
crbed such readily believe come
within power remedial TO effect is recon-
almost eectred effect in aaylng pain anu
suagng giving tone TO the nerves and lnvgo
the muscles when excited or inpaite and IN TACT LOT
ills which flesh is herr that may pc
application advertisement in another
column.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

When truly medicine is offered to the public after
being thoroughly tested by Physicians and receiving
their sanction there be ground doubt er great
in the cure diseases for which they recommended
The circulars had of the agents for STABlEKK AnO'
DYNE CHERRY EXPECTORANT AND DlARKHEA COX
Ola yon will convinced of their unparalleled excellence
sec advertisement in another column
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11
The 1naiigarai OF preslde,nl pisres.

=
Inc inaugural address of our new President Is an
admirable paper in style and sentimentit Is dieni-
nea, well tempered. and breathes throughout truly
patriotic spirit The opening allusion TO the man.
her IN which ne was unexpectedly called to his ex-
a,eo station, and to his of its heavy RESPONSE
oillties, IS In fine taste and of deeply touching
character: In regard to our foreign policy he adj
hefes 70 Old and approved land -marks-cultivating
peace with all nations and yet Affirming the prin-
clpe that colonization of this Continent by Europe
an powers is not to be permitted beyond existing iu
fisdlction-and in reference to further acquisition
Oh territory holding it ground of evil foreboding
so 1r as may be essential for own protection or
TOT the preservation of the rights of commerce and
the peace OF the world but yet regulating all wrong
ful Or dIshonorable means of exp ausion or agsran
olzement On matters of domestic policy. his views
are highly Judlcious and commendabe-aad espe-
claiIy so IN relation to the army and navy The
princlpie on which he places official appointments
ana removals can scarcely be exceptionable even to
pohtlcal adVersaries 1t is not only however as A.
mericans but as Southerners also that we are graft
hed with the inaugural lis firm and distinct recoc
milton OF Southern rights and institutions and of the
obligations of preserving and enforcing
them by existing laws cannot fail to have the hap
pest effect IN rebuking that criminal fanaticism
when would tear down the pillars of our Repub
TIC: ana In revlvng that sentiment of fraternity and
concord, which will ensure perpetuty to the In
ion.
We are Pleased to perceive that the PRINCIPLES
and sentiments of the inaugural are calling forth
with very few exceptions, the plaudts of our con-
temporaries, without distinction of party
Charleston Co,fr;oy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

RYDgGH'S PATENT PURCHASE TIMBER
WAGONS.
WE have imported few of those celebrated timber
w CONS, which timber getter would do well examine.
With this arrangement, small hoy raise the heaviest
stick of timber. DIBBLE & BROTHERS.
For sale by T. WORTH.
Wilmington, March 10th. 1858. q st.
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BoTrLING EsTABLIsEMENT.
II RORINSHN Niin.inufnn Il. G..


TAVING opened an establishment for the preparation
II and bottling of MINERAL WATER of all kinds
such as Lemon, Sarsaparia, &c: also, GINGER POP.
and in general every description of beverages together with
very superior article of EFFERV ESCENT CIDER. is
prepared to supply orders for the same to any amount at
per dozen for the Mineral Water and Pop and 37
Der dozen Cider delivered free of additional charge
part of the town. and forwarded to any part of the
country where the charge of those ordering
March 7 1872 l55 -3m-27-6m
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CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
Mulberry Street between Front an North Water
Streets. Wilmington, N. e.. IT,
THE subscriber continues to keep hand large
l. and general assortment of CARRIAGES of -AfEy=e59
his manufacture which he offers for sale the most
reasonable terms among which be found ROckawayss
BarOuchcs, Duahams. Bnggfcs, Wagons, Gigs. SuIS
keys, &c. Also, Harness of all kinds
Purchasers will find it to their interest to call and
inc before purchasing elsewhere determined not to
be undersold II
n. B. Repairing done short oce and in the neat
est and best manner. ISAAC WELLS.
Wilmington, N. c., July4, 1851 43-tf
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tpa "nte Slave of England, is the title of new
t@ Ne "OW beng performed at the Broadway Thea
ellv an ork' with immense success. 1t is emphat-
&nost "a answer to Uncle Toms Cabin, now playing
fdion u The theatres of Great Britain, the COM
eges nf "tng drawn between the life Of the white
SsNpara,;.lhe English. underground mines, and the
NcherU SeIy happy condition of the slaves in our
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CARR RAGE -.

WE have opened branch of Carriage establishment
w at this place, and shalt keep assortment of the
various kinds constantly on hand
We agents for Dunaps celebrated carriages and
shall keep assortment of them hand and any descrip
ton that we do not have will order wanted
In absence, Mr. J. j. Conoley w J. Cornwall will
take pleasure in showing them.
All work sold by us, warranted TO do good service.
DlBBI1E & BROTHERS.
March 10th, 1853 27-ly.
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JOHN KYLE.


TTAS just received his Spng and Summer supply of
II GOODS His advertisement will appear in paper
the meantime purchasers would do we'll give him call.
March 18th, 1858 q 1t
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CONSTANTLY ON HAND,
T1RESH Ground bolted and unbolted Meal.
II do do. Hommony
Cracked Corn Husk, Pea and Oil Meal.
Also Corn seed Oats and Peas. For sale nv
Eoh 10 ,5S ELLIS & MITCHELL.
NTESS PORK 100 bbls. Mess Pork: just in store
lNl for sale by FREEMAN HOOSION.
1TGARS-2OO 900 very superior Havana Cigars, different
4 STYLES brands and sizes just received and for sale by
Esh FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
Mt c. BACON. 5000 lbs, just received FROM Halfal
IN county. Fsr sale by ,,o,--,o>,
March 8. FkEEMAN q HoCo4ON'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

h MALE EDUCATION We understand that there are
sI Ladies at Floral College this Sesson-a con-
st onsi Increase over the last year or two. Two
Va aT teachers are employed.
bsln;.S o learn that the new and extensive Female
eoen," WI at Clinton has made successful common
Q.rrs,, WIN large number of scholars
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

SLow-BuT DREADFUL Sure Speaking of that
powder which burnt half up before the owner could
put the fire out, said an Oldlown gamer the other
day, puts me in mind of some once had twas
SLOW but dreadful sure. My fowlng piece had
been loaded with some of it for day or two, in an
tlcipaticn ola lick at kind of wild fowl when
one morning in the fall, about day break discover
ed large flock of ducks, IS at least, (gunners are
proverbal for large stories,) in pond and distant
from my house one fourth of a mile | took my gun
and started for them, and keeping under cover of
stone wall soon got as near as wanted to be, when
pulled trigger, but report followed She fash
ed IN the pan. had forgotten to take my printing
with me, so was forced to go back to the house for
my powder-horn, which did in no pleasant mo, d,
tell you but Just as got home heard slight com
motion in the barrel of my piece, ard looking into
the muzzle, found the charge making its way
slowly out started back to my old position, rest
ing the gun upon the wall, took q good aim at the
ducks, and in about five minutes after she went of
and killed every mothers son of them!'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-03-11

INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT P1ERcE-Tbis
Address is characterized by good sense correct and
enlarged views the composition approaching even
to elegance of diction The principles of the in
coming administration, enumerated by the Pre<i-
dent are those which public opinion has already an
tlcipated: With the public questions with which
that administration will have to grappe, General
Pierce seems to be conscious in all their impor-
lance and completely, he shows political coura &c
in assuming the responsibilities with which their de-
cision must be associated. Char. Ere Neus
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CHOLERA AMONG THE HoGs.-The Louisville Cou
rer states that there is fatality among the hogs at
Milton, KY, and other points, and that 1t has oeen
the distiIlerv of Root & Snyder. They have lostup-
wards of coo hogs in 10 days or about 60 per day.
with but little abatement of the disease.
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fellosv coming out of the tavern one icy morning
rather blue, fell the door step Trying to regain
To- Eoot;n~ he remarked, " if, as the Bible says the
wicked stand on slippery places, must belong to
different class, for it is more than can do"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-22
FIVil tlo Son Of Tue bUutH'
origin Of the Cotton Gin, .s -

Mr.. EnroRi In a last years number of the Soil Of
Invention Of The cotton and hink that
Nathan Lyons wss the inventor. My father, who settled
in This place before the revelation, (and This ID hs oldest
father Of Colonel o A. Bull, now Of Lasiaoge, and
Charles M Lin, and Lyons, were all interested in the
makisg OF The hrs, gin Mr.. Lin is the only survivor
OF the tro He is poor man. resides ia or near Oxford
Georgia Being visit here, had conversation with
him few days since. and gathered from him the follow
ing ratGnia. The hrsl cotton gin was put In operation
at The mill on Brer creek run by water nne miles below
this This gin was said 10 he invented by Whitney u
was not made of saws. but with iee,b something like
lhe cclon card y was kept concealed; the man who
tended Il was ordered to lsfRo in to it women,
who were many Of them very anxious see it, were nd
miled AT the same lime Mr. Bull, being OF great
mechanical genius, was closely engaged trying TO con
suct machine Tor separating the seed from the lint.
Lyons ed Lyons--was al work with him, and pso-
posed to 90 ~ disguise aud see the gin in opera
tioh-and did dressed himsclf ia wotnen's apparel,
went in aud examined il Thsfsci is coHoboIated BY
Hudson Bacon, whose brother hired TO tend the
gin and he tihe brolher) was taken sick. and my
uncle. udson Bacon. took his place for lew days, ds.
ring which time many women went TO see tho cotton
Ein Soon after the first saw gin came out from Jesse
Bulls shop, II was put up IN house on Broad street in
Tpese believe 10 be the facts ! remember The house
myself After This. Miller Whitney, The paentees OF
The Whitney gn brought an action against The inventors
The sawen and. after about pine years litigation go'
Mr. Lin thinks he had TO pay one hundred and fifty
dollars Tor running The GIN but there injustice in
the Whoe proceeding VIsleT and whitney Iced every
attorney that could be employed, and the case was
carried up by Lyons to the federal court and there he
(Lin lost sight Of Bull turned into South Caro-
lima, and, after being absent for months snndry time,
would always return with heavy bags Of silver. An
other circumstance connected with this history is tina,
DR.. DE AImford, German, living in this place. was
called 10 give his Testimony in The court and he swore
that the gD which Whitney proisseed TO be The inventor
OF was Invented BY surgeon for the preparing OF nl
| for the army. s tfse. .f4t.e.g !. .,-. ..- #3s.
These all tho facts gather from these old
men, have hastily thrown them together in had taste
II you think them wsrlh place in your paper you
| them.
Very respectfully.
4 IA Jonp,ry lssa