Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

A Touch SToRY.-Jules Lecompte tells the follow
ing story to Independence Beige:
MADAME X. Y, has very short burst-sufficient-
~ large standing, very little sitting and disappearing
IN deep armchair In drawing room, maugre the
use OF low seats, she pick out higher chair and
mus AVOID an unhappy comparison with women sea
leu In ordinary. But at table danger is inevitable
mere all the seats alike, and all the worse for
snort 6usts Madame X. Y, so disproportioned
nhds the plate up to her chin; and, obliged to raise
her elbows in order eat she assumes the most I'm.
graceful attitudes; while at home, aided by chair
somewhat elevated, she is enthroned to advantage
her pretty bust not dsa appearing under the cloth
"hat' then, was to be done 10 render her more
aluaeuVet Te have always at hand a cushion and
nooringS piled to raise her up-posslbly when she
goes 10 the piano-but the sofa ana at table q
In TINS extremity, Madame X. Y conceived the fol-
lowing ingenious method She had made by her
uPnolsterer little round cushion about five or six
ihcnes tblck, under pressure. She then caused If to
ne fastened by her faithful waiting woman to an
elastic brace, leaving off all other tournure She
can nook 1t to whatever desired spot When she
moves about, she is like the rest of the world; but
"hen she wishes to sit down, by movement we'll
studied she knows how to arrange the cushion so as
10 De Well upon lt-so we'll that she defes all seats
and all rivals
| HE GUANo 1RADE.-Towards the close of the late
session OF Congress, the special committee of the
memorial OF Two thousand citizens Of Delaware prav-
ing the government of the United States to effect
some arrangement with Peru, by which, for lust and
! proper equivalent the Peruvian government will
either cede to the Unite States one of her guano
islands, or, by removing the existing restrictions
upon American vessels engaged in the guano trade,
place the trade In that article upon more lust and
liberal basis, made an able report on the subject
lhree successive administrations have made efforts
10 induce Peru to enter into more liberal commercial
1fIaSy r Al,
but such efforts, strong they were have been un-
successful. With knowledge of these facts, and
the reasons which have conduced them the commit
tee feels authorised TO recommend that the President
OF the United States again invite the Peruvian gov
eminent to treat, with the specific right of our mer-
chants TO purchase guanO, like other products of Pc
ru upon her own SOIL and upon the terms of the most
favored nation. They also report bill imposing
Impost duties sliding scale, upon the Chncha Is
lands guano.-Wash. Sent
People too much given to SANDER" said Mrs
Darlington, solemnly, as she took her hands out OF
some gingerbread she was making, and held them
over the pan as if she was invoking a blessing on
the saVory mass She turned half round as she
spoke, and Mrs. Sled who was busy with her sewing
looked up. 'Why will people indulge in calomeI, !"
continued she, Z" and give opproprous Names when
they coud go along in peace and harmony with con-
sciences voiding offence. Whole neighborhoods are
so into blaze by scandaars and tale bearers and
envy is to the bottom of 1t, six times out of five
Some folks can't bear to see some folks prosper
Now, If | know my own heart, don't b'lieve Eve
got single enviabe quality, and thank heaven fol
| it, Boston Post
Sc THE BRETHREN OF BLACK RIVER DIVISION
No 49, S. of T. respectfully invite the neghboring Div
IONS and the public generally to participate in celebrating
their fourth Anniversary, at Black River Chapel Tues
day the 29h inst. Several well known Temperance Ora
tors expected. A. J. HAWLY R. S. pro tenn
August 18th, 1854 5O-It*
HOLLOWAY is the Largest Dealer in Medicines in thu
World and his Pills and Ointment among the best in thu
World This fact will be atested by the certf
Gates from every section of this and the old Country
popularity is entirely owing their efficacy He expend
upwards of 100000 per placing his business before
the people in quarter of the Globe and keeps upward
Of 1000 foreign newspapers at his Establishment London
in each of which his Advertisements inserted proof tina
the virtues the medicines possess appreciated quar-
ter of the Globe.-Atbany Transcript.
Sold at the of Professor Holloway, 244
near Temple Bar London and all respectable Druggists
Dealers in Medicines Throughout the British Empire and
of the United States in Boxes &c. &c. 81 so each Whole
sale BY the principal Drug houses Of the Unon by Messr A.
There considerable saving by taking the largest sizes
b. Directions for the guidance OF patients every dsorde
affixed to each box.