Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24
The Presidents LeVee.

that the last presidential Ievee very numerously
attended and that the magnificent east and halls
of the white house scarcely large enough to con-
tam one half the guests. He says:
Among the visitors at the white house, none at
tEacted more general attention, from his fine, manly
form and pleasant couptenance, we'll as for his
noble bearing, than did Mr. Champion. He was
completely hedged in the whole evening by the most
distinguished of the visitors who all seemed highly
gratied by his agreeable chat and repartees A
little aside conversation between too gentlemen pre-
sent, illustrated the difference in which his position
representative of Great Britain is regarded in con-
trast with that of some of the other ambassadors
A bespangled fellow with moustaches, and foreign
air, thrustng his head into i the halls: Is
that the Austrian charge" inquired plainly dressed
man at elboy. Nor replied his friend quickly,
that's the British ministers coachman.'
The ladies do not dress much at these S0irees as
they DO at those of families of moderate means in
New York. Coming as they do from all parts of the
country all sorts of fashions in costume prevail,
quite rich, to be sure, but generally in very bad
taste. Scarcely any jewels are worn, but a great
many have an nOrdinate taste for gaudy head dress
es of artificial flowers imitation of pearl springs and
spanges. Some heads are literally bowed down by
the weight they thus carry. Low-necked dresses,
and Margaret of Burgundy costume, long dresses
and short ones long waists and short waists scarlet
ribbons and scarfs, white shoes and red shoes, all
have their representatlv fact there few
black masks present would almost believe he was
witnessing Faubourg bal maSQue in Paris. At these
SoireeS after shaking hands with the President, and
receiving smile from his very agreeable face, the
ladies squeeze into the east room, and while por-
ton of them are forcing themselves through the
crowd in attempted promenade, the balance are
making cutting remarks upon the dresses and beauty,
rather lack of beauty of the promenaders. The Wis
itors do not stay late-at 10 o'clock they begin to
move of-and at II Jimmy closes the front door,
Boston Boot andshoe Tra1e, January 2sth.
The Boot and Shoe trade has been pretty active
the past week. There seems to be more willingness
on the part of purchasers to forward and meet
the market, and the sales in consequence have been
large. There is evidently prospect of any lower
prices this season. The stock of Leather is smaller
than in any previous year for long time, and but
comparatively few Hides arriving or expected
Both of these articles have reached very high figures,
with the prospect of continuing high for time
| and Notwithstanding the prices of goods are higher
than last year, they Offering at less than the
cost of manufacturing at present prices of stock
The supply of goods in the neig hborng towns come
forward is now comparatively small, and as nearly
all the manufactures discharging many of their
workmen rather than run the risk of manufacturing
at the present high prices of stock, the prospective
supplies are light. This imparts firm tone TO deal
ers, and there is fair prospect that better prices will
| be obtained before the season closes. The demand
for California continues very fair the shipments to
that market the past week from this port comprising
1882 cases, and the shipments to that market like
" to be quite large last year. This with the
Western and Southern demand, will clear the market
of all the goods we produce, and those who pur-
chase early likely TO have larger assortment to
select FROM and probably at more favorable. prices.
| The quantity cleared at the Custom House has been
! as follows
1854 1853.
For the week, ....1l,9 22 $3.50
Since January go. ...... 18,96o 1852
Total Observation-Disclosures ,89O 1881
Showing an increase of IL ,O39 cases since Jan. l.
| compared with last year.-M1pp1ng List.
| LIVERPOOL SHIP MARIETTA London correspon-
dent of the New York Courier says
AS usual at the close of the year have end
less range of statistical reports Figures given
for almost every transaction of the cycle. In my
researches for interesting information, statement
respecting the ship market at Liverpool came under
notice, which is of sufficient importance to merit
repetition
Colonial built ships advanced 48 per cent, over
the rates OF the preceding year. In 1852 they were
II per cent higher than in 1851, consequently the
rise IS per cent. in two years The sales were
635 ships equal $50 tons against 285 ships of
147, All m 1852. The present stock stands at
SO against 48 in 1853; IS in $50 and 80 in 1851,
with comparatively few coming forward for disposal.
Those building to orders and not likely to come
into the market.
British ships, although higher in price are proper
tionaby cheaper than colonial, and are in demand.
The beauty and proportions Of the rev are subjects
Of daily admiration. The advance on these was
seven per cent. over 1852. The material and model
of the Colonial craft commended but so their
finish, it being characterized clumsy and unsghtly
Iron ships are coming into favour rapidly, and
compete successfully with vessels built OF tlmbe
particularly Loyds admit them to - years
class, with condition of renewal of years The
present price for these, including Baltic outfit, is
Rl4 los. to ZIG per ton. Large secondhand ships
have been scarce at high prices and anything cassed
} finds ready market. Iron steamers bring
from 925 to ESQ per ton.
The number of steamships built and registered
during the year at Liverpool equal to 9,237 tons
OF which "a were paddle and 20 screws. The screws
were the larger vessels their tonnage being 1882
The total number of all description of vessels now
belonging to Liverpool 2554 equal to 1885, 434 tons
t HANDSOME SPECULATIoN.-S. S. Simmons Esq. "
understand, purchased during the past summer an
fall upwards of forty thousand barrels OF corn, whc
average him about three dollars, three and qual
tar h0rp Io &c IN