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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-03-09
To Farmers, Mechanics, & IEa-
cssihISts.

HARDWARE! Ea3DEVEgE!!
The subscribers offer for sale one of the
largest stocks of Hardware ever kept in their
establishment, consisting in part of the fol-
lowing articles.
80 Sett Butchers & Fillotson's Chisels,
% Wither5eys round face chisels,
800 planes. assorted,
100 sett knives and forks,
D doz Butcher kniyes,
10 " extra self tiped, ivory handle,
80 " till locks,
10 &" coffee mills,
% " glass knobs, assorted; 200 smoothing
irons, broad axes, hatchets, shoyels, forks,
spades, circular and strait straw knives, cas-
teel; mill, cross cut and circular saws; patent;
counter scales and weights; Tyler & Cobbs
patent haft brace and bits; auger and center
bits; spoke shave, shutter bolts, shutter fas
Jennings; pulleys; spiral door springs; 1000
rim and carpenters locks; 300 doz. butt him
ges; 1000 gross screws. assorted; tenant and
hand saws; nails; assorted grind stones; TO-
tary pump fixturas; clover and timothy seed;
beans; dried apples; 800 sacks salt; -four !;
fish &C., Az01
Dry Goods and Groceries. fes, es,
full assortment, for sale at Burkes thalga..ts<sz
old stand, Easton, Pa.
MILLER & BROTHER.
Easton, January 26 lSJ4.-3mo.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

We are requested to give notice, that general
Meeting of the Democrats of New Hanover County,
will be held at the Court House in Wilmington. on
TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, l854-being Tuesday
OF County Court week-for the purpose of sending
Delegates to the State Convention for the nomina-
ton of Democratic Candidate for Governor 1t will
also devove upon the meeting to consider the organ
izaton of the party in this County, with reference
to the August elections for Governor and Members
of the Legislature.
full attendance is earnestly requested as is i'm.
porant that the whole matter should fully and fairly
be considered and decided upon.
January 6, 1854. 18-tm
We have been requested to give place TO the fol
lowing notice for
Democratic Meeting in Sam sOn County.
Democratic Meeting of the Citizens Of Sampson will BIZ
held at the Court house in Clinton Saturday the It'll
n appoint Delegates to represent the County in th
State Convention, for the nomination of candidate fo
Governor and such other objects said meeting
deem it expedient to act upon. MANY CITIZENS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

Our town been the of two or three high handed
robberes recently.
An individual was accostcd the Depot the other evening
y couple men, whO in the course OF conversation Of
fered to show stranger famous locality IN the Vcmty
battle ground or something of the sort Upon repairing
to the SPOT they rfed pockets of their contents taking
away from him several hundred dollars
Young man from country in passing along wharf,
came mn to two men conversation, who seemed to grow
excited about the matter under consideration until one IL
nally offered bet the other one hundred and hy dollars
on the correctness his judgment proposition instantly
embraced NV the other who produced check for four
five hundred dollars which he asked the countryman to
change so might close the bet with his antagonist
The latter the amount but had about one hundred
and thirty dollars which he after persuasion loaned to the
owner of the check; the latter remarkng that he would
wait until his friend the interior could step down to the
Rank have II cashed and return him the balance, 1t is
needless to saw that the counyman found funds to honor
the check or accompices either, who had dlSap
peared his return.
An outrage ola character though probably for the
same cause occurred Saturday evening last.
young gentleman repairing to his house IN the lower
mart of the town. was attacked by who sprang from
behind tree and who aimed murderous blow at his lie
with knife The weapon, however, only penetrated his
coat the attack could be repeated the ruan
such stunning blows with stick from the party attacked
that he sought refuge in fight.
The perpetrators these ourages have thus far escaped
Our police cannot pc TOO Watch1t nor our c'Aoh' wv
fu of their premises when deeds of this character are being
perpetrated in midst
These robbers doubtless the parties who entered
ev store in Goldboro the other evening" and rfed it of
a large portion of its contents-HTah
ARREsrED-Twe men were arrested last Tuesday at
Stricklands Depot, on the Wilmington and Raleigh
Rail Road, by Deputy Sheriff Alderman and John
Mutt ESQ., on suspicion of having been engaged IN
the various robberics alluded to above, by the Herald
of this morning. They gave for their names Henry
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

Howard and Nick Sparks, or Parker. They were
committed TO jail Tuesday night by w N. Peden, Esq.
for further investigation. Seven or eight hundred
dollars were found upon their persons. Also Blank
Checks on various Banks of the States. Also Rail
Road Checks for baggage, besides other articles
of suspicious nature. We do not deem it necessa-
ry or proper to go into detailed statement of their
arrest at the present time. Too much praise cannot
however be awarded to Capt Knight, of the fret ght
train, for their arrest
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
Dsy~ Our attention has been called to deficiency

NSSN Our attention has been called to deficiency
IN the number of Lumber Inspectors in the place.
We learn that there but two Inspectors of this
class, and that very material delay is experienced
in consequence thereof, which often results in the
loss of quantities Of lumber from storms We men
ton the matter merely with view of bringing it
before the public. County Court will be in ses-
sion week after next, when we have no doubt the
Magstracy of the county WILL if it is in their power,
provide remedy
O. The steamer J. H Haughton, Capt. Lamon,
arrived here last Tuesday with lighters Averaysboro
and Summerville in charge, with freight, 1900 bbs
Rosn from Averaysboro' and Red Rock. Consigned to
K NJ. Murehison Esq, Commission Merchant
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
Death of Gen. Arms trOng.

The Washington Union of the oath inst contains
the following announcement:
The melancholy duty deyolyes upon US OF annOu.
eng the death Of General Robert Armstrong theP
prietor OF this paper, and associate ir its mama
ment He died last evening at seven o'clock, AZ I w
own residence in this city, surrounded and soaceur
his Affections by most of his children. We are a%
state OF mind TO prepare anything like skei S,S
his Lie Our relations with him since our boynus
have been OF character so intimate and unlnenO
ted, that he was more than our friend. He dleu
Inc age OF sixty-three, of congestion of me OS .
HIS health for some weeks had been fral bnI uDr
yesterday morning his disease was not TegaraTl =.
threatening fatal issue. His distinguished anu IN
liant services in the of 1912 are matters OF n5
ry. He was the bosom friend OF General JacA"
and the man selected by him as the deposafy 'd
keeper OF his word. was our fortune to be Se
by General Jackson 10 deliver to General ArmsuhTr
this invaluable legacy. The noble qualities ~nI.
endeared him to General Jackson were his sleiD md
1egrlty' his cool courage, his sterling judgment
MS devoted patriotism. In the several resPon hos
public trusts, civil and military which he filed b
noble attributes marked his conduct He enooyeu Bo
unlimited confidence of Presidents Jackson 1,,,
rem, Polk, and Pierce He was amiable ana n .I.s
tive in the private relations of life as he was
honest, and faithful in the discharge OF his P'
duties.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

We publish communication signed Noun
tain Democrat" and written by highly respectable
and intelligent Democrat of the West without wish
ing, at this stage of she matter, to express any fur
her preference for any particular individual although
our own views remain unchanged. But these views
have been indicated; others may and no doubt do
entertain different views in regard to the person to
be selected as the Democratic standard bearer The
object Of Democrats in bringing the names of dis
tingushed members of the party to the notice of the
Democracy is friendly exchange of views and not
a controversy about the respective merits of the diff
terent gentlemen proposed. AS a general rule, the
Counties which have held meetings have wisely, we
think, left the matter open for the action of their
delegates after consultation with others from all
parts of the State. Whoever is nominated will re-
eeye a hearty snpport.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
Mr.. Badger and the Observer.

Mr.. Badger has made an able speech in behalf Of
the Bill for the organization of Nebraska, with
clause declaring the Missouri Compromise inOPer'
tive and void What will the Fayetteville Observer
now say upon the question On the 30th of JanuaF!
the Observer said
1t may not possibly be we'll considered opn,
ION, but we cannot help thinking that Mr. Douglas
bill, which appears to claim privilege for the SOuA
is mistake, and will eventuate in great damage to u.s.
and in great accession of strength to the ree'''u
party
And yet Mr. Badger, who is the Observers Mag
nus Apollo of statesmen, is actively supporting ls
measure. which is to eventuate in &c great damage
as" and Is also to cause great accession Of Sre""
to the tree-soit party" Oh, how premature ii ""
for the Observer to venture an opinion on this qass
tson without having first found out how Mr.. BadsT
was going We fear that that impulsive organ WI y,
have to take the backtrack on this question as II '
when Gen. Scot, was nominated for the Presidency
North CnTOLlntQn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

"A inc ",1hfee bells from New York.
Capt Creighton, of the ship Three Bells, whose
nooe and courageous efforts in the rescue of the
passengers of the steamship San Francisco have rem
dered his name so memorable, left New York in his
vessel tor Glasgow on Monday. His departure was
marked by several pleasant Incidents The Tribune
says:
The steamer Jacob Bell took Capt Creighton on
board his ship in the North river Accomnanvino
MN was circle OF select friends who desired to see
him fairly on his way.
The departure was witnessed bv largo con.o,r,.
OF people, who assembled on the Battery for that
purpose, and showed their good will to the Canta;n
by liberal salute of hearty cheers '>''
The anchor being weighed, the Three Rells s,ood
down the bay IN tow of the steamer. AS the shin
passed Governors Island salute of thirty one omnp
was hred from the fort, after which Major Snrsone
gathered the soldiers upon the ramparts and salned
Capt Creighton with more rounds of stentor;sn
cheers than we could count The cheers woro ', va
less heartily returned by the crew and puests m
Three Bells and the union lack and stars and str;as
dipped gracefully to each oiher
Passing Bedloe's Island another saIu,a of th;r.-, 49,.
guns was fired from that fort after which ~ oi
dlers, many of whom had cause TO remeubor e ~
brave Captain with gratitude, cheered hin, hoo..I.
The form OF salutatioh by the ensgns of th. t~o ny
tons was again gone through, and the conni;noont
from the tort appropriately acknowledged
AS the Three Bells passed the different craft - ~
riVer she was saluted with steam-wbistles has and
cneers On passing the Africa, then aground thu,
steamer dipped her ensign and fred several onns
Consequently handsome entertainment tyas nro
pared on board the Three Bells and Cant
parted with his friends with tie kindest w;sbas VI
both sides wishes on
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER r. R.-It is known
that the great South western mail is now conveyed
by this Road, gaining thereby ten twelve hours
between Washington and Augusta We understand
that the quantity of travel is very great, the daily
passengers each way averaging about one hundred.
So many of citizens interested in this enter
prise that lis success is cause of public congratu-
lation. The bridge across the Pee Dee river will
shortly be finished, and we have no doubt the ar
engagements and management of the Road will be
such as to give general satisfaction.
Darlington Flag.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
Extensive Robbery.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 26-Mr. Smith, baggage maste
of the New Haven and Springfield Rail Road, ha
been arrested, charged with robbing the mails to tn
extent of 100000 ~ "
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

Cen Alex. McRae, the President of the Whining
ton and Raleigh Rail Hoad Company, has addressed
letter to the Chairman of the Charleston Committee
OF Arrangements, 10 which he states that the Dele.
gates to the Commercial Convention, to be held in
that city in April next, will be permitted to pass free
ON the llRe on presenting their certifeatssH Ia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
More Steamers Consumed by Fire,

MONTGOMERY, Feb 27.-The Alabama river stea-
mer Sam Dale, and the Bigbee river steamer Anabos
sador' were consumed by fire in the port of Mobile,
on Saturday morning, together with the large IN
ghts they had on board.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

ROBERT STRANGE Jr. Esq, was appointed, by
Judge SAUNDERS presiding Judge at the Term Of
Moore Superior Court last week, Solicitor for the
State for this judicial Circuit in place of the late Hon
this appointment till the next Legislature.
I FuUetfe1vUe ObSorro,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

CHARGE OF FALSE PRETENcEs.-Oficer Berry yes
terday arrested VIM. s. Hanley, recently from vii
mfngton, N c, on the charge of obtaining goods
of that city. He was taken before Justice anl1
who. in default of $1,000 bail, Committed him ~
Jail for further hearng.-Bah Sun cath ana 'I' y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

GKEAr RAIN AND FREsHET-The rain of Sat,,d.,
night and yesterday morning produced suddsn
rap rise IN the Cape Fear Between P. M snn.
feet Observer, 9th Ill vac fiVef rose 26
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

The Legislature of Ohio have again failed TO elect
a United States Senator.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
HEAVY FREsHET.

CONGAREE RIVER TWO
HUNDRED YARDS SOUTH CAROLINA
RAIL ROAD WASHED UP-MANCHES TER
TRES1LE- WORK 1T WATEREE IN DAN
GER
We learn from passengers and officials on the VIII
mington and Manchester Cars, which arrived this
morning, that the Congaree River rose to tremen-
dous height yesterday morning. AT Kingsve, The rise
was about seven inches per hour. At the time the
Manchester cars left Kngsville yesterday evening.
from $50 to 200 yards o. the South Carolina Rail
Road had washed up in two different Places about !
mile from the junction, anG the water was still ris-
ing The mails and passengers had to be conveyed
over the breaks by of hand cars. Great fears
were entertained for the safety of the Waeree Tres
tle-work on the Manchester Road. At Camden yes
terday morning the water was higher than it was last
year, when much damage was done to the Camden
Road. 1t was feared the water would reach the top
of the Trestle by day light this morning. We hope
the fears entertained may not be realized.
Daily Journal 1st inst,
Has" The Herald and Commercial don't appear to
like innocent remarks about the nomination of
General Dockery; although if the truth told,
they would like little chance to grumbe their
own account. They're not half satisfied "Whats
Dockery TO them or they to Dockery!' But that's
none Of our business; only, somehow other, we
can't help admiring the deep pathos of the CONNER
cals article of last Saturday, headed General Dock
cry and MIR. Davis We have a sort Of shadowy
suspicion that Mr.. Loring wanted to be funny at our
expense-but his pheelinks overcame him, and his
wit wakes melancholy. Evidently, he feels bad
very bad-dont like it -grumbes half aloud
D-o-c-k-e-r-y. most uneuphoneous name is Dock
cry, and rhymes 10 no known substance, save and
except crockery; as thus
They went to Raleigh and they smash d the crockery
They throwd themselves away General Dockery.
OF course, the poetry is not much to brag Of but
then it is 3" free gratis, for nothing"
But seriously, do not care for saying anything
more than help. until both parties have can
didates in the field and most assuredly then and al
ways shall endeavor to meet the issues presented
with as little reference to the individual candidates as
possible. General Dockery is very respectable
gentleman in private life, and will be the cand
date of the Democratic party.-and shall hope Il
see them both treated with all due consideration
But, as public man, the General is open to animal
version, and his party friends must expect that ht
will be animadverted upon, and pathos will b.
misplaced.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

GREAT SALE OF CATTLE--At the last CoCr' S siIso.
Paris. KY. the sale of cattle amounted to over tHs
OO0 Two auctioneers sold over 900 mules, anu "ne
aggregate sales amounted to $94, 1868. SeVeTSi
lioneers were busy through the day
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

CoUNTERFEITs.-Coun half dollars, dated
1880 are in circulation in Boston.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

o. The bark Swan, from Buenos Ayres, arrived
at Boston on the 9th uIt, with dates from Buenos
Ayres to the 9Th of January.
Exchange the United States per cent, discount
Doubloons $50 to 1864
Advces from Montevideo represent that the ad.
vantage obtained by Moreno lasted but short time
His forces were completely routed and dispersed by
Colonel Forbes Moreno escaped TO Entire Rios
Gen. Urquza has been elected President TO the Ar.
gentne Confederacy, only two States voting against
him: Buenos Ayres took part in the mater
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
The IGurOpa'S News.

New YORK, Feb. 25,-The news by the Europa
reports decline OF Is. Cd in Flour Is 3D. in Corn,
and id. in Wheat, during the week.
In Eastern affairs, actual change. has taken
place. The Gar has returned no answer to the uti-
matun of France and England. Fighting continues
the Danube.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
W. A STRONG, Sect'y.
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders of this
road was held yesterday. Though we have not seen
the report of the proceedings yet gratified 10
learn that the report of the President and Directors
shows the road to be in condition of prosperity far
exceeding the expectation of its most sanguine
friends, The excess of revenue and above its
expenditures, embracing heavy outlay in the pur-
chase of engines, and other accommodations.
shows increase of about seventy per centum
that of the preceding year. And as its means of
commodation becomes and more enlarged, we
feel warranted in the conviction that its will
continue 10 be multiplied in corresponding ratio
For this very fattering condition of the road too
much credit cannot be given to the President and
Directors for the very able and efficient manner in
which they have conducted it's affairs for the last
year
1t affords great pleasure TO state, that as an evil
dence of their high confidence in the efficiency and
integrity of the worthy President. the Stockholders
unanimously reelected him to that responsible and
important post and we may be permitted to say,
that they could have selected man more efficient
fully devoted to the interest of the enterprise
We deeply regret that in the organization of the
new Board of Directors, the name of our worthy
friend, A. Mehahey Esq, should have been omitted
His ardent devotion to the interests of the Company
should in judgment, have caused his retention
But we understand that the representatives of Nor
folk whose wishes consulted in regard to the
two directors from that CITY, presented the names of
other gentlemen in place of DIR. Mallory and Mr.
Mehafey, and hence their failure to be re-appointed
The two new Directors may be good and efficient Of
fcers. We trust they will be, but we must confess
that we never like 10 change old, efficient and
faithful officer for one who is untried
We learn further that there has been some change
in the fare, which though at the first blush seems to
raise the price, yet IN reality reduces it. The change
directed fixes the fare between this and Weldon at
3d. with the privilege of return ticket within five
days at 81. Under the old rates the charge was s.
each way without any return ticket, which put the
cost OF the round trip at Sc, while the new rate will
put 1T at SIS, reduction of sixth. The time al
lowed will iii the general, be sufficiently long for the
merchants and others coming from the country to at
tend 10 their business here and return within the ne
Rod, and thus prove to the masses reduction of one
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

New YORK, Feb 24.--The steamer Northern Light
arrived last night, bringing 100000 in gold, and
California dates 10 the 31st ut. The steamer Golden
Gate was stranded at San Diego the 18th. The mails
and passengers saved and the steamer was got
off on the GOTH not badly damaged.
The bark Caroline has been captured by the Mex.
leans The libusters said to be getting on fue-
ly.
The San Francisco market stagnant, and pri-
ces lower.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
Fire in Clinton.

We regret TO learn that Mr.. B. K. Hoods black
smith shop in Clinton, together with large quantity
of tools, &c, destroyed by fire on the night of
the 2Sth ult Insurance the building $500 Mes
SIS w. Johnson & Co.'S store, and B. r. Hoods
rage mandatory narrowly escaped the confagra-
ton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
The New Light Boat.

The New Light Boat, called the ''Frying Pan
Shoals" recently built in Baltimore for the Frying
Pan Shoals, Cape Fear, arrived here Tuesday
from SmithvilIe, where she has been several weeks
She is about $40 tons burthen. We presume she will
be placed in service ina short time.
RoBBERY.-We learn that, on Saturday evening
last, the Jewery store of Mr.. w. Seymour of Colds
borO', broken into while he was at tea, and ar
amount Of Jewery valued at 50, 800 carried off NJ
clue has yet been found to the perpetrator.
neg~ We learn that there has been a heavy rise in
the water courses above, enabling the Steamer j. H
Haughton to the lower dam. We learr
further, that the Lock at this Dam has been finished
and is ready for boats, &c, to pass through it.
The Rains
Have been very destructive to property, both North
anu South: Several Railroad Bridges have beer
swept off. and other damage sustained The mails
have consequently been detained. There NJ
connection of the at Weldon last night in con
sequence of Squash Creek Bridge having been car
ried away
The cars from the South arrived this morning, bu
brought no mail. The South Carolina cars were un
able to connect with the Manchester train, in con
sequence of their Road having been washed up, a.
stated yesterday. 1t is also reported that the wale
in the Wateree River had rose four feet above thu
Rails on the Watefee Trestle work. This trestle ii
four miles long. The Great Pee Dee is also said tt
he very ull.-- DniLU J0urnaL Cd INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03
Later from Havama.

The Steamer Isabel arrived at Charleston on last
Saturday morning, with Havana and Key West dates
to the 22d inst She brings no news of Importance.
The markets will be found under Commercial
head