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

TAKE YOUR CHorcE.-In New Mexico, at some
time during the last two years. Captain A. B., of the
first dragons, commanding company -, had been
stationed about forty miles from small post com
manded by Lieutenant 0. B., of the infantry. One
day captain B. concluded 10 ride over and give his
neighbor a call; throwing himself athwart a no.
BILE horse, he started, and after hard gallop-
forty miles is respectable tide you know-he
arrived at O. BIS tent just the drummer was
performing that popular air, Oh, the roast beef of
Old England Reignng in his horse and shaking
hands with O. B, who came forth to greet him, son
hosbable thought intent, he said, "WeIl, Lawrence
been to dinner?' "No, hav'nt,' was the reply,
" Just going, come in, come in" "DeviLsh glad of
it, said Capt. B., dsmounting, never was so hun
CRY in all my life" We'll, come in said 0. B.,
and they went in accordingly, and took seats at
small uncovered pine table, which a servant short
Iy placed large tin pan full of BOILED rice, and a
broken bottle half full of mustard The captain
looked desparingly around-here was nothing else:
" Abe" said O. B., as he drew the tin pan towards
him, care you fond OF boiled rice 2" We'll, no.
said Abe somewhat hesitatngly, e can't say that
m-very-Lawrence." "Ah,o r'plied Lawrence
cooly pceH just help yourself to The mustord p
8 He was from South Carolina" said B.; when he
told his story, and they eat rice down there, some
what"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

CATTLE GOING TO CALIFoRNIA.-Ihe great drain
of citle from the States for California it is feared
will continue for long time 10 have serious effect
on prices here. To show the immense numbers
driven over land to California; extract the follow
ing from the Sacramento Union, received by the last
arrival
THE amount Of stock on the way from Salt Lake
is very considerable. Mr.. Kinkheads train consist
ed of 1000 head Of cattle, 100 mules, SO wagons
and upwards of 100 men, women and children
These are now crossing the Sierra Nevada by the
Carson route Holiday and Warner have 700 head
of cattle and 80 mules; Middleton 500 sheep and
300 head of cattle; Kew 800 head OF cattle; Nc
Donald and Adams go, and NIcCauslind 400. These
are all in the mountains on their way hther Her
rift was to start with 200 cattle the 9Th instant
Montgomery with 600 head; Nahl, and Wisely, anc
McLeland, with cattle, and Rucker with $500 sheep
were passed at Stony Point on the Humboldt.
At the thousand Spring Valley, beyond the Hum
boIdt, passed Ely and Meshan, on the 18th ult.
with 800 head of cattle, and on Green river, Yates
of St. Louis county, Mo, with 800 or 900 sheep
Geo Watson was seen on the Humboldt with eigh
or nine hundred cattle and seven hundred sheep
Mr. Eaton came in on the goth, with three hundred
head of cattle The same disease prevails amons
the stock or Carson river which was so fatal las
season
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

NoTE-Rver Lumber, Tar and Turpentine, sold in tho
water subject the expense of landing inspection
erage, &c;-say on Lumber 50 cents to 81 . NJ Tar and
when brought per railroad about the in
Cured FLOR Virgin mixed Turpentine deduction
of one-ffth is made according to quality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

1t should be understood that quotations generally
represent the wholesale prices In filling small ORDERS hgn-
rates have to be paid.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Aug. 18th, 1854
NOTICE.

MY WIFE, MARY G. KORNEGAY, HAVING LEFT
I my bed and board without just this is to caution
the public against creditng her on responsibility asl
orwan any person from harborng her protecting her.
der the penalty of the law.
THOS. H. KORNEGAY.
August Is 1854 50-3t*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
NEwELL's PATENT SAFETY
LAMP & LAMP Feeder

A NEW ARTICLE, warranted to prevent ali Accidents
from the of Burning Fluid, Campheme, and othe,
ErtoStue Compounds used for the production of Light
This Invention applied to all Lamps and Lamr
Feeders, also, to Solar, Camphene Lamps, Lanterns, &c
ALSO Burning Fluid, Camphene, and Rosin Oil. Fol
sale by c: & D. DUPRE Druggists Market street, Viii
mington, c.
Having purchased the right for the State of n c. from
the Paentee prepared fill all Orders short
tice for every description and variety of Lamps, &c.
All persons cautioned the above
ders.
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NOTICE

Ii persons indebted to the late firm of Mayer Co. will
"A please make immediate payment the subscribers and
those having claims against the said firm will please
them for settlement. HENRY MAYER.
JOSEPH MAYER.
AUG 18th 1854 50-lm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
NOTICE,

THE Copartnership heretofore existing between HENRY
MAYER JOSEPH MAYER s. FEIsTE MAYEReunder the style
and firm of Mayer Co., is this day dissolved by mutual
sent. H. MAYER.
J. MAYER,
August 18th, 1854. +. MAYER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

Wilmington Bank Rates of Exchange.
Baltimore per prem Philadelphia per Ct prem
New York,...1 sc " Vrginia.... 6 g
Rostor Charleston. \
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
OUR MOTTO rs "To PLEAsE,'

QNaTRUNK UFAcToRY. 4RsASN
NE subscriber respectfully informs the public he
keeps constantly on hand large assortment of Coach
Gig and suIky Harness; Lady's and GentIenem's
Saddles, Brides, Whips, &c.; Trunks Vases Saddle
and Carpet Bags, Satches fancy Trunks, &C. Always on
hand large supply of String Leather and Fly Nets,
all other articles usually found in such establishments all
of which he to be Of the best material and work
manshp, and will be sodow for cash. shortcredst to
prompt customers.
Saddles, Harness, Trunks, Medical Bags &c made to
order. Harness and Coach Trimmings sold price
to persons buying to manufacture. Whips wholesale
All kinds of Riding Vehclesbought and sold commits
sion. JOHN J. CONOLEY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

TURPENTINE- Since review of Thursday last this
ce has advanced fully 10 virgin and yellow Dip
and the market firm for both qualities at So 80 % 2SO
lbs The receipts for the week ended this morning have been
light and principally confined small parcels. These
sales reach only l,403 bbs as follows:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
c. 1. OATES HOTEL, WARSAW, n. {
To the Travelling Public.

TIVE subscriber begs leave to return his thanks to -
the public for former patronage, and asks the @
tinuance of the He them that there GsL
shall be pains spared in making them comtortable-tha
his House shall be equal to the Wilmington & Raj
egh Railroad. Also Livery with a sufficient quantity
provnder at all timeswith good Hacks and Horses
accommodation of passengers from Warsaw Fayetteville
any other place to which they wish to be carried
the State. G. l. OATES.
Warsaw, August 18th, 1854 291-lt-5O-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
OWNER WANTED-For SIX BASKETS CHAM
" PAlGNE, per Packet Schr. M E. Wels' from n
Y, August 9Th, 1854, now lying in my Warehouse
Aug. III T. G.. WORTH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

RB- THE BRETHREN OF BLACK RIVER DIVISION
No 49, S. of t. respectfully invite the neighborng Div
IONS and the public generally to participate in celebrating
their fourth Anniversary at Black River Chapel Tues
day the 29th inst Several well known Temperance Ora
tors expected A. J. HAWLY, R. S. pro TEN.
August 18th, 1854 5O-It*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
DENTAL NOTICE.
Medlcated Gutta-Pereha CoIIodIon.

weeks June u, '54-25I-2m
Medicated Gutta-Percha ColIOdIOn
A NEW and Valuable Remedy for dressing Wounds Cuts
"A Burns and Ulcers. 1t has beer tried successfully by
Physicians and found superior to any remedy Of the kind
now in 1t forms, when applied Cuticle SOFT elastic,
and mpervou to water, assmilang most perfectly the
tura Cutce. 1t may be advantageousy used chapped
lips excavations about the neck and of children
for abrasons of almost kind and dressing
gical operations
The propretors feel great confidence in presenting the
above article use believing it will prove fully ADEQUATE
to the ends proposed and invaluable medicinal remedy
For sale by the Proprietors, G. & d. DUPRE.
A LSO-Veterinary Gutta-Percha Colodon for Saddle
"A and Harness Calls Wounds and on horses For
sale by the Proprietors, G. & d. DUPRE,
May 20-2l9-tf Druggists Wilmington, Nc
GROCERIES! GROCERIES!!-A FRESH SUPPLY
VI of H. Smith, HopetOn Seneca and Fayetteville Flour
in whole and half barrels Fulton Market Beef; Goshen
Butter Lard in kegs and barrels fine lot of North Car
DINA Hams Sides and Shoulders fresh lot of Smoked
Tongues Mackerel and Salmon in kits and half barrels
Old Government Java Rio and Jamaica Coees; Gun
der Young Hyson Imperial and Black Teas Brown Clari
fed and Crushed Sugars just received and for by
August IL RESTON & TOWNSHEND.
CtROUND sALT.-6OO Sacks Liverpool ground Salt, to
VI arrive, for sale by FREEMAN s. HOUSTON.
DUMMY BAGs.-lO,OO0, aaoat for sale by
VI Aug. l4th. 1854 FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
nICKENS' NEW WORK. HARD TIMES !!-Just
~ published complete. For sale by -, 49,. -,
Aug. 10 5. w. WHITAKER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

This morning only small lot offering market, which
taken aboveat which figure note active demand for
shipping purposes
SPIRITS TURPENTINEThis article has ruled unsteady for
the week. with active demand and prices have gone up
cents % gallon the quotation of Thursday last The re-
cepts for the week have been very light and there only
small quantity in first hands Sales as follows:
IL . 1lo.nllor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

u,A DELICATE APPETITE.--lt is reported that a,
Eng on recent Saturday night a certain
and ATE nine rabbits and couple of ducks for supper
ana beat his wife for not providing him with some
'eelsleak for the same meal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

ENOsTEK'S NEW YORIx.-Fiteen minutes around New
York. by G. G.. Poster author of g New York by Gas
Light" g Cello" &c. Just published, for sale by
Aug. Is S. w. WHITAKER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

BEEswAx, q BIS q 26 Ma
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-08
Gb. Iniun uua suurnul.
FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. s, 80.
Tia Pres on the Neasass.

Various opinions Of the message are sx-
pressed by the newspapers. Tho N. York
Courier and Enquirer praises; the Express
fsary he will not act what he writes the
Herald thinks the document IN " anodyne
20 the appsehensiye; the Times says, Z" 1t
b commonplace in style and substance !; !"
the Journal Of Commerce cautiously ap-
proves. In Washington, the letter.wrilen
ay the message 10 considered . tame a6air.-
Boston Atias.
We regard il n passable. Il Is not 50
long BY several columns As we feared il
would be, and this merit Of reasonable bro.
vity 10 no neon one with the publishers Of
weekly papers. Some Of the papers think
the Prcsiden, has withheld Information as
TO the true state Of our Affairs with Spain
and tina, in regard TO our foreign Affairs gen.
orally. the message Is not frank. The
explanation Of the "6reytown affair."" fur
pishes indubitabls evideaee that the Presi-
dents idea Of "popalsr sovereignty has Q
limited application. With all his love for
this beautiful doctrine, the denial Of its right
70 the people Of Greyioun, and their chaa'
sisenens Coz il operation. make II very
clear, that the Presidents idea Of "popula,
sovereignty has reference to times, circum
stances. conditions, and kinda Of people.
Tho moderate tone Of the message, forces
ths bslisf, that the result Of the recen,
elections, If not gratifying, has been sAluta
" Ia it, influence upon the President and
bis Cabines, leading TO the expression o.
moderate opinions, and commendable astsu'
ton 10 busioess matters connected with the
executive department Of the goyerpmant,-
The failure to speak Of Cuba, and the apPe'
tite fOr It's annexation, has given rise ,C
soae speculation. We arc not disposed u
obtzuds our opinions Of tho message or it'
character further upon our readers We
publish il entire. and, good, bad or indifer,
ent, every American should read it, as it is,
or should b., an exposition Of the affairs Of
the government under which he lives, and
Of which be forms component, part.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-08

SEyFEr SFoRx. The stafm ef snow and
wind on Sunday and Sunday night was IN.
usually severe. A largo body Of snow fell
during its continuance. sufficient to make,
when ,rodden, excellent sleighing. a large
pumbsr Of pafiRe disasters took place 10
diasrens places along tho coast. Ia our vi.
cinity several occurred. Schooner rhres
Sisters. from Machias. loaded with lumber,
went ashore near Fortunes Neck. two miles
wssl Of S4oo River, on Sunday night about
one O'Clock. andlb total loss. Tho gap.
Tain, cook and ono Osher nan Perished.-
Three men arc saved. These report that
,hs captain and others loat pcrished from
cold aud exposure, rather than BY drowning.
These three saved themselves with much
di6cul,y. and ono Of them Is severely bruis.
Cd. The bodies Of two Of tho lost have been
h,ought to this town, and placed in the
tomb to await tho request Of friends.
Al Ksnnehank.post, . sshooosr Of about
20 tons, loaded with lime, was driven ashore
On Stag Island about midnight Of Sunday
Vie ID, apd viii probably b . total lose
We have not ascsrained tho vessels OF Gap,
tain's pane, but understand hes 70 DO from
East Thomaston for Boston.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-08

LEGISLATIVE papers. The publishers of
the Journal and Age will publish tri.weetly
papers, as usual. during the coming session
Of our Legislature. For particulars, as 10
time Of issuing, &C., SEQ their advertisement
in another column. The reports given by
these papers Of the transactions Of the Leg.
islatiss business, will be accurate, and Of
much value to those who wish TO keep
themselves posted up, day by day, in regard
to the progress Of business pending before
the Legislature.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-08
SERIES OF LECTURES,

Our readers will observe advertised in the
appropriate columns, . series Of LECTURES
which have been arranged, rs We learn, by
on association Of gentlemen. to DO delivered
IN Central Hall. at suitable intervals, during
the ensuing winter months. lis designed
70 hare seven lectures, commencing with
Wednesday next. when the community will
havs IN opportunity Of listening to the Rev.
T. Starr King, whose merits as an eloquent
and effective lecturer, needs no commenda-
tiou FROM our pen. Each lecture will be
advertised through the press and by hand.
bills. and !. Is designed to have them as
often as once q fortnight, as pear as Practi.
cable, making the timo Of each, however, TO
suit the convenience Of the gentlemen who
have already engaged, and are expected 70
lecture.
u has been the object Of the individuals
interested in arranging this series, to obtain
tho 6rst lecturing talent in the country -
10 secure such speakers rs have q well known
reputation Cor learning, slOapepce and abil'
iiy. men who have made their mark, imbued
with the spirit Of progress, and the firm,
uuainching friends and advocates Of social
and moral freedom. Promises Of lectures
have already been received from Revs. I. S.
King. Theodore Parker, Henry Ward Beech.
sr, and favorable answers are hoRed faf to
invitations extended 10 Cassius NJ. Clay,
Arson BurliRgamo, Rev. Mr.. Chaplin, Rev.
Nc. Milbouru, and Miss Lucy Stone. The
array Of talent presented by these names
p such % will render the series the most
able .and brilliant Of any course which ha,
been given in our place, apd which cannot
fail Of securing the good wishes and effective
support Of the public.
10 meet tho expenses Of the series. tho
association rely with confidence upon o gen.
srous patronage from sheir fellos eitisepa,
Who are invited 10 supply themselves With
tickets at IN early period.
We earnestly hope that the gsnslsuen
who have exertsd themselves to arrange
these intellectual entertainments, win 6nd,
IN the sale Of the tickets and in the attend.
sacs when the lectures shall DO given, tho
evidence that theiF labor, aro apprueiased.-
Tho only reward which they expect or ask
j. the pleasing satisfaction Of knowing that
ours Is community WHICH places just
yalue on all endeavors calculated to ihFR o
correct literary taste, aud to Improve the
social condition Of mankind.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-08

RAt RolO coLLl'lOs.-oa Saturday Of
lss, week, q collision occurred pg the At
lansic and 81. Lawrsnes Railroad, near
Thompson Mills, in Stark, n. H.-by the
running Of . freight into a passenger train,
by which ten persons were injured some
Of them quite badly. Among the persons
Injured were William McCriliis, Esq, Of
Bangor, and Rev. Mr.. Baxter Of Wilton.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-12-08

and shared the plumber, but treated with
rudeness and violence those who sought to
recover their property.
Such, in substance, ore the facts submit
ted to my consideration, and proved by
Trustworthy evidence. i could not doubt
that the case demanded the Interpolation oil
this government. Justice required that rep.
aration should be made Tor so many and
and such gross wrongs, and that course oil
insolence and plumber, tending directly 10
the insecurity Of the lives Of numerous trav.
Oilers, and Of the rich treasure belonging to
our citizens, passing over this transit WY,
should DO peremptorily arrested.
Whatever 1t might be in other respects the
community in question, in power to do mis-.
chief, was not despicable. Il was well pro.
yided with ordnance, small arms and am.
muni,ion, and might easily seize on the
unarmed boats, freighted with millions Of
property, which passed almost daily within
it, reach. II did not profess to belong TO
any regular government, and had indeed no
proiessed dependence on, or connection with,
any one to which the United States, or their
injured citizens might apply for redress, or
which could be held responsible in any way
for, the outragcs committed. Not standing
before the world in the attitude Of IN or.
gained political society, being neither com.
petent to exercise the rights, nor TO dis.
charge the obligations Of q government, 1t
was in iact marauding establishment.
too dangerous TO DO dircgarded, and
too guilty 70 pass unpunished, and yet
Of Seing treated In any other way
than as pirat:cal resort Of outlaws, or q
camp OF sayages, dcpredating on emigrant
tIains or caravans and the frontier settle
ments Of civilized States. ~ ]
Seasonable notice was given to the people
Of Greytown that this government required
them 10 repair the injuries they had done to
our citizens, and to make suitable apology
for their insult 10 our minister, and that
ship-of.war would DO despatched thither to-
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attest the wisdom Of maintaining military
peace establishment; but tho theory Of our
system and the wise practice under It, re-
quirc that any proposed augmentation, IN
time Of peace, be only commensurate With
our extended limits and frontier relations.
While scrupulously adhering to this pnnci-
ple, | find, in existing circumstances, o Ne
cessity for increase Of our military force,
and L il believed that four new regiments,
two Of infantry and two Of mounted men,
will DO sufficient to meet tho present ext
gency. II II were necessary carefully 10
weigh tho cost in q case Of such urgency,
it would be shown that the additional cx-
pensc would DO comparatively light.
With the increase of the numerical forco
Of the army should, think, be combined
certain measures Of reform In it, Organic
arrangement and administration. Inc
present organization 10 tho result OF Pcniai
legislation oflen directed to special objects
and interests and tho laws rcguaung rank
and command, having been .doptcd many
years ago from tho British code, arc not al
ways applicable TO our service. Il 10 not
therefore, that tho system should
DO deficient In tho symmetry and simplicity
essential to the harmonious working OF In
'eyc.l parts, and require careful revision
The present organization, BY maintaining
arge staf corps or departments, separatcs
many offioen from that close oonncxioa
nth troops, and those active duties In tho
cid, which are doomed requisite to qualify
hem Tor tho varied responsibilities Of high
Were tho duties Of tho army
laf mainly discharged BY officer, DO,
'ehed from their regiments, = y believed
ell performed, and tho discipline and In
lruction Of the army DO improved. While
ue regard to tho security OF tho nights OF
Ulcers, and to tho nice sense Of hOuol which
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-05-04
Dr.Hastings' Compound Syrup ofNaT lha

A POSITIVE. CURE POR CONSUMPTION. DE.
"A cline, Asthma aud all Diseases of the Chest and
Lungs. A single bottle will prove its efficacy. ilerato
fore ali practitioners laced ongs
the ncurable dseases; and such, the hospitals Of all
cities declined receive patients persons all cted
with il. Happily however, discovery has been ade
which dsarms Consumption Of its tarrols, by acing
II entirely under conrpl For the truth Of all we
.ay, refer any Of the eminent Physicians
Hospitals in America and Europe, WIN now. II rough
t'e nil of DR.. Hastings NAPTHA SYRUP. recognize
} assumption durable. and dali, rejoice in the return
ing health and strength of those for whom efoie its
ilscovery IN could have expected hoTed for
no but the grave. 1t is in fact the only prepare
too known have succeeded in arrestr the for
nation of tuercles in the Lungs in .ins those
alrei1y formed. For As'lma Coughs, NieN Srems,
Sping of Blood. Difficulty Of Breathing, an CrcnesS
n &. Chest HASTINGS NAPTHA SiaUP, by nj
,le arappling with the Of the disease stands be-
s-e sl known lies; and operations in all
u ,eedy that patti, begin feel its beneficial ct
ircts soon after the hrsi secoid dose.
~ . mig hi fiji n volume with ceii6rates, bu simp-
y e.t for a single trial of ts mrdiene for
dent that there person suefng from any disease
the lungs but will find immediate benefit and spec
t!y cure from ii. use.
~ For sale in Lynchburg the Proprietors prices.
wholesale and retail by D R. LYMAN,
JOHN h, SEAY & co.
dec i2 dsc6mo