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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-30
B% MlLLlM MERY Y. -@a
MRS. G. w HITE. ,,
Second stres., second door below the Ban

Eecond stree, 8eoo0o Qo0r p6AoW tn0 0SnA
IRONTON, OHIO.
"as Just returned from Cincinnati with o
full and we'll selected assortent Of Bun
NETS, HATS, CAPS, Trimmings and every
thing conndcted with the Millinery Business
of the lates, styles and most approved Fashions,
She has arrangements also, by which any arti.
Gle in her line, of any quality, or style, can be
procured from Cincinnati on the shortest posi-
Bile notice. Devoting her whole time and at
tention to the wants of her lady customers sh'
earnestly solicits share of public patronage, ir
full confidence that she will be able To give en-
tire satlslact ion. all-lSo4.
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II U Z !? IY g = Barry
Third Street. Ironton Ohio,

A RE In the field, with tremendous
~ stock ofGROCERIES md PROVISIONS, con.
sisting IN part as follows:
IS B5ls N. o. Monsscs, 10 boxes excellent tobacco,
10 half bLls do 20 kegs Nails OF all sizes,
4 bbls s. II. do 80 gross OF Matches. %
10 sacks prime Rio Coffee. so pair Country Socks,
5UO0 lbs smoked Meats Of sou lbs Of Loaf Sugar, =
oil kinds IS boxes excellent Cheese,
100 bbs OF Potatoes, Raisoiis, Figs, Rice,
SO do Lime. Crackers Buckets,
10 do White Beans, Wnshbonrds, Bedcords,
400 lbs of Tea Of all kinds Clothe shines Salerutus,
10 dozen Fancy Brooms Baking md Washing Soda:
, 10 bbs Dried Fruit, Mackerel, Hcrrng,,
so kegs Blasting Powder Cod Fish, Table suit,
50 do Rifle do Starch Indigo, Vinegar,
10 boxes Sonp and Candles Corn Meal and 10l articles
| 10000 assorted Cigars, too numerous to me niom
The above Goods are Of The best qualify, and are
| warranted to give entire satisfaction. Call round
evefy body, will sell cheaper TO cash than be-
fore sold in Ironton. Our motto il. "Cuek sacs aud
Small Profts.r MURPHY 4 LEARY.
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U7ALL PAPER.-.The Subscriber
w has just received u splendid lo of WALL
A PER- Window Shades aud Curtains, also q variety
Of Ladies': Card Cuses, Port Monies, Pocket Books.
and other fancy articles, which will be sold ut low
prices, :,
"IIot Corn Stories," 'sFamily Treasury Of Western
Iiternture'' Science and Arts" and other new publi
catious JOHN G. HANZSCHE.
MIA Railroad Street, near the Ironlon House,
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AXES SgDgp1P'S, D!3SPl
FIFTY DOZEN BEST QUALITY

OF our own manufacture Of axes for, sale at
our mandatory on @G
ei Third Street Tonton Ohio.
Furnace men and others wishing 10 purchase
good ares will do well to call on US, a. We arc
prepared to fill all orders with the ~, ~;
Best quality Of Axes ever offered for sale Il
this merket, at
REWUCTD PRICES. s.
Ross & Picker, No l8 and II Eas
Front Cincinnati Ohio, and Duke &
Kingsbury lroaton Ohio, are Agents 70
the sale ofthe above Axes.
SCOTT, BROTHER & CO.
IaoNrox, July s, 1883. II
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80 COAL DIGGERs WANTED.

THE Peach Orchard Coal Company will giv,
constant employment tho year round. 10 *
Coal Diggers al their works on the Big Sandy
They are paying 80 cents cash per ton Of 200l
pounds for digging. s i.
For further information, enquire Of W. r
Nichols 4 CO., at the Mouth Of Big Sandy.
Jan 26. 1854. e
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YSFEPSlAs Jeundices sChroric OF
i INsrysss DsA4sy. D.sase sf - .Kitusrs and
@ sss h: = 1ss;ss H. az: :
sso%:sS, :sss 81 sse.sisa, - q ss .si%s Il ss:s
ply Of stomach, swmIing u ihs MOI kgs4sa ess1
diicu. breathing .. !hs hssn, shekws q ssasesaas
the eide back che. iimbs &C., Sudden 1ssSeS y hsat
b ao6PPE&eNsSiE x iE c:l.s1:..s : cESx4A ;is ILL.,
TERs IpIsp:s:S sy Dr. c. NJ 'set'ea' No. ~ ArsA
Their power over the above disssses 10 not exeslsd
Y squsllsd, BY any other prpsrpaos IN !he United
rSy :isi.ss S.S fsiIra Ths.s Ri.es. q. % wosy G
attention Of invalinde Possessing greet vt!css 10
The Of dissass. o. .ss Liver aad ss:sr
nssf sad aaeciioSs Of e diEesvs osgans, ihsy are,
w'hsi' 'sfs certain q and d pIs:,.cs n, an. ,,,,ct
r. B. PnxIsx, MsrictIa. Ohio, Fet. q 1881, ssid;
"Yorr Bitters sre hisbly prinsd by thoss Who havs
A.a e Ss .:v:
q. L: DRAKE: Fiesdom, o.. Arriiss !ssa, .sids-
%s *. R.Ir gree. % Ss%s" 1ss% q of ias.d. n:d
emo much ihougt Of and soushs afSsr In 'hs conmu
.. NJ. ir1cn,xsos, NJ. D. yedso.a. O.. Angus. %
1852 :od: The B,,sI' you shipped r.. IN Msy I:.,
do Cor other paani mslicins) You will please for
ward large suppiy.' d,
9. FHxxcu, Wooster, O.. 1881. said: u have nses
some three OF four bottles Of Hooaends 0simsn bite II
for Dyspepsia, and have derived great benefit from
their uss 1heeve them 10 be good ior oil diseases fo
which thoy reccommcnded"
w. M on.. woes,sr. o.. said: "You asked m,
my opinion Of The German Biiiers. have used then
for Dyspepsia and indigestion, and take pleasure Il
stating that think they the very hest ronedy ex
tant for the above coinpaints-ihey decidedly u
dvancs Of all the proprietary medince ofihe day"
sseMr Orr u distinguished lawyer OF Wooster.
THESE Bitters are entirely vegetable. They neve
prystrate the system but invigorate Il.
Sold by Moxley Barber, lrontoh; ]. Haskell Jr
IIoskelviile; WIN. ~. Bryan, Burling,on; Liich
Davisson, Marion, and by dealers Ia medicine every
where.
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Wholesale Grocery Store.

WYE have on hand md are pecsivias,
w large aud We niectcdrstncevof 0ro,
csriss, whiok We ASve p9sehasSd soTSash, aal
are psepareA 70 sell at Wholesale or retail, at .
20 i bargsias - esa " bdd n fsstshoutA q
Cncinnattt E
r. Furnace uaea aad Cmntsy Dealers vs ere
prepared u Dupsisase Roslnaoash a Cincin.
aati Bills. bslyht nedAs1y. in esefy xyeEiety ef
Groceries spseable ~ hetsadx ~ sadao
for yvusaeIsss. pcNt18X, @AUkf1t&QsH'
lsoalou. Jaas H. fSSis u AZ 81, ssgsss
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NOTI + is hereby given that the Partner
IN ship heretofore existing between Messrs.
T. WINTERS, Il J. SHORE, is this day dis
solved, by mutual consent The business Of
the firm will be settled by T. WINTERS.
May 90, 1854.
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AN ACT

AS4
supplementary to an. act to provi,,. f.,
inc assessment ind taxation of ali
property in this State, and for levin m >
axes thereon accor ingto It's true yoi.
~ N money. passed April ls, 1852.
Section !. Be it enacted BY lhe Cen.
'sral 81, Assembly Of the Slote Of Ohio.
Ih.t IN any county in this State. wbero
II shall prove imprac,icsblo for assess.
ors 70 colnPlete their assessments for the
year eighteen hundred and 6fiy.iour
within the period limited in "an act for
inc assessment and taxation of oil prop.
cry IN this State. and for levying lakes
Aefeon: according TO it's true value in
money" passed April thirteenth, eiph.
teen hundred and fifty three, /, shall be
i"wioi Tor the auditor of said county 10
ex'.nd tho time for such assessment, ill
the Nth Monday in May; and in all such
cases the meeting Of the county board
o' equalization shall take place on The
sec ond Tuesday after the fourth Monday
in May.
F. G. LEBLOND,
Speaker Of House Of Representatives.
ROBERT LEE,
Presidsn, Of the senste, pro TEN.
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MEAT HOUSE.

THoS. A. BRATTON, would inform the citis
ems Of lronton, that he has opened nEA1
HOUSE, on lawrence, between 2nd and 3Id H.,
directly opposite the Bickeye House. where Ii
will be happy 10 supply them with Beet, Pork
Sausage. As,, q fresh and good q can be found
Feb. q, 1854. 4
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-05-30

MURPHY & LEARY will pay The
lH highest Cash price for all kinds of Coun-
try PRODUCE, such as Eggs, Butter, Chickens
Corn, Oats, Potatoes, Feathers, Rags, Beans,
Fruit, Corn Meal, and in fact all sorts OF pro-
duce in general. Don't forget the Cheap Store
No. 2, Third Street. MA
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Remoyal Of the Ironlon Book Store

THE subscriber respectfully informs the public
that he has removed his Book establishment
from his former stand, on Second Street, ia
Rodgers new building. next 10 the lrontou
House. opposite the Railroad Depot. Having
considerably enlarged his stock Of books, paper,
plain and fancy stationery, transparent win
dow shades etc. He invites Ladies and Gen.
tlemen to call and examine for Themselves.
Aeci1 yers JOHN G. HANZCEIE.
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OOO PAIRS Of Ladies' French mo.
A(V yrocco Linds and Buskins, of r Fell 4 Cos
custom work, just received and for saleb
mic SW HARPER.
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OAsH BUYERS. LOOK TO YOUR

/INTERESTS!--Tho Undersigned isNnow recei-
wing direct ffona the East his I'd Spring and summer
supply of Boots and Shoes for Ladies', Gents Misses
Children, which embraces nearly every style usually
brought 10 the Western market, and BY strictly adhc,
shoes at a very small advance on Eastern cost, being
convnc cd isto the interest Of the purchaser as
we II as the seller 10 deal the readypay system. All
'"''' MIC s. W.HARPER.
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Court Of Com. Pleas Of Lawrence Co
REBECCA CALL, D.
Petition for Divorce.

Sfcullon lot DINoFce'
TIMOTHY CALL,
NIIE DEEENDANTIs Is hereby notified that the SAID
Rebeccn Call filed in the Court Of Common r.ens o.
nc ction against him the object and prayer Of which is
10 obtain decree from said Court, dvoIcing her from
said Timothy Call, and giving her the control m OF
causes set forth in said Petition for Divorce, are ex.
IRENE. cruelty, gross neglect Of duty, and habltua
drunkenness for three years.
LEFT 4 HAWI.EY Attys for Petitioner
April 25th 1854. CIV
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lnnn Gallons Stone Ware;
UOO 10 boSes Cheese for cutting;
Koreans Wrapping paper, 1stT&
90 kegs rifle and blasting powder, n
~ barrels Sugar; trV
10 do Cider Vinegar;
10 do NO MolasseS;
% do Potatoes on commission for sale
low by the barrel, lot or parcel. a
A No. one article Of Cotton Battling.
Buckwheat Flour, 0jrn Meal, Bitter, .Exsg,
Corn TT ,oms. Common and Fancy. on hand aEd
for sale by l.a fRA & 60.
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ABOARD THE FLOATING PALACE

Which has been purchased hy Mr.. VAN AMDURoH At
enormous expense, aud rcmodccd md renovated cx-
pressy for short Tour in tho Valley Of tho Mssi'sppi
80 give tho Residents of this section the only, md
probably last, opportunity Of viewing his Collection
and partic uary afford the Pul lie here the sprc
tucs of the extreme brute fcrociiy subdued and
controlled by the will Of TIE most wonderful man 'iv-
ing. As Mr Van Amburgh eontempntss retiring upon
the fame he has acquircd in Europa nnd this County
and II Is reasonable 10 suppose that 20 extensive
aud superb Collection will ever ngnn lie brought to-
,geihcr In either tho Eastern Western Hcmispheres
and r collected, could only reach the river Towns by
this il not 10 assume that
this Zoo"ric Tour will excite universal iuterest
Tho Palace 10 reinodrled aud ro.rinbcish he'd, with
nens resembling the native Jungles Of tho Aninsls and
with ,asicul and elegant Acoves, resembling the Gale
bracd Royal Conservalorrs in London and Pnriscon.
trusting agrceabiy with the urcouth wagons in which
Auinals have heretofore BEEN exhibited.
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70 ALL PERSONS CONCERNED.,

The undenigned being about to remove fos(
Ironton, hereby gives notice that al watek6s
and jewelry left here for repairs have besn az. y
posited with James MaIcum At D. n. ClAIksut
old stand[ where the owuerS can ct tAen BY
paying the cost Of repairs. n
person giving information TO said 1srcuh ofthS
tiitors of the Times, that win lead 70 the M
covery Of four gold watches and chains, That I
were stolen from him on the night Dece
Der last. JAS. 3. FVk9
iroatcu. February Z. 1854. sss'Y
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THx Stomach prepares the elements of tho bile and
he blood and III, does the work facby and imperfect
~ liver disease Is the cer,nin result As soon there
FORE as any affection the liver is perceived we may
be sure that the digestive organs nre GU, Of order
The hrs' thing to be done, Is 10 administer specific
which will act directly upon the slomuch-he mniu-
spring of'hs animal machinery. For ,hi. purpose we
can Recommend IIooFLANDs GERMAN EFT.
TIERS, prepared by C. NJ. Jackson, Phi,adelpha.-
Acting as an alternative and tonic, Il strengthens the
uiges,ion, changes the condition of the blood and
thereby gives regularity to the bowels.
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7Sn PAIR CHILDREN'S CATER,
Hl\J aud French Morocco Lace Boots. ass'tnt Of
Coioys a. ,he store OF 8 w HARPER. milo
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ORn PAIR o. CENTS CONGRESS
E2Vsoo'' rs and Oxford Ties asiri sssFEhs s'ss on
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II AIDES HOSEA superior article
Lof Ladies' Sea Island Cotton Hose. 10 be found a'
The siore Of mis- 8. w. HARPER.
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TWO HUNDRED PAIRS Of Misses
and Children's French morocco and enameled
Lace Boois-bcst work at w HARPERS.
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THE PLASTERING is CoxpIrrrn

VIE PLASTERING Is COMPLETED
L. And the passage leading to the new Sky ii III, Da
suerrisn gallery Is unobsructed. These Room. have
been lifted p.rxPnrs,LY for the purpose Of practising
'hs Photographic Art, and persons calling can bs us
sured Of procuring pictures that ore superior to any
heretofore produced In this section ofcountry.
Rooms In the Cd story Of Rodgers Block Corner OF
Hailroad and Second Sis. Entrance Oh Railroad St.
my COLE & CHAMBIJN
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tco Nd SPRING & SUMMER lMpoR1ATlOHs.
WIN. ELDEN & co.
wholesale Dealers in DRY GOODS,
Front Street, PORTSMOUTH Ohio.

A RE Now in receipt Of their ontire
IA SECOND IMPORTATION Of spring ana Sum.
ner Dry Goods which for extent and variety, has new
er heretofore been cqunllcd 10 this murkci Our early
ny the heavy trade have had enables us TO exbibi,
M almost entirely. NEw and Fngsm SrocK which ls
very attractive in design and variety. and in consc.
quence OF tho unsettled sintc Of the nnrkcts In Europe
NJ goods, arising from the War, large invoices OF
French aud other goods have been thrown upon the
market recently sold Mt great sacrifice, and havinY
been purchased under such circu stances by the SUBJ
scrihcrs, will he sold accordingly
IL An cory Gull Is desirable, hefore all the bar.
gains are OIL I'll WIN. ELDEN co.
Portsmouth,, May 8, '5f. mJ-ni5
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TyHE BU KEYE BRASS BAND
. of lssntol, ssspsctfslly tender their ser.
vices tx Pubfie Opcasions, ..ic Mic Exeus.
sioss, Pssadss 81 Apply y Tsss4s GIasas
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STAND FROM UNDERWEAR DE.
CLARED--COMPETlTlON IS
THROWN ASIDE--THE CHEAP
CASH SYSTEM ESTABLISHED.
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A. Spring and Summer Medicine, CARRIERS SpAy.
on MIXTURE stands prc.emincnt above all others Its
singusry efcaciou' acion OH the blood its strength
ening and vivy gun tiles; It's tonic action on the fy.
sr It's tendency 10 drive oil humors 10 the srrfacc
thereby cleansing the system according TO Naiures
own prescriptions Its harmless and nt the same time
extraordinary good effects and the number of cure,
testified TO by many OF the respectable ciiizcns
Of Richmond Va and elsewhere. must be conclusive
ofa single battle will satisfy the most skrptca al Of s
h.r-his. e.esec advrrlisement in nl,o her colnmnl
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TUST RECEIVED. At the "LONE
81 STAR" opposite the Buskeye House, lot Of
Gold and silver Watches, and Books Of all kinds.
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y A r Inc old ssnd Of r. 4 d Mnuloeks covn
n of Sd sad Lawrence -, 1rpnt0n, Ohio.
HsvisG purchased of Clark 4 Rass4I thcig en-.
stock OF Groceries. intend cNrSyins or ths above
s"s:s ss: : {: y. Hs :s ss .s IS' r .ss
T. :. 4; aspt fs'l s' ,'v s'sll ~ I. er
Ths senios psstser ri ~i!iesypastississatt
lion 70 the purchase and ssls of goods on cxp-
mission W
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NOTTON & SILK HANDKERcHIEFs
" few bargains still le for those who wish 'hsm. he
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MEMS COTTON AND WOOLEN
lU Socks fol. .suie by DIX
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IN WHICH ALL WILL BE EXHIBITED
A ADVERTISED in the bills will open
A 70, one day in lRONTON, on Friday,
Jmne 18th,
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TXPECTED this week, seven cases
Boots l. Shoes, ly pM w
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NLOUR constantly on hand-waSfanted 70
Il the purchaser to be Z first rate article.
ftf'f ..ttE EI0at RMA c..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27
The STATE Fair.

At the time of writing this (Monday) the prospect
is that the State Fair will be fully equal in every
pect, to the expectations of the most sangune.
Several lots of fine cattle have arrived. Ir. w.
R. Holt, of Davidson has twenty of his best De-
vons; MIR. VIM Russell, of Caswell, twenty three
altogether, some Devons aud Durhams, but mostly
crossed Mr.. David Mcdaniel, of Nash twelve head,
one Durham, one Ayrshire, and the balance Devon ;
Mr.. Turner Battle, of Edgecombe exhibits three De-
vons and w. T. Dortch, Esq, of Wayne, fine look
ing and valuable cow and calf of the Durham
breed There are also upon the groud number of
horses and mules. Also, any quantity of fowls and
many more expected and some Poland geese, large
and fine looking, by Jas. A. Bullock, of Granville.
We also good collection OF Shanghai fowls
sent by Mrs S. s. Register, of Granville.
Thrashers, wheat fans, Iloughs and machinery of
all kinds upon the grounds, and large addition in
this department expected.
Mr. Russell, of Caswel has placed in Farmers
Hall frkin of Durham butter, Durham cheese,
and barrel of -four. We observed also some skirt
ing leather by Messrs Gum and Bowe, of Caswell
Floral Hall, however, will be the centre of attrac-
ton. We saw there beautifully embroidered hand
kerchief and cape by Mrs Sallie T. Eaton of Gran
by Mrs. Ruin Williams, of this city; and "wreath
of the hair of the Cooke family most curiously and
elegantly wrong ht Also some very handsome y
embroidered dresses, by Miss Freeman, of this city
But it is useless to attempt to 20 into Details
Hereafter when the articles shall have been received
and classified by the committees, we will give them
more at length.
The Committees have been interchangeable in the
discharge of their duties. Every arrangement fol
convenience & comfort has been made on the grounds
RALEIGH Standard
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From the Caroliniar


The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina,
at the recent session in Fayetteville, unanimously
adopted the following resolutions:
RESOLVED That the thanks of this Convention be,
and are hereby rendered to the citizens of Fayette-
ville for the generous hospitality extended to US du-
ring our session in the place.
Also, to the Presbyterian and Methodist denomina-
tons for the of their houses OF worship, so kind
ly rendered to US.
Also, to Cross Greek Lodge Of the Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows, in this town, for the use of their
Hall and Library, so kindly rendered US.
Also, to the Editor and proprietor of the "North
Carolnian published in this town, for the copies Of
his paper issued on Saturday and presented to US
Aso TO the President and Directors of the Raleigh
and CASTOR Railroad, and to the of the steam.
ers "Sun and Fanny, for the reduction of fare
kindly granted to attendants on the Convention who
travelled on those lines
Also, to the owners of Clarendon Bridge for per-
mission 10 cross without pay SO kindly given to at
PENDANTS to the Convention J. MCD.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27
For the Journal

At meeting of the citizens of Columbus county,
at Whteville on the 21st inst, the following pro-
ceedings were had:
On motion of Col Alfred Smith, the meeting was
organized by calling Col. Josiah Maultsby to the
Chair, and requesting VIM. M. Baldwin and F.
George to act as Secretaries.
The object of the meeting having been fully ex-
planned the following preamble and resolutions were,
after some discussion, unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, There is proposition to hold State Con-
venton town of Salisbury the I'd day of Novem
Der next for the purpose of consulting about and
needing general system of Rail Roads to the Legislature
of the State and Whereas, We feel deep interest in all
plans and that will insure the development of the
varied of State and earnestly DESTROYS
promoting the same and Whereas, We desire to see all
lines of Rail Road that may be constructed within
borders directed as carry productions to
own aport-towns Whereas We opposed to any
Rail Road crossing the State to drain her of her
and thereby make her but feeder to other
States therefore,
Resolved ls That in the proposition of hold
ing said Convention the purposes and at the time
place designated.
Resolved 3D. That the Chairman of this meeting appoint
twenty-five delegates represent this County in said Con
venton
Under the second resolution, the Chairman appoint
ed the following gentlemen as delegates, viz Capt
Alex. Troy, H. Bonum, Chas. Baldwin, Col ALFRED
Smith, Thos. L. VAIL Maj Alex. J. Baldwin, DR.. ]
w. Owen, Col. w. M. Baldwin, A. ]. Jones, John A
Maultsby, Rev. H. Lennon Col. M. POWELL N L
Williamson, Col. J. H. Stephens, A. F. Powell, Av;
Smith, w. H. Coleman, Dempsey Coleman, Lovet
! Peacock Jos. w Edwards, John Meares, Capt. c. c
| Core Calvin Haynes.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretaries were
added to the list of delegates.
On motion,
Resolved That these proceedings be published in the VIII
mington papers -
/ JOSIAH MAULTSBY, Chm'n.
". G M; BALDWIN, Secretaries
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New ORLEANS, Oct. l9th.-The steamer Black
Warrior has arrived here, with dates from Havana
to the 15h inst She brings an account of the assas-
sination of Castenedo the we'll known betrayer OF
Gen. Lopez. He assassinated on the 18th inst
whilst in the billiard room of coffee house playing
billiards. The assassin escaped and had not been
heard of, nor any clue to his identity.
The funeral of Castenedo took place the next day
guard only, who hercely attacked by mob and
terrible scene ensued, in which several were killed
and wounded. The affair has caused intense excite
ment. Otherwise the Island is quiet. Pezuela sailed
for Spain the 18th inst Sugar has advanced 10 tt
Is per cent coffee steady, Business increasing
Health good
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27
Florida Election,

JACKSONVILLE, Fa.,) Oct. BY returns Of the
election held in this State on the I'd inst, for men,
Der of Congress- State register and State Legislature,
received, the detection of the Hon. A. E. Maxwell
is conceded, by majority of from 800 to 1000
votes. Hon David S. Walker (whig) is reelected
State register of lands without opposition. The leg
isature will be largely democratic in both branches
which secures the election of United States senator
for six years from the 9TH March next, vice Hon
Jackson Morton, (whig)
The result is a perfect Waterloo defeat to the
wings. and triumphant vindcaon by the people
Of Florida of the course of Mr. Maxwell in Con
.rCss