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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
TIE HYDROMAGEN.
OR, WATERPROOF, ANTi-CONSUMPTIYE.
CORK N0LRS,

Manufactured By HARCoURr, BRADLEY Coz II
Market street, Mnnciegier, EagiaHd.
Principal Warehouse, lO2 Wood street, Chcap,ide
london, England,
American Establishments 2S 4an street d 1902
Nassau street, y. y.
The Hydromagen is q valuable discovery for
protecting the feet from damp or cold, and there
fore a preventive Of many Lung diseases, i7ithou
any doctortiag rhatorer. The lIydromagen is in
the form of a sole, and worn inside the boot or
shoe. It's medicated character is a powerful anti
doto to disease.
For Gentlemen it will be found agreeable warm.
and healthy, to wear in the codcst or raincst
weather, tae foot cannot become wet if tho lily
dromagen is inserted. Ladies may wear the light
est solud boots and shoes in the most iuclement
weather with impunity; while Consumption. So
prevalent among tho young Of our country, mny
be thwarted by their general adoption. They en-
trely spsrsede orer-shoes, the latter cause the
feet to perspire in a very unhealthy manner and,
besides are not dangerous wear 20 pedestrians in
icy weather, like India ubbcrs. While the latter
cause the feet to appear extremely large the Hvl
dromagen, being % mere thin slice Of cork prepar-
ed, peculiarly placed inside, does not increase the
size of the boot or cause the foot to appear uutdy
To children they are extremely valuable they
may engage in exercise with comfort and healthy
effects. Their expense is so slight as to scarce
need mention besides those who patronizc them
will find their yearly DOCTORS Jilis much dniai,hed
thereby.
As the Hydromagan is becoming more known
its sale is increasing TO un almost incredible extent
Last year in London, Maachrst17, Birmingham,
Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Dublin, Paris. Ant
werp, Hamburgh, and Berlin, our snlos reached
L732,l5O pairs Of Cork Solos. This year the num-
Der will far surpas5 that
Ask Tho Faculty thoir opinion Of their value as
preventive for Cougls, co!as, bronchitis, Astlma
and consumption.
MENs' SIZE, per pair, 80 cents.
LADIES do DO 30 do
BoYs MIssrs do 2J do
1 NouCE.-Irom the Retail Prices we mako q
very liberal allowance 90 Jobbors and Wholesalers
so that any storckcepcr may make o. fue profit on
their SALE while they are an article that may be
kept in any store, among any class Of goods.
For terms, apply TO
HARCOURT, BRADLEY & CO.
80 Ann street, New FORK.
Sent. 25, 1S5i.-3m
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
ROBERT McNAUI.
GEO. W. RHEEM.

~ adder. Harness and Trunk Manufacture
- err on Second street Immediately over G.. b..
hais0ns Drug stgre. Dee 8O.lS52.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
JAMES II. LARIMER,
9tforDpN aud EopulaTE,r a.. T.,

VETILL attend % business in the several Courts
w Of C!earielt and Centre counties. Office on
Second street, one door north Of the residence of
John Weaver.
Rctcrcneca-HoI. James Burnside, Hon. James
7. Hale, Col. A, O.. Curtin. James McManus. ESQ,
BC''ef0utc-R. B. 'ctrylin, Esq. Huntingdon
Messrs. Drake 6 Dcht0l, Philadelphia.
Dee %, lS53-lv.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04

J-An advocate having lately gained
sun Ior poor young lady, she remarked,
- nave nothing TO pay you with but my
heart. :" "fland IT over tothe clerk il YOU
please, wish no fee for myself" said he.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
LOHN Il. CIrTrrIs-

4 t.orney at Law and Land Agent, viii
~ practice in tle several Courts of Clearicld
and Elk countic- and attend to the payment Of
taxes ON unscatedlands
Eetcrcnecs.-Is Ezcellency. William Bicler.
Harrisburg; lior Ellis Lewis, Lancaster; G. W.
Woodward, Nilkebarre; J. C. Knox, Franklin
j. G.. Montgomery Philadelphia. Sep. %. 1852.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
TYRONE CITY SDT STORE.

a E' bAUMAN woull inform the public,
N" that he keeps constany ON hand for sale, o
large supply Of the best PHILADELPHIA and
PllINbJ JAG SiOtt~, of various sizes and
patterns such as COOK, PAiLOR, and BAR
io'e---lmorg which may be found the "NCW
World Co0k Stoye.v
These stoves have an been selected with careful
regard 90 thickness ofpatcs ami quality of metal.
All stoves Bought at this ctablisemeut are s-gr-
rnHfea.
Persons in want OF good stove should callan
examine his stick before buying elsewhere.
Tyrone CITY, NrUt. lG, !C-4-tC
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
BOOTS AND SHOES.

IRANCIS SHORT annouuco, to the citi-ons
4 Of CIearhid and vicinity that he has again
commenced tho manufacture sf Boots and Shoes
in The Boroughof Ccardold. bio can B., found in
the shop formerly occupied by Thomas Shea. up
stairs Duo Nhaw'ar3E on Second street. where he Is
prepared 10 do 81 work in h line, and will %,
pleased with glI from any 90 an OF his old GUS
toners ana rs INDY new ones as may see fit to cx-
tend to him thcr patronage.
t.carucll Jura g. 1S54.-tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
GEO. B. GOODLANDER

NWagon Maker, Luthcrshurc. Work done
W to order on short notice and ON good terms.
Dee. 29 1851.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
l. L. MILLER.

- &urVcyor. BI township, Clalricld county,
- All business ntrusted 10 him promptly ya;ttud-
ed to. Address hest p o., C.earfcld county.
april z, 1851
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
7. JEFFERSON BOYER

DGySiciln, cn o., found at his Office in Iuthers-
L burg, Cieaucid county, Pa, when not absent
va professional business. Sep. 9, 1888.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
MANSION HOUSE. CLEARFTEID. Pa.

w -N74VN hVtT''II' Ns'El.tINI fkaIll, n a.
TVNHE subscriber would respectfully inform the
n public that ho has taken the above old r-iab
ished stand, recently occupied by Mr. Sau,uel
Evnns, and entirely rc-fun.shed cnd rcftted 1t in
such manner as 20 render il second 10 no hotel IN
the county. Ine BAR has hccn stocked will tho
nest liquors, and the GABLE win always be sup
piled with the best the marx % can eto-5
Extensive Stabling attached to the promises. and
attentive hostlers always in attendance.
lie respectfully asks the public to give him
trial, feeling assured that he can render satirree
uon' JOHN LIVINGSTON.
Anvil 10. 1S5l-.E
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Estate Of Jacob Raghman. Deceased.

EIIEks Of Administration on the estate Of
L 4 Jacob Baughman, re Of Decatur township
Cloariicld county. deccued, have in due form Of
law been granted to tbtsubscribcr All persons
indebted to said estate 'ill mdke payment imme-
dintely, and those haun.cainl win present them
properly authenticated III settl \ aent.
J0SPMM NJ IlARREN, Admir-.
Decatur township, ,Noyrnbsoli ,s54.-6t.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
THOMAS SHEA.
A. L. SCHNELL.

'ahor' Luthersbmg, viii do his work just as
/ good and as cheap as any other fellow.
Dee. 2S, 1851.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
JUST ARRIVED.

TENHb splendid stock Of Cloths, Cassimeros, Vest
Il ings, Trimmings, DC, recently purchased by
the subscriber, which he viii sell or makeup to or
der, in the most fashionable and durable manner.
az his store in 'Shaw's Row The material aud 'dts
waTauied. No charge for showing his beautiful
and cheap goods
lie would inform the trade IN Cearfeld that he
Is the authorized agent for Devere's London end
Paris Fashions THOMAS SHEA.
Clearhsld, July J, 1854
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
JAMES BIDDLE GORDON.

4 II0RNEY At LAW, has removed his Office
"A iotho room adjoining on t'e east the Drug
store of DIR. Loran, and viii devote his whole at
tention To the practice of his profession. He may
be connl,d iu French and German.
Jan. lJ,lSJ4.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
J. D. THOMPSON.

/ blacksmith, Wagons Bur-ics de-, DC. ironed
ID ON short notice, and the very best style, at his
I'd stand in the borough of CurucuHillo
Dee. %, 1888.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
GEO. RICHARDS.

''N|' III IN-II|L II|fN.
fashionable Tailor. west of ShaW's Row nm
4 sIi''' Nicarhe!d Dec. 90 1851
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04

X iacturer, ON Second street, one door south Of
A. X. Wrights store, ClcarGold. rDec. 20, 1851.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
IOSEpH hi MENAILY-

"A ITORNEY AT LAW.-OGico ON the east side
"A Of sccmd Street nearly opposite the store Of
a. h. Wright win attend promptly to an business
entrusted 90 lis care Clcnrfeld June II, 1851.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
N0IN y m "A AZ 10 Nlb1 "
IiAuptq VAtkIlR

EJN 'Nn IOCk SMITH iuubtr Cliy. al
~ u.moa zoo bis lime attended lo oa fl0tt no
u... Oct 90 lN'i.ly
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
DR.. S. L. COBLE.
DIP p Y WILSON,

II ANING removed his Office to the new dwell
Il ling on second street viii promptly answer
all professional llls as heretofore.
June lG, 1853
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
l. IACKSON CRANS.

n r.iic-c, on Second oi, street rect, clcnTacld, Pa.
Juno T. 1854.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04

/ blacksmith, ot lopewcll, Bell township, at the
ID Cross Roads leading from "a Coos Mil to New
Washington, and from Chest creek to tAe river
whore all calls in his line win be promptly attend
ed TO. March y, 1852.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
FIRST ARRIVAL.
FALL AND WINTER G00Dg.

- Ihlla N&EAP ClsW sTOUE.
TUSr received, laj-o and sr,.onjii oesrrt,noDt
~ Of GOODS Of almost ,,-ery doscrirtiop s,iito
bic Tor the season, and 5eiinSo1 N, ,a, low r,i-
ces. Ladies' and Gentlemen, o,d o,orv nor,op
wishing TO buy goods o, jic ioicesi ;css. ara rcs
pecluly invited to coll and eyamine.
Produce Of all kinds received In exolu.,sc r,r
goods WM I. IRWIN.
sent 25 Ig5A-v
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
DANlD LnIINsTnN.
MANiUA-1iAKERs.

MI fss s. d J. ItOvEBS' announce to the cit-
w liens Of Cleafad and vicinity. ,hat tbev
nave commenced IN above business IN tho said
Borough, and are ptparcd to do up an business i'm
their line H. good stie and on short notice. Thew
may be found on Tltd Street between Marketan
Locust 7ioardcld Nov. ., lS54-tf Z
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
Il. p. THOMPSON.

< physician, may be found either at his Office, OF
i at scoald's hotel, Curwensvillo, when not
professionally Dec. %, 1851.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
GEORGE WILSON

physician, may be found at his Office in Lu-
j taeTsourz when not absent on professional
business. Feb. 20, 1852.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
CABINET AND Cl5AIR mAT55,C,

CABINET AND CI5AIR MAIiSC.
ohN GULICH would respectfully announce to
y the citAeus Of Cleardeld and vicinity, that he
is now manufacturing all kinds Of CiPLNET-
WAKE. His shop is situated on Market street.
between Third and Fourth, whore all kinds Of work
IN his line will be made in the best Style and on
the most favorable terms and on the shortest notice
CoFFiSs madet 10 order on the shortest notice.
Dec q 1852.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
NJ. i. WOOD.

DhySici nmoy always be found at his residence
4 m Gurwmsillc, when not professionally alb
sent. Doc. 10, 1852.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
HENRY GROE

ANUFACTJRER and Dcalor m Lumber, 90
WI "pioueor Mills" in Morris township, Clear
hcld county Sawed Lumber constantly ul hand,
and bills of every description sawed 10 order ON
the shortest notice. Sept. 20, Oily
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
HENRY Lorraine,

HDh-Sician and Druggist, on Market street,
4 oppoltshis residence, Clearfeld
April 10, 1852.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
IT,. MCCULLOUGH.

{ TTORNEi AT LAW, Clearfeld, Pa. may be
~ found at his Office one door west Of Saws
store formerly occupied by r. Shaw. Deeds and
otheriegaI instruments prepared with promptues5
and accuracy. May "a. 1851.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04

HDoDt ard Shoe 1laker, can be found at his
AB shop three doors west of the Mansion House.
where he has constantly on hand large assortment
both Of home and city Manufacture. JulyS.'J3.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04

J. e. RICHARDS,

nHYsICtAN, BtcrnHa Mills, ono mile ives, Of
n Glen Tape, tlem1cd county, Pa.
October n. 1854
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jfs Broadway, csr Prince So, n. 7.
Sold by C.. d. WATSON, Clearfold, Pa.
Aug. 8, 1S54-Iy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-12-04
B. +. STERLING.
RICHARD GLENNINC

- Caddic and Harness Baker, and Jrstice OF
- the Peace, Currcusvillc. Dec. g8.l 1851.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
Marine Intelligence,
PORT OF WILMINGTON. NORTH-CAnr-.--
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
May IS-Brig Ellen Hayden, Marsh, from Cr5
j. Hathaway Son; with moasses Left Baro ".Geras to
per, Winchester, loading for Cork Briggs r 3nea Slip
days for New York Argo, Morton waiting GAO 10 sail in
Hathaway Smith, to sail in days. S p Brown John
to sail in s days for Cork N'O'N'on' Loud,
steamer Spray, Price, from Smithville, to A H,
steamer Fanny Lutterloh, Stedman, from Favettou,,
May 2o.-schr Mary Jane Watts, from Richmond Y,
il below 5G T d. gF z; brig Onward rep from
May 2O.-Brig Belle, Dickson, from Demarara, inbor.
McRae u CO.. with iron for N. c. r. R. - % b
2i-Schr Lamartine, Mandeu from New York torr
Steamer H Haughton, Lamon, from Ayerysboro, ;. =
Steamer Henrietta Allen from Elizabethtown 70 W.
Steamer Sun, Rush, from Fayetteville, to Jos11
IIISteamer Spray, Price, from Smhvie to Il w.,
OFF MAIN BAR.-Br Brig Thetis. Cassidav sroo w.
port Eng, with l., R. iron: 'e"
May l9.-schr Golden Rule, Malcomb for Now VOL, ,
NIB blossom man With naval stores and lumber
4 20 with 200 bbls. rosin, los 900 feet lumber '
schr Ben zOll, for New York. by Geo HARRIS with p,
erlg Frontier Hoy for Laguayra, by Der osset Brown
with naval stores and lumber - "1
steamer Douglass Williams, for Fayetteville by John
Steamer Fanny LutterOh stedman, for Fayetteville by
+. }. Lutteroh. " y
May 2O-brg Shackford, Patangall Eastport Me nv w.
NJ arrss; with 30 bbls naval stores and $4,000 feet
Clipper schr John Taylor, Walker, Havana by & - e.
chr Angenet Blackwell, for New Bedford, Mass by Ni
& Keith; with $1,000 feet lumber, 20 timber "
schr Washington, Morris, for Philadelphia by Geo r
with $1,000 feet lumber. - = '''sS
schr Eugene Parker Boston, by Adams Bro & r. ,
lumber and ma val stores ''' "ia
steamer spray, Price, for smhvle by A H vanBokkcr,p
schr Edward Kiddcr, Tyler, fer New York by J II T,
with Is boxes furs 81 bales cotton 200 bbls flour 65 do
its turpentne 1901 do. rosn. N"
May 22-Schr w H Titcomb, Johnson for RockIarl
Me-, by VIM Harrsss with $4,000 feet timber SG0S
feet lumber. '''0
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
Fire.

The Steam Saw Mill belonging TO Messrs CostIn
Gregg Co., the opposite side Of the river known
as the Commercial Mill p discovered 10 be on ire
this morning. about II o'clock. In short time the
entire building was totally Consumed, together with
large quantity of lumber. The Marine Railway
belonging to Mr.. B. W. Beery, was also burnt to The
water A small schooner was the Ways when
the fire broke out, but showed off before she sus-
tanned much damage. Schrs. " ST. Leon and 8 Sam'l.
Bolton" were lying along side of the wharf.-the
first loading and the latter repairing both succeed
ed in getting off without injury. The s. B. lost some
blocks, which had yesterday, been painted and
placed in q shed to dry.
This is the second time this Mill has been burnt
within few years. The loss the present occasion
is very considerable. We learn that there was IN
surance on the Mill and Lumber amounting to SlO,-
O0O The Ship Carpenters employed in the YARD
lost all Of their tools-for some of them very Sc
rous loss, they have nothing to depend on excep
their labor for the support of themselves and taml
lies Mr.. Beery had no insurance on his Ways, and
his loss is estimated ST. 800, provided his Engine
is not injured more than at present believed
1t is believed 10 be the work of an incendiary.
Daiiu Journal, 18Th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
Warsaw, DUpIIs Co. N. C, Nav Is, '54.

WARSAW, DUPLIN Co., N. c, May Is, "a.
In pursuance to previous notice, portion of the
citizens of Warsaw District, assembled at Warsaw for
the purpose of appointing Delegates TO represent the
District in a County Convention, to be held at Ken
ansville.
On motion, C. !. Oates, Esq, was called TO the
Chair, and H. C. Moore AMI ]. r. Ezze, were APP
pointed Secretaries.
On motion, c c. Oates. A. NJ. Faison, A. ]. Daniel,
D B. Phipps R. Nj Middleton, and, S. L. Gavin,
Esqrs., were appointed Committee to draw up Res
olntions. expressing the views of the meeting when
they submitted the following Resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted
1st. Resolved, That we send FIVE Delegates to the
County Convention, to be held at kenansville on
the Sth of June. for the purpose OF selecting some
person. with sober morals and steady habits for the
Office of Sheriff of Duplin County also members OF
both branches of the Legislature.
2nd Resolved That the people OF each Distinct
be requested to send delegates to SAID Convention
3rd. RESOLVED, That will give our undivided
support to the nominee, who is selected by SAID Con-
vention expressive of our views.
On motion, the Chairman be requested TO appoint
five delegates to said Convention; who appointed the
following gentlemen: A. NJ. Fason. G. W. Middle
ton, A. A. Boyette, Thos J. Guy and 5. l.. Gavin.
On motion, the Chairman ana Secretaries were
added to the list of Delegates.
On motion, it Besolved that we send the Pro-
ceedngs of this meeting TO the Wilmington Herald,
Wilmington Journal, Spirit of the Age, Fayetteville
Observer, and request them to publish the same
On motion, it was Resolved, that we adjourn.
C. |. OATES, Chairman.
II IL e G E Moonr, Secretaries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
Public Meeting.

Previous notice having been given, respectable
number of the citizens of Wayne assembled at the
Court house in Godsboro.' the 10th inst, for the
purpose of appointing delegates to the Commercial
Convention to be I'D in the town of Wilmington on
the 25th instant.
On motion of Geo. v Strong, Esq, w K. Lane,
Esq, was appointed Chairman, and J. C. Slocumb
Secretary. The chairman having explained the OBJ
ect Of the meeting in few brief and pertinent re-
marks. Col S. J. Person and Geo. Y. Strong, ESQ .,
spoke earnestly and elQqGently Of the great impor
lance to the County and State, of the work contem
plated in the following preamble and resolutions,
which introduced by Mr. Strong and unani-
mously adopted.
Whereas The Senate of the United States have
recently passed bill appropriatng the of two
hundred thousand dollars for removing the obstruc-
tons at the mouth of Cape Fear River, which said
bill is pending before the House of Represen-
tatives
And whereas, 1t has been suggested that a con-
vention composed Of the delegates from various
counties in the State assemble in the town of Will
mington, the 25th inst, for the purpose of memo.
ralizng the House of Representatives to pass said
bill and TO devise other and further to
the comp elton Of said work.
And whereas, The county of Wayne is identified
in interest with the port of Wilmington, and is deeply
impressed with the Importance and necessity of said
work Therefore Resolved, that cordially approve
of the call for said Convention.
Resolved Further, That the President of this meet
ing appoint 20 delegates to represent the county of
Wayne in said Convention
The Chairman appointed the following gentlemen
to represent this County in the Convention:
John Hays, Bunyan Barnes, E. Sauls, Jos. Hooks,
VIM. Lewis, S. P. Cox, W. T. Dortch, B. H. Plate,
Council Bizzell John Everett, Kinchen Britt, C. H
Rrogden, VIM Thompson, J. G. Barnes, Giles Smith
&. {. Ao*'>. q W Collier, R. Raynor B. F. Hooks,
John Wright.
On motion of 0. Coor, Esq, the Chairman and
Sectary We're added to the list of delegates.
On motion of 0. C. Sasser, Esq, the Goldsboro
papers were requested to publish the proceedings.
The meeting then adjourned
W. K. LANE Chairman.
I c. SIOCUNR Secretary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
Cane Fear Bar and River.

A.. meeting of The citizens of Chatham, held in
the Courthouse at Pittsboro, on the iotn inst LOT
The purpose OF responding TO the call made by Inc
citizens OF Wilmington.
London was called TO the Chair, and John Manning,
ESQ., appointed Secretary The chairman explained
The object of tee meeting.
On motion of ]. II HauIhton. committee OF hFe
was appointed 10 draft resolutions Tor the consdera
ton of the meeting whereupon The following gen.
temen were appointed viz John H. Haughton, b..
l. Houze, James Headen, Robert Rives. and Sidney
Smith esas which committee, Withdrawing fora few
moments through Mr.. Haughton, presented the foi-
lowing resolutions:
in Congress- has introduced in the Senate bill to
appropriate 100000 by the General Government
for the purpose of opening and deepening the NOUN
of the Cape Fear River, below wilmington; and
whereas the citizens OF Wilmington nave resolved 10
hold a Convention in the town of Wilmington upon
the subject on the 25th of May Therefore,
Reeofred, That the people Of Chatham county are
interested in this project and heartily concur IN the
proposal to hold said convention, and will send dele
gates from this county.
| Resolved, That the opening of the bar at Whining
ton the mouth of the Cape Fear River, is all mpor-
tant to the full success of the present plan to lock
and dam the Upper Cape Fear and Deep rivers, to
the Coal Fields in Chatham and Moore, and our dele
gates are instructed 10 cooperate with delegates
from other counties in said Convention to carry out
. Sdl l pI'jFC1
! Resolusd That the chairman of this meeting ap-
point twenty delegates to said Convention.
Resolved That the thanks of the citizens of the
State of North Carolina due, and hereby ten
dered to the Hon Geo E. Badger, and the Hon VIM
s. Ashe. for their efforts in behalf of tins work, IN
the Congress of the United States.
Under The second resolution, the chairman appoIn-
the following gentlemen delegates, viz: Thomas
| Hil J. j. jackson, S. McClenahan, George R. Crit
fifth Elias Bryan, John H. Haughton James Headen,
John A. Moore, J. Q. A. Leach R. K. Smith, VIM.
Albright, Robert E Rves, B. J. Houze, w G. Har-
ris NJ. @. Waddell, Sidney Smith, W. P: Taylor, A.
A Jones, John W. Scott, and L. ]. Haughon, Esqrs.
On motion of B. l. Houze, the Chairman and Sec
rotary added to the list, and the delegates were
authorized 10 fill vacancies
On motion of Sidney Smith, Esq the editors of the
Raleigh Register, the Standard and the Wilmington
papers were requested to publish these proceedings.
On motion the meeting ad journed
HENRY A. LONDON, President.
JOHN MANNING, Secretary.