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I forming what is now known as the New inlet. Inc
date OF the opening of this Inlet has been Hxed at
about the year 1880; and its depth OF water a,.ne
date of this survey at about seven feet az n'gn
water -
In 1920, as is shown by survey made under the
direction of Col Kearney, TopI Engineers the depth
of water upon the main bar had decreased 10 nIeeh
and half (15 l-2) feet and that upon the new IN
let Bar had increased to eleven and half Ql l-2)
feet .ae,
In 1889, according to a survey made by Captain
Gynn, U. S. NJ the main bar had decreased 70 ioei
teen feet and the New Inlet Bar had increased to III
teen Q5) feet.
In the year 1862, according to survey of 1t Maj
fit, attached to U. S. Coast survey, the Main ana
New Inlet Bars had both decreased to thirteen (lS)
feet.
In the wear 1858, according to Reports of Pilots
to the Commissioners of Navigation, for the town OF
Wilmington, they had both decreased to eleven ana
q half I'll 1-2) feet.
In 1854, in a letter from the Supt Coast Survey
to Hon. Geo. E. Badger, printed by order OF u >.
Senate Feb. 18th, it is stated that the depth OF
water upon the Main Bar had decreased to nine (s)
feet. .
1t is also proper to remark that, from the earliest
period of which have any information, there have
existed two channels to the original outlet of the
River-one crossing the main bar, of which we have
given the changes above and another running close
along the Oak Island shore, and designated upon all
the maps of the Western Channel. AS early as
1873 this channel is shown upon Mosely's map with
a depth of fourteen feet of water upon the bar One
hundred and six years afterwards in 1889, 1t IS
shown by Captain Glynn survey with precisely the
same depth upon the bar, and in 1851, it is shown
by 1t. Maffit's survey with depth of only twelve
feet. Since that time, according to the Reports Of
depth of fourteen feet. 1t will be seen from this
statement that this channel has for the last three or
four years been the only channel at the original en-
trance, which could be used by the larger class of
vessels trading at Port, the main bar being COM
paratvely useless to US and CD that although the
d.. ,th of water which is afforded to our commerce
has been variable still those variations have been
frequent and Slight and have not tended all in one
way is the with the Main and New Inlet Bars
The conclusion which arrive at therefore, is that
these variations have been caused by the shifting of
sands and have had material effect to the injury
of the main bar.
In pursuing this investigation, it must be constant
ly borne in mind that the main bar is the natural
original outlet to the river and that the injury done
to commerce by the shoaling of this bar cannot
be repaired to until this bar is restored to its for
state until some other bar is opened which
will afford the depth of water (21 feet which
the main bar originally afforded. For CO nveni-
of reference ave have reduced the facts above
stated, which comprise all the information in pos
session of your Committee, to the following table
remarking the figures all refer to high water.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN JONES.

At special meeting of portion of the democrats
of Jones county held at Trenton on Saturday the
goth inst called at few hours notice, to respond
to the nomination made by our democratic friends
in Carteret of candidate for the Senate for this
district in place of Mr. Christopher D. Foy, declined
On motion of w. p. Ward, Mr.. I. j. Whitaker,
Chairman of the former meeting, was requested to
take the Chair, who returned thanks and requested
Benz. Askew to explain the object of the meeting
which he did in few words.
On motion, the Chair appointed committee of
three, viz: B. Askew, DR.. Leroy Chapel, and John
A. Mcdaniel to report resolutions for the meeting,
who after short consultation reported the following
preamble and resolution:
WE, a portion of the democrats of Jones comfy,
in public meeting assembled, have heard with regret
that our friend and fellow-c citizen, c. D. Foy who
was lately recommended by us at meeting held on
the 3rd ult, as suitable candidate for Senator of
this district for unknown to us at the time,
and some doubts existing to his eligibility to a
in the Senate if elected declines to accept the
nomination. And whereas our democratic brethren
of Carteret, in a public meeting held this present
week. have nominated Richard Oldfeld, ESQ.,, of this
county candidate for Senator to represent Jones
and Carteret in the Senate of the next Legislature,
do resolve, that cordially respond to said nomi-
nation and will use all honorable efforts to his
election.
Mr.. Oldfield being present, in few remarks, and
with evident reluctance consented to accept the NOM
nation.
On motion of Mr. W. P Ward the proceedings of
this meeting directed to be signed by the Chair
and forwarded to the n. G. Standard for publ
cation, and other democratic papers be requested to
copy.
. On motion of John A. Mcdaniel, the meeting ad
journed
II WHITAKER Chna'n.
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viii not only admit the force and justice of the
claim, but viii also be most ready to do whatever
shall be necessary for our relief And when this
shall be DONE our much loved State will have enter
ed upon career of prosperity which will conduct
her among States, to that proud eminence she now
hodsi in the affections of her people. $3.50
All of which is respectfully submitted.
III. L. HOLMES,
p. X. DICKINSON,
JNO. McRAE, se .si
GEO. DAVIS.
Wilmington, Il. c.. May 25th 1854.
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SICK AND IN PRISON.
BY ALICE CAREY.


Wildly falls the night around me-
Chains 1 cannot break have bound me,
Spirits unrebuked, undriven
From before me- darken Heaven; i-
Creeds bewilder, and the saying
Unfelt prayers, makes need of praying.
In this bitter anguish lying,
Only thou wilt hear my crying
Thou, whose hands wash white the errinp
AS the wool is at the shearing.
Not with ducimer or psalter,
But with tears, seek thy altar.
Feet that trod the mount so weary,
Eyes that plying looked on Mary,
Hands that brought the Fathers blessing
Heads of little children pressing,
Voice that said, Behold my mother
Lo /! l seek thee and none other
Look sweetest eyes of pity
OUT of Zion, the glorious city,
Speak o voice Of mercy, sweetly,
Sick, in prison, lying lonely,
fe can lift me up, ye only.
In my hot brow soothe the aching
In my sad heart stay the breaking
On my lips the murmur trembling,
Change to praises understanding
Make me wise as the evangels,
Clothe me with the wings of angels
Power that made the few loaves many,
Power that blessed the wine at Cana
Power that said to Lazarus &c waken 2"
Leave, o leave me not forsakeni
Sick and hungry, and in prison,
Save me, Crucified and risen.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met pursuant to adjournment at
SP NJ.
On motion, by Capt. S. D. Fremont of Brunswick,
the Editors of the Wilmington Press were requested
to take seats and participate in the deliberations of
the Convention.
den, all persons present from counties which had
sent Delegates invited to take seats in the Con-
vention.
The Committee on nominating permanent officers
for the Convention, through their Chairman, DIR. c.
j. Fox, of Mecklenburg made the following report
For President:
His Excellency David S. Reid, Governor of the
State of North Carolina.
Vice Presidents:
John G. Washington of Lenoir;
Stephen w Davis, d" Mecklenburg;
DIR. VIM. McKoy, Sampson
John Burgwin, Northampton;
Henry Harrss, Warren:
DR.. A. j. DeRossett, New Hanover.
Secretaries:
A. H. VanBokkelen, New Hanover;
A Q. Williamson, Mecklenburg;
5. l.. Fremont, Brunswick;
Allmand A. McKoy Sampson;
John Z. Blocker, Cumberland.
Gov Reid was conducted to the Chair and on ia
KING ms seat as President addressed the Convention
IN very happy manner, expressing himself fully
alive to the necessity of the work now under consd-
Grafton, and giving the same his appreciation.
On motion of Robert Strange Esq, the Report of
citizens of Wilmington to report to this Convention
was read by their Chairman, George Davis, Esq., of
Wilmington. ~
On motion of Dr. G. J. Fox the Report of said
committee was referred to a committee of one from
each County to be appointed by the President
During the absence of the Committee Communi
cations were presented by Col James T. Miller, from
1 hon. Geo; e; Badger, VIM S. Ashe 7. L. Clngman
ihomas Hnfnn, Il. N. Shaw, and Capt D. P Wood
bury, and by order of the Chairman, read bv the
Secretary to the Convention. - '-0
The Committee to whom was referred the Report
of the Committee of the Citizens of New Hanover
beg leave to return it. for action of this Con vant;
recommend its adoption with the following resolu.
sztions:
Rssozred, That the General Government h., ~
erection Of Jetties on Oak Island for the nrofec.;
of the Qualifications there, and the consequent 1si
ing away of the sand upon the opposite point of Raid
Head, and their deposit upon the Main Bar of Cane
Fear has been the cause of great and lasting injury
to the Commerce of North Carolina. = -
~ RssoLoed, Therefore that we may rightly appeal
to the Government and we do appeal to it by al Inc
oIsins Of magnanimity and justice to undo what 4
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"ARDWARE REFORMATION. Is54-Vm5

HARDWARE IMPORTATION, lS54-NUp
LII BRYAN, Importers and Wholesale Dealers in For
eign and American HARDWARE, CUTLERY, Guns &C. Svc.
more Street, Petersburg Va. We are now receiving cI
own direct importation from England and from the Manu-
factories in the United States, Spring Stock of Hard
variety of goods generally found in line of business
Our goods have been purchased the best possible terms
and selected with particular attention the trade Viz
ginia and North Carolina. We have larger and more
commanding stock of goods than yet offered The
trade and We feel confident that we sell low and Of
fer great inducements any other Jobbng house the
country We respectfully solicit from merchants and deal
ers generally examination of our stock.
MUIR BRYAN
Sign of the Paddock, Petersburg Va
March IA, 1854. Sim
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A lawyer on bis ,death-bed, willed his whole pro-
perry to the lunatc asylum saying that he desired il
should go to the same class Of persons he took it
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FEMALE ACADEMY.-Tbeer ~:

OXFORD FEMALE ACADEMIA. ~:
" nation of the pupils of this institution will aI I l
the sh and 9th of June On the evening of tho p Ie
concert of music will be given in the Academy buS
the young ladies of the School On the 9Th an Addr.%
be delivered by E. G. Reade, Esq, in the PresbTsTan
Church. 'eHa
close the last Friday in November new and c NY
dious building will be completed and ready for the %
of pupils at the commencement of the next term a%
more extensive and better accommodations than Ss
tofore- Parents and Guardians again reminded of
Importance to the pupils that they be present at the @
beginning of the session. in order ia take their places
regular classes.
SAMUEL L. YENABLE, PrinapQ,
Oxford May 80. 1854. 5SVS
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CARRIAGE MAKING.

kOAANA$ATA"G- 1AAAANU.
Raleigh Coach FactOry!II
wv ILLIAMS & GORMAN, HAVING ENLARG
w ED their establishment by the addition Of jenkins
Shop on Hargett ST. are fully prepared to execute orders
for CARRIAGES of every description. Employing eqe
rienced workmen and using the best of mat erals their
work will always be finished in style acarranted give
satisfaction.
Repairing done with neatness and despatch.
Factory on Hargett ST.. the Baptist Grove, md
at Carke's old stand the Masonic Hail.
Raleigh, May 1s, 1854 SLY.
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ERANKLINTON INSTITUTE, Franklin sCOm.
IL ty, n. CD. S. RICHARDSON, A NJ, Principal Of
the Male Department. R. J. TAYLoR, -, Assistants
Mrs. D. S. Richardson Principal ofthe Female Department
Miss n b. Stone. Associate Principal Miss H. L. ShyOe
Miss F. w. Groat, Assistants
The Fall term will commence on the 1st Monday July
For Circular containing particulars address the Sec'
ry of the Board of Trustees,
Franklinton May so, 1854. 5S-6t
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TDUBLIC SALES LIEFT.v ,,t
I !, 2oozACRES OF yALUARLE JERPS s00EESS AND
niTen that v s lalg Public notice
Trust executed by Thales McDoSsaISSf two
tered o shall expose 70 Public Sale the DWeGu
day of june 1854 the following pFoe,tr tie Is
Household and Kitchen Furniture Of s:a % wit: An s
II Mules and all the Hogs and Sheen aluable Hon..
ing Tools, Rail Road Teols Gear and Ho all the Pss
Ons, an ana STRAW Cutting Machines
to me in said Deeds of Trust. Also 80 arm conys
tie nH Gs' 9ad Ra Bod Gepany with n.s
consisting of good House Servants thaaabe Nep
hands Also about 200 Acres of Valuab Is and FIJI
lands the North Carolina Rail Road Is through wEe
being constructed. -Osa'ed and n@
The lands will be surveyed off, and sold in smith,
tnue from day to day until all shall be soId sale %
ne S e. the debts in the said Deeds Of
May 10, 1854. -,'''"A'E Tuste.
H SID
Is also hereby given, that on the same d.r
same place. shall sell at public SALE for read and Ii.
named in the first Deed of Trust executed 70 aer debts
grave shall be satisfied, by virtue of Deed fhue H
executed by Thales Mcdonald the 9th of Msot No
after the aforesaid Trust; shall sell SO march 49,
mainder of said property, real and personal 90 The h.
Gent to satisfy the debts named the said asd T &
me executed and the sale to continue from J oustto
til the sale is fully made, said debts fully sot; day u
ing to the terms of said Deed of Trust Neo accord.
Mn o-, ALFRED HARGRAvE, Tu...
=------- 53~td
THAR RIVER MALE ACADEMY- -
IL session of this Academy for the year lS5I line inst
the 31st inst. On the 30th the public exama VIII
classes will take place There will be public dsCaOf
and other exercises on the 31st The patrons of tSa
and its friends generally respectfully invited School
The next session ssS will on the @
at the commencement of the session if pract; aer
price of boarding per month is five dollars e The
The prices for tuition per session of five month";
Elementary Branches, %e-
Higher English, 1O.EN
Languages, "2N
The necessary expenses of the most advanced 1870
Guiding tuition, boarding, &cper five months need na
coed fOrty-one dollars. Neeu nOtg.
This institution is located in Granville courr
mi les West of Oxford in quiet and moral neLf aAs
and affords superior advantages for the educatO9
The School will continue under the charge Off, OuA
ent Principal j. C. Rhodes, A. NJ. VII" pres
By order of the Board of Trus,o..
c. W. ALLEN Se,xt%u
TRUSTEES DR. ]. A. Russell, VIM. Clement + p IEE
Allen w. Allen, Jas. C. Cozart. ANnp
May 30, 1854. 1O244sd1L-
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"A SIGNED do hereby give notice to the Claimants q
Heirs Law of Margaret Drake deceased to come
at our Nash County Court, to be held in NashVS and
County, n c. the second Monnay in August next HIs
enter their pleas according to Law the estate r
then returned fully administered and be left to the O
for distribution among the Heirs entitled at law H.,
-: T. w. WRIGHT, Aam t
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" AYNE INSTITUTE AND NORMAL
w COLLEGE.-The next session will commence On
the first Monday in july and clos the last Friday 40
vember Students will be charged from time of entering
to the close of the Session No abatement of tuition fees VIII
be allowed except in of protacted Sickness or The
VIM ROBINSON
Goldsboro Nav 40 1874 56-h
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HENDERSON MALE ACADEMY.--THEM
animation at the close of the Spring Session VIII
on Tuesday the 9Th of June Original composlOnf b
be read and detained the morning of the 7h ID C
evening Address will be delivered by William j. Cl'
shaw, A. B., Principal of the Forestvie Male Acaden
H B. BRACY, Pr'"eYS"
Henderson Nav 10 1884 Do
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REPORT:


The Committee to whom it referred by a
meeting of the citizens of New Hanover county, Ito
make Report to this Convention embodying such
facts and statements best calculated to show
the propriety and Importance of the improvement of
the Cape Fear Bar by the General Government, ~
have had the same under careful consideration, and
ask leave to submit the following Report:
In order to present the sub ject more clearly, we
have thought it necessary and proper to enter into
brief history of the Cape Fear River and Bar, to
show as far as can, their past and present cond-
tions, the changes which have taken place, and the
causes which have operated to produce, hasten or
modify those changes
The earliest information which we have in our
possession is furnished by the Chart of photograph
ic survey made and published in the year 1888,
by Edward Mosely, at which time the main bar of
the river afforded depth of nineteen Q9) feet of
water.
In the year 1888, as appears from chart pub
lished by James Wimble, the depth of water upon
the main bar had increased to twenty (2) feet
in the year 1897, as appears from chart publish
ed by Joshua Potts. the depth of water upon the
main ma bar had decreased to twenty (2ol feet. Upon
this chart for the first time so far as we can ascer-
tain, is shown a second opening in the river at q
point about nine miles above the main outlet and
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had left her home, accompanied by her
self and one servant girl, and taken pas
sage in a steamboat for that city
They boarded in obscure lodgings, never
went abroad, or received visitors at home.
Her mother grew paler and sadder. At
length the servant girl, who seemed
greatly attached to them, died. Then
she described her mother as being much
distressed for money to pay her board,
being obliged to part with her watch and
jewels, and when these resources failed,
thankful to obtain sowing from her land
lady, or through her, from others. AS
they became more wretched and helpless
they were compelled to go from house to
house, where her mother could find en-
ployment, till she was taken sick at Mrs
Grundy's, and never lifted her head again
from the pillow SO grudgingIy supplied
A diamond ring, the most valued and
carefully preserved OF all her jewels
procured for her sad privilege of dying
there. Over her consequent sufferings
Eugenia only wept, and on this subject
Mrs. Clifford had no curiosity.
To BE CONTINUED.
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IIOIYE AFFLICTED. READ AND BE MADE
"a WiloLE.-nhS. HALL q llITE, having
formed "A oo-parincrshlp. continue 10 be consulted
at their oficc, ia4 Walnut a,rcct. Cincnnut Ohio.
on oil diseases OF private delicate nature. and
guarantee cure Ia sll eases which The, under
take 10 treat
by aionr coursc Of study and practical cNpcri-
encc OF unlimited extent, Dra. n. a W. have the
qualification OF presenting the unfortunate with
remedies that have never hlled 90 cure the most
alarming eases Of cONoRRilkA aud SNfil-
Hills.
Under thclr treatment. all Of the horrors Of
Vcncreal Diseases. imlrrclllood, Ulcers. impoien-
ey, Palms In The hack. aud Organs Of Generation,
inflammation OF the Bladdef aud kidneys. HYDRO
ccle, Assesses, Diseases of the Liver aud Lungs,
nropsy, Scfoiuln. Tumors, Epirptir Fits, Diseases
ofthc Nervous system generally, Dlarrhuea, Dis-
entery, Plies, fisiula, kupiures, ~c.,aro Pcrma-
ucnily cured.
Periodical complaints Of fcmaies, however COM
plicaicd or appalling; Rlso,al other diseases Incl
dent 10 females. cured. aud every function, re-.
stored 10 IL. natural and vieor.
Agnc and Fever cured in twenis.four hours,
warranted.
SEMINAL wrkKNrss.-nr. u. & W. devote great
part Of their time 10 The treatment Of those eases
caused by secret and solnar, habit, which ruins
the bod, nnd mind, unntung The unfortunate III.
divldua Tor sither business or society Some ol
the sud aud melancholy effects produced by early
habits Of ouih are weakness Of The back and inbs,
dizziness Of The head, dimness OF sight, rnip'Huon
of The heart. dyspepsia, ner' outneas' dcfnnEcmen'
Of The digestive functions, >, mrloms OF colsumpi'
ion, dc. = he fearful cfcce OF The mind arc much
10 be dreaded loss Of memory. confusion Of Ideas,
depression of spirits, evil ierehodlnru, aversion Of
society, selfdlsirust. umidls ,@e. are among 'he
evils proc used. Sneh persons should before "a.
snminaung mnrrlnRe. consult a physician Of cApc
rienec aud SKIN, and be at once restored 10 he1'
aud happiness,
~ Letters addressed 10 Dr. II. d. Whit boz
1891 =, o., postpaid. containing Zee. promptly
attended to, and Medicine forwarded % an. PAR
ofihe United States. secure from observation.
hFlcicsi secrecy observed.
Nov. "a it53, ts-tyr.
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a. deeply Interesting and powerful work. II
wildly portrays s0mo Of the terrific exploits OF
strong drink in both high and low life, Nor are
such scenes "a IL depicts either imaginary or few.
Let this book circulate. u has benincsnt aim,
aud j. the vehicle Of admirably told aud most sal
utory essnns."--!resbyterian.
Although written with direct moral purpose,
which i usually fetter on the Imagination this
novel displays no common skin In fictitious COM
position. The plot Is one Of absorbing ntires'.
aud frequently devcopes specimens of oGs ar
aud vigorous character drawlng.-New York
TnbunF.
Her descriptions are exceedingly natural and
ylyid.-Purltan Recorder.
Written with remarkable power. PROV. Jour
ain
One Of It's chief merits Is the excellence oft
ersaliOns.-EnquiFer. .
Has 80 many thrilling passages and well drawn
characters, that you read with absorbed attention.
christian Herald.
III. certainly the most powerful temperance
tate that we have ever perused.-Journal * Mes
songcr.
Beautifully written. - 4 work ofgreat strength
and power.-GOspel Herald.
The Incidents dramatic, aud the intoresi Intense
TO the cnd.-Ohio - tesmnn.
a book which should be read by all-faihers
mothers, sous aud daughicrs-And especial,
those who imagine they can drink temporarily,
without danger. tiseXceedingly interosling.--
Star In the Mast.
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Publishers.
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