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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-16

The Know Nothing Convention Of Virginia is
in session at Winchester, Va.
The Know-Nothngs of this place had meeting
last night. Their bills were out yesterday morning.
There is an election matter before the county court
which has been laid over for the action of the court
on Saturday nert
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-16

Owen Fennell, Esq, having resigned the Presi-
dency of the New Hanover and Brunswick Agricul.
tural Society, Thomas D. Meares, ESQ., has been
elected in his place 1t is proposed TO hold Fair at
this place Messrs. John A. Taylor, Junius Davis,
D. DuPre, T. c. McIlhenneY, and Robt J. Howard
were appointed committee to take the matter into
consideration and report at June court.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-16

Mr. BADeER.-As citizens of Wilmington, we free.
ly and willingly tender to Hon. George E. Badger our
Acknowledgements for the interest he has manifested
in for the advancement of the trade OF our
port, and through il for the advancement of the pros
perity of the State large, of which Wilmington is
the most important town and the main outlet. In do
ing so we we waive none of our objections to Mr.
Badgers political views to any parts portions
of his Senatorial course which may hive seemed to
us Objectionable. But, whatever our personal or po-
litical likes dislikes may have been. may now
be, they have nothing TO do with this mater-Mr
Badger has been both willing AID successful and we
thank him for it.
We have, so fer taken notice of the idle report
of the Senate having the last ght Of the session.
adopted resolution expressive of regret at the re-
tirement of Mr.. Badger from the Senate. Of course,
is but idle report. Such thing never has been
done, and we presume never will be. Indeed the
very way in which the thing is stated shows that it
is apochrypha II is said that the Senate passed the
resolution in Execuve-hat is, secret session.which
would be ridiculous if intended for compliment
The usual respectful regrets were, no doubt felt and
expressed but resolution passed, and none appears
in the proceedings.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-16

A severe shock of an earthquake was experienced
in various parts of Mexico, on the 18th ult.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-16

Sss~ new Post Office has been established at
MulIens Depot on the w. & M. R. R., about 20
miles east of Marion C. H., in Marion District, s. c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-16

We commence to-day the publication of the Reve-
nue. Act, as it passed by the Legislature of this
State. We shall conclude it in next weekly issue
We would suggest the advantage of preserving the
numbers for future reference. The law is highly
important
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-16
Assessment of Taxes for 1854.
The following taxes have been assessed by New
Hanover County Court, in session this week:

FOR COUNTY PURPOSE.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05
The Poisonous Plants Of our Woods.

There are only two plants in our woods,
from the handling Of which any serious results
are likely to ensue One of these is very rare,
and the other, though common, may be easily
avoided after it has once been recognized
Other plants that grow in the woods, in some
very rare instances, have been known to pro
duce effects similar to those Of the doQwood.
| know lady who is sure to be poisoned
when exposed to the Influence of common wild
cherry, either by handling It's leaves, by eat
ing its fruit, or by inhaling the perfume OF Its
burning branches. Its effects are a swelling
and redness Of the face and eyes, resembling
erysipelas, not perceptibly different from the
poison effects OF the sumach. Still as there
is not one person in a million who is liable to
be thus affected by the cherry, it is not re-
psrded as one of our poisonous plants The
san of the leaves and bark Of the cherry and
the peach tree is known to contain poison acid,
but not in sufficient quantities to render either
Of them dangerous.
+ is my present object TO treat only Of those
plants which communicate their baneful effects
BY handling or contagion. There are great
number Of plants that are poisonouS to the hu-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05

lape public house. Two men on horseback
came in after me; remarked that one of them
had heavy gi.dle filled with money fastened
around his body, underneath his wais,coat !
began to consider whether il was not possible
to possess myself this rich booty; but then how
waa this to be done, an he had q companion
However. thought to myself, have braee
Of good pistols. III shoot one, the other will
probably run away in fright, and before he
can give alarm and fetch witness TO the spot,
my feet horse will have carried me far enough
out Of their reach; II, contrary to my expects
tons, the survivor should stand BY his compan-
ion, what hinders me frsmr giving him the 9th
or ball. Such was my determination, which
resolved Immediately to execute. had heard
them talking Of the way they should take. l
rode of before, having tied my horse TO 4
tree, concealed myself in thcket BY the road
side. No sooner had taken my station, than
the travellers approached. They were dispu-
ting violently. l had already taken aim At
the men with the sirdle, when the other took
out pistol and discharge it at his companion.
l fred at the same instant. My man fell just
as ihs others ball whizzsd past my ear; he then
sprung from his horse, was engaged fo. short
time with his dying fellow-traveler, and at the
instant when was going TO FIRE he mounted
again and galloped away. had now time to
rife the pockets Of tho deceased, and having
done this, rode Of as fast as could
He described the time, the place, and the
TIVE travellers 90 minutely, that there remained
not the slightest doub, Of his having sctually
committed the murder Of which George accused
himself. The laiter,trembling with rage, fred
at random, and was innocent Of the death Of
his friend.
The local tribunal transmitted all these par
iiculars 10 the Supreme Court; the proceedings,
with accompaniment, were returned, and the
ball exactly fitted the pistol which was found
upon the murderer al the time Of his appre-
hension.
Let the sympathizing reader now endeavor
to form some conception of the transport Of
Lewis on having saved his friend. Let him
figure to himself the joy Of George, when the
painful consciousness of an a,rocious crime was
thus removed from his bosom. He was unan-
imously declared innocent Of the MURDER his
passion cost him two months imprisonment;
and it was long before his tears ceased to flow
for his departed friend. Lewis begged the
ball, the instrument of the extraordinary event.
The forms of legal proceedings may often
seem troublesome and useless, but let them not
be arraigned on that account. Now and then,
indeed, criminal may through their means
escape the punishment due to his guilt; but if,
in the course of a century, they save the life
OF only one innocent person, the wisdom of the
legislator ought to sommand our gratitude.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05

over, and I'll then settle your bill. Do you
consenti'
The landlord assented. He was soon at
tired in the continental uniform, and assumed
the attitude Puggs pointed out. The actor
inspected him, and asseverated he felt sure Of
winning. Puggs went to the Museum.
Dodgem,' said he to the proprietor, 4
come to propose bargain to you-a full
length wax statue of Gen. Warrington, large
as llfe--in uniform--the very best thing you
ever saw; cost cords of money. Do you want
the article,
That depends on the quality and price,
said Dodgem, cautiously.
Quality 6rst-rate; you shall judge for
yourself; price, nothing At all-ffty dollars.
Then, said the Snowman, If the figure 3
all right, Ill take it,
Come along, then-hurry-I must take the
nent train,' said the actor.
In ten minutes they reached the door Of the
actors room. Puggs made some noise as he
fumbled with the key, and addressed Dodgem
in loud tone 30 as to prepare the landlord.
This done, they entered. The light artisti-
cally arranged, fell on the motionles. figure Of
the unfortunate Blifin.
There you have him, sir said the actor,
extending his hand The father of his coun-
try, as large as life, and twice a. natural
Please notice tho characteristic costume and
expression
What capital coloring = said the Snowman.
Isn't it! Don't he seem to be saying
Friends, Countrymen and Loves!" What
a card for the fourth of July
Il should like little more light, said the
Snowman.
Don's,' whispered Puggs, as the other Of
fcred to open the shutter, you know the sun
Injuries wax-work. There, sir, solid = and he
punched the landlord in the ribs with his cane
Are you satisfied =
'Perfectly-it's all you represented
Come along, then, said the actor and hur-
rying Dodgem down in tho bsr-room, he has
tily scrawled receipt in full for fifty dollars.
Send for him this afternoon said Puggs,
as he pocketed the cash, and I'll have him
packed in straw for you
The ahowmsn departed, and Puggs, hasten
ing to the railroad station, made good his es-
cape from town, exulting in his stratagem.
How the Museum was covered with flying
posters announcing the exhibition of the mar
vellous statue, how the public were egregious-
ly disappointed, how Mr.. Dodgem was infu-
rated, and Blifin rabid when the sell was
discovered, it were useless to tell.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05

never mind, old boss, cum ahead, and I'll take
you out, and the next mint, kerslash he went
into the water.
Bill hung on the fence with both hands like
he thought he was slswin' round 10 through
him off.
Hello, Tom,' seq he, whar in the world
ia you go, TOT
Here is.' ser Tom, spousin' the water out
Of his mouth, aud coffin like he'd swallowed
someihia' look out, there's another branch
here
Name o. sense, whar 10 We y se1 Bill. II
this isn's fency country, dad fetch my but
tons.'
Yes, and hranchy one, too ser Tom,
and the highss, and thickest that ever seed in
all my born days.
Which way is you, ser Bill.
Here, right over the branch.'
The next mini, in Bill went, up to his mid
die, in the branch.
Gun ahead, sez Tom, let's 20 home
Cum thunder, in such 4 place as this.
whar man hain't got his coat tail unhi,ched
water!'
After gettin' out and feelin' about in the
dark, they got together again. And takin'
another drink, they sot out for home, denounc-
ing the fences and branches, and helpin' one
another up now and then; but they hadu't gone
more'n twenty yards fore they brung to a halt
by another fence.
Dad blame my picter,' ser Bill, . if don't
think we is bewitched. Who upon yearth
would build fences all over creation this way =
|. was about an hours job to get over this
one but after they got on the top they found
the ground on t'othsr side without much
trouble. This time the bottle was broke, and
they came monstrous near having. a fight about
the catastrophe. But it was a very good
thing, il was for after crnssin' two or three
branches. and clmbin' a. many fences, it got
to be daylight. and they found that they had
been clinubsn the same fence all night, not NOR o
a hundred yards from whar they first cum to il.
Bill Sweeny says he can't account for it in
no other way but that the Ticker sort o turned
their heads aud he says he does really be-
lie,e if j, hadn't gin out, they'd been climbn'
the came fence and wadin' the same branch till
yet. Bill promised his wife to jine The Tenn
ance Society, if she wouldn't never say no
more about that coon hunt
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05
Curiosities Of the Blood.

From an article in Harper's Magazine, we
take the following interesting paragraphs con-
cerning the human blood
Whence it comes, and where it is fashioned
science knows not, and nature tells not. God
has not vouchsafed Us 10 know first beginnings.
The sprouting grain is hid under the dark
clsds of the valley, and cell, unseen by man,
is unfolded alike, in silent night, into the worm
that creeps on the ground, and the proud man
that is born for eternity. So it il with the
blood that holds our life. Its simple, color
less and transparent fluid comes we know not
whence, and goes we know not whittier. In
it swim countless little bodies-some red, and
others white. The former gives 1t its appar-
ent color each one is but family tinged with
delicate pink, but their vast numbers, and the
eager haste with which they follow each 9TH
er, closely packed, cause greater depth and
intensity Of scarlet. Not all blood, however,
is red. The fluid at least that we call SO, is
white in all the lower animals the leech and
the earth-worm alone have it reddish. The
silk-worm prefers yellow, and beetles have a
fancy for dark brown. Catsrpillars, decked
in gorgeous hues without, are brilliant orange
within, and snails indulge in blood Of dark
amethyst or sky-blue! But even in man the
color varies in the veins it is smooth and
alossy purple, in the arteries Of rich bright
scarlet. So we speak Of red blood, half for
petful that it owes its tinge to the same cause
that makes the soil of classic Greece burn in
deep red tints, and gives chocolate hue 10
the richest lands on our globe. There is iron
in our blood, enough to suggest to French
men--who else on earth could have conceived
the idea !-the striking of . medal 'out'of ore
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05
Mistellaug.
The Eruption Of Mount vesuvius.


The following graphic account Of the erup-
ton of Mount Vesuvius, is extracted from a
letter in the London Daily News, dated Na-
pies, May 10th:
The lava has now advanced ten miles from
its source, and is doing terrible damage.
have before me the report Of Cozzolino as to
the latest changes which have taken place
about the cone. Just at the base Of it a lake
of fire has been formed. which looks like a
red sea in an undulatory state, In the very
centre Of this has opened another crater, which
10 throwing out red-hot stones.
On the morning of the 7th, the crater, at
the very summit, fred as it were, two heavy
cannonades and after sending forth lightning,
flames and stones, broke up altogether. In
the middle of the cone ten craters have been
like river, and runs on the side Of the Cavel-
10 a. far as the Minatore. Here four other
craiers have been formed, which throw up
bitumen in the manner of pyramids, and re-
semble gigantic exhibitions Of Fireworks
The whole OF the summit Of the crater is there
fore like q sponge, and must inevitably fall in.
The thin crust trembles under your feet. You
may see the stones dance with the tremulous
movement; the part Immediately round the
crater looks like the sides of heated copper
boiler. Such is true statement of what is
going on on the summit.
There are reports Of an opening towards
Pompeii, which is not unlikely, and Of anoth-
er towards Resida, but have not been up for
some days, a. the danger is now very great.
Before write again, shall make the attempt.
Last night went to the scene of most stirring
interest, after an interval of two days. The
whole length of this usually quiet road was
like fair, and. such was the throng of car
riages which were moving on in three lines,
that it was with difficulty we ever arrived at
our destination. As we approached the men,
aced neighborhood, the Inhabitants were NOV
ing their goods, and on bridge in the little
township Of Cercolo through which in the
winter time thunders down from the summit
of -Vesuvius one Of those mountain rivers 50
well known in italy, stood company Of
sappers.
Creeping under this solid, handsome bridge
into the bed of the river, we went up in face
of the lava, which was now coming rapidly
down. Here again were sappers, raising
mounds on either side, to divert the ruin from
some private grounds, and keep the lava in
one straight course. The smoke which rose
over the heads Of the multitude told US we
we're close on the spot, and climbing up the
bank and walking along the top, we looked
down on this mighty mass of FIRE. How
changed the neighborhood in two days =
Where walked on Sunday night was now a
sea Of FIRE. The side road by which had
come down into the main stream from Pollsnz
and Massi di Somme was now full of black
ened coke. The houses on the borders Of the
village had fallen--in one thirty poor people
lived; small chapel was swallowed up, q
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05
A Coon Hunt in a Fency Country.

Really 'tis astonishin' what q monstrous
sight of mischief there is in pin. of rum II
one Of them was submitted to analyzsticn, as
the great directors call it, it would be found TO
contain all manner of devilement that never en-
tered the head Of man. from eussin' and stealin' :,
up to murder and whippin' his own mother,
and nonsense enuG to turn all the men in
the world out Of their senses. II mans got
badness in him, it will bring it out, just as
sassafrass tea does the measles, and il he's
good-for-no,hin' sort Of fellow, without no
bad traits in periikler, it'll bring out all his
greatness. 1t affects different people in differ
ent ways-some it maketh rich and happy, and
some poor and miserable; and il has n differ
ent effect on different peoples eyes-scme it
makes see double, and some ii makes so blind
that they can, tell themselves from the side of
bacon. One Of the wors, cases of rum foolery
that I've heard Of for 3 long time, took place in
Pinsville las, fall.
Bill Sweeny and Tom CuipePer is the two
greatest old co,eys in our settlement for coon
hunting. The fact is, they DON, do much of
anything else, and when they can't catch
no,hin', you may depend coons is scarce
Well, one night they had everything ready for
. regular hunt, but OWN to some extra good
fortin' Tom had got pocket pistol, as he
called it, of regular old Jammakey, to keep of
the rumatic. After takin' good startin' horn,
they went on their hunt, with their litswood
torch blazin' and the dogs barkin' and yelp-
in like forty Thousand. Ev'ry now and then
stoppn' to wait for the dogs, they would drink
one ano,her's health till they began to feel very
comfortable, and chat,ed away bout one thing
and another, without mindin' much which way
they was gwine. Bimeby they cem to fence.
Well, over they got without much diff
Guilty.
l Whose fence is this!' said Bill.
''Taint no NATTER sez Tom, let's take
somethin' to drink.
After takin' drink they went on, wonderin'
what on yearth had cum of the dogs. Mex
thing they cum to was terrible muddy branch
After pullin' through the briars and gettin' on
t'oher side, they took another drink, and after
gwins little ways, they cum to another fence
a moustrous high one this time..
Where apon yearth is we got to, Calpep
PERT sez Bill; | never seed such heap O
branches and fences in these parts
why sez Tom, its an Sturlid's doins-
you know he's always bildin' fences and max
in internal improvements, as he calls 'em.-
But never mind /; we's through 'em now
Guess we isn't. sez Bill, here's the all
firedess fence yet
Sure snuff, thar they were right agin snoth
} er fence. BY this time they begun to be con
siderable dred and timber in the jin,s, and i
!, was such terrible high fence. Tom dropped
the last piece Of the torch, and there they yer,
in the dark.
H Now you is done it, ser Bin.
| Tom knewe'd he had, but he thousss h wa
Il no use to srieve over spilled milk, 50 says he
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05

BRArxs-Gorernor Trumhall, af Ceanecti-
cut on an occasion eta grand riot, ascended a
block, and attempted. by speech, to auie. the
people when random missile hitting him in
the head, ieled him 10 the Rrooed. He was
badly hurt, and as his friends were carrying
him into his house, his wife met HIM Al the
door and exclaimed:
Why, my husband, they have Knocked
your brains out y
No, they haven't,' said the Governor -
: IL I'd had any brains, shouldn't have gone
there
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05
Selling a Landlord.

Mr.. Rosclus Puggs was histrlonlc gen
tleman who performed the heavy business at
halfprice theaters. His stock in trade con-
sisted of laundering voice, square shoulders,
and pair of prodigious calves. He was a
great villain-theatrically speaking as man,
though not without his faults, he has never
committed the slightest burglary, arson, or
murder. Still an unfortunate tendency 10
moisten his diaphragm too freely with fer
mented liquors, led him into serious embar-
rassments. He was frequently 'indisposed,
and severely tried the patience both of man
ayers and the public. Yet he made some no.
BILE professional discoveries. None of tho
representatives, of Richard, Duke of Glosier,
from Garrick to Charles Kean, had ever elic-
tied from Shakspeare's text a. the stage di-
rection the astonishing fact that the humpback
assassin of King Henry and the prince, was a
drunkard as well as murderer and a tyrant.
Yet Puggs conceived and rendered the charac-
ter in the spirit more than once, staggering
through the love scene with Lady Anne, and
exhibiting more Dutch courage than valor and
cunning of fence in the closing encounter
with Richmond. A difference az to the pro-
priety of this rendition between Puggs and the
managers led to the loss of engagements, and
Puggs at one time, had run up bill at Ger
tain tavern in a certain town, where he was
unknown and out of business, without the
slightest prospect of liquidating the account.
His personal property consisted Of a trunk
containing two or three shirts and an old uni
form.
The landlord was forbearing, but forbear-
ance has an end. This individual had only
one peculiarity-a resemblance to the Stuart
portrait Of Gen. Washington, on which he
prided himself immensely. 1t was his weak
point, and Puggs determined to take advantage
of it.
Ono day he ordered bottle Of port, and
Puggs requested the landlord should come up
with it. Mr.. George Washington Bliffin &C.
cordingly made his appearance with the port
in more than his ordinary ssateliness.
Mr.. Puggs,' said he, i have filed your
orders for the very last time, sir; have a
family
sCherubs! cherubs ! General said the ac-
tor.
81 must live
Naturally
Very well, sir; your bill already amount,
to S4O-$l5 for board and $25 for brandy and
cigars
1T was on this very subject wanted to see
you, General. What surprising likeness !!
added the actor, throwing himself back in his
chair, and shading his eyes with his hands, "a
perfect Stuart
Il have been told so,' replied the landlord
in more pleasant manner, and taking seat
That's right, Blifin +; make yourself al
home. Now then-bumpers and to business
Forty dollars you say. Well, have bet, :
cool fifty spot, in the winning of which you're
deeply interested. have bet that you car
stand for ten minutes in the attitude of the
Farewell Address without moving muscle
Dodgem, of the Museum, is the party-yos
can do it as easy as winking. have aeon
tinental uniform which you shah put on while
/ arrange the light. Then I'll 60 for Dodgem
Nv signal ax the door shall be warning fol
your getting IN an attitude. Il will seoa b
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05

Rev. E. Fl. Chaplin says The imperial gam
bier of France won his throne with dice made
from the bones Of the great Napoleon
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-07-05

A gentleman. the other evening, objected to
playing cards with lady, because. he said,
she had such a winning way about her.