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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
LATER FROM MEXICO.

Arrest O Political PrisOners-DlscOVery OF n OoH-
spIracy-Progress of the Revolution, &c.
New ORLEANS August 1.-THE Deltas cores
pondent saws that arrests, to the number of sixty
daily, were being made at the city of Mexico
Among the prisoners were two Americans. great
conspiracy it was said had been discovered and the
police were searching for more criminals The con-
had been subjected to inquisition. and sever
al priests had been arrested The garrison of Zaca-
tuca is said to have been taken by the revouonists,
and 800 of the troops had joined Alvarez. 1t was
reported that Guanajuato was in possession of the
rebels.
Gen. Blanco had gone to fight Gen. Comenfort.
It was rumored at Vera Cruz that COnductG which
left Mexico on the 18th ult with 81 100000 had
been taken by the revouonists Forty of the troops
were killed, and 800 joined the revolutionIss.
[sEcoND DESPATCH
MEN ORLEANS, August 1.-THE steamer Orlzaba
brings city OF Mexico dates to the 5th. 1t was re-
ported that the revouonists were within four leagues
of Vera Cruz. conducta from the city of Mexico
with convoy OF government troops had stopped at
Puerto National and fortified themselves there for the
purpose of fighting the revoutionists. Accounts are
given of the triumphant march OF Blanco in pursuit
of the rebels and his return to the capitol.
Gen. Comenfort was reported to have been routed
by Gen. Marquee in Mamazula.
Mchoacan was reported quiet and band of revo-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

scenes of disorder riot and boodshed to those which
occurred last spring, only much more aggravated by
the Importance of the impending contest and conse
quentIy increased excitement.
We sincerely lament this state of things, buff it is
so settled by those who have in their power to Or
der otherwise it becomes the friends of order to do
the best they can, but by all means TO do nothing
themselves to provoke just offence from their oppo
nents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

CARD.
T1ROM AND AFTER THIS DATE, THE WHOLE
Il sale and Retail business of the WILMINGTON GRAM
AIRY will conducted at the store formerly occupied by
VIM A. GwYER of Princess and Water streets at
which place will be kept constant supply OF CORN MEAL
HOMMONY, OATS, PEAS, HORSE and COW FOOD.
So Persons convenient the Mill, get their supplies
there. d. DUPRE, JR
Successor to T. Smith & Go.
Wilmington. N. c.. july "a. 1855.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

Morea near
severe norther had occurred at Tampico causing
great damage to property and the loss of manv lives
9iany vessels lost their deck loads The schooner
!: n. Dickson of New Haven, had been struck by
Lsn'hlng and condemned. The schr Mary Caroline
was wrecked 0'''o
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
Superior Court

The Judges OF the Superior Court of this Stale
will ride the Circuits the ensuing Fall as follows
Eden1on, Judge Saunders; Newbern, Person Raj
egh, Dick; Hillsborough, Caldwell: Fayetteville,
Ellis; Salisbury Bailey; Morganton, Manly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

1t understood that quotations generally
represent the wholesale prices In filling small ORDERS high
rrofo borrn L.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE
From Fayetteville via. Owens
@E&EH&%9~N~ Vile, Clinton and Spring Vale
Eg9Nn6ISTkxaEN to Warsaw, n. G..
E4ssEEs&X&S&% Distance 40 Miles-Running Daily, ex-

Distance ~ MleS-hunnlng Dally, eX-
cept Saturdays.
T EAVING Fayetteville daily Except Saturdays) at
IL o'clock, P. NJ Arrive at Warsaw next morning at
o'clock A M in time connect with the going North
Or South
Returning, leave daily Except Saturdays)
the arrival of the going North and South at Il O'clock
P M Arrive Clinton 10 P. M Owensville / A. M,
North and South coming to Fayetteville from from North
South detention and certain connection both
All passengers going North from Fayetteville will arrive at
Warsaw in time for the cars going North and South
Passengers travelling this route will find old, experienced
and sober drivers fine stock, aud fine Troy Coaches
as any route in the United States.
n FREDERICK, Contractor.
JNO. B. SWITZERLAND, Sup't at Warsaw.
ISAAC BOYKlN, Sup't at Clinton.
J. H. ROBERTS & CO., Sup at Fayetteville.
Warsaw, N. c., Aug. 10Th 26S-3m--46-3m.
DARNEY ORlERDON, or The Adventures of a Bash
ID full Irhman: By Samuel Lover, author of Legends
" Rory O'More - ''Handy Andy, &C. Just published in
uniform edition, with other of Lovers works. For
sale at TAug. 16.l S. w. WHI1AKER'S
HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE, for August,
IL received last week. few copies handprlce so
cents. subscriptions received by the year at 81
August 10Th. S. w. WHITAKER.
TO TRAVELLERS.
NOR the accommodation of customers (not any
thing of OWN we have ordered ard are now recey
ing, fine lot of those super SOLE LEATHER TRUNKS.
Aug. 18th, 1855. SCOTT & BALDWIN.
STEAMER "sPRAY" FOR sMITHVILLE.
- THE u. S. Mail Steamer g Spray
JOHN B. PRICE, Master will leave Whining
afternoons o'clock and Saturday afternoon at o'clock
Leave Smthyille for Wilmington Monday Wednesday
Thursday and Friday mornings, at o'clock.
Passage, One Dollar; Children and Servants half price
Freight customary Apply to Captain board,
or 20 A. H. VANBOKKELEN,
June IL, 1855, No. 5 South Wharves.
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FROM HaVaha---CreOles Ordered to quit Cuba---
RaYa~es Of the Vorof+o


ALBANY. Aug I'D. Taft, of Charleston, S. c.,
had his left arm cut off this afternoon whilst riding
IN the express train on the Boston road He had i'm.
proVldenty put his arm outside the window whilst
the cars were in rand motion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

NOTE. River Lumber, Tar, and Turpentne sold in the
water subject to the expense of landing inspection
&c-say on Lumber 80 cents to 81 y Nj Tar and
when brought per railroad about the in
curred.-*For Virgin mixed Turpentine deduction
of one-ifth is made. according to quality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

is stated that than 200 persons have arrived
in Washington city, from the Yellow Fever districts
in Virginia, two of whom have died since they ar
rived there
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 10Th, 1855.

TURpENTINE-R Ruled steady at last Thursdays quotation
up Tuesday whom the price advanced yellow
Dip with sales at 81 Is y 280 bsat which the market is
firm with demand from distlers. The sales for
the week inst ended foot nm 2 325 hills as follows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

Wilmington Bank Rates OF e xcnange.
Baltimore. laper ct prem Philadelphia Upper prem
Boston. IL g g Charleston, i g -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS

THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS
is REQUESTED to a New FERTILIZER, prepared
from the night soil collected from the sinks and prves of
New York City, by the Lodi Manufacturing Co., and
featured without any aduteraton whatever into noor
Gus and powerful manure something like Guano but
caustic, and less exhausting to the soil
1t called Tafeu, from the Chinese word signifyng
prepared night SOIL and the only article of the kind
manufactured in this country 1t is warranted to be 95 per
and application and quantity required produce
the result heavier it the cheapest ma
Grain or for Garden Vegetables it has equal From 300
to 600 lbs all the dressing required for the poorest
PaeRed b of @ Of rs
lbs Price $35 per ton cents per bdelvered free of
cartage board of Vessels Railroads. in the city Of New
'''N u '' THE III r. LODI MANUFACTURING co.
August 2, l855.-[28l--48-2m go CORTLAND st., Ny
THE Hardware Business heretofore ted by ]: N
ROBlNSON, will from this date be carried on by j.
All the accounts of the old firm made out, and
must be closed by note otherwise.
will please present them at shall delay my usual
trip North for short time for the cypress purpose of set
Ting accounts and hope my friends will call promptly
(VUNNY BAGs.--2O Bales bushel Bags, for sale BY
VI Aug. 7. GEO. HOUSTON.
DISSOLUTION OF co-PARTNERsHIP.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing under the
l. and style Of H. Fleishman Co, has been this
day dissolved by mutual The business of the late
firm be settled by H. Fleshman who is alone autho-
n s1Ae CO. % s'''' 'D' "A"''S % H' H. FLEisaMAN
All persons having claims against said firm will please pre-
them, and all those indie ted to said firm will please
MAKE paynsn' WITHOUT A delay . w56m
bacon, LARD, SALT AND FISH.
D 500 lbs Bacon, Hams, Sides and Shoulders;
8 bbls Lard;
5 bbls No. j Mackeral
For sale by JONES FOYLES,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
BUSINESS NOTICE

HAVING purchased the interest D G. Freeman in the
l stock of goods held by FREEMAN & HOUSTON in
GROCERY, PROVISION. NAVAL STORE, COMMITS
SION, AND FORWARDING BUSINESS, on his own
account.
He will in Store and ample Stock Of such
articles as are usually required supply the wants of fam
lies and the retail trade and which will be furnished to
punctual customers at small advance ON original cost
Orders for Naval Stores, other articles, viii be duly
attended while exerton will be spared
sfactory returns such may be sent him to be sold
Commission As Agent he will attend to procuring freghts
for vessels consigned to him for that purpose and all mer
chandze from for the interior to be 9rwarded will
celve prompt attention. -
Wilmington, N. c., July 81 1855.
as-An persons indebted firm are requested to
make payment the business relations existing
September next. The signature of the firm will continue
to be used as heretofore in ss EFT TuaRng
July 81, l855-27s-tf
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
A CLASSICAL SCHOOL will be opened in the building
I d y nnS S the @
TERMsInvariably $50 per session-half in advance No
deduction except in cases of protracted sickness
{ TEEEk B B A WRkETCN> Principals,
REFERENcRs-The President and Faculty Of the Univer
sity; w. J. Bingham Esq, {" Oaks Jesse H. Lindsay,
Dr. James H Dickson VIM. H. Hail. Esq; Messrs. J. H.
Wright, Samuel R Bunting, John c. Latta, George H.
Wilmington, N. c., Aug. s, ls55,-[2s6--49
COAL Ar Sc PER TON.
DERSONS desreus of laying in supply OF COAL Tor the
coming winter, do at So per ton on tAe UhdiJ
small quantities Leave you orders with the cash Will
mington Ice House A. H. VANBOKKELEN.
August 9Th 1875 287
SPIRIT BARRELS.-500 secondhand Spirits Turpentne
- Barrels-the best n For sale by
Anp II t c. WORTH
NOTICE TO TURPENTLNE AND TAR MAKERS
10y A RECENT RESOLUTION of the Chamber OF
the sale of Turpenne and Tar to be made
by the producers their agents. and not by the
heretofore The undersigned Produce BROKER respect
as Broker Agent for the these articles and should
ye attention to this branch Of the Naval Store trade
The undersigned also begs leave to say to his country
friends and the public that ne has had twenty yea expeT
the Naval Store trade, aud haters himself that he
will be able give satisfaction to all parties for whom ne
producers of Turpentne and Tar to the that the oke
age the sale of these articles is to be Paid. BY fhe
chaser, viz one cent per barrel JOHN HALH
Wilmington, N. G., May H. 1865. H36 81
Herald copy moths
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
SUN Later from Mexico-Saltfllo CaDtured nv .b.
RevOlutiOnfStS,


I'VE" ORLEANS, Aug 13-The steamer Nautilus
0'ihgS brownsville dates to the 9Th and Galveston
ua'eS 10 The 10th. The Delta's correspondent en-
braces the official of the capture of SatilIo
ey 'e revolutioniss, under Vida orr after two DAYS
nghitng The government troops were 1900 strong,
win hve pieces of artillery. The revouonists lost
only 50 men, whilst two thirds of the government
troops were either killed, wounded or taken prison.
Inc reVolutionists were in full pursuit of the re-
treating army. General Wool had reinforced Mats-
moraS from Tampico. and had destroyed the suburbs
OF me place The re oluionists here amounted 10
0,ooO men with eleven pieces of artillery, under
command oil Col Duncan, late of the u s. Army.
Many of the citizens of Matamoras had left for
brownsville and the revoutionistS were sangune of
success.
FROM HaVana---CreOles Ordered to quit Cuba---
Ravages of the Vomito.
NEW YORK, Aug. IA The steamer Crescent City
nae arrived at the quarantine with dates from Havana
to the 9Th
All the Creoles now in Cuba, who have become
clhzens OF the United States, have been ordered to
leave the Island forthwith
Inc yomlto was raging among the troops at Porto
Rico-l 500 had died.
Midshipman Cain, of the U. S. NAVY, died on
board the soop of war Falmouth, of yellow fever on
the passage from Key West
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
Wilmington, N. c., July 81, 1850.

All persons indebted to firm are requested to
make IMMEDIATE payment the business relations existing
between the partners will terminate by limitation on the Both
September The signature of the firm will continue
be used as heretofore in settling outstanding business
FREEMAN & HOUSTON.
Iul,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
COAL AT So PER TON.

COAL \ TON'
DERSONS desireu of laying in supply of COAL for the
coming winters can do so at Sc per tom on tae seaff
So 80 dUed This is cheaper than can be imported IN
small quantities Leave your orders with the cash at Viii
mington Ice House. A. H. NANBOhkELEN.
August 9Th, 1855 287
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

VUNNY BAGS.--2O Bales bushe Bags, for sale by
VI Aug I. GEO. HOUSTON.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

CPIRTT BARRELS-5OO second hand Spirits Turpentine
- Barres-the best in For sale by
Aur IL ~ "0S T c. WORTH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

Sales made this morning above In pUgtn hear of
sales but quote it at the price yellow dip, subject to
q deduction if dry maired.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-The market ruled inactive with
decline of last Thursdays quotation $50 cents)
up to Tuesday when there considerable animation in
the market the transactions reaching fully Ala bbs at 40
centsbeing advance for the week of cent The sup
ply remaining in first hands is light Sales for the week of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

No sales this morning up to the time of closing
quirics holders firm in asking 40 cents.
R0s1N-The market for Common has been inactive since
The receipts have been light and there only moderate
stock market The sales foot up only 5400 bb viz
Thursday 1900 bbs. at 81 80 for large size bbs
Wednesday.... 400 40
Thursday. 900 = 40 "
Do. 900 | 30 for small bbls.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

A SHBY'S LONG SHEARS HAVE MADE A DEEP
n cut into pile of Summer Goods; enough is left,
however to furnish GENTLEMEN with superb suits,
adapted to the season. SCOTT & BALDWIN,
Aug. 18th, 1885.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-11

CELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematical
u ScaooL--The subscriber has removed hil
school 70 College Hill whore commodious build
ing il being fitted up for it, reception.
A the Preparatory Department Of the Colum
bian College, Il will continue TO preserve the char
actsr Of strictly select school, Designed for lay
ing tho foundation Of thorough English, Classi
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses
sion will commence on the 18th Of September, and
close on the last of juno.
Terms: $l2 so per quarter, payable in advance
AT a small additional charge, the students will
be permitted to attend the Lectures delivered IN
College on Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy
and also receive instruction in French and othcl
Modern Languages by the Professor in that do
partment.
Pupils may be boarded at the College, under the
special care and superintendent fthe Principal
The necessary expenses of a full boarding student
will be about $3.50 per academic year, and Of q
weekly boarder will not exceed $50.
GEORGE 8. BACON Principal.
Refers TO the Faculty Of the Columbian College
Col. J. L. Edwards, Gel. Peter Force, VIM. Gun.
ton, Esq; L. d. Gale, M. D., Of the Patent Ofce;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, Of the Land Office and Pro
fcssor c. C. Jewett, of the Smithsonian Institute
ep9l-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-11
ZINC PAINTs.--The Subscribers havin

ZINC PAINTS.--The Subscribers having
II been appointed agents OF the New Jersey 1ins
Company for the sale Of their superior rants ar
prepared 10 execute orders for any description, de
livered in Baltimore at the company's prices, ant
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint is warranted pure, and 10 un
surpassed by any other article in use. II is solo
either dry or ground in oil.
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used - .
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces. II IL
a cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color is unequalled a. dura'
BILE covering for Cottages. Depots, Bridges, &c
The consumption of II il very large, and II has
given entire satisfaction.
All the paints manufactured by the company arr
If the highest excellence, some important improve
nents having recently been discovered and az
piled in their preparation. and they are warrante
TO keep soft and fresh in the kegs. any reasonable
l~ugih Of time. ln this respect they are suPcrlo'
TO any others in market.
JOHN SULLIVAN u SQ6S, Agents,
Apr dim No. 2, Camden ST., Baltimore.
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-11
MisfkIIaMkans.

rENERAL'AGENCY.--Tho undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, hia
friends and the public in general, here and esls
where, that he has opened an Agency o&ace fol
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
mcnts or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will at
renting Of houses, and general collecting bust
ness he will also furnish parties at distance
with suck information as they may desire from
the seat Of government Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet.
X M KkssrkNcks.s
Hon ]. C.. Dobbin Secretary " tAs Navy.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of Wsr.
N. Callan, esq, Presidsmt Of The Board Of Conn
xs0x Council
Gen. John M. McCalla, Attormsy at Lac.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, STATE Department..
SAMUEL q. TAYLOR.
lift
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-11
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NIXTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

IL ~ ~
y CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The Michi-
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
tian with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkik, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo. and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
8. c.u,su Michel Esyoas sesia ss,s csp
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those wclI-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Michi-
gan. A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line Dock al
o'clock, o. m !, every day, except SundaysD and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, in
ID hours, where the lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Ruaaing time from New York,o Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe to Chicago, eight
hours. Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line OF low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north OF Chicago
10 Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad 10 La Sale. and there connect with llli-
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
OF Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line OF steamers for all points above and be-
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
St Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Iunkirk connect with this line al Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line Of
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard 10 the Valley
of the Mississippi Running time to Chicago, 36
hours to ST. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper see at a
glance that no other line enter the lists as CON-
pefitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Companys Office, No. 1913
Broadwsy, corner of Dey street, New York, TO
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
T. DITNTON Ticket Arent
Washington sentinel., 1855-02-11
s.CARNER. Draper and Tailor, Nor

IA. fits Building, 4t street, respectfully lnform
his friends aud the citizens Of Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, that he keeps always o.
hand a choice selection of III. best and most popu
lar makes Of Cloths. Cassimeres, and Vestings
mings and will ma Ike 10 order Garments in the mos
ele, ant manner, (plain or fancyD to please tn,
tastes Of all who may favor him with call.
N. b. Prices moderate, and terms cash.
Nov 3-colm