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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

BAD News TO USERS OF ToBAcco.-The Scolpel
"a Medical journal, published in New York; for De
cembpr, closes long article against the use Of tobac
90, with the following
In eating the tobaccocbewer must lose all deli
cate appreciation OF flavor; we have observed in
deed, hat he is very easily satisfied by the filthy
Irish cookery and greasy and cold meat and vegeta
bIes of the hotel or boarding house, he seasons his
food very highly, because of his obtuse taste many
If these unforunates drink brandy for the same
reason The tobacco chewer rarely eats oyster,
pickering it fried, and coated with grease and its
empyreums; if he takes it raw he torures the poor
creatures with pepper and vinegar and sticks fork in
it he cannot elicit it gently from It's pearly prison
with his lips-they clumsy and half paralysed-
Finally, and worse than all, he ceases to aPpre-
ciate the chaste salute from the rosy lip of love- and
II the mistress of his buned affections should permit
him to approach her cheek, it can only be with Pent-
up breath and averted eye directed towards his peck
ei-the only attraction beautiful woman can posi-
Div have for tobacco chewer. II there be vice
more prosraling TO the body and mind, and more
clucifying TO all the symparhies Of mans spiritual
nature we have yet to be convinced OF 1t,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

NAIvETTE.-We do not know that We ever before
saw a more refreshing example OF newspaper na1rete
than is embraced in the following brief extract from
late number Ct the Springfield (Nlass Republican
q Mr.. SUMMERS CONDITIoN.-Wa>hlngton, Dec.
l, 1856.-There is no knowing when Mr.. Sumner
will be back here. He is impatient TO once more re-
his seat, and raise his voice in the Senate cham
Der and during The long and weary weakness of his
uneven prostration has even been rehearsing the
sprech he desires TO make when in the National Cap
ital.n
Some time since, when published an account
of Mr.. S, rehearsng speech before his looking
glass, more or less of his political admirers were
ready almost to tear up Tor intimaing that he
could be engaged in any such clap trap work We
knew as well, however that it the key 10 the eff
fectiveness of his delivery, that his subsequently
exposed pagarsms from ancient orators were the ba-
sis of his reputation a thinker. We glad 10
find the republican Washington correspondent of this
Springfield paper thus bearing out our account of
the in which he gets up his Senatorial poses,
gesticuar cmaxes and Other oratorica effects which
are within the reach of anybody with good voice
and figure who will rival him in industry at " rehear-
sal before the looking glass for hours on stretch
content with an audience of one little negro boy
Washington Star.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

Snow sToRM.-The New Orleans Plcayune OF Ire
oh instant learns from the officers of the steam boat
j. s. Prngie, which arrived in that city from St. Lou
is on the 9Th inst, the when below Natchez Missispc
p about daybreak, they experienced heavy gale OF
wind, accompar led by hail, which terminated IN IN
snow-storm that lasted nearly 1hiee hO Oa ln0
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19
RUSSIA SAI.VE.
MARRIED..

In Sampson county, 18th inst, by J. S. Parish Esq
G. w. BLAND Esq, of Duplin to Miss E. E. RACKLEY,
daughter of Capt J: :. Rackey, of Sampson county.
In Baden county on the 9TH inst BY 81 Clark Esq
In Onslow county, the 9th inst, by o. B. Sanders
Esq, Mr.. ELIJAH B. MOORE, to Miss ELIZA ANN
HUMPHREY, all of Onslow county.
In Bladen county, on the End instant by the Rev Colin
Shaw, JAMES F. GILLESPIE, Esq, to Miss NJ. C. GRO
MARTIE, daughter of George Cromartie, Esq all of
Bladen.
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DIED..

In this town, the 10th inst the residence of Mr.. j.
L. Keen Mrs HANNAH PRICE, wife Of Capt John Price,
of Smthvile, aged 81 years
On the 18th inst the residence of her mother Mrs A
M. Johnson in Sampson county, ELLAETTE, only daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. n w Johnson aged years months
and II days
Clinton Independent please copy,
In this town, the 9th instant, of consumption Mr..
THOMAS w. DUNHAM, aged 80 years.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

RIvALL1NG THE YANKEEs.-The Canadian farmers
are learning Yankee tricks quite easily, as will be
sen by the following item relative to their notions
OF domestic economy and private profit, versus inter
national law and public duties
smuggling MIX an the" Original Packages Ut
is said that Mr. Secretary Guthrie, in framing his
reciprocity tariff with Canada made the duty 7" on
milk so high, that the farmers on the roya borders
instead of milking their cows at home and sending
the milk cans into the States find it more economical
to drive their cows over; milk them on the American
side, and then drive them back again They com
mute tor the toll over the bridges for very moderate
consideration.
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THE WINE TEADE.-1he circular Of a respectable
house in the French and German wine trade, says:
We beg to lay before you our annual reports
from the French and German vineyards, which we
regret to say are again very unfavorable. Prices
have, in consequence, considerably advanced. and
stocks of Old wines go reduced in the hands of
both growers and the trade throughout the two
countries that unless The vintage OF 1857 is abund
ant not only in France ami Germany, but through
out the other wne-producing countries Of Europe. it
is difficult TO predict what may be The result, or to
what price wine may attain.
We have been at some pains to collect data as to
the Odum, and it would certainly appear that in
France the disease is rather on the decline, for al
though its Tavages have cen extensive it has most
" confined itself 10 those districts where II had
shown itself in previous years. With regard to the
of sulphur in the vineyards, friends in the
South OF France write US thai ii has again been at
tended with so much success in mo flying the dis
ease, that next year it will be universally applied to
vines in that part Of the country
We may also mention that in Sicily its use has
been found most beneficial. he total yield of the
French vineyards cannot be estimated at more than
one fifth OF an average crop, but far at present
can be judged, the quality will be superior to last
YEARS produce. In the German whey rds The yield
is not much more favorable and the quality will not
compensate for the deficiency.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

LAND FEVER IN KA NsAs.-Land spectators appear
to have got on a full head of steam in Kansas, and
we NAV soon expect to hear explosion. letter
from Leavenworth says:
"A lot containing so acres, lying half mile from
town, sold at private sale day or two since for
S11 600 Ore of SO acres for $4,000. One of 10
acres for So 900 Single lots "a feet by l 10 are sell
ing from $500 to $2'5Oo!! Small office buildings
rent for 5000 per year"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

rTNHE NEXT Session of this Institution will commence On
/ Friday, January I'd, 1857.
The course study designed to embrace everything
necessary to a substantial and ornamental edcat0n Great
the solid branches. Neither labor
nor spared Instructors of high
est qualifications in their various departments, and to make
Fdgeworth second Institution the country III
thing necessary to a complete Education.
For circulars containing TERMS of instruction, &c,
apply to RlCHAFD o1EhLlNO' rFinGfPa a.
Dec. 10, 1856. 1o-49'
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The end of the arthur Spring Tragedy.

Our readers cannot have forgotten the case of Ar
thur Spring who was convicted in Philadelphia of
murder, on the evidence of his own son. The boy
was taken by some gentlemen of Washington, pro.
vided with place in the Treasury Der q tment, and
would, it was hoped come up useful aud respecla-
bic man. The Washington letterwriter 10 the Times
thus gives the finale Of his history:
Two or three weeks ago he induced young man
by the name of Claxton to 60 with him TO house OF
i'll repute in this city to attend ball. fire break
ing ont in the ncighborhool, drew together body OF
worthless fellows including members Of gang of
rowdies known the Plug UgIies"
A fire riot, such as has become frequent occur.
renee here of late ensued, which fire arms, stones
clubs and brick bats, were freely used. Spring and
ClaxtOn were assaulted the former receiving blow
upon his head with brick bat, from the effects OF
which he died on Saturday.
Poor CIaxton, who unused to dissipation, bad been
rendered almost unconscious by the drugged liquor
provided at the dance, fell into the canal during his
fight, and was drowned.
The efforts for Springs reformation certainly do
not seem 10 have been very successful.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

A MISTAKE AT A FUNERAL.-We published para
graph day or two ago about man who attended
his own funeraI-the wife mistaking the body of an
other man for that of her husband and proceeding
with the ceremonies until the actual husband sudden
~ appeared, alive and we'll. This is only surpassed
by an instance which occurred few months ago at
the Calvary Cemetery, (related by the gate keeper
Of the ferry) when the discovery made that the
coffin was empty Through some inadvertence, or
oversight or forgetfulness or something OF the
kind, the Indispensable part of the funeral had been
left behind N Y. Journal
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S5-td.
CARD.

Having secured the services of j. HELZINGER as Cutter
and Foreman in our Custom Department. pre-
pared to fill all orders for COATS, PANTS AND VESTS
to particular measures. Mr.. H. to US with repu
taton too we'll established to need any comment.
We have the best workmen in this county, and re-
specfuy solicit the patronage of all who wish satisfaction
in fit and workm anshp.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

THE BALM OF A THOUSAND FL OVERS lis
delightful compound highly and delcatey scented by
own ingredients to be used in the tost-mpsrng beauty
conf and health to the skin 1t will efecuay remove
TAM sunburn &c, and it mparts flexible soft surface
the skin preventing its shrinking and becoming spotted
For cleaning the teeth has been considered far superior
and far medicinal than any compound yet known 1t
quickly renders them white aabaster prevents their decay
and the tartar liberation and strengthens
the gums.
For shaving, this Balm gives ch penetrating lather
and has equal rendering the beard SOFT enoient and
tender so that removing it, it gives way at the slightest
resistance to the razor without producing the least
ton leaving fresh, white and delicate countenance.
This highly perfumed Balm gives life to the hair
surpassed gloss impaired it and becomes beautifully
led and firm promotes its increase and nourshes its
1t with certainty growth of beautiful hair
those who for years. by sickness otherwise may
have been deprived of it. 1t dandu
the cuce and cleanses it, rendering the head lively and
clean.
Price 50 cents per bottle liberal discount by the gross
dozen.
For sale in Wilmington, N. c., by -
S. w. WHITAKER,
Oct 8. lS56.-28-6m-6-6m Agent for the Proprietor.
RUSSIA SALVE.
lisa purely Vegetable Compound of and peculiar
combaon and is the best Salve made for the
Of BURNS, FLESH-WOUNDS, and SORES of all kinds.
Price % box. liberal discount by the dozen
gross. For sale in Wilmington N. c. by
s. W. WHITAKER,
Oct. 9th. 266m Agent for the proprietor.
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Oct 20. '56
OUR MOTTO Is ITO PLEA sH,n
u.,<zs
- Wilmington saddle Harness, Saaeg1
YSTRUN MANU- CTORY. -:

q NWTRUNK MANUF ACT ORY. 4A.lS T.
E subscriber respectfully informs the pubic that be
keeps constantly on hand large Of Coach
sadd Brides, Whips, &C., Trunks, Valises, Saddle
and Carpet Bags satehels fancy Trunks Sc Always
ali other articles usually found such establishments all
of which he be of the best material and
manshp will solo for cash, shertcrsd,t to
prompt customers.
Saddles, Harness. Trunks, Medical Bsgs &c, made to
or Ter Harness and Coach Trimmings sold fair Price
to persons buying manufacture Whips at wholesale
All kinds Of Riding Vehicesbought and sold
sion JOHN J. connolly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

FRESH ARRIVALS PER SCHR. R. w. BROWN, from
New York. 25 bags Green Rio Coffee 80 boxes Extra
Cheese bags Pepper; do Ginger; 10 Boxes of S. w.
Collins Axes; boxes of D. Simmons, do 10 bbs Mess
Pork. Low for sash, at ~ . - - -,c
Dec 49, GEO. H. KELLEY & BROS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

ASTHE FAIR Advertised by the Ladies of St. JAMES
EPISCOPAL SEWING SOCIETY, will take place at the
SOClETY HAIL., on the evenings of the 22d, 3d. and
24th December, commencing at Il o'clock
Dec. IL 1876 os ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19
rChe Nofe me CITIES

The following list shows the number OF votes cast
at the late presidential election in twenty of the
principal cities il the United States They are not
all official, but are substantially correct:
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Jokes upOn Travellers.

Hoaxing Europe is becoming such a pleasant
amusement among Americans, that it is quite the
fashion to practice it, The "Arrowsmith'' hoax on
the London Times, in regard 10 which we publish a
the kind. But MIR. FArrowsmth" has numerous,
imitators and waggish Americans all over Europe
are continually entertaining themselves and their
friends by narrating ridiculous stories, which are
taken for vertabIe facts by the guble English 10
whom they are served.
The latest case that we have met with is found in
letter from EngIishnan to the London Athenhum,
describing a visit to Pompei with party, among
whom was an American. The writer goes on to say
Then discuss national customs and manners
the position and influence of ladies. The Amer,
can affirmed that in his country they stood better
than in any country in the world. He had lately
crossed the Atlantic, and on board party OF gentle
men were discussing the character OF lady, whose
fame was of rather gossamer web but he had OBJ
all be happy to wait upon any one of them, and deep
silence the result. Such was the high courtesty
and the advanced civilization of the Americans! "DId
thev carry bowie knives in his part of the country "
swell, he did not know but what most ofthe young
sparks when they stripped could turn out howle,
knife ard 4 revolVer,-it was the fashion. He had
once seen three men la dead in an hotel. There was
a Judge who had come down to be married, and who
went talor's to try a coat. The Judge did
not like it, the tailor said it we'll ma ie-so a
quarrel arose, and tailor and party laid the Judge
and his party and had shot at them after dinner Ill
the public room. The Judge returned the fire, for
he had his knife and revolver, and after laying three
dead retreated up stairs amidst parting volley Of
shots. 1t was the very last case which Judge -
tried, and they all acquitted.
This is almost equal to the Georgia railroad duels
narrated by &C Mr.. Arrowsmith." The cute
Americans evidently regarded cockney travellers as
fair game for their wits, and perhaps they are right
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

Fillmore lost his own State, New York Doneison
lost Tennessee, and now, Gas Gen Walker elegantly
expressed i;,) the amber of Gen. Jackso"'s great
ness alone preserves him from oblivion Dayton
lost New Jersey and Fremont has lost CallfornIa-
On the other hand Buchanan Eecovere1 PennSyIVa,
MIA for the democracy and Breckenridge redeemed
Kentucky from know nothngiSm. Tennessee and
Kentucky have evnced their fidelity by going Tor
Buchanan, and the democratic party is now the only
party true to the prineiples of the constitutions the
rights and equality Of the citizens and the States
Murt1eesboro News.
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NOTE River Lumber, Tar, and TurPentne, sold ia the
water subject to the expense of landing coop
GRACE sc say lumber 80 cents to 81 per M; Tar and
Iurpentne about lO@4 cents per bbland naval stores
when brought railroad about the sa expenses in
of fifth made the price of yellow DIP
oordiD IN kv
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Cabinet Makers.

considerable portion Of the press gang have
been engaged since the Presidential election IN
making cabinets for Mr.. Buchanan. The Lancaster
InteIligencer printed by OF Mr.. BIS neighbours
has the following on this subject:
Mr. BuchananS Observation-Disclosures is great
deal of unnecessary speculation among the opposI-
ton journals now to The cabinet and the pol
icy of the incoming administration TO all OF these
gentlemen we have only to say, keep cool and be
patient a few months longer and you will kno" all
about it. One thing is cert in-Mr. B. will De the
President himself he will select his own cabinet ;
and, regardless of friend foe, will put his foo on
every scheme which does not look to the honor glory
prosperity and perpeuity of the Union. His admin
istraon, we doubt no. will be eminenrly conserva-
tive in all its actions and policy and in perfect accor-
dance with his great political knowledge, ripe states
manship and cautious disposition. The specuations
about the cabinet are all fudge. Mr. b. has never
given an umation to a living soul on the subject
He keeps his own counseIs, and when his selections
are once made it will be found that his cabinet IS
only unit but that it is also Union cabinet Inc
country is fortunate in having such an able ana e1
perenced statesman at the helm at this important pc
Rod of our history and we feel conhdent-aye' Inc
whole nation feels confdent-that he is just the mar
for the present crisis,
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TURPENT1NE-Since review of Thursday last may
be from table below prices have been fascinating
and the market closes at advance of 10 all
qualities highest figures being for dry lots There has
existed hroughoutthe week moderate demand for both
shipping and dsting purposes and the receipts and
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19
Dec. 4, 1856.
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
QY VIRTUE of a Decd of Mortgage to me- made by
George Hooper, secure the payment of certain debts
in said deed specified, shall proceed politically at
the Iurpentlne Still Wetdsh Swamp Saturday the
9th inst the following named property About 5000
of Turpentne and Farming lands on said Wetash swamp
and lying betwxt it and Waccamaw River ALSO Turpen
tine Dslery with all the fixtures belonging thereto and
the tools necessary for yng the Tupentne business
Saddles and Brdes Oxen and cows asa said Hoopers in
terest in half of Steam Circular Saw Mill all ma
dings and Wharf thereon also Warehouse and Wharf
adjoining; aPle Driver and all the lumber said Mill then
smithvilIe. "'' ''"'"s 'H0 l own u
rare opportunity here offered for carrying on the Tur
Pentne and Timber business making some as fine
Corn and Cotton Farms beound in this section of
North Carolina also for carrying the milling business
10 feet water and take away the lumber with safety
1 1 any as no of the year. the Mil being situated
the n PREMISE 9iS 1875 the subscriber JoHN6AWN
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.
ME IMPRISONED has just opened at the Store on
sci Eilers complete stock Of goods suitable for
the town and country trade and offers as low prices
other in the place Among them NAV be found
IS boxes Tobacco-World's Fair brand;
do do Columbia COUNT DO DO;
Is bags Coffee; 50 kegs Nails;
hhds Porto Rico Sugar;
50 boxes Colgate's Pale Soap;
6 bS SG C SealsS 1'WS5f hsiEsy;
5 do Bourbon do
25 do Apple Brandy;
do North Carolina Peach Brandy
20 boxes Cheese 10 kegs Butter;
20 do Adamantine Candies;
10 do Black Pepper 100 gross Matches;
IL do Cinnamon 10 boxes Saleratus;
80. . 6bs Malaga Wine, an excellent artice;
300 Round Shaves-L ood's make;
80 Ploughs do do do:
10 bills Soda Biscuit;
cases Shoes-assorted qualities;
Is reams Wrapping Paper;
bbs No Mackere. Besides "a good many other
articles, coo numerous mention which
sash by G. PRICES "
Nov 10th 81 North Water Street
JUST isE.CEI!ED.
~ BBLS EATING POTATOES;
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THE SUBSCRIBERS having now in operation Steam
Saw and Grist MILL in Wayne County, n G.. about
for anything that can be got out Of Long Leaf Pines
short and hope by strict attention business, to
merit and receive the patronage of the surrounding public
The Wilmington and Weldon Rail Road Company have
opportunity of having their orders for lumber filled
and lumber delivered at Mount Olive without trouble
delay. H. w. & l.. G. GRADY.
Mount Olive, n. c., Dec. 10. 1856. l66t.
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WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

a should understood that our quotaton generay
represent the wholesale prices In filing small ORDERS ngn
er rates have to be paid. -..
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CAROLINA SADDLE AND HARNESS ESTAB-
LISHMENT.

Corner Market Second sts, under the Carolina Ho lei,
WILMINGTON N. C.
THE Undersigned respectfully takes this method to iE
form the citizens of Wilmington and surrounding
try that be has taken the the of Market md
streets under the Carolina Hotel where he would
be pleased exhibit his stock, consisting of Saddles BIZ
des Martingaes, Harness. Trunks, Whips Spurs and all
articles usually kept in such establishment, all of which
he will sell low for cash, accommodating terms. Call
and examine as he socits share of public patronage
So Repairing done at short notice:
VIZ. J.. JACOBS.
Oct 90 SO 3S-tt
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JUST HECEI!ED.
~ BBLS. EATING POTATOES;
~ 90 boxes Cheese 20 bbs Flour
70 Candles; 80 bags Coffee
10 kegs best quality Butter;
Crackers, in boxes and bbls.;
100 bags Alum Salt. For sale by
Dec 10Th. McCALEB s. BUNTING
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MALE COLLEGIATE SEMINARY.
STRICKLANDSVILLE, DUPLLN CO., N. c.
E. w ADAMS, A. M, PRINCIPAL.
THE NEXT SESSION will open the 5th Of January,
and continue five months. Board be had with the
Principal and others For particulars address the Prnci
pal. Terms as heretofore W. K. DEVANE,
President of Board of Trustees.
l. PETERSON, Sec'y.
Dec. I9-l6tl5J
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Wilmington Bank Rates of Exchange.
Baltimore Il pr Ct prem. Philadelphia pr ct prem
New York.. L Sc Virgnia.... ! :" q"
Boston,. L 50 lCharlestOn...4 -