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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
Tribute of Respectful COHsIde rn ton from tn
chief Mas h5s

At the close of his administration, several person
al friends of Mr.. Fillmore, irrespective of party, de-
cded to employ Dr. Stone (en artist whose faithful
execution of the busts of Chief Justice fancy, Judge
bust of Mr. Fillmore 30 be- raced IN the
Executive mansion
The sum of five hundred dollars W as promptly sub
scrihed by members of Congress, Judges of the Su-
preme Court, and citizens of Washington, Baltimore,
&C., but no adequate provision made for ped
esta, and it remained in Dr. Stones studio where it
was accidentally seen by President Pierce, who, on
learning that there not funds sufficient TO pro-
cure Il pedestal, generously directed DR.. Stone to
have constructed at his expense
This act of iberallty, however, rot required,
the members of Mr.. Fillmores Cabinet having sup
piled the defcency but the noble spirit which die
tated it cannot fail to be gratifying to the friends
| of both. B.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY l4TH, 1856

During the week just ended there has been little ami
nation in the market and the outdoor transactions have
been limited Crude and Spirits Turpentine remain without
material changes in Rosin nothing of moment has been done
and Tar has declined shade Cotton shows advance
cent, and is firm Flour is in better supply and has
receded % cents n cured Bacon is exceedingly dull
and sales worthy of note have taken place The
Groceries h. low in consequence sup
plies from the North being detained by the ice Arrivals
daily expected which will relieve the market and NAV re-
duce prices articles Below will be found the
transactions as near as we have been able to get them:
TURPENTINE-Ruled steady at last Thursdays quota
ons to to the close of tuesday, when gave way 10
cents On WEDNESDAY however it advanced cents, and
to be in fair demand from distlers. The weeks
each 25S as foil
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
Feb. 18th

A LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE SUBSCRl
Der by note or account for the years 1854 and 1882
requested to come forward and make immediate payment
further indulgence cannot and will not be given
Feb. l5.---A-2t* Y. NJ LEWIS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

RE- We authorized to announce Mr.. JOHN COSTlN
candidate the office of Constable in Lower District
at the election to be held on Friday, 22nd instant.
Feb. I3th-Tl36-te
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$50 REWARD.

500 REV ARD.
So Runaway FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, ON
IA about the 10th day of November, his negro man.
n properly known as & MAURICE HAYES although
gives himself various other names, Dunca Maui
rice Hays Joe Smith, Said negro is % years age
feet inches high, bright muatto, his upper front teeth
large prominent thick in the neck He supposed
to be lurking in New Hanover, Sampson Duplin The
above reward will be paid for his delivery his
fnement in any jail so | can get him. H. BONHAM.
Whteyie, Columbus CO., Feb. l5.--[24-tt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

R4-We authorized to announce Mr.. THOMAS l.
HOLDEN candidate for reelection to the office of Con
stable in the Upper Division at the election to be held Oh
Friday, 22d instant.
Feh'v lIth 1856 latte
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

~ 1t should be understood that quotations generally
er rates have to be paid.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

The undersigned respectfully himself
ddate reelection the office of Constable for the Low
District Wilmington, and solic their surages pledg
ing himself to discharge the duties of the Office with impair
TALLY, as he has always heretofore done.
Feb. 6th-Tl3O-te GEO. M BISHOP.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

RB-We are authorized to announce Mr.. JOHN UTLEY
candidate for the Office of Constable in the Upper D
on the election to be held Friday the 22d of Feb
ruary next.
Wilmington. Janv 29th 1856
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

RB-Ne authorized to announce Mr.. D. G. WHITE,
candidate for the office of Constable in the Upper Dvi
son at the election be held Friday the I'D of February
next.
JAN Both 1856 Pate
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

PERU.-THE GUANo TRADE.--In introducing to
the National Convention bill to authorize the sale
OF the guano on the Chncha Islands, ST.. Roca made
the following statement
The net produce of ton of guano to Peru, sold in
England, is $23 05 in the United States it is only
S2l 05. The lost to Peru by perls of the sea,
waste in loading, transhpment &c, is calculated at
- per cent. The quantity of guano the Island
is thus estimated
The North Island, according to the estimate of Sr.
Faraguet, French engineer. is 4,1S9,477 tons -
The Middle Island, according to the estimate of Sr
Castauon Canas and others, 2,5O5,948 tons. The
South Island, according to the same authority, 81
684,677 tons. Total, II 1916, 100 tons.
From official returns it appears that the quantity
exported from November 1858, to October, 1855,
$50 900 in two years. 300, 900 tons, valued at
$40, 100000.
The national debt of Peru at the present time is
SAG, $3.50 yearly interest of which is s. lOl $50
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

TO THE VOTERS OF THE LOWER DISTRICT.
THE undersigned respectfully offers himself Candi-
date for the office of Constable for the lower district of Will
mington. J. LTCHFIELD.
Feb. 9Th 1856 l3O-te
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
Attempt to AssassImaIo.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 11.-An attempt was last
night made 10 assassinate Dennis Corcoran, one Of
the editors of the Delta. He is badly injured, but
will probably recover.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
REASON AND COMMON SENSE.

Our readers remember have several occasions
spoken in euogstc terms of preparation which DIR.
has discovered for the of Epepc Fits Now doing
So have been aeuated by the very best motives viz
the alienation of human suffering. From circumstances
which have lately to knowledge, fear there
certain class of persons who disposed to try this
edy IN common sense manner We aude to the fact of
ecting particular in town where perhaps there are
six or eight cases. and trying it Now perhaps
the selected might be the only of the whole number
that it would This neither doing themselves
nor the medicine justice If dozen persons stricken
all send for physician, would only employ him. and
wait and he cured the first patient That plan Of pro
cedure would be most absurd So in the of Dr. Hance
length of time 1t will not in day week nothing
worth doing can be at What easily
From the most respectable testimony have examined
feel assured that by in this remedy
nine of Epilepsy out of ten may be cured The Pill
by mail free of postage any part the
Price: one box So two So; twelve "a. You will find thu
address above.
oh d&yUTw
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ACCOUNTS DUE

ACCOUNTS DUE.
livery account made at Emporium previous to Jan.
T. Ist past due and must be settled previous the
18th inst as leave that date purchase Spring
Stock SHEPARD & MYERS.
Hat Cap Emporium,
Feb 18th No. Granite Row.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

Gone door belo,o the Cape Fear Bank, up STAIRS }
EATHER binding done ia every variety of style ar
PUBLICATIONS. Also, to LAW AND MEDICAL
BOOKS. Libraries rebound to orders Paper and Fancy
goods Boxes made and repaired.
March g. 1855, PHILIP HEINSBERGER.
Commercial and Daily Herald COW month
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
TO THE VOTERS OF WILMINGTON.

THE undersigned offers his candidate for
election to the Office of Constable for the Upper Division
the Town of Wilmington at the ensuing election in Febru
airy next. L. M. WILLIAMS
Jan. 22d,--T1T7-te
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
Feb. I2.-d&wIW.

star HoTEL,' CENTREv1LLE, T~xAs, Aug 22d, 1854.
Several of my children have bee unwe for the
two l called at the $ Big MORTAR to get Oil of
Wormseed and other truck to give them for The
Druggist recommended M'LANE'S VERMIFUGE, but
having heretofore, tried every Vermfuge in my knowing
without advantage told him it not worth while, my
children appeared proof against them ALL He said to take
bottle and offered if it done good to refund the
To satisfy him done and the effect much better
than expected that got another bottle and the result
astonishing Three of my children discharged great
number of the largest worms ever To young man,
my Mail Carrier, who weak puny and poor snake
for month gave doses which brought him
least pint of what's called Stomach Strange
this may appear yet it is true preacting" How
the boy stood it, long he did, with thousand BoT
gnawng at his stomach is the greatest wonder All
these doing we'll No doubt the lives thous
ands of children have been saved by The timely of this
extraordinary medicine. Don't fail to give it trial
| THOS. h. THURMAN.
RPurchasers will be careful to ask for DR.. McLANE'S
Celebrated VeTmifuge, manufactured by Fleming
Bros, Pittsboro', Pa All other Vermifuges in compa-
rison worthless DR. McLane genuine Vermfuge, also
his celebrated Liver Pills. be had at all BILE
drug Sold in Wilmington, by WIN. II. LIPPITT.
None genuine without the signature of FLEMING
BROS. Feb l2th.-lwd&w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
Later from California,

New ORLEANS, Feb 1.-THE steamship Prone
theus arrived at this port to-day from San JUAN with
advces to the 9TH instant, and from San Francisco
to the 2lst ult The Northern Light sailed from San
Juan on the 5th instant for New York with $3.50 900
in specie. The advices from California unimpor-
tant The agricultural accounts better, and
those from the mines encouraging The jury in the
Cora case had disagreed, and new trial would prob
ably take place. The Legislature had some
trouble in electing u S. Senator Several promi
nent candidates had Withdrawn for the purpose Of
harmonizng affairs, and the American party had
brought forward man. The barque Isabella
Hyne wrecked on the 9th ult and the vessel anc
cargo total loss. The captain and mate were
drowned. More fighting had taken place at Walla
'Vala, and the U. S. troops had twenty three killed
and wounded. Nicaragua quiet, ard had sus
pended relations with Mr. Wheeler, u S. Minister
The markets at San Francisco were unchanged.
bill has passed the House, in the Tennessee
Legislature, authorizing that State to purchase five
hundred acres of ground-including the tomb O
jackson, and the buildings of the Hermitage-fo
! an
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

No sales this morning the time of closing report
market quiet.
RoslNThe market has ruled exceedingly quiet for all
grades during the week and in Common note sale of
only 500 bbs Con Wednesday, at ST O5 for large bbls
not disposed accept this price, asking 81 O5
There is moderate stock market and the price has
decided downward tendency In No. we note sales of
only I69 bills at 81 37a 81 80 u bb and do No 2
at ST. Is.
IARHas ruled unsteady since last review the price
has gone lown 2a CENTS the last sales being So 2b
bb at which appears quite firm. The sales for the week
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
MEXICAN GUANO,

PLANTING POTATOES.
100 BBLS., in prime order, for sale by
lOO Feb. 18th. J. & J. l.. HATHAWAY Il CO.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
VALUABLE RE- ESTATE. THE TOWN OF
NEW-BERNE FOR

ff&&fTa THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE, ON
E accommodating terms, that valuable property known
aAAas the WASHINGTON HOTEL situated on the
Corner of Broad nd Hancock Streets This is one of the
most desirable business locations in the being con-
venient to the Court House, Market the Atlantic and
N. G.. Rail Road.
For further particulars, apply to VIM r. PEARCE,
Feb 18th, l856-I36-2t-r244t1 New Bernie N q
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

BEEF CATrLESeveral parcels been
in for week or two past and there is snnIv in hnteb
ers hands We quote CRASHED g. and Stalled 81
cents Is tb.the highest figure for extra article
CoFFEE-Remans about last reported, with a very light
have been confined to retailers at prices ranging within
tations, as in quantity and quality. See table.
CoTroNThe market for this article has exhibited consid
cradle during the sales show an adj
vance of q cent on last weeks quotations We notice
sales of 52 bales at prices ranging from 81
binary to good ordinary, 81 81 cents for low mddng
ddng, and st 80 q b. for middling good mid
ding small lot of latter quality brought 81 cents on
Friday There fair demand from buyers and sales are
quick.
CORN NEAL in rather better supply with limited de-
mand and reduce our highest quotation Sales
from store at 80 cents for yellow and 50 80 q
for white. as in quantity.
place Spirits Turpentne barrels during the week There
is fair supply in first hands, and market dull We quote
at 81 Is for ordinary and 81 % for fair quality secondhand
and 81 for
FIsH-Nothing doing See table for store rates in guam
titles wanted
FLoUR-The market during the past week has ruled de-
cdedly dull and with untavorabe from markets
the sales here have been at decline cents on last
weeks quotations We notice moderate arrivals per river
and railroad and there fair stock of both Wilmington
and Fayetteville brands market On Friday the sales
at So for superfne but Monday it gave way 80
cents with sales of 200 bbls so for suaerne and IS
y Dbl for family and Wednesday 200 do same prices
Sellers holding these figures which there but
few buyers at present.
GRA1N-In Corn notice decline of cents on previous
quotation. There better supply Market is
rather dull Several parcels received per rail road and
main unsod cargo of 100 bushels arrived on Monday
from Newbern and taken by dealer at "a cents IL
busbe The cargo of 900 bushels noted in our last as on
market closed off at 80 cents bushel to suit
receipts for some time past, in the absence
which the stock in dealers hands has materially
duced We are unable to give correct quotation and
therefore erase former fgure.-PEAs-Few or no Co,U
have been brought in during the past week. have
sales to There is active enquiry and narcels
would readily command IS 90 cents bushel, according
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12

provisions of this section shall be pun
ished by fine of not less than one thou
sand and not exceeding two thousand
dollars, and by Imprisonment in Che
State prison not less than one year ana
not more than two years.
" Imprisonment not less than one
year nor more than two years IS the
moderate penalty attached to the criminal
offence of aiding in the execution of the
laws of the land. What language OF
notification can be palmer? Well did
Garrison assert that Massachusetts, stands
in an attitude of open hostility to the
Union ?"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12
A Prediction and Summing Up of
the Result Of ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A gentleman writing to distant
says: An infamy greater |
than that which attended the Hartford
Convention will mark the brow of Know
Nothincism in the annals Of our country, /
and ere two years have passed away it
will require an affidavit to prove a mans
membership. Children will blush to
hear it said, "your father was Know
Nothing" A party of cxpediency mere
". it has, regardless not only of con-
sistcncy, but of ordinary deceney, en-
dcavored to ride into power upon what
ever prejudice might exist at the time in
any locality, and with unparalleled men
dacity denied to-day what it set up yes
terday as the perfection of Americanism.
1t has broken down all faith in public
men-has contaminated our courts with
periury--turned our legislative halls in
to Paul Pry nunnery committees, and
rendezvous of multiplying traitors -madc
the bowie knife and revolver necessary
protector of the elective franchise
stroyed that sacred CONSERVATION of Amer
lean rights and mouth-piece of the peo-
pies will, the ballot-box invaded with
its bigoted denunciations the sanctuary
ofreligion-popularized election murders
and massacres, which have afterwards
been justified by packed Grand Juries,
one Of which, assuming the prerogatives
of court of justice, has in Baltimore
heard evidence on both sides, and failed
to find bill against the murderer on
proof of an atibii They have retarded
the material prosperity of the country,
by driving from our midst many of the
hardy and Industrious naturalized citizens
and have turned the tide of emigration
towards Canada, Austrilia, Mexico, anc
South America. They have given the
lie to our national history, branded oul
cscutcheon with the stigma of broker
pledges to the world, and done much to-
wards crushing the hopes of every wei
wisher for the human race, We are
politically asphyxiatcd, and lay with re
covering breath and uplifted hands, feel
ing for tangible handhold. Our soul
sicken at the prospect of the humbu'
race of S. Shall we have SANS" reit
erstion of the hard cider era, and a gen
eral bamboozledom of meaningless phras
es and disgusting sights or, acampaig
worthy of an intelligent, self-goyernin
nation? The philosopher statesmen G
our earlier day, have given way to tn
pigmies of faction, and pie-bald Con
gress initiates its series of farcical ex
periments upon the patience of tn
nation, by sort of 'hull-gull" game fc
Speaker. 'Twere better we never hav
Speaker, with this Congress better fc
themselves and the country ifthey woul
go home again, and leave us at peace t
we are. y Baltimore Republican.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12
A OCCIDENTAL LoT-we have 40

A OCCIDENTAL LOT.--We have 40
IA pieces fine white Bird eye Diapers, at %
cents per yard, wellworth $40, superior ar
tiele for children's aprons.
90 pieces of the finer number Of extra fine.
Cheap Scotch diapers, all widths and quail
ties.
Table Diapers and Damasks, from medium
to extra fine and wide stylish patterns.
Napkins, Towels, and Towelings in endless
variety.
Linen shcetings and Pillow Linens, many
bargains.
Pure Irish Linens in all qualities, many
of them made in Ireland TO our order; by this
means we get them pure all linen, and
good.
We make the effort TO sell the purest and
| cheapest Linen Goods in the market; hence
our trade in the Linen department has vastly
| increased.
A large lot Of medium and extra fine
Blankets
ii dozen Bed Comforts.
Our stock of Fancy Dry Goods, as well as
those for general furnishing consumption
daily rcplenished.
e. Constantly on hand, at all times and o
all qualities, full and complete stock o
Mourning Goods at astonshingly low prices
@ssOne price only, which precludes GU
selling but for the cash and 10 those who pa,
their bills when presented
1ss- Good articles, low prices, and fai
:. dealing may be relied on in all cases.
PERRY & BROTHER,
Central Stores, west building,
sep 30 Opposite Centre Market.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12
IlTIGE IN CpElIIlRS

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
~ that, by deed, bearing date the
Doth day Of October, 1855, the subscri-
Der has been appointed Trustee to col
lect and settle up the books and accounts
of JOIN II. WOLFE, of Hyattstown,
Montgomery county, Nd, for the benc-
fit of such creditors of the said John II.
Wolfe, who shall execute and deliver to
said Wolfe a full discharge and release
from all liability for any deficiency in
said assets to satisfy in full their several
demands, within thirty days after they
shall severally have notice of the execu-
ton of said presents.
All persons indebted to said Wolfe or
said books, are hereby notified to make
immediate payment.
ID. A. ZEIGLER, Trustee,
Hyattstown, Montg'ry Co., Md.
dec ST.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12

NOTICE is hereby given .hat the subscriber
IN has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Montgomery county letters testamentary
on the personal estate Of DarsuLA TRrNprr.
late Of said county, deceased. Al persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof TO the subscriber. on or before
the 10th day Of November, 1856 otherwise
they may by law, be excluded from all bene-
it Of said estate Persons indebted 10 said
estate are requested to make immediate paw
payent. Given under my hand this 9Th day
Of November, 1855.
RICHARD II. JONES.
nov lot Executor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12
DISSOLUTION Or PARTNERSHIP.

ENlIE subscriber, in returning thanks
r. for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended, respectfully announces to
his friends and the public generally, that
he will continue to carry on the business
on his own account; and will be pleased
to fill all orders forwarded to him with
promptness and to their entire satisfaction
as to terms and otherwise.
oct 20 JAMES II. DREAMER.
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NOTICE.

WE hereby notify all who are indebted to
wv the firm Of Braddock, Edmonston &
Co., that their accounts will be ready by the
LIST January next. All are expected to settle
up eforc new account be opened.
BRADDOCk, EDMONSTON & co.
Those indebted to the subscriber Cor printing,
subscription and merchandise are notified that
thciraccounts are now ready and must be closed
by the st day of January next, asaftcr that day
they will be assigned to other parties, unless
settled.
dec Is JOHN BRADDOCk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-01-12
WE ADDIN to our present

w ana thoroughly assorted stoch-
Many choice Embroideries
A large supply Of plain Black Silks
10 cartons new style Bonnet Iibands at
much less than value
10 pieces black and fancy colorcd Silk Vel
vets, for Cloaks, Talmas, and Basques at low
prices
10 pieces very neat black and white and
black and lead Mousselincs, at % cents per
yard
rs pieces plain colored Mousselines
A large supply Of all kinds Of Dry Goods
for servants wear at our proyerbially low
prices
cases superior Cotton Shcetings Of all
widths
30 pieces Josie Flannels all colors
- pieces Furniture Chintze5, various styles
and prices
20 pieces black English Grapes, all widths
A large lot Of Grape Collars and Sleeves
Also many Cambria Sets for persons wear
ing black
25 dozen Linnencambric Handkerchief,
plain hcnmed and black borders for mourning
boxes black Love and black English Grape
Wells, some extra sizes, widows wells"
additional supplies daily per express.
Goods cannot be taken from the store Tex
cept in case Of sickness for inspection, nor
will they be exchanged or taken back. 1t is
an annoying evil by winch much stock is dam
aged and disordered moreover is the fruitful
cause of errors in accounts.
All persons who may not be judges of goods
cordially invited to call and avail themselves
of the advantages to result from purchasing
where one price only is asked.
Good articles, low prices and fair dealing
may be relied on in all eases.
| All bills must be promptly settled wher
presented IL is alone mnctuality that we arc
enabled to sell on our present low scale o
| prices.
| PERRY & BROTHER,
Central Stores" west building,
dec ST opposite Centre Market.
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HE SEN TIN Ell.
BENJAMIN +. WADDY,

Georqctoca, d. e. is our authorized A.
gent for receiciag subscriptions ard
advertisements.