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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-08

WASHINGTON, February 4, 1856

" ASHlNGION, FEBRUARY 4, 1000.
SENATE-Naval officers petitions were presented
Mr. Toombs said he had no doubt wrong and nus-
tice had been done to officers by the Naval Board
He advocated a revision Of the proceedings of the
Board. Mr.. Clayton argued in favor of the Board
but willing tocorrect errors unintentionaly
mitted.
The subject of the Naval Board was further dis.
cused by Messrs. Benjamin, Bayard, Crittenden and
others; it finally postponed for further consider
alton Many bills were introduced, among which
was one for the extension of the term tor naturaza-
ton.
members and delegates. A committee appoint
ed in conjunction with from the Senate, to in
form the President that the two Houses of Congress
| are ready 10 receive any communication he may be
pleased to make. resolution proposed to elect
a Clerk viva voce but it was tabled, 103 to 50. A
resolution was then proposed and carried by 1876 10
81, that William Cullom he Clerk of the House
The Speaker announced that Mr.. Cullom was cleo
ted. and admnste ed the oath to Mr. CuIIom.
Seats were drawn for; after which resolution
was introduced declaring Mr. GlOSSbrennoF Sergeant,
at Arms Pending the consideration of the resolution
the House adjourned.
! Remarks Of MIR Banks, on taking the chair as
Speaker of the House of Representatives. Feb. 2nd
1856:
| GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,:
Before proceed to complete my accep tance OF the
office which am elected avail myself Of your III
diligence to express my Acknowledgements tor the
distinguished honor conferred upon me.
It would afford me far greater pleasure, in taking
the chair of the House, were supported even by the
sef-assurance that could bring to the discharge Of
it's duties, always delicate and arduOus and now en-
vironed with unusal difficulties, any capacity com
mensurate with their responsibility and dignity.
can onIv say that in so far as am able, shall dis
charge the obligations resting upon me with fidelity
to the Constitution and with mpartallty as regards
the rights of members of the House. have no per
sonal objects to accomplish. am animated by the
single desire that may aid in some degree in main
tanning the well-esablished principles of our Gov
eminent in their original and American Specification
in the development of the material interests OF tina
portion of the continent we occupy so lar as we ma
do within the limited and legitimate powers conferred
upon us in enlargng and swelling the capacity o
our Government for benifcent influences at home an'
abroad; and, above ALL in preserving intact and il
perpeuty the priceless privileges transmitted 10 us
am, of course, aware that of my strength
cannot hope to be equal TO the perfect execution
the duties now assume. am, therefore, as ever
man must be who stands in such presence, a suppl
cant for your operation and indulgence; and, ac
|, ceptlng your honors with this declaration, agai
offer you my thanks.
Yet- Mount Vesuvious threatens another eruption
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Russia aud the Peace Proposals.

The following is the order in which the acceptance
ny Russia OF the peace oyertures is published in the
London journals:
VIENNA, Jan. l6.-Count Esterhazy writes that
Aesserode has just ratified the acceptance pure and
simple of the propositions contained in the ultima
"m which proposition serve for the preliminaries OF
peace
BERLIN, Jan. l7.-Russia accepts the Austrian
proposals. The movement is attributed to the ur-
5ency OF PuSslas representations and circumstances
DRESDEN, Jan. IAN extraordinary supplement
OF The official journal announce reliable authority,
That Russia Internationally accepted the Austrian
Propositions
Berlin, Jan. lG.-In consequence of the decided
attitude OF Austria and the pressure of the other Ger
man man powers Russia accepted the Austrian propose
"0nS without any reservation, and a conference fol
4eEoAaung peace is shortly expected to open a
=, majority ofsthe English papers speak doubtful
y Oh the success of the negotiations.
zen. GortsChakott has been removed from the com
mana IN the Crmea and Gen. Luders appointed sue
ceSSor
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WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

81 should be understood that quotations generally
represent the wholesale prices In filling orders high
hay to be paid
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TURPENTINEHas been in fair enquiry from distillers
throughout the week. and shows advance of
yellow dip and hard The market firm, and sales east
y made at 81 % for yellow dip and 81 90 for hard, B 200
lbs The receipts for the week ended this morning have
been smaller than those of the previous footing up
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CO-PARTNERSHIP.

T HAVE this day associated my brother Oliver, with
l. in the General Grocery and Commission business. The
firm viii be GEO. H. KELLEY s BRO. We hope that our
kind patrons and friends will continue their patrons which
they have eay bestowed on the senior partner OF the
concern heretofore.
Our stock will consist of Sugars Coees Moasses Flour
Butter Cheese Lard Bacon Rice Soap Candles, Candies.
Fish and Potatoes Starch Brooms Tobacco and everything
in the grocery Inns except liquors We also further promise
not be undeod in the price of beered to
quality We shall still continue the cash system 30 days
to good and punctuol customers GRO = 7-r,,,rv
Feb. 2--1272t-23-tf.
81 Commercial, Spirit of the Age and n c. Advocate
copy.
LAST CALL.
HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED MY BROTH
call and settle, with cash by NOTE my business
must be settled the accounts of hard custo-
merS viii be placed in an officers hands.
Commercial and Herald Copy.
CiAIEE3N DON MON IVOitts,
WILMINGTON, N. Y.
Il. II. yANBOKKELEN, Proprietor.
L tno . CLARENDON IRON WORKS.' solicits orders
Steam Engines of any power style.
Saw Mills of every variety
Mining Machinery and Pumps
Grist and Flour Mills complete.
Parker, Turbine and other Water Wheels
Rice Field Pumps and Engines.
Leavitt's Corn and Cob CruSherS.
Rice Threshers.
Single Machines.
Shafting Hangers and Pules.
Cotton Gins and Gearing.
iron Cdstl Oh all kllluS ana patterns
Brass do do do do do
Locomotive and Tubular Boilers
Flue and Plain Cylinder Boilers
Blacksmiths' Work Of all kinds.
Iron Doors for Houses and Jails.
The Establishment having been rcorganized for the
press purpose OF nsurng punctua in the execution Of all
orders the public may rest satisfied that any work which
may offer will be promptly delivered according to promise,
and Of such workmanship fail satisfaction
THE MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT being in charge
of men of talent and experience have hesitation
that the work hereafter turned shall
voraby every respect with that of the celebrated
the States and at prices which will make it the
of all in want to send me their orders
REPAIR WORK always done without delay and hay
ing large force for that purpose will prove advantageous
any person needing such to give the preference with
regard to expense of sending the from distance
Orders will be addressed to Clarendon Iron Works.
Wilmington, n. G. A II. VANBOKkELEN.
/ Oct. I5th-T34-tf.
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NorE. River Lumber Tar, and Turpentine sold in the
subject to the expense of landing inspection coop
erage, Nc;-say on Lumber 50 cents to 81 u M; Tar and
Turpentine about 10 Is q bband naval
when brought per railroad about the expenses in
curred.-*For Virgin mixed Turpentine deduction
of one-ffth is made. according to quality.
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: HKSkl

TUST RECEIVED from Cincinnati, &c drect,' FOUR
j TEEN BARRELS RECTIFIED WHISKEY. 70
Jan s. WIN. /. s. TOWNSHEND
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morning only smalot changed hands up
time of closing report.
ROsNThe market for Common has been almost entirely
neglected during the week just ended and at present
dull at reduced quotation Owing to the limited OPP
eratons and with moderate arrivals for the week. stock
in first hands is accumulang The sales only $40 bbs
viz:
Friday. $50 bbls. 81 10 for large.
Tuesday 2SO g g 05 6 81 for medium.
But very little has been done in No l. The sales for the
week only 300 bbs 81 81 25 81 80 81 62a as in
quality; and ST % for opaque Sale of only 81 bbls No
7 at 81 25 u Dbl.
TAR-Has beer in active enquiry for shipping purposes
and the price has gone up 20 cents during the The
market firm at 81 % bbl The sales for the week reach
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-08

BEEF CArrLE--Are brought in sparngy and the guam
THY in butchers hands is light We note "a fair demand at
CANDLEs-We reduce store a shade on sperm and
advance them adamanne See table for prices guam
CoFFEE-No material change to note in prices and
actions limited. We sales from first hands of $50 bags
quantity 80 days 80 do Laguyra at iZa cents The sup
ply al descriptions is light, and confined principally to
CoTroN-Ihere has been fair enquiry during the week
from buyers and under favorable foreign adviceS the
since Friday have been at advance fully @ The
nsactlonS for the week follows Thursday 45 bales
at 81 cents for good mddlng Friday 10 do s.
ding; Monday, 40 do at 81 cents fer low good mid
ding Tuesday Il do at s. cents for ordinary and cents
and 81 cents u b. for good middling.
CORN MEAL Remains about the same There IS fair
stock on market, and demand limited Sales at 50 50
quantity,
/ EMPTY BARRFLs-The market continues very well sup
piled with Spirits Turpenne barrels and note little or no
demand We quote 81 65 81 70 for second hand, in
quality, and 81 for new-at which sma il sales have taken
FsHNo transactions except in the retail way. See ia
| bic for store rates, in quantity.
FLOUR-There have been moderate receipts Of both Fay
eeve and Wilmington brands during the past week and
The sales from wharf and store have been 50 %
50 T. Dbl for superne-the last sale being at latter
GRAN-CoEN The supply market is moderate and
there appears to be little demand at present small lot
of 100 bushels was received Tuesday and taken by
dealer 80 cents = bushel 800 bushels arrived Wednes
Gay and selling in lots at s y bVsh.-OATsNO
receipts, and the stock in dealers hands is light Nominal
at 10 a 80 cents y busheL--PEAs-Cow have been
brought market quite sparngy during past week. and
We notice fair demand Small sales at s. Il bushel
RICE- Clean remains in moderate stock with limit
at % cents y ID In rough there has been but little doing
Small sales at 81 Is y bushel WHeAr--No receipts;
parcels would sell readily fair quoationssay 81 70 fol
red and 81 80 % bushel for white.
HAY-No arrivals worthy of note the stock in dealers
hands exec edngly small, and note fair enquiry
lot of 30 bales Eastern (damage sold at auction Satur
day 81 40 % 100 lbs About l56 Rales N c. make
yesterday per railroad; no sales.
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l23-te

R8-THE CIRCULATION OF THE BLOOD is justly
esteemed the greatest ordination of Divine Providence by
that beating engine the heart is driven to all parts of the
system giving Vgor strength the complicated machi
merry of This living flood, whether sleep wake,
saes bry through the arteries and returns softly thro
the veins How necessary that should kept free
all mpurity and yet how negligent respecting this
great essential to the enjoyment of perfect health Derangc
ment in the Liver and Nerves generally primary cause
and Jaundce Indigestion, and all the harassng feelings at
tending Dyspepsia which makes life burden, result fromit
Suicide would rapidly follow suicide if there
No would suffer long, if he is able obtain bottle of
Hollands celebrated German Btters prepared by DR.. c.
M Jackson Philadelphia; they rarely fail in efecting a
permanent
For sale in Wilmington, N. c., by Or. A. 0. BRADLEY
and c. & d. DUPRE, Druggists.
Feb. 4-ti6F d&w.
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T HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED WITH ME IN
i the Hardware Business, in Wilmington ny c. E.
ROBINSON The business will hereafter be conducted
der the firm of J. NJ. ROBINSON & son.
J. NJ. ROBINSON.
Wilmington. Jan. LIST, 1856
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FREIGHTS

REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 7TH. 1856
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Tall jumping.
~ "A Mr. j. l.. Brazier offers, through the Louisville
lines TO bet from IS 600 to 100000 that he can
s @ana hat-tooed on the ground and leap over wall
I"een feet high and four feet thick He also pro-
roses tt" bet that he can jump five feet further on
I I4 level than any man in Kentucky-three feet
iul4er than any man in the United States-one foot
""IneF Than any man in the world. That fellow has
"o use for wings.
10" la Russia Gains by the CapItuIatIOm of kars
he advantages gained by Russia In obtaining pos
IeS'!on OF kars will in great measure compensate
u5F lot the loss of the Crimea. Russia so long as
enc holds this commanding position. can control the
great highway of trade which finds It's way overland
notS Ireblzond to Persia, and the countries of Cen
%SI ASA beyond. Russia was just beginning to Sc
tousiy suffer from the embargo on her commerce and
oe exhaustion of her supplies. But the capture
VI Aas enables her to divert the current of European
commerce through Turkey to Central Asia, to chan
slS across h:I own territories and thus, the pres
sure on her own trade being neutralized, Russia car
cooperate for the war. And it is more than likely
mat Persia being commercially dependent upon Rus
Sa and disposed to lean in the same direction, may
" induced by that power to declare against Turke1
. ~. lhe purpose of extending It's domnons BALI
more american.
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MONEY WANTED.

THE Subscriber is again forced thus publicly call upon
those indebted to him for settlement of their
he must have money pay his debts and positively
cannot wait any longer
RFrom and after this date, work will be delivered
until settled The of the times absolutely compe
him to adopt and adhere to this rule
June 10, IS55.-[244-42 w. j. CORNWALL.
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\ SLAVE TRADER IN CHINA.--The Friend, of
China, received by the last steamer. says
Very few coasting vessels ever leave Shanghae or
Ning-po without assorted lot of boys thrown IN TO
make up tho cargo The traffic in girls is still more
general, in consequence of the prevalence of iniant
eide, which conferences the murder of female in
fants as soon they born, We hear of one
hundred girls ready for shipment at one place. for
the segar factory at Manila, and order for two
thousand girls for Cuba has lately been received
Boys be sold at a profit for So to So IS: and
girls as low shilling to twenty five cents head.
COOP SwIMMING.-Thc Charleston Evening News
understands that the elephant which was lost over
board from vessel bound to that port, made its wav
safely into Mt. Pleasant Harbor The vessel was
e elephant went overheard. Its feat of riding out
storm is the most remarkable instance of animal
length and endurance on record.
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,rcos from abroad bring no confirmation Of
The sought to be engendered among financial
those hoPSoIotion 10 peace. The loans shortly
circles ~ ward will not therefore have 50 much aid
10 come ~ ~ source as was expected. Meantime the
from tnn continues with increasing force, absorb
specie L%' arrival with greater avidity, and sinking
ing every L1os TO lower figure The amount of specie
5s By the Banks of France and England has been
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J TO TnE CITIZENS OF " ILMLNGTON:

he undersigned respectfully himself can
dae for election the office of Constable for the Low
or District Wilmington and socits their sufrages pcd
ing himself discharge the duties of the Office with impair
tiaity as he has always here ofore done ~
Feb 6th-TI30te. GEO. M. BISHOP.
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Remarks Of Mr.. Banks, taking the chair as
Speaker of the House of Representatives. Feb. 2nd,
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NEW STORE, NO. ~ NORTH WATER STREET.


lust RECEIVED:
> $50 pieces Fancy Prints;
bales Shooting, assorted;
II pieces 1914 Allendale Shifting;
Table Linens Bleached Sheetings. Blue Denims al
Brow Drills. For sale cheap by
Jan. Both, HEDRICK & RYAN
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sa-We are authorized announce Mr.. JOHN UTLEI
candidate for of Constable in the Upper Div
son the election to be held Friday the 22d OF Feb
ruary next.
Wilmington. Ianv 29th 1886 123-te
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GB-Wo are authorized to announce Mr. D. G. WHITE
as candidate for the office of Constable in the Upper Div
sion the election be held Friday the 22d of February
Jan. Both. 1856 IZ4tC
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-04-16

even mechanics are aware how much machinery
there is in their own bodies. Not only are there
hinges and joints in the bones but there are valves
in the veins, forcing pump in the heart and other
curiosities One of the muscles Of the eye forms a
real pulley. The bones which support the body
are made precisely In that form which has been
calculated by mathematicians to be strongest for
pillars and supporting columns-that of hollow
q VI nder.3
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RIGHMoND SASH, BLIND AND DOOR

DICHMOND SASH, BLIND AND DOOR
II WORKS.-The underlined, Proprietor Of this
old and well tried establishment takes this method of
informing his numerous friends and patrons that he
has removed his works from his late place on the rver
near Haxalrs mills TO Main street, between 7th and
9th Streets where he expects to be permanently To-
Gated for the next five years and respectfully socits
call from all persons In want of any articles in his
line he IL determined to try and please ell who win
favor him with their patronage, both to price and
worknasnship. "A ss8s.. sa.t-s eft AZ
N, B.--AM orders from the surrounding country ad-
dressed to -, ". CRAWFORD. Richmond, va.," win
meet with prompt attention. - '...l 2
ap lint ~ ]. ". CRAWFORD. $
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SUIT SETTLED-U s. Supreme Court.-The New
York and Virginia Steamship Company, owners OF
the steamer Roanoke, appellants. us. Geo. Hotch-
kiss. Appeal from the Circuit Court of the Uni
ted States for the Southern District of New York.
The matters in controversy having been agreed
and settled between the parties 1t is ordered that
this cause be dismissed, with costs. ..,...
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MIR. JACKSON.--Sir: BY the insGru.
Nl mentality Of . friend of mine1 was induced TO
the desired effect on her rather than myself for
she had lost her appetite and wssvery scky but now
she il restored to her sppette and finds great pless
ure In recommending your Bitter to those who wish
relief from such 10 dsssreeable and weakening evil
~ Yours respectfully, ~ ED. J. ATkiNS,
fhey NAV be found ct John r. JacksonA Laidiey
4 Robinsonss e. J. Picots, A. Bodekers, 6.iM Zach
risson,s Chss. Miilspaugh's, Bennett z Beers Ale1
Duvaps, Druggists, and VIM q. haftsaus, Asnnoss'
We. s'i4..S So is' .'sts - :. asHF ,o
= All orders promptly attended 10. JAZZ
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HATa CAPS, sHoHs, 90.

IN TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS
Your attention 10 particularly called to the
80 splendid and entire new stock of Hats. Caps
and St Goods; comprising every style and variety
Manufactured for the season. which viii be sold on
the most favorable TERMS ut wholesale retail To
cash customers liberal discount will be mude.
GEO. w. DUEsBERRy 80 long knowa ta the trade, u
now engaged with us and will be pleased to see his
old customers at any time. Give US . trial. /.
2 BINFORD, DICKINSON d WEISIGER,
NH 15 rzs ~ 1-laG 3 No. 70 Main street.
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LoEsEvITY.-0f eighty clsrgymen who died in
the year 1885, one'half had passed threescore and
ten, thus confirming the generally received opin-
ion of staticians that theoogians are the longest
lived Of any members of the human family
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NEW REVENUE CUTrERs.-On Saturday last
Messrs. Page & Allen, of Portsmouth, launched
the last of the three revenue cutters for which
they contracted with the Government They are
rs feet in length, y feet hold and feet draught-
They are centre board schooners 1t Is reported
that they are to be called the "Cass," ALLEN and
dodge" and be stationed respectively at Calves
ton, New Orleans and Baltimore.
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sAY1Noe INsTTTuTIo1e

CONINIEKCIAL SAVINGS I'M nn;Nl46 .ssnsss,
~ tered By the Legi.isesrS orhis Irstifufon =.
e.i1.. SeSoss on which Interest Z paid = the r:ss
Of per cent. per AMMAN !. .,,rtsr nssieas 80
msnans' sno tVM a. PAINE, President ste
So sN aEO. j. SUMNER, Secretary,
=. HENRY w. QUARLES Treasurer.
0,ITR VIRGINIA SAVINGS HANK,
ehsrte nd BY the Legislature Of the state SNOW
ave dollars on which Will be paid nix per cent.
i"tsrest ON all remaining on deposit six nonths
ar LANCER and for shorter time i've per cent !.
Deposts may be made with the Treasurer, y b.
stake. at the store Of z. B. Spence, corner Main
and iSth streets or with either ef the oficen
SAMUEL 8. COTTRELL, President
s t. B. STARKE, Treasurer, ff
fe2 C WALTyALL, Secretary.
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Aen MRS. K. LYON. Rrn
SG No. ia MAIN ST, Up STAIRS,
no Having just returned from the North. -
ESwi open her SPRING FASHIONS ~
on FRIDAY 18th inst consisting of Straw, Neapoli-
tan. Chic and Fancy Bonnets, together with great
variety of Hats and Bonnets for children Also Hair
assortment of Fancy Goods too numerous to mention.
Mrs L. returns her thanks to the public for their Ii
beral patronage, and solicits continuance of the
same. 60 ~ .
N. Dresses and Nantes made to order. Also,
great variety of Dress and Mantle Patterns.
snII-ao3w
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- - FISH HOOKS AND FISH.
ING TACKLE Of every description,
consisting in part OF superfne Cast
Steel Kirby Limerick Virginia, Sea and other Hooks
Silk Hair, Linen and Cotton Lines; Walking Cane
and Jointed Rods Snoods; Canton Sea Grass; Floats
Reels; Artificial Flies Silk-worm Gut; Cane Reeds
Nets, &c. si 45....- $40 ,.I.s .-
ALSO-Guns and Sporting Apparatus; Powder
Flasks; Shot Belts; Game Bags Percussion Caps; drn
Knives &c. all Of which offer at the lowest whole
sale prices s. SUTHERLAND,
Importer, No 1872 Main street,
+. nah 24-Sm 81 Opposite Eagle SCR.