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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

Practical Abolitonism.- the township of Calvin,
Cass county the election the votes of fifteen
black negroes were taken by election board OF
negro worshippers. The votes of several such per-
sons were likewise received at the Kalamazoo poll
Democrats should nowhere submit to wrongs Of that
the members of election boards permitting them ought
to be indicted tried and punished for the oencefor
offence it certainly is. The constitution is pretty
C lear as to the qualifications of electors. None but
s0hite men. and persons of Indian descent in certain
cases, are voters.-Detroit Free Press.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

BETT1Ns ON CoTroN.-The New York Evening
Post states that many thousand dollars have been
staked in that city, in bets on the amount of the Cot
ton crop Most of them are that the crop will reach
three million FIVE hundred thousand bales. 1t men
tons one bet of five hundred dollars between oper
ator from Mobile and Broker in Wall strickland says
that the dealers in that city generally disposed to
bet on three million and half There are also nu.
merous bets as to prices-those who risk their money
on an amount over three million five hundred thou
sand being also willing generally to bet decline
in present prices. Many parties were buying specu'
latively for an advance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
Target Shooting.

Yesterday, May 1st. the German Volunteers turn
ed out Tor target practice. We understand that the
gold medal presented by the officers to the privates,
was won by w. Denstbach that presented by the
privates to the officers, by Lieut.. H. Vollers.
double barreled guns presented by the Company to
the Band, was shot for by the Band and won by John
F. Kriete One ten dollar gold piece shot for by
the Company, was won by A. Strasse. The Compa-
ny had a very fine turnout.
THE CADETs.-It seems to us that what is learned
in youth is better learned than at any other time
The firing and evolutions yesterday, by our young
friends the Cadets, could not have been better done
by trained regulars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

SMUGGLING SILKS INTO THE UNITED STATEs-L
curious trial has occurred in Liverpool which has
developed the fact that Manchester merchant
named John Brennan, has been for the past five or
six years defrauding the United States revenue by
sending silks TO this country done up in hampers
representing porter The rascal had made an arrange.
ment with clerk in the employment of the agent Of
one of the lines of passenger ships thu ough whose
connivance he had been enabled to carry on a very
successful smuggling business Three of these ham.
pers having failed to reach their destination having
been thrown overheard in the Hudson river to escape
detection, the Manchester merchant brought suit
against the clerk to recover the value of their contents
but was nonsuiled, the Judge declaring that he could
not assist anybody in defraudng the Government Of
| the United states
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
Congressional

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-The Senate debated to-
day the action of the Navy Board. The House
PASSED resolution, inquiring into the necessity Of
legislation to preserve the lives and property of cit.
Gems crossing the Isthmus. 3
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
The Know-Noth,nr PARTY.

The Know Nothing State Council of Wisconsin bov.
mated Speaker Banks for President. nom
The Milwaukee American, announcing this gives TIA
lie the following chapter in his history A' pub
We hail the unanimous passage of that resolution fo
ing, does the repudation Of the pseudo nonnata
galy made at Philadepha, omen of success M P
has claims upon the Order which few others can offer
first to raise his voice in advocacy of its principles
been fearless and consistent in their support During mas
test for in length in ns;n
tary hisoryhe unremitng in his efforts and
into the Washington Councilo which he President
of the socalled Republicans. who were attsmy
to secure his election. npahg
Banks got &c l03 Observation-Disclosures of which v0o
by whom he by his hands had initiated ;Ss gwen
Order. no The
The American adds its opinion that the North A..
Convention of the 18th of June, at New York will
the nominations which will be confirmed by the RennhS
Convention, at Philadelphia the 18th 1t eoncnJ
Should this not be the case and should anything n
the nomination of suitable candidates in whose poca
tegrty the American party at the North may rev ib
tinctve strength of the latter WILL no doubt be o US
favor of such candidates So that but two tickets viii ~
American or " Union" ticket. 0uu an
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
FOR. SALE

FOR SALE, .,,rI ING
snd sIso TWO vacantlots adjoining the H.
H.rnstt street. the Northern ni pUr and
town of Wilmington. The House IS nga!y ns" occupsd
a GOOD tenant, at rent Of $500 per annum. nv
insurance of 81 900 the dwelling house. IN 'D'
tual Insurance Company
For further particulars, enquire OF IAsPEYRE'
Feb. I7.--24-Wl VIVA ~
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CARD.
NHE undersigned having been appointed Inspector Of No
val Stores, at the March term of the County Court
takes this method Of informing his friends and former M
that after absence of two years. he again returns
his old business of which he soeits share which BY c
attention and promptitude, he hopes to merit ,rs
JNO. S. JAMES.
April, 4, 1861 18O- DIV 3lw3m.
GUION'S HOTEL, RALEIGH, N. C.
THIS HOTEL is pleasantly situated the north side
l. the Capital square, and fronting the Rooms
airy and clean Ladies will find it pleasant stopping
place
Raleigh, N. c.. April 25th.--[34-6m.
FRESH ARRIVALS,
DER SCHR. r. w. BROWN, from New York, at Geo.
H. Kelley IL Brothers. No. IL North Water Street
% bbls of R. L. A. Stuarts G. Yellow Sugar ~ bags Oh
prime green Rio Coffee, low for cash.
May I,-35.
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The isising TIDE OF DEMOCRACY.

During few weeks past we have had the pleasure. n
recording democratic victories almost innumerabI.
democracy within TIE same period of time acbsvaS
so Lengthy consecution of tIiumphs AS the Osws.
60 Palladium well remarks: "0'
1.-The tide of democratic power is rising steadily
and surely on every hand. 1t surged un in Nay
Hampshire increased handsomely in Rhode Island
has nearly overthrow the opposing pillows in Con-.
neccut and ride: triumphant through the cities from
81. Louis, through Chicago, Milwaukee, Cleveland
Oswego, Syracuse, and hundreds of other places tn
Albany. These waves. increasing in size, are des.
tined to swell on until by the ldes of November, thew
shall all unitedly and tremendously fill the full ood.
tide of victory whose waves are surely destined 10
carry upon their crest the democratic standard
of 1856. Let the glorious tide sweep on till ii over.
whelms every yestige offanatcaI demagogsm. This
it will do -Washingtol Union.
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April, 4, 1s56.--T1sO-d2w-31wS

OFFICE THE WILMINGTON & ToPsAIL S. P R. Co.,
April 18th, 1856.
An Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the WINNIE
ton & Topsail Sound Plank Road Company will be nG al
the town of Wilmington on the second MONDAY the I'VE
day, of May. 1856. DUBRUTZ GUITAR, Seey'
April 3O..2O2-3 t-35-2t. Herald copy.l
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

"a WHEREAS, complaint upon oath has this day O% e..
made to two of the Justices of the Psice isf
ANsaid county that certain male slave belonging
him, named CHESTER aged about thirty -four years INV
feet ten inches high, and black, has absconded hlme
this county, committing acts of felony and other
These are therefore, the name of the State ~ biz
master and we hereby by virtue of the Act OF tine
era Assembly, in such made and provided Is
and declare that if the said Chester does not return
and surrender himself Immediately after the pubhca IN.
these PRESENTS that any person may kill and desslO b
said slave by such he or they may tnlnk
so doing and without insurring any penalty or fO'"D
thereby. 90, j., IS Aprl
Given under our hands and seals this 18th day S s
1856 JAS. 7. MILLER, :. r. {[ssJ
w n PEDEN, J. 7. l0e"'1
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NOTICE

SM TAKEN UP and committed to the jan " avs biz
a county, the 7th April negro man wI to EdEs
Mosey of Dupn county and hired to Wof fss
Jackson of Columbus county said negro about 95 Dss
inches high, dark complexion and is about az forward
The of said negro here by notlhed 10 or he vii
prove property, pay charges and take him away "
be dealt with as the law directs. -DSoN Tailor.
Nav I856-T35-tf
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The Canvass for Governor.

1t is little singular that the last Greensborough
Patriot, printed in Mr.. Glmer's own town, contains
ne notice of these appointments. Our readers will
perceive that con- ectures on the subject IN our
last ISSUE were correct.
We are authorized 10 state that Gov. Bragg will
meet Mr. Gillmer at the various places mentioned
above He will leave here on Thursday next and
proceed with Mr.. Gilmer to Charlotte, and thence by
stage TO Asheville where they will arrive on Satur-
day evening the Sd of May.
The appointments of the two candidates for the
other portions of the State, will be announced in due
e.-Raleigh Standard.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

AT a Kansas meeting lately held in New H.,..
where one parson presided, another parson snok.
and Deacon volunteered, it was announced 49,,
Miss Mary Dutton gave twenty five dollars for .St
purchase of a rifle to be used in contemnI..uss
civil war. faNU
Shoulder arms Miss Mary Dutton-
Your knapsack buckle tight;
Your soger breeches put on
And show 'em how to fight!
Quick march upon the foes!
CA Bible in your pocket,)
Hold up your head turn out your toes,
Present your rife-cock it!
Take aim, and sight it we'll;
And now the trigger-pul it.
And send STAKEHOLDER to hell
With every whstling bullet !-Bostou d.
Abrdgment of sermon which took IN an bou.
in delivering, from these words; "Man IS horU oaI
trouble.' 'n p"
My friends, the subject falls naturally into four ba
l. Mans entrance into the world. - A'"sS'
His progress through the world.
g. His exit from the world; and
f. Practcal reflections from what may be said
First, then
l. Man came into the world naked and bare
: HIS progress through it is troubles and care
g. his exit from it none tell where
q: But if he does well here he' be well there
Now can say no more my brethren dear
Should preach upon this subject from this time To ~
year Amen.--London Notes AeA'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

AN ANECDoTE WITH AN APPLICATIoN.--We re-
member to have heard of certain frequenter of the
theatres in LonGon, who became enamored of the
drama, and finally concluded 10 turn author. He
accordingly play in the performance of which
good deal of lightning and thunder was necessary,
upon the method of making which he had made a
vast improvement. The manager reviewed the play,
but it was never cast and of course, perform
ed Soon after, our author was at the theatre, when
piece was introduced in which the thunder bolts
OF Jupiter were freely nterspersed, when he discov-
cred that the manager had awaited himself of his new
method of manufacturing thunder. He jumped up
and nervously exclaimed, "Ah yes, d-n you, you
wouldn't perform my llay, but you have stolen my
thunder"
So we think our friends, Bolts and Bbbs, might
say of the Philadelphia Convention. 1t wouldn't
nominate them for office but it has stolen their thun-
der 1t has got rid of the Twelfth Section.
Memphis Appeal.
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500 REWARD hit,
Will be given for sufficient evidence to convict a to-
person Of harborng said thirty dollars ior wife
ken alive, or fifty dollars for his head. ne mas
longing to Mrs. Thaly, near Burgaw Depot ,EuKTRK
April 25,-34-3t A r. N NE N1~
TAKE NOTICE. lac and
IRON and after this date all orders for S or tbg
will not be filed Necessity compels us to adopt this E
McCALEB BUNlIN''
Wilmington, N. c., May End.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

AN ED1ToR's LAST TR1cS.-The French journal
Figaro having lately incurred the dispeasure of the
COVER nment or various articles had published, see
Ing itself on the brink of ruin, It's editor took it into
his head to address petition to the Imperial Prince.
now about four weeks old. The petition was printed
in the paper which was then enclosed in envelope
and addressed, To his Hghness the Prince IMPERIAL
at the Palace of the Tuileries. In the corner of the
envelope was written, {" Personal"
The package came into the hands OF Count lascher
de Ia Pagere, who carried it to the Emperor. His
Majesty took the bundle, read the superscrpton,
laughed when he saw the word personal" and then
stopped The Empress was consulted, and it was
agreed between them that it would be rather long
to wait till the prince had attained sufficient age 10
might as his legal guardians safely venture to break
the seal 1t is said that thanks to this lucky thought
of the editor of Figaro, the government has aban
doned The suit against him, and that his paper is now
in tair way of increasing its subscription list.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-01
4flc0ifil,cs.


EAR. HILL TAEES PLEASURE u
y announcing TO the citizens Of Worcester, ami otc
places, that his office is at No. III Main street
woTl to Young and others alicted with SeTuinf
Debility, whether originating from certain dosF1ctfv
habits from any other with the train Of bo
and mental evils which follow when neglected. should max
early application thereby avoiding muA trouble
suffering, well expense. By this improved metho
of treatment, Dr. q. safely guarantee safe an
speedy cure in all cases of secret disease that tnsy
under his care matter how long standing. Either
invited to his private rooms without fear n interup
ton by other patients hundreds cured yearly
his practical experience ana great remedies.
READ AND REFLECT.-The afflicted would do We
to reflect before trusting their health, happiness and II
many cases. their lives, in the hands Of physicians gua
rant Of this class of malaiiss II is certainly mpossb
for to understand all the ills the human fault
are subject to.
YEARS OF PRACTICE exclusively devoted tn
treatment and study Of Syphilis, o'hpa, elect Stric
effects of solitary habits Ulcers upon the heiY
throat nose, legs Pain in the head bones AMI al
iercuria Affection and all Impurities Of the Blood, where
by the constitution has become eneehle1 enables the De-
to offer relief to all who may place themselves under hi
care
80 FEMALES-AD diseases peculiar to :. males, ~
suppressons, Irregularities, &C., speedily AMI ectua
removed.
~ Tie French Periodical Drops and Pills for tn,
above affections, have been well tested for the last e
years.
Dr. HIPS Preventative for married ladies, sent
any direction secure from observation Price So Per
sons at distance may consult DR.. HILL by letter tpos
paid describing their case medicines securely
put up, and Forwarded any part of the T. States witt
fell and explicit directions for Office arranged with
separate apartments that the patients none but The
Doctor
DR. H. makes no charge for short consultations Poss
paid letters duly answered Those requiring much advice
should enclose small fee sufficient compensate for the
time required to write the answer.
~ Office hours, from A. N. to 9 p NJ.
VERY respectfully. DR C. A. HILL,
ap13 DIFF Office n Main
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-01-01
9IHIMNBY PIECE s PIB# sLA is.
a Maaafactured o. Stone by the
PENRHYN ARBLE COMPANY.

Patented 1862
These and beautiful articles. in imitation of thu
richest aud most expensive kinds Marble In style ami
finish, they stand unequaled, very highly polished
retain their beauty much longer han marble,
are not injured BY gas smoke acids They have heen
extensively used in public and private buildings giving
perfect satisfaction While much superior in appearance
they are sold cheaper than anything of the End in the
market. During the present season, they have been
awarded Gold Medals at the Exhibitions # the American
Institute, New Yors aud the Massachusetts Charitable
Association. Indeed. the confidence with which they
have thus far been received gives he irest evidence
that this marble will by it, many advantages IN great
measure supersede the use of all others
ArcitecJs builders, and all others invited to exam
inc them &C the Ware Rooms of the Company corner Of
fremont Row and Howard street, opposite anov street
JOSEPH STORY, Ag't& Treas,r
leston Dec 1853. d27 ISwlv
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glgANScH PgRloDICAL P!hs.s All

sHBENCH PERIODICAL PILLS AND
DRoPS.-DR. G. A. HILL. No. l2l Main Street
Worcester Mass would say that at great EXPENSE he has
prepared from the original recipe the French Peroics
Pills and Drops discovered by j. Harrington NJ d. whit
practicing in the Hospital, in Paris under the mmeat.
observation Of the renowned RECORD. of Paris and A
TON % London
These Pills are invariably certain regulate the fema
system, and can be taken without hazard. They ar
known by hundreds Of females in this country to be th
only preparation discovered that has proved inyar
sbly certain in all cases.
Sai1su essiosS. Irregularities. Sc
,One trial will convince the shepticai, and
after will they be induced to take any other Ladies VIII
have often been deceived by purchasing Pills and Dfoa
ami uostrums from
Mnge and Female Etaposserss
Under the pretence Of eecting medicines which II
nineteen out of twenty have injurious eiec anon
the SYSTEM without producing the desired result OF
sign oft should shun II ese bpeds, and use none
genuine
FRENCH PERIODICAL PE6LS AVID DROPS
The efficacy OF which have been tested in , hundraJ
eases, and never filled to effect speedy cure without anv
bad result The Pills and Drops are the result Of an
tesvp practice and not discovered by accident 70 enln
gise their virtues would add their merit We would
only say try them They will be sent to any part of tie
country secure from observation by adr ssing (pos paid
Or. G. A. HILL, Nc III Main St.
Worcester. Mass.
II Full directions accompanying eacn Dottle
Prf' I'VE aohars ian17
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@IO- nnnnEyyARlp!F oRAxy

sIiy = We VBsFab thing that will surpass DR.. G
4. HIPS Panaceas and Indian Medicines. or the remedy
of Gonorrhcea elects, Structures Whites Pains in the
Baei and Loins, Seminal Weakness. Affections Of the
Kidneys, Irritation Of the Urethra Gravel and ali other
disorders Of the urinary organs without the least re
strction diet drink, exposure, change n appii
cation to business These preparations are entirely
VEGETABLE.
and although powerful they win not njure in the lea
the most delicate constitution. Th preparation is war
ranted to the above meutouel eases wthoutusin
any external apple TONS Witt ay Indian Vegetable
Medicines you rely tho. ugh cure by callinr
upon at my office.
Main street. Nc l2I. Worcester
iv1e Nv m = \ nv
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GNlIANGE OF TIME.-TATNUCK AND
~ LINCOLN SQUARE OMNIBUS
On and after MONDAY, Nov. 26th, will
Leave Tatnuck at 20, $50 a. m, 80, and PR.
Returning, Leave Lincoln square for Tatuuck at 80 A.
N. IL M. a 6p,
Also, leave Newton Street TOR Lincoln sqrre at e45,
$50. and II a. M, and i.45, and Esp. m.
Rsfurnmg-Leiye Lincoln Square Al 73J and 10 MI
II M, and 4. and pm. lf
srEDArs-Lvaye Tatinck at $50 a M and Newton st..
1915 q n, and as p m.
Returning, will leave tie City Han at the close Of the
meetngs
single Fare--6 IA cents each way, rom Newton st.
Lincoln Square
Single Pare-l2 1-2 cents from Tatnuck 10 Lincoln
bquarg, each way. fI
Gre package Of 20 tickets 81, from Newton street to
Lincoln Square, and one package Of 10 tickets 81 from
Tatnuck fHf a II. A. CURRY.
ol2 dtf
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a He subscriber having VISITED many The most
brateu 0rthop die and other he,iica and Surpca
Institutions OF Europe and devoted more than twenty
years the treatment Curuafures Of the SPINE Syi.
hGi Irritation, Diseases Of the Muscles ana JOINTS
tub FrOt una all diseases o Fenaes peculiar tbtn
giving satisfaction, ALANsON ABBE, NJ. d.
e26 d&wly No. 20 boy ston Street. Boston.
NEW DIAMOND LIGHT, or ROSIN
~ OIL LAMr.-rhe cheapest, safest aud most bril-
liant, lghteVer discovered, cOtt not exceeding
half cent an hour For sale, wholesale and retail by w
WHITING UphAM, 10 Broad street. Boston Call and
49, u hul4 dSrwIN
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NEW FREIGHT AaKA &c ENTENT
Between Worcester & N. Ys
Commercial Lima of Stsan Prouallars

CcnlAercial Line OF Sg53m Prop6lI6rE
BETWEEN PROVIDENCE AND NEW YORK
MISUNDERSTANDING TIME IS HOURS
Gods Transported Bstossn Worcester end Nesc YcYi
as Lolg, and rit E7ai Despatch as 5y any other Zine
AKA THE BOATS on THIS LINE rssss
viii leave Providence, from Fox Point dk
n MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, and
New York on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, Il SATUR
DAYS, until further notice.
Freight taken for New York, at reasonable rates
This Line connects by arrangement with the Daily
land Line Of Pr0peIers between New York and Phadel.
phia and the seniWeekly Inland Line to Baltimore al
all times When this inland route is Open Goods win be
taken at Providence for Philadelphia per foot
and fer Baltimore cents per foot Usual time between
Providence and Philadelphia 40 hours; and between New
York and Baltimore, 40 hours.
Philadelphia and Baltimore Freight will be forwarded
from New York by any other lines if so directed at cur
rent rstes d Ill
Fer further information, apply to ". q. JOURDAN,
Office Of Providence and Worcester Railroad Co., Isaac
0de, Pier No Is N B.; W. P. Williams, IA Broad
way, New York, or to
b BGFFUM, Agent foot of South Main St.
stpt q 1854. d&wtf Providence.
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