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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-28

Fire aud LOss OF SIX Lives.
BosroS, March II, 1851.
Foley's hotel, u Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, WAS
destroyed By fire Saturday morning, March 1. The
IRE bross GU. about three o'oock, vhs the inm,.ss
some thirty or forty in number-wers asleep and
them perished In the flames.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-28

PH1ADsIrHIa, March ~, 1857
Ex President Pierce and isdy arrived here this after.
from Baltimore, have put up at toe La Pierre
Houfe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-28

Navigation OF the ST. Croix River.
CALAIS. Me-, March Il, 1857
The n. Crox river ID clear Of Toe, and navigation
resumed to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-28

The Administration Orgsn-CuriOas Hlsto-
~ and Breakdown Of the Washington
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
The Theory of Gas Bills.

An investigation is going on in New York into the
affairs OF the Manhattan gas company, the charge
having been brought against ii, that when the price
OF gas recently reduced it deerorated the quail
ity of the article manufactured and increased the
pressure on The gasometers that the loss to the
consumer was in reality increased. Some of the
evidence given is instructive to those burning gas
w Woleott Gibbs, Professor of Chemistry and Phys
les in the Free Academy, was the first witness He
said there great difference in the illuminating
power of lnfammabe gas the number of feet of gas
consumed is by no means criterion of the amount
of light produced there is guarantee 10 the
sumner that be receives the worth of his money in
light, except the honor aud honesty of the producer
where the gas is charged by the cubic foot one kind
OF gas might yed bnt half much light as another.
Prof. Gibbs was OF opinion that the only way in
which the public might be secured against imposition
was the appointment OF an inspector of metres, and
also an inspector of gas then the quality of the gas
and the correctness with which it was registered
would be known 10 certainty; witness finds that
the gas made al present is not as good that which
be anal yzed year ago; the pressure is greater now
than witness has ever known TO be- the better the
quality of the gas is the less pressure it needed an
inferior kind of gas is of less specific gravity than
that OF better quality, and is also more affected by
pressure; witness has examined gas at the Free
Academy and at his residence in Lexington avenue,
and found that the pressure has recently greatly in
creased; the gas flares up out of the burner mole
strongly than used to; the impression of the wit
ness was that the cost of gas was greater in this
city than in London.
| John Furman the next witness Is a g Gas
Economist his duties to inspect gaslamps &C.;
is employed TO examine the gas.metres and burners
of the New York University as well as several other
| Institutions all the gas introduced into the Univer-
sty passes through one large metre; there also
several small metres used to register the amount of
gas consumed by the different occupants; witness
finds that the amount of gas registered in the small
metres is about one.thrd greater than that in the
| large one; the company make out their bills by the
large metre and the University collects from their
tenants by the small Onos either the large metre or
(tEe small ones out Of order; witness did know
which, but thought it was the large one, because it
appeared to be old witness thinks that if the con-
sumers understood how to regulate the consumption
OF their gas, they would have cause to complain
the whole of the complaint of the increase of
gas bills arises from the increased pressure.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13

SAT down and wrote an advertisements ii was in
the following words:
g If the lady whose dress got cntangled in a gen
Ilemans coat BUTTON leaving the concert last Wed
nesday, will call at, send to the fremont Hotel,
she will hear something to her advantage"
There, thought, as | gave the advertisement to
she boy and five shillings to pay for The insertion
there If that will not give clue to escape from
very unpleasant dilemma, and at the same time to
know who my enchanter is the fates indeed must be
very unpropitous
My plans being thus so far adopted, ordered din
ner, and waited patiently, rather impatently, the
appearance of the newspaper next morning. 1t was
brought up to my room damp from the press, and
then read in all the glory Of large type my inter
estng announcement. But, my stars with what an
advertisement was it followed in the very same
column. only wonder that my hair did not stand
on an end, as read as follows
90 REWARD-LOST or STOLEN on the night of
D<the Concert, at the Hall, GOLD CHAIN BRACE
LET 1t is thought to have been taken from the ladys
by pickpocke of gentemany appearance, whc
blue coat with brass buttons and kept the lady
leaving the Hall.
Any giving such information will lead to the
OF the Bracelet to the capture of the thief Gf it
stoen will receive the above reward applying to No
Cambridge Place.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
General CaAs,

The Cincinnati Enquirer alludng TO the reports in
circulation in reference to the new cabinet observes
&C IT the reports true--and we see no reason to
doubt them-tha General Cass is to be the Secretary
of State under the new administration, Mr.. Buchan
an and the country may congratulate themselves that
they have secured the services of man, in the first
place in the cabinet, who in every respect is worthy
to be the successor of the Jefersons, Madsons Ad-
amses, Clays, Van Burens, Everetts, and Marcys,
who have conferred upon that position much lus-
tire and renoWn. No office under the government, tho
President not excepted has been SO long and ably
filled as the Secretary of State and rejoice that it
is to increase rather than lose in dignity by the new
administration"
The following, in the Enquirer, a long and inter-
esting biographical sketch of General Cass, from
which make the following extract:
{" 1t will readily be seen that General Cass cannot
otherwise than 80 into the cabinet with the conf
dence of the country He is old, 1t is true but his
temperate habits have left him in fine state of pre-
serVaton. He is younger than many at sixty. After
ALL he is but two three years the senior of Secre
tary Marcy and OF Daniel Webster, who performed
the duties of the State Department with unsurpassed
ability. He is older than Lord Pamerson the
present Premier of England, for whom, in inteectu-
al ability, he is far than a match. We nav
look for series ofdp!Omatc papers from the Genl
which will be read with pleasure and pride by the
American people. Lewis Cass is the representative
OF no section OF our country IN particular, but is
phalically national and Union man, TO cement
which in the bonds of affection has been, for many
years. the dearest object of his aspirations states
His political career being ended, he can have no
motive but to serve his country faithfully during the
short remnant of his days. The installation of this
accomplished 'and thoroughbred scholar, ex2erien-
ced dpIomatis and SENATOR and tried and ever true
democrat, into the cabinet of Mr. Buchanan will
give his administration dignity in the eyes of the
country Although seveny.fve winters have passed
his head, the General has good deal ofhe fire
of Young America in his composition, and.we may
reasonably expect from him vjgorouJ and high
toned foreign policy"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13

A CLERGYMAN WHO COULDN'T HELP SrEALING-
clerical gentleman, of the ominous name of Houk,
who breaches, he says the gospel at Batavia H.
nos arrested in Chicago the other day, charged
and baggage checks. The clerical delinquent ad-
mitted that he had procvity for stealing and that
he had in vain endeavored to overcome the appetite
he felt for other peoples properly AS surely ho
was tempted, SO surely he must fall He was held
for trial in default of 5000 bail 1t may be a nice
question in morals, whether this poor victim of
diseased organism ought TO be punished felon
cared for as lunatic If he has a propensity for
theft. the prison is poor school to send him 10 in
the hope of curing him
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
General Notices.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Dunlin County,.

Duplim County.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sesoms-Jamwary Term, 1857
Jacob Cole Joseph Cole, BAIL M Cols Others Heirs
at Law of Robert Cole, dec'd Gibson Sloan Admin
istrator, and Richard Swnson, and Ann his wife
PETITION FOR ACCOUNT AND DISTRIBUTION OF
PERSONAL ESTATE.
IT APPEARING to the satisfaction of the Court that
Richard Swnson and Ann Swinson two of the defendants
in this case not residents of this State it is therefore
ordered that publication be made in the Wilmington Jour-
nall newspaper published in the town of Wilmington in
ants appear at tho next term of this Court to be held in
the Court House, at Kenansve, the third Monday in
April next then and there to plead demur said
the will be heard er parte, to them.
Witness John j. Whitehead, Clerk of said Court at
office, the Sd Monday in January, and in the eighty yfrs
year of indie pendence, A. D 1857.
March 6.-276t. JOHN J. WHITEHEAD, Clerk.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13

Dr. Thomas Holiness for six years examining physician
the Coroner of the City and County of New York. after
having devoted number of to chemical research and
experiments for the purose finding method of preserving
dead bodies, has discovered formerly unknown
which in every respect far superior to the Egyuan mode
of embalmngas exposure Of the body removal Of any
portion development in deep folds of liner
CURED His process instantaneOuy arrests decOmposton
destroys all offensive odOr restores quite natural appearance
of the body and it from decayng for indefinite
period of time The operation is performed, with incon
venience trouble in few moments by simply opening
vein in of the limbs and ejectng into it fluid Expe
rents have been made in this city within the last weeks
which render certain that this invention is all that claims
to be- We witnessed Saturday last at the cabinet
of Mr.. II. G. Panre, Main street. the bodies Of
two chdrenone muatto child four FIVE months DID,
and the other negro child about five years old-boh of
which had been dead week ten days. yet looking
plump and fresh though just fallen asleep They had
been embalmed after death by Dr. Holmes process by
way of experiment. up to this time there has been
sign of decay in any part The principal physicians the
civ exammned bodies Saturday and ALL without
execution expressed themselves satisfied that
plete success could be desired.
One important fact in relation to the embaming process
should not be omitted The bodies thus embamed grow
gradually hard and firm rock. Dr. Holmes brought with
him to New Orleans that had been embamed nine years
He there SatCed it through the middle leaving the lower ex
tremites in possession of Mr. Casanave Of that city, and
brought the upper portion with him to texas We must now
render familiar passage thus Dust thou art and TO mar
bic thou must turn. Verify, this is progressive age
Houston TeLegrdpt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13

OkRFENoKEE SwAMp.-This heretofore unexpored wilder
ness in Florida being explored tloyds Island, formerly
set down at 10 miles long only q miles and wide.
large number of deer found the Island. The Sa-
vannah Georgian speaking of the surveying party Says
Instead Of being impeded by water of the chief diff
fcutes party in crossing the ont of the
want of that very important element They had to sink
three wells to obtain supply for drinking and cooking AS
they advanced towards the eastern margin the thick
moss of the underground offered almost nsuperablo OBJ
to their progress 1t became necessary their
way with knives they much delayed to bo in
serious danger of tarvatonho supply having been en-
tirelv exhausted
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
Harm0sau---A Ballad.

RICHARD CHENEvIx TRENCH.
Now the third and fatal conflict for the Persian throne was
done,
And the Moems fiery vaor had the crownng victory
Harmosan, the last and nobest the invader to defy,
Captive oyerborne by numbers they bringing forth to
die.
Then exclaimed that noble captive $50 perish in my
thirst;
Give but drink of water, and let then arrive the
worst 20
In his hand he took the goblet but awhile the draught for
bore,
Seeming doubtuy the purpose of the foeman to explore
Veil ght then have paused the brayesor around him
angry foes,
With hedge naked weapons did that lonely
But what fear'st thou 2" cried the Calph FRIEND
secret blow
Fear it not Tour gallant Mosem such treacherous deal
ing know
hou mayest quench thy thirst securely, for thou shall not
die before
Thou has drank that cup waterth repreve hineno
more!
Quick the Satrap dashed the goblet down earth with
ready hand,
And the liquid sank forever lost amid the burning sand
Ihou has said that mine my life is, till the water of that
cup
have drained then bid thy servants that spilled water
gather up
For stood the Caph by doubtful passions STIR
red
Then exclaimed 'Forever sacred remain monarchs
word.
Bring another cup and ghtway to the noble Persian
Drink, said before, and persh-now bid thee drink and
Eye"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
CHATTER Ill.

END OF IT.
Here pretty plight; to be advertised in the
public papers at a pck.pocket, when my only crime
was like OthelIo's, that of
Loving, not wisely, but too WELL
My determination, however, was quickly adopted.
[ went up stairs, put on the very identical delinquent
coat, accurately described, and liking the paper
in my hand, proceeded 10 No. 7 Cambridge Place.
knocked at the door, and asked the servant, who
answered, the name OF the family. Having heard it,
said, " Is Miss Raymond in %
&C Yes, SIR" replied the servant woman, ' who
shall | say wants her q
Tell her, | replied, d" that the pickpocket with
gentlemanly address and blue coat with brass but
ons who stole her bracelet, is here and wishes to
return it to her."
The woman stared at as though were mad,
but repeating my request 10 her, she went in and
delivered my message.
Soon there came out--not my fair one,
With all that's best of dark and bright,
Meeting in aspect and eye"
but stalwart brother.
THAT" | said, handing him the bracelet sis Miss
Raymonds property and though, as you perceive,
wear blue coat, with brass buttons and am 1ater-
ed to think my manners not ungentlemanly, am
bound in candor to say am not ickpocket'
Then, Sir, you shall have the reward,'' said the
brother, taking out the purse.
"No," replied, " for strange it may appear
though | am no pickpocket, stole the lady's brace.
letn
The man looked puzzled but when | told the
truth, and pointed to my advertisement in the same
paper, proof did not ant to walk off with the
property, he laughed heartily at the whole story, and
not the least at his sisters description of the gentle
manly pckpocket.
Well'' he said, ''you had better walk in and
have Tea with US, and my sister will be able TO say
whether she can speak to your identity, after which
it will be time enough to canvass the propriety OF
sending for constable
You may be assured accepted the invitation
Need 60 further with the story? The young lady,
to the words of the advertisement, captured the
pickpocket. The bachelors button no longer adorns
my blue coat, and have framed and glazed ov e1
the fireplace the advertisement in which am pub.
hcly described by my own wife as ''a pickpoeke
with gentlemanly address, When | charge her
with the libel, she always does what she has just this
moment done, pay damages Tor the sander in any
amount of kisses, declaring, though not pickpocke
was thief, and stole her heart and pocketed heT
bracelet
So ends the story of b" Bachelors Button"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13

time wife SEQ DIS her husband, she adds a wrinkle
to her face 1t is thought that the of
this fact will have most salutary effect, especially
it is understood that every time wife smiles
her husband it will remove one of the old wrinkles
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
TO MILL OWNERs AND OTHERS.
SPRING HOTEL,

skAs THE UNDERSIGNED having opened the house
ia known the Rock Spring Hotel proposes keeping
-M.4 good BOARDING HOU Sc, for the accommodation
country friends where they will be at home and well
provided fo convenient to the most part of the
The house being repaired and cleansed and
furnished with good beds
Good order must shall be preserved Persons inox
will not admitted and those who become after
admittance, will be requested to leave. -
Oct. l0-6-6m, GEO. ALDERMAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
" Can'st thou love me, gentle stranger
Blushing like 3 rose she stood:
And the knight at once admitted,
That he rather thouoht he could

That he rather thought he could.
An enthusiastic admirer of the Czar was repeated
ly saying to stranger, THE Gar is great" es
was the reply, " but God is greater" "Ah J. ex-
claimed the Russian, " but the Car is young yet"
An Irish friend of ours, hearing of gentleman
having stone coffin made for himself, exclaimed ::
.sBe me soul, an that's good ijee! Shure, an
stone coffin 'ud last man his life time %
Moher am afraid fever would GO had with
me-
why So my sone' =,
Cause. you see, mother, I'm SO small there would
MT be room for it 10 turn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.


sra THE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale accommodating
terms and at low price one yaT90Ie d1t containing
north side of the main roadon the Lot is new Dwelling,
and all necessary houses Also one Lot on the south
side of the Road fronting so feet by 800 feet deep For
particulars annIv To JOHN LARKINS,
Long Creek Post Office
Aug 2--5O-tf New Hanover Co., N. G.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
TERMS OF ADvERTIsTNc.,

aAdvertisements ordered to be continued on the inside
charged S cents per square for each insertion after the first
Advertisements upon which the number of insertions IS
not Marked will be continued until ordered and charged
25 cents per square for each insertion after the first
A3No advertisement, rejecting upon private characte
can under CIRCUMsEANCEs, be admitted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale the place known as
the Jacob Mathis plantation, containing four hundred
more or less and on which is good GRlSI MILL
in operation 1t lies four miles west of Strckandsve, in
good and healthy neighborhood.
For further particulars enquire of the subscriber at his
residence miles South of Srickandsvie, of 5. j.
BARDEN at Stricklinsvile.
Nov 2S-I3-6m JOHN HUFHAM,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
Schools.

THE FEMALE SEMINARY AT EVANSVILLE. <.
THE FIRST SESSION opened on Monday, the I'd day
of February. 1857
The following the Rates of Tuition for Session
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
CHAPTER II.

HOW THE COURSE TRUE SMOOTH.
That night | hardly closed my eyes, thinking of
nv bright particular star" and what means should
empIoy to find her out. | knew little of the town,
which was a large one, and 10 expect to know the
name of my fair one by mere description. was hope
less for there doubtless must be great many with
dark eyes and black hair within the " bills of NOR
tality y" there, as elsewhere.
NV love fit grew more and more violent IN he
course of the day but tired out at length with my
search returned the hotel, and took out my dress
coat from my portmanteau to feet my hame with the
contemplation of the inanlmate button that had de-
tanned the &c black eyed divinity" SO long. 1t was
with no little delight that now discovered what did
not before catch nv eyea fragment OF the silk loop
OF her dress still adhered the button, twisted round
the shank | pressed it to my lips-it was lilac in
color-and stopped to dsentange it from the bit OF
brass ss gently as though it were tress OF my loved
ones hair, when something clnked IN the skirt
pocket ] supL Losed had lett some money there, for
IN nv perturbation and excitement omitted 10 search
the coat on taking it off the night before. thrust
my hand into the pocket Gracious me What did
behold, what did take out-a gold bracelet
You could have g braned' me with my lady's fan
saw at a glance how matters stood-ln the excite
menl and fury of undoing the loop from my button
hole The lady had unfastened the clasp of her brace
let, which had not unnaturally fallen into the coat
skirt with which she engaged, and doubtless on
missing il, instead of regarding IN romantic
light, she put it down that was of the swell mob
and had purposey entangled myself in her dress to
rob her of her jewelEy.
Here was an anti heroic position TO find ones self
in: when wished to be considered one of the mos
devoted of knights, to be remembered only the
most expert of pickpockets Was ever an honest
lover in such plight? and to make it worse, could
not see how was to escape from this inevitable di
lemna must go down 10 the grave remembered
only in the dear ones mind the nefarous purlon'
er Of her bracelet To find her out was impossible
but bright idea struck me, as my eye lighted on q
newspaper lying on the cotfee-room table. rams
the bell. and inquired of the waiter when the loca
paper was published Tomorrow, sir" he answered
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-13
General Notices.

WILMINGTON MARBLE AND STONE YARD.
TUE subscriber having accepted the agency Of several
him with unlimited supply of finished unfinished for
% AN8 n s
every other article in the line of the business reasonable
sCULPTUR1NG, LETTERING, or CARVING, ,execu-
ted as well as can be done either North or South
The best preference can be given if required
March 10 l854-27-tf JAMES McLARANAN.
Coach and Carriage eManuractory--Cnnton,N N. c.
%zERo BOLD ROBIN HOOD respectfully informs the
So citizens of Sampson county and public generally,
he having recently been partially burnt OUT has rebuilt
and his establishment in full operation all its vari
Gus branchsg He is prepared to put up the PATENT
ty Sampson; and hopes by strict attention business
merit share of public patronage He warrants all his work
fail in twelve months with fair usage either in workmanship
wishing to buy would do we to call and examine
selves he does not intend to be surpassed for se ee
Sc REPARING done in the neatest manner, at short
notice ~ Mill Ink and Gudgeons made and warranted
for ten years, for SO.
Clinton, May g. I856--36tf.
T HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED WITH ME IN
l the Hardware Business, in Wilmington, my son E.
ROBINSON The business will hereafter be conducted un-
der the firm of J. M. ROBINSON & SON.
Wilmington, Jan. lst, 1856
NOTICE.
LII PERSONS ARE HEREBY FOREWARNED
o?s%69; s3 ofs9y under the RsnSYp q Yp6Rfson # r. sy
TO MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS.
u HE SUBSCRIBER TAKES THIS METHOD OF IN
forming the public that he continues the Mill Wright
business their various branches Founder
ing Framing, erecting Water Steam Mills, erecting and
fitting up engines and their necessary machinery Hochkiss
water Wheels centre discharge wheels, Barkers wheels
shot wheels under shot, breast wheels other
wheels use Circular upright Saws Grs Flour
ing Mills Boting Reels, Elevators Smut Machines, Horse
Powers, Corn Crushers, Cotton Gins Corn Shelters.
On application will order and erect any Of the above
machines any other in have experience of l3
years and have several experienced workmen in
poyment. l versed in the various improvements
Those wishing work done in the above line would do we'll
give call return my sincere thanks for the lib
eral patronage received heretofore.
For information address the subscriber at Poocks
ylle Jones county N. C. D. B. JOHNSON,
Sept. 10Th, 1856 (4-ly) Mill Wright and Machnist.