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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

NeW Tnlet.-The shore line about this inlet has
changed remarkably since my former survey, and
should be ret traced by the plane table Where the
wharf at Zeeks Island now stands, the coast survey
chart of 1851 gives Is feet, and rapid was the
cumulation of sand soon after the wharf was con-
structed that it ceased be of for the landing
OF materials required for the closing of the sues and
an extension some SIS Yards further into The channel
became necessary. The shore line followed the
wharf, and now there is but four feet depth at its
outer end. On the Federal Point side opposite to
Zeek's Island wharf, the shore has made to the South
word some 22O yards. New Inlet has narrowed since
| 1851 about 375 yards
| The closing of the inles to the Southwark of
Zeek's Island has been successfully accomplished and
the ebb and food entirely shut off from these former
passage ways, the result of which 10 10 feed New In
| let with an additional amount of food The Pilots
have conceived the idea that the closing of the two
small inlets has been of marked benefit 10 New Inlet
Bar Be that as ii may, the bar has certainly under
gone noticeable changes. and has increased one foot
in mean depth since 1852. The entire channel has
shifted to the North ward 514 yards since 1851. 1t
now runs where the Middle Ground was in 1851 and
1852 Carolina Shoal has followed the shifted chan.
mel and extends Eastwardly 273 yards further than
in 1851 The w. S. w : point of the Middle Ground
has been washed away for about 374 yards, and
where depths of five and six feet occurred in 1851 20
and II feet can now be found.
| Federal Point channel has narrowed until it is
nearly closed, and at the time, shifted TO the
Northward. New Inlet channel is now in its mar.
rowest part, between the six fe,t curves, 2S4
yards wde-in 1851 it was only 164y yards. In 1851
the narrowest part Of the channel abreast of Zeek's
Island wharf, from feet to feet curve was
1872 yards At present in the narrowest part of the
same locality, the distance is, from feet curve TO
feet curve, 1877 yards.
The Bulk Head athwart the mouth of New Inlet
has undergone some few changes, none, however, Of
; consequence, excepting prolongation of the South
ern spit of about 1874 yards, thus tapping entirely
the month of New Inlet.
In reference to the very decidedly improved state
of this bar, inclined to think it due only to the
continuance of recent strong southerly winds, for
have long observed that when the wind blows will
violence from the northward and eastward, New In
let Bar decreases in depth, while the estern chan
mel and Rip improve. With continuance Of strons
, southerly winds, the converse of this has Away
been apparent.
am very respectfully your obdt serv't.
(Signed) ]. N. MAFFITT,
1t. Cong U. S. Navy,
and Asst. Coast Survey
Prof A. D. BACHE,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

backupon the iIibera and intoerant rule which was
supposed to be the law in the time of bigoty; for,
it was every days practice TO swear Jews upon the
Old Testament, and Omichund ". Barker had settled
the rule that infdels to be sworn according to
the form which they hold 10 be most sacred and OBJ
ligatolv on their conscences.
If it be admitted, for the sake of the argument that
besides prescribing forms for general use, the legs-
lature had the purpose of altering the common law,
to exclude Jews and infdels, who believe in a
Cod and Christians who do not believe in future
wards and punshments from the privilege of taking
the oaths which are required to enable them to ties
tfy as witnesses, or to take any Office or place of
trust profit in other words 10 degrade and rerse-
cute them for opinions sake then it is clear that
the statute so far as this purpose is involved is void
and OF no effect, because il is in direct contravenon
of the 70 of the Declaration of Rights: 81 hat
all men have natural and unaenable ght to wor-
ship Almighty God according to the dictates of their
own consciencesn
We go further, and express the opinion, that il
| Cmichund v. Barker had not retrved the common
law from the reproach of holding Jews and infidels
who believe in God, unfit TO take an oath, treating
them as servants of the DEVIL" because their belief
differs from ours in regard 10 the attributes of the
being who created and governs the Universe, or il
any part of that reproach was still left the effect OF
this section of our declaration of rights, would be
10 extrpate the error and tear it up by the roots
1t said in the argument, a" to be sworn q
witness is no privilege person loses nothing by
being held incompetent" This is narrow view Of
the question. If he be held incompetent witness
on the ground that he cannot take OATH it follows
that he cannot swear to book account. If an in
junction is obtained it must be made perpetual, be.
cause he cannot swear TO his answer; nay, more, hi
cannot take the oath of Office as constable, sheriff
justice of the peace Judge, legislator governor; il
Short it would be the institution of a test OATH to
wards which revolutionary fathers had so just al
abhorrence and which is wholly repugnant 10 tn
tolerant and enighted spirit Of our institutions ant
of the age in which we live There is no error
| Judgment affirmed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

Mr. BUCHANAN AND KANsAs.-Some of the know
nothing papers (says the Nashville Union) profess to
believe that Mr.. Buchanan will not be true to the
South Kansas matters. We tell these papeEs tha
to he true the South it is only necessary he should
be true to the constitution The democratic party
does not expect nor desire that the incoming admin.
istratioD shall do anything to make Kansas slave
Nor do they care what Mr. Bnchanan's private views
may be on The abstract question of slavery, he re-
cognses and enforces lis constitutional rights The
democracy stand upon rational, not sectional princ
Piles and all they ask Tor is that outside nfuen
shall be brought to bear upon this questisn, but tina
it shall be left solely to those whom it concerns
viz: The people of the Territory themselves.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

In SUMTER S. c., on the 10th inst FRANCES ESTHER,
infant daughter of w. W. and M E. Price, age months
and "a days.
She died in beauty like rose,
Blown from its parents stem;
She died in beauty. like pearl
Dropt from some diadem.
She died in beauty like the snow,
On flowers dissolved away
She died in beauty like star.
Lost on the brow of day.
In Brunswick county, Friday, the 10th inst, AMOS
KENDALL ROWELL, aged Is years.
In Sampson county, the 18th inst of Puerpera Fever
Mrs MARY ANN robson, wife of Mr.. John +. Robe
son. and daughter of Edward Vail Esq aged q years.
Our relation Physician, afforded peculiar apportun
ties for observing the high and noble virtues with which the
deceased endowed In her clustered the christian
in their fullest human perfection and though her
suerings of the agonzing character, she bore
them with much genteness and torttude physical
durance could allow Her death will be felt and deeply
GREETED by all who knew her from her innocent and confd
ing days of childhood her last position wife and mother
She dutful and obedient child efectionae
daughter and devoted wife By the death of mother it
her lot at early day to be left to guard with maternal
care other children of still tender years how well she
will recoect with most admiration She has been off in
sprngtme of e leaving and helpless babe
the ptles storm of life To her bereaved husband her
father and kindred her loss irreparable but let
all regard it, though it may strange and mysterious
as awse dpensation of Godas death has only
her from this world of turmoil storms and shadows bet
country, where she will enjoy bliss unaoyed and perfect
peace. Com.
! Raleigh Standard please copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
Sup't. U. S. Coast Survey, Washington
Letter from Gov. Wise.

Letter
The following letter from Gov. Henry A. Wise, of
Virginia, was read at the banquet given at Jackson,
Mississippi on the oath ult., in honor of A. p Will
lard, of Indiana, and w A. Richardson, of Illinois
81 have the honor to thank you for the invitation
to attend the entertainment to be iven at the city
of Jackson on the 23d INST, to our friends, Hon A.
P. Willard AMI Hon. VIM. A. Richardson. They
are Romans worthy of your ovation. Victorious or
defeated, every hero patriot and sage who fought the
good fight for equal State rights, the Constitution
and the Union, in the non-slaveholding States and
who assisted to save us from being driven to the
wall of revolution, deserves our gratitude. They
were just and generous and we are grateful
They saved to the democracy the five cardinal
points of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Hi
nois, and California, and the South and slave
holding States are assured that they have something
saved remaining and abiding TO live in the Union for
and that there bonds of affection and faith uni
versaly pervadng, which binds still to brethren
for whom we are ready and willing to fight in any
war, as they have fought for in the blacklist wal
which has ever threatened the liberties of the whites
and the welfare of the blacks, the good faith of po-
ical covenants and the honor and interest OF hui
mainly. You do right 10 cherish such champions as
these they are representative men, and what they
represent is all in the North, and the South, and
everywhere all over the earth. Greet them in the
name of Virginia well as Mississippi; in the Of
manhood and knighthood and honor and truth and jus
tce. Embrace them with the right hand and the left
and hold them to the heart of fellowship and union
and in joy and tears tell the enemies Of the republic
that we cannot be severed from them-that we will
fight first, and in the of freedom and affection
We cannot be conquered. wish could be with yor
and among you it would make me wild with emo
ton to acknowledge with what agony went through
the apprehension of the last three months, and with
what deep sincerity return thanks TO Providence TO
saving US from the last extremity. Shall it oc
cur Will the republic ever again be put in suct
peril Is the last hope OF men for freedom eve
again almost to expire? Will our Union be dissolved
in the blood of civil war? Is victory respite
only, or guarantee-a warning to be needed for al
time ? May Heaven bless and save the whole coun
try! HENRY A. WISE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
Job PrintlnA.

We wo uld call the attention Of Merchants, Business
and Others to facilities for executing with prompness
and in superior manner JOB PRINTING in all its varieties,
and solicit share of their patronage Having gone to
siderable expense in fitting up Jobbing Establishment
prepared execute all kinds of Plain and Ornsmen
tai work. such Ball Tickets Programmes, Cards and Cir
culars of every description also Pamphlets Bill Heads Bills
of Lading, Promissory Notes. Way Bills Hand Bills ETC.,
etc, with neatness and on reasona bic terms.
"a We are authorized to announce W. T. J. VANN,
Esq candidate for reelection to the office of SPECIAL
MAGISTRATE of the Town of Wilmington, at the cleo
ton to be held the LIST Monday in February next
Jan. o. 1857. U6-ted&w
~ Herald and Commerc' al copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

j. Nj. ROBINSON q SON
n AVE now in store the following viz:
II Iron Hollow Ware and Sash Weights,
Hoop Iron of the best quality.
Nails, Brads, and Spikes.
iron Axels, Hubs and Spokes.
Timber and other Axes, all warranted.
Cast Steel Grabbing Hoes, Spades and Shovels
Rice Sickles and Bramble Scythes.
Preserving Kettles, Sauce Pans, &C.
Mill, Circular, Cross Cut, and other Saws.
Corn Shelters, Straw Cutters, and Fan Mills.
Barn Door and Smoke-House Locks, extra good.
Pad Locks that can't be matched.
Brass and Iron Wire cloth.
Wood Saws and Axes with handles in them.
Cotton Cord, Linen and Cotton Irvine.
Best quality of Scissors and Needles.
Rogers & Sons, Wostenholmes, and o
the real Barlow Knives
Sept Is. 1856,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

NoTE. River Lumber Tar and Turpentine, sold ia the
water subject to the of landing inspection coop
urpentne about 1O@ cents per bb-and naval
when brought railroad about the sane expenses are
of fifth is made the price of yellow Dip ac-
cording to quality
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

THE BALM OF A THOUSAND FLOWERS!-I a
delightful compound highly and decately scented by its
own ingredients to be used in the tostmpartng beauty
comfort and health to the skin 1t will eectualy
tan, sunburn &c. and it mpart flexible soft surface
the skim preventing its shrinking and becoming spotted
For cleaning the teeth has been considered far superior
and far medicinal than any compound yet known
quickly renders them white alabaster their decay
and removes the tartar liberation and strengthens
the gums.
For shaving, this Balm gives ,ch penetrating lather
and has equal rendering the beard SOFT emoent and
tender SO that in removing it, it gives way at the slightest
ton, leaving fresh white and delicate countenance.
This highly perumed Balm gives life to the hair un
surpassed gloss impaired to it and becomes beautifully
led firm increase and nourishes its
ensures with certainty growth beautiful hair to
those who, for years. by sickness otherwise may
have been deprived oft 1t removes dandu streng
the cuce and cleanses it, rendering the head lively and
clean.
Price so cents per bottle liberal discount by the
or dozen.
For sale in Wilmington, N c., by
S. w. WHITAKER,
Oct 8. 1S56.-2S-6m6-6m Agent for the Proprietor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
CAROLINA SADDLE AND HARNESS EsTAB-
LISHMENT

Corner Market Second SITS, under the tc3oi,ac Eotel
WILMINGTON, n. G
THE Undersigned respectfully takes this method to
l. form the citizens of Wilmington and surrounding
try that he has taken the the of Market and
Second Streets under the Carolina Hotel where ne would
be pleased exhibit his stock, consisting of Sad e BIZ
dels, Martngales Harness. Trunks Whips Spurs and ali
articles usually kept in such eabhment all Of which
he will sell low for cash, accommodating Call
and examine he olicits share of public patronage,
Es- Repairing done at short notice
VIM. L. JACOBS.
Oct 90 '56. 3S-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING 'ANUARY 22D, 1857

TURPENT1NEThe market ruled steady at quotations of
Thursday last up to Tuesday, when it again advanced
sales made at So O5 for virgin and yellow Dip and 81 O5 for
hard, per bb of $50 bs since then, will be by
reference to table prices have been uctuang The
ceps the week ended this morning have been larger than
those of the previous and the sales reach 1851 bb
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.
THE UNDERSIGNED has just opened at the Store OF
North Water Street, formerly occupied by Messrs Wes
sci kiler and complete stock of goods suitable for
the town and country trade and offers them low prce
other store in the place Among them may be found
the following
Is boxes Tobacco-W orld's Fair brand;
40 do do Hazart do
5 do do Columbia do;
Is bags Coffee 80 kegs Nails;
hhds. Porto Rico Sugar.
5 bbls. Clarified do;
SO boxes Colgates Pale SoapI;
80 do Scaled Herring;
65 bbls. Common Whskey;
5 do Bourbon do
25 do Apple Brandy;
5 do North Carolina Peach Brandy
20 boxes Cheese 10 kegs Butter;
20 do Adamantine Candles;
10 do Black Pepper; 100 gross Matches
IL do Cinnamon 10 boxes Saleratus;
5 bbls. Malaga Wine, an excellent article
300 Round Shaves-L. Woods make;
30 Poughs do do do;
10 bkls. Soda Biscuit;
Shoes-assorted qualities
IS Wrapping Paper;
5 bbls. No Mackerel. Besides good many other
articles, too to mention which will be sold
cash by G.. PRIGGE,
Nov. 10Th 81 North Water Street.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

NEW BOOKS.-January 9Th, 1S57-Receved this morn.
~ ing further supplies of Recolecons Of Lifetime, by
s G. Goodrich, eter Parey); Spurgeons Sermons Fam
Christianity Private Correspondent of Daniel Webster
Hawatha Complete setts of Pregeots We5ks including
BELLA Phillip the Second Biographical and Critical Miscel
lanies, and other works too numerous to mention at
Jan. 9th, 1857. ) w. WHlTAkERS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

GfS~N~ THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs tn
Citizens of Wilmington and its vicinity, tina tn e
has located branch of his New York house at
No Market street, the Wharf, where he will keep
every description of
SADDLES, BRIDES, WHIPS 8 TRUNKS
Every variety of Ladies and Genemens riding Saddles,
Fine Sole Leather TRUNKS, and every thing in his
line Having extensive facilities he will keep constantly
inc M M Ss .o .
prices.
B. Repairing of Harness and Trunks done by the best
workmen and all orders Harness executed with prompt
ness and despatch. MATHEW A WILSON,
Importer and Manufacturer of Harness,
No. SO Canal street, New York, and
No. S Market street, Wilmington, N. G..
Sept. Goth, 1856 I3-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
MARRIED..
DIED.

In this town. the 18th inst, by w. T. j. Vann, Esq,
Mr. JESSE BATSON to Miss MARY A. WILEY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
RUS STA SALVE.

Is purely Vegetable Compound of and peculiar
combination and is the best Salve made for the
of BURNS, FLESH POUNDS, and SORES of all kinds.
Price Is cents rer box liberal discount by the dozen
gross. For sale in Wilmington, N c. by
s. w. WHITAKER,
Oct. 9th. 26-6m. Agent for the proprietor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

EMBROIDERIES.
WE HAVE on hand the largest stock of EMBROIDER-
w les opened in Wilmington, which are now offered
great reduction in price, among which may be found
Collars from &c to sf2 sebte 81 s2 Swiss and
Jaconet Flouncings in great variety.
Jan. g. HEDRICK RYAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

should be understood that quotations generally
the wholesale prices In filing small ORDERS high
ar rates have to be paid
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

NOTICE.
THE FRIENDS who have kindly patronized US during
the past year. respectfully informed that their
accounts are made up the first day of January 1851
They will confer great favour by an early settlement
Jan 9th HEDRICK & RYAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE
y 20 boxes fine Cheese;
III frkins Orange County Butter, fresh and sweet.
Also, fine lot of Pea Baskets.
THOS G. CRAFT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

Wilmington Bank Rates of Exchange.
Baltimore i pr Ct prem. Philadelphia l pr ct. prem
New York; IS Virgina.... 6
Boston. Charleston. ''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

WILLARD & CURTIS,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE GRO
~ GERS, AND DEALERS IN GRAIN
No. 10 SOUTH WATER STREET,
Jan. 18th Wilmington, n. G.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
MATRIMONIAL.

TWO YOUNG GENTLEMEN, AGED % AND 81
and Industrious habits toeraby good looking (though
ing pretensons to beauty to form the acquaintance
of two young ladies' not " under IL years of age
with view to atrmony They must be Of good personal
possessed of fair education amabe dispositions
and general knowledge of the duties pertaining good
wives. Being unable from close application to business to
form the acquaintance of ladies in the usual manner
have resored to this somewhat unusual method Sincere
what advertise, request to unless in the
same spirit All communications strictly confidential
Address "SINCERITY,"
Jan 23-2l-2t Wilmington, N c.
FRESH ARRIVALS.
DER SCHR. D. c. HULSE, from New York: Is bags
Rio Coffee 10 bbls e. 7. Sugar 10 Kegs Goshen But
ter, prime. Low for cash.
Jan % GEO. H KELLEY & BRO.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23
OUR MOTTO Is ITO PLHAsE,"
49, Wilmington Saddle Harness, LNN y
TTNeTRuNx MA NUEACToR AASiS

Y
keeps constantly hand large assortment of Coach,
Gig, and suiky Harness; Lady's and GentIemen's
and Carpet Bags Satches fancy Trunks, &c Always
hand supply of string Leather and Fly Nets ard
ali other articles usually found in such establishments all
Of which he warrants to be of the best material
raanship will be soldiow for cash, sortcre
prompt customers
saddles Harness, Trunks, Medical Bags &C., made
order Harness and Coach Trimmings sold at fair price
to persons buying to manufacture Whips Wholesale
An kinds Of Riding Vehclesbought and sold commits
sion. JOHN J. CONOLEY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

SPIRITS IURPENTINE--Ihe market ruled quiet at last
Thursdays quotation up to Monday when sales eff
fected at 50 cents gaonh"ng advance of cent
At the time of closing report this morning the market
firm 80 cents but sales have taken place The sales
for the week reach only 935 bbls viz:
Saturday.... 235 40 & :"
Monday: ...... 200 &C 81 5"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

SHAKESPEARE REsEARCHEs.--Ihe reason why "sne
never told her love-" is probably because her love
found it out, and there was use in her telling what
he already knew.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-23

In SUMTER S. c., the 10th inst, FRANCES ESTHER
infant daughter of w. w. and M E. Price, age months
and DAYS
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-09
Fun Ahcnd.

.HE Bygreferencc to our advertising col
umns it will be seen that Van1Amburgh
q Cos renowned Menagery and Circus
viii exhibit here on ThurSday h ed
inst, and we advise all who desire to
enjoy rich and rare treat, to come to
town on that day, and leave a half dol
lar With the firm. There is no doubt of
not getting the worth of your money
for it is decidedly the most complete
Company en tunt., 1t is not often you
have an opportunity of "seeing the Ell
plat" so cheap, and you should certain
IL embrace this one.