davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

ney- We hope our friends everywhere
will attend tho Agricultural Meeting, this
afternoon, in the Court House.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

ra- CoURT.-There is only at present
one prisoner confined within our jail.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

ssy- To HoUsEKEEpERs II he season
for putting up fruits for winter use is near
at hand, and experience has proven that
those fruits put up in their natural state
are the least expensive and most delicious
rarity, and entirely supcrcedcs the old
method Of preserving. Tin cans have been
extensively used for putting up frui! air
tight, but already several sad ac idents
resulting in tho loss Of life, have occurred
by eating fruit put up in tin, as events es-
tablish the fact that the acids contained
in fruit become thoroughly imprcgnated
with tin and its poisonous substances, rem
dering it dangerous to partake of fruit
wnich has been preserved in metallic sub
stances. Glass is tho only safe substitute.
GREAT AGRICULTURAL PRoDUoTs p
eSISheriff DknR, of Jackson township, in
thls county, has placed in our Office, to
which we invite the attention Of the public,
tho following monstrous specimens of Ag.
flcultural Productions. Considering these
articles are the product of the repoted thin
soil of Jaekson---where good land rates at
about So per acre,-they are worthy of
consideration, and entitlo jackson town
ship to the nppellation of "Somo Pump
kins." By the way, our democratic friend
.Msr.f Der, is model Farmer, himself
and richly deserves the honorable appella-
ton Of the degree Of S. p.
Tiqo,hy Stalk, 6 feet, inch in length.
Oats, =" o
Flax, 90 o."
Sum total length, Of the above. products,
10 feet, ila inches.
, N. B.-Mr. VENiAH RrTs, of IIemlock
haa also sent us a Timothy head, measur-
ing ~ inches,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

Let lhNm pail all about mine ears; present mo
Death on the wherl, or NJ the lid horses heels;
OI pale ten hits on The Tarpeian.
That the p rceipiiaton might down stretch
Below the bean Of siGht-yel siili viii
Continue to declare to them"
That ELSE & WILSON'S Saloon, is a place
worthy of a visit, to all those, who wish to
enjoy an excellent dish of Ice Cream.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

p@ DELIanTFUL Day Thursday was
one Of the most delightful August days
that we remember to have experienced -
There was a freshness in the atmosphere
that was quite iuvigorating, and all Nature
looked bright and cheerful after the elorm
of pr' r'vious day. ,thetagening, shc w1lks
were filed with bright eyed girls and roinp.
,inl boys, who seemed the embodiment ol
health and innocence.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15
RAIL. ROAD AND pACKNT BOAT
ANTEJOpE.

1857. ANTELOPE, 1867.
ON aud after Tuesday, April T. 1857, the Pack ct
Boat ANTELOPE, Capt D. F WRLIs, viii commence
running her regular trips daily, Sundays cScepted)
between Rupert and Nanticoke, as follows
Leaves Rupert at o'clock, a. NJ. on arrival of the
Night Express on the q. w q Il. Railroad from vii.
liamsp RI, and arrives nj Nanticokc at O'Clock, p.
M, in time TO take the the l.. 4 u. Railroad
OF Scranton or Great Ben The same ATE rn0on.
Leaves Nanticoke on ARRIVAL Of l.. & B. Railroad
from Great Bend and SC cranton (sly o'clock
p an arrives at Rupert early the evsnin IN
time to take the Night Express both ways on he G..
w. & El mi ri railroad.
Ia ssengers from the Wyom ng VALLEY, for Potts.
vflfe Har arrsbur r. Baltimore Putsburg and II othe
points South West Wi find it to their atvantage
totake the above Line, as IL is the only line that COT
road.
Passcn gers from the South OF West, by ing IIar
rsburg per afternoon train, via Dauphin and susque
hanna Raj lroad, aud via Cattawissa Rail road will
meet the Packet at Rupert in time.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

U5- WHITE TEETH PERFUMED BREATH AND
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXlON-cun be acquired by
usi ng the Balm Of a Thousand F1Owers." What lady
or gentleman would remain under the curse of dis
ugree cable BREATH when by using the "BALM a
THOUSAND Flowers" as n dentri6ce, W. uld not only
render it sweet, but leave the teeth white as alas.
ter Many persons do not know their breath is bad,
and the subject is delicate that their friends nill
never mention il. Beware of countcrfets. Be sure
each bottle rs signed
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

sS- Conc to the City.-Thc Editor.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Estate oT Ann CO1,le1. dec,d

L ETTERS of Administration on the
i Estate Of Ann Conner, late Of Benton township
Columbia county deceased have be granted by the
Reg of Columbia county. TO the Undersigned who
resides in said B.nton township, in Columbia comfy
all persona having claims against e estate NJ The dece
de EGq1esIed present thsuto the Adminis
without delay. and all PERSONS indebted 10 make pay
nent iouhwiih! .., ...,
JOHN CONNER,
August &, 1857. AdH'r,
J QUAD tot sNle ot
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15
Brick! Brick! Brick

rTHE subscriber has now on hand at his yards in
i bloomsbury, Columbia county, 800 900 well burned
brlck OF the hest quality OF clay. -,
Those in want Of Brick, be sup Piled colstantly
with hrst rate article, and al the most nable
prices.
W TERMS CASH.
4. D. ARTHUR.
Bloomsburg. July 25, lsST-3ls
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

w THOMAS w. MATrsoN, Received the Przp
Medal at the Worlds Fair n LondJn, 1851, for
TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS, Boo It's, shoes and Gums
Great inducements offered to purchasers ofthc
above articles. Thss much the largest stock trunks
Carpet Bags. vaccs Sc, in Philadelphia very cheap
or cash. Manufactures: 100 Market Street, 8. W
corner and 1913 Market street. 8. E. corner OF Fourth
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

Rupert, carrying the nited States Mail
Leaves WIKI es Barre at 9 O'Clock, A l., nnd ar
rves at Rupert in time to connec twit the MaiTrains
both ways
Leaves Rupert er the arrival of both Mail Trains
isay O'Clock, p and arrives a, Wilkes Bar re
nbout midnight
D. r. WELLS, Proprietor
Wilkes Barre, April II 1857.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15
A RETIRED PHYSICIAN,

w. YEARS OF AGE, having lost his father, two
. brothprs, auahter, son in law, ncphews aud
n,eces bv that dreadful disease, CONSUMPTION ara SUI
ferIng with Cough himself, determined to VISIT me
East ndies Egypt and japan, where he discovered
certain cure or Colds Coughs Bro
Consumption Nervous Debility and Asthma His cough
was cured imme 6ately; he returned, cured his rei
tires who inner tied The di sease, and IN con heeuon
with his son have employ I'd II in the practice, tung
Thousands of ca ses considered hopeless by others
For the purpose OF rescuing as many OF his suffering
fellow beings possble he is sending the Recipe TO
all who wish il for ten certs OF il 10 pay the post
Address Or HEATH,
iOl sprns st., opposite. St Mich olSs H@,e
June 3, 1857. New fo'h'
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

TIERS S2t.
Plan Of tie Lottery.
The Nlmb,ri from TO -, ,O9), CORE espontins with
those Numheis on the Tickets printed separate
slips paper, enCrc led with small tin tubes and
placed in OIiG wheel
The tiIsl 4t7 Prizes, similIrlv printed nd encir
ted, are pll ced in another wheel.
The wheels lhcn revolyed, and umbcr IL
drawn fr ohf the wheel Numbers and AT the same
time n PTIZe is drawn from the other wheel The
Numbe 7 aud Prize drawn out are opened and exhibit
ed TO the audience, and registered by The Conmis
sioners; the Prize being placed against The NunheI
drawn. This operation is repeated until all tht
Prizes are drawn OUT
approximation Prites-The two preceding nd the
two succe cding Numbers TO those drawing the hTst
Prizes Will be entitled TO the % Approximation
Prizes For example: if Ticket No. lleoO draws the
900 Prize those Tickets numbered llsir, u sl9
ll2Jl 252, will each be enitled 10 $500 II Ticket
No. $50 draws the 100000 Piize, those Tickets mum
bered SD, $40 55i 552, will each be entitled to S3uO
and so on according TO the above scheme.
the 1906 Prizes Of $50 will be determined by the
last figure of The Number TINT draws the $50 600 Prze
For example, if the Number drawing The $40 UOC
Prize ends with No. ], then all the Tickets where
The M Inbcr ends in will he entitled 10 s2O IL lhe
Number ends with No hen all the Tickets where
the Number ends in will be entitled 10 $50 and so
on to 0.
Certificates of Packages Will be sod et tse follow
ing rates, which is ibe risk
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15
Certificate of Package of 10 Whole Tickets, $50
do do 10 Half do 40
do do ~ Quarter do 90
do do 10 Eighth do 10

IN ORDERING TICKETS OR CERT R1lFICATFs,
Enclose the money to our address Tor he tickets
ordered on receipt Of which they WI be forwarded
by first mail. Purcha have tickets ending in
any figure they may designate. ~
The List of Drawn Numbers ana Pflzhswi III De sent
TO purchasers Immediately after the drawing
Purchasers wil please write thel signatures plain,
q nd give their Post Office, County and slate
Remember that every Prize is drawn and payable in
fu II without deduction.
All Prizes Of Sl0U0 ndunder pld immediatel ly ane
the drlwing-other Prizes at the usual time of thirty
days.
All communI cations str Ictly confidential.
Address orders for Tickets or CeTiIdcates to
s. SWAN 4 CO augusta, Ga,
Persons residing near Montgomery, Ain. or Atlanta,
Ga. can have their orders hed.' and save Time, by
add ressiRg 3. Swan & Co.. at either Of thoss cities.
UJ A HIST Of the numbers that are drawn from the
wheel with the mOu ut Of The prize that each is
ent led to- will be publ shed amer every drawing in
the following papers ;Nep Orleans Detd, Mobile Re
gstsr Charleston Standard NashURLe Gasttte, Atlanta
Inieiiigeneer. NsU York Weekly Day Book, SapunHdh
Morning Ne1s, Richmond Dispatch, Ntp York DispateA
a nd Padding Mss Clarion.
August IS, 1851
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

WILLIAM I. SHUMAN, Esq, of Main
township. will be a candidate for COUNTY TREA-
SURER subject to the usages III Colpmbia County
Democratic Conven lion,
July l5, l857-tde
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

BENJAMIN WINTERSTEEN, Of
Pine township, will he candidate for COUNTY
COMMISSIONER, subject 10 the usages Of the Colum.
bin C6nnty Democ attic Convention.
July 10 1857 tide
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

PETER ENT, of Scott township, will
bo Candid for ASSEMBLY. subject to the usage
Of the Columbia County Democratic Convention. -
Augrst is, le57-tde
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

JOHN KIEFER, of Catawissa town.
ship, vii be q candidate for COUNTY TREASURER,
subject to the nsages Of the Columbia County Demo
cratic Convention.
July IS, tS57-tde
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MEETING of the Columbia County
lfh AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. A special meet
ing oft hi Society will be held Saturday Aug 18th,
1867 AT O'Clock r. M. at the Court Iou So, Blooms
burg general endance is requested, as business
Of Importance Is TO be laid before the meeting.
T, JOHN, Presiient.
Aunust I, 1857 81
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15
CANDIDATES ADMISSION FEE, ONE DOLLAR.

JOHN X. YOHE, Of Mifflin township,
will be cand date ior COUNTY AUDITOR subject 10
the usages of the Columbia County Democ ruic Con-
venton
AupustI5, Is57-tio
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

SAMUEL KISNER, Esq, of Madison
township. will be candidate for COUNTY COM.
MISSIONER, subject to The us1ges OF the Columbia
County Democratic Convention.
July %, leo7-tde
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

WILLIAM COLE, ESD, of Benton
town ship, will be n candidate for COUNTY TREAsU-
RER subiett to the usages Of the COLUMBIA County
Democratic Convention.
July 25. IS57-tda
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

DANIEL LEE, of Bloom township
viii be candidate for REG IsTER AND RECORDER
before the d emocra County Convention this fall.
| Aug IS, 1957--tdo
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

JOHN "A. FUNSTON, Of Madison
township, viii be n candidate for COUNTY COM MIS-
sIoNER subject to the usagcs Of the Columbia County
Democratic Convent tion.
August I, 1e57-tde
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

JACOB EYERLY, of Bloom township,
will be candidate for PRoTHoNoTARY, before the
Democratic County Convention this faii.
August Is. lej7-tde
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

ELIAS DIETERICK,o of Montour town.
ship, will be candidate for COUNTY COMMISSION.
Err subject to the sages Of the COLUMBIA County Dem
oeratic Conventiou.
August y, 1s57.-tdc.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

JAMES S. McNINUH, of Catawissa
township, will bn candidate for COUNTY TREAsU.
RER. subject to the usages of the Columbia County
Democratic Convention.
| August g, ls57-tde
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

Nr HELMBoLD'S UNIVERSALLY APPROVED
REMEDY Compound Extract Buchu cures Diseases
Of the Bladder, Kidneys, Grpvel Dropsy. Weakness,
&C. Read the adv crtiscment in another column, head.
ed "Helmbolds Genuine Prcpa raton,''
BG" The Five Per Cent. SaUing Fund
ofthe National safety Company UanU street. south.
west ofTard street. Philadelphia has nearly
OsE MILLION AND HALF of Dollar all in RKAL EST ATE,
MoRrAoss, GROUND Rents, and other first class secur
ties, to the benefit to dcposors.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15
.M4GSIFICE.v'7' SCHE.MEI
APPRoXIMAI'loN PRIZES


5iDJ Prizes ainouniingio S32O, ,0t
WHOLE TICKETS $40; HALVES IS; QUAR-
TIERS Sa&
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

JOHN q. FREEZE, Esq, has resumed the practice
of the Law IN Bloomsbury Columbia county, Pa, and
will give his undivided and careful attention 10 all
professional business entrusted TO him IN Columbia
and adjoining counties.
lie can be found constantly in his Office in Robi.
sons Row, near the Court House.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-08-15

N. II 4 Stage
Coach will be run
daily;( ;(Sundayse ex.
ccpted) between
Wilkesbnrie and
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20

4 GALLANT SOLDIER AND Ex1LE.-Y yesterday we had
the pleasure of meeting with Charles PIN, or Dem.
brother of the celebrated General Benz the gallant Polish
soldier whose name is familiar as household words to
those who have read of and acquainted with the strg
giles Of the patriots Of Europe He is tall, atheetc
man, with massive forehead and notwithstanding hi
hard experience of upwards Of sixty years, still looks
fresh and hale man of forty. He figured extensively
in the Hungarian struggle for liberty, and was wounded
and manned in various conflicts. He has been part
cpatOr in twenty-seven bloody battles He now bear
upon his person unmstakabc marks of his fidelity to thu
cause of liberty, and of his rsoute determination to
secure at sacrifice even of life. Owing to the wounds
he now carries he is untitled for any labor Of physics
character.
He was among that number of faithful soldiers, who
true to the instincts OfmanhOOd, and brave in patriotism
were taken prisoners of war, and by Russian power
banished to Siberia but there visions of liberty Danish
ed him. and although escape seemed impossible, yet he
happy in the assurance that the future must rey
better state of affairs. Once lie was set in the mdN
of company to be shot down but the brotherhood with
st. John, and his identity with the Order of Mason,
having been recognized whilst the preliminary arrang
ments being made for his mmoIatlon, several on.
GERS who recognized the assurance that he tlu
son of the ORDER not only refused to proceed but c
tually counermanded the course of events. AT cng0
having got into the good graces of the Governor Of S
place of captivity it was arranged that by some strata
gem he should escape. In due time Pimer BEN, va,
dressed in the garments OF the Governors lady, al"
seated in the State carriage beside the Governor convey
ed in this disguise to the port Of safety from whence
fled to the city of refuge-London. His wife and cnI
dren are still at Moscow under the ban of the COVER.
ment.
He is well acquainted with the President Of the Int
ted States having seen him in London, Paris and Hay
He speaks eight languages and is an Ancient on g
Mason Hi father fought under Lafayette and PaiaSh
and died within about six miles of New Haven Conn
His daughter is the wife of the French consul at 9D
Francisco He took his departure from this Cly loI
Washington last night, where he will doubtless ha,'
deserving reception from his old friend, the President
Phil Evening Journal IuSd"g
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20

IMPROVED CARRIAGE SPR1NG.-In late number of
the asmngton Star notice among the list of patents
recently issued one to Bold r. Hood of Clinton -
Tor Improvement in Carriage Springs Our attention
had been previously called to his impro cement and we
were most avorably impressed with it. 1t is stay to
the ordinary springs of carriage, fashioned like an
extended scroll or rather like scroll partially unolded
IL VIII add to the strength of the springs as well as to
the springs swapping asunder by the carriage being
thrown violently against obstruction Mr. Hood is now
adding these to old buggies as well fixing them to all
his new work. We learn that New York firm has
already been made application to him for the privilege
OF manufacturing these springs for general use.
Clinton independents
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20
For the journal.
KEsAssy1LLE, It'll Nov, 1857.

kEEANSTILLE, 9TH Nov, 1885,
MEsSRe FrLToS PRICE Our Fair has just closed, and
under the haerng circumstances. The exhibition of
stock has not been surpassed North Carolina indeed
would have been respectable showing at any place
Farmer Hall exhibited the substantials of life in great
abundance and of very superior charater and Floral Hall
would have graifed the most exravagant and especially to
the old Bachelor would have been feast of true delight
And the Society regrets their inability reward anyatele
on exhibition that not mentioned in the Commit
tees report that branch of the exhibits At eleven O'Clock
Mr. T. o. Rogers the Principal of the female Seminary,
accompanied by the Marshal and headed by Frank John
sons Band of Music introduced into the grounds with
the whole of his School, and conducted first to Far
mers and then Floral Hail. amidst the anxious and de-
lighted gaze of hundreds of visitors and at the hour of H.
Wm w. Holden, Esq, OF Raleigh delivered most capital
address before the Society which will be published
a copy can be procured.
Immediately after the delivery of the address, the Pes
dent read the various reports Of the Committees follows,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20

Here is fact exceedingly Frenchy. The great dry
goods store under the Hotel du Louvre announces in
the editorial column of journal that order has been
issued in that store that hereafter the clerks who show
ladies up stairs will invariably precede instead of follow
them. The reader will ask why this singular announce
ment? Because many ladies-you may be sure they
followed few steps behind in order to enjoy certain a-
vantages afforded by their hoops The owners of the
store were perfectly right p giving this lesson Of polite
to their clerks but it an odd advertisement for
10 ioarnal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20
Best pair Mules, Halsted Bowden,

Messrs Middleton Williams, Hussey, Carr, Johnson Hall
and Lamb also exhibited Hogs, which would show we'll ou
Of Drpn. Errors Ercepted.l
After the reading the above report the Society met and
the election of officers for the ensuing year.
when jeremiah Pearsau unanimously made President
Owen r. keenan, and Jas. Dickson, Vice Presidents Isaac
Kelly Stephen NJ Grady Secretaries, and Dr. Needhan
W. Herring, Treasurer.
On motion, Messrs Q. II. Keenan, n W. Herring aud Jere
Pearsall appointed a committee to solicit a copy OF
Dir. Hoden's address for publication.
The meeting adjourned in good ORDER and i'll good humol
with themselves and the rest of mankind
ISAAC B. KELLY, Su.;
S. n. GRADY, oeeietaiie>'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20
Tobacco Monopoly In France.

The revenue derived from the tobacco monopoly in
France during the first nine months Of 1857 reaches the
of l2 ,223, 600 francs or about $25444-
600-showing increase the revenue derived from
the source the corresponding period of 1856 of -
488000 francs 81 ,497,6OO. The increase is owing
to the larger consumption Of tobacco in France and
would seem to indicate steady market for the article
in the leading countries OF Europe.
The tobacco monopoly, under the reggie system, COM
menced in France in the year 1911 The following state
ment will show the amount of revenue derived from this
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20
Death of Samuel Whitaker, Esq.

Samuel Whitaker Esq, died at his residence in this
county, after an illness of several months on the 9Th
inst, aged IS years.
Mr.. Whitaker was sheriff of Wake county for seve-
raj years during his younger days and had served in both
branches Of the Legislature for period of q years..
He had been a member Of the NJ. f. Church for more
than 80 vears-Raleigh Standard.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20
The Expedrtion Against Utah.

ST.. LOUIS Nov. ll.-Col Johnston, when last heard
FROM was beyond Fort Laramie and 100 miles this side
of where the express left him the snow was inches
deep Owing to the slim supply of corn and the entire
absence of grass the teams and dragon horses were
failing rapidly News had reached Laramie that the
Mormons had burnt three government trains of IS wag
ons Green river, 80 miles behind Col Aexanders
command which constituted the vanguard of the army
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-20
Affairs At New YOrk-Buoyancy ia stocks--MOne


New YORK, Nov. l2-Stock closed steady to-day
after the most exciting market experienced for several
days The purchases were nearly all for cash. Money
is abundant and offered at five per cent the security
of State stocks Exchange on London is nominal anc
domestic is improving There is speculative demand
for staple dry goods at the present reduced prices.
The Araeo on Saturday will take but little specie