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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
DIED.

In this town, the night of The 10Th inst, consumI
ton, Mr.. BENJAMIN CHADBOURN, formerly of YORK
county, Me-, aged 35 years.
At her residence Topsa Sound New Hanover county
the 9TH inst, Mrs. KENNY NIXON, wife of the lat,
James Nixon, aged SO years.
In Greensboroug N. c., Tuesday morning Feb 3d. o.
paralysis, Mrs ELIZABETH RANKIN, wife of Vim s
Rankin, Esq
this town. this morning Q3th inst) of Consumption
Mr.. ELIJAH SIANLY, formerly Of Newbern, aged 4:
years.
Newbern papers please copy.
On the 18th ut at the residence OF Jas. McIntire
this county, Mrs. ELIZABETH JONES, in the I'D yea
of his age.
Early connected with the church Christ ~ humble
and devoted exercise of the Presbyterian faith she lived
exemplary life, and died the death of
and happy. COM
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pR0POSAL.S INVIrEn

TNHE SUBSCRIBER will receive proposals until the LIST
L of March rext, to construct LINE OF TELEGRAPH
along route of the North Carolina Rail Road between
Codsboro and Raleigh, N. c., distance about so miles
The Contractor will be required furnish more
points along the Road, White Oak Post Oak, Cedar or
Chesnu Poles twenty-five (25) feet long, straight, peeled
perfectly sound, with % inches diameter at the
smaller end excluding the bark These Poles must be plan
ted eighteen QS to the mile, and each inserted five O feet
in the ground, well rammed and stayed.
Hooks, Glasses and Wire will be furnished by the Com
pany Raleigh and Goldboro and train of
be furnished distribute Poles and other materials for
srucon All other expenses, except the transportation
Laborers along the Road be incurred by the Contrac
tor and the entire Line be completed or before thu
first day Of May next ensuing.
Parties requested the price per mile and ad
dress at Petersburg, Va. J. r. DOWELL,
Superintendent
Feb 18th, 1857 l40-lw-25tlm
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$50 REWARD.

.)ANAWAY from the subscriber, the 18th Of I'm
II February his negrs boys ALFRED and ALI "a
BERT. thought Alfred from Mr. d. J. Switzerland, a
of Wilmington, about five weeks ago; he says hi. ~
county, this State He about 10 years DID, about feet
or 10 inches high dark complexion grum countenance,
full face speaks and abrupt when spoken to had
when he left short dark coored kersey jacket and light
coored kerey pants new brown homespun Shirt and light
Albert is bright mulatto boy, about feet TO inches
high II years DID, rather pleasing eountenanee and speaks
quick when spoken tohas scar over one had on when
stuff brown homespun shirt, cap with oic'oth
Alfred took bundle of clothes and blanket with him
Alfred. They will doubt make for the Wilmington and
Weldon Railroad.
will give $50 reward for both or s25 for either confined
in any jail in the State where get them, delivered
to me on Moore's Creek, New Hanover county, N G.
| Feb l6-i37-3t-25-tf CHAS. w. MURPHY.
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Corner Market Second sts under the Carolina Hotet
WILMINGTON, N C
TINE Undersigned respectfully takes this method to in
form the citizens of Wilmington and surrounding coun,
try that he has taken the store the of Market and
Second streets under the Carolina Hotel, where he would
be pleased exhibit his stock consisting of Saddles, Bc
dels Marngales Harness. Trunks, Whips, Spurs, and all
articles usually kept in such establishments all of which
he will sell low cash. accommodating terms Call
and examine he solicits share of public patronage
81 Repairing done at shor notice. ~
VIM. L. JACOBS.
Oct 90 80. 3S-tt
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TURPENT1NE.Ghe recent freshe has enabled parcels to
be brought mark rather freely and the arrivals
the last two weeks have been quite large. The small
number of vessels arriving renders difficult of shipment,
consequently there but few shippers Market and the
demand confined almost entirely dstlers By refer
ence table of sales below it will be that the
price gave way five cents Saturday last, and
low Dip and 81 65 for hard few parcels sold Monday
and Tuesday at 81 70 for hard but this figure obtained
consequence of the lots being mostly hard (and dry
which render them desirable for distilng purposes
The transactions for the week ended this morning. foot up
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THE BALM OF THOUSAND FLOWERS !-Isa
delightful compound highly and delcae scented by its
own ingredients to be used in the toetmparting beauty
comfort and health to the skin. will efecuay
TAM sunburn, &c, and it flexible soft surface to
the skln preventing its shrinking and becoming spotted
For cleaning the teeth has been considered far superior
and far more medicinal than any compound yet known 1t
quickly renders them white aabaser prevents their decay
and removes the tartar prevents liberation and strengthens
the gums.
and has equal rendering the beard so enoent 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 an IN
gloss impaired it and becomes beautifully
LED ana nr increase ana nourlshes us roo
ensures with certainty growth beautiful hair to
been deprived of it. 1t dandu
the cutce and cleanses it, rendering the 1ea lively and
clean.
Price so cents per bottle liberal discount by the gros
or dozen.
For sale in Wilmington N. c., by v,,,r,,<rp
Oct, s. 1885, 2S-6m6-6m Agent for the Proprietor
THE EIGHrY-FIRsT ANNIVERSARY OF THE
BATTLE OF MOORE's CREEK,
Will be celebrated the Battle Ground, the 9th OF
February, 1857
The cornerstone of Monument, commemorative of the
gallant deeds ancestors, will be laid and Grafton
wi be delivered by distinguished orator. Barbecue
viii be furnished, and splendid band of music will be in
| attendance.
Arrangements have been made with the Wilmington &
Weldon Railroad Company, by which half-pce only will
be charged persons going to and returning from the Ceebr
| ton.
Steamboats, will be in readiness to convey persons from
Wilmington to the Celebration and back again
SIS The Military Companies Of the State, the public
generally the ladies especially, respectfully invited
to tend the Celebration.
| JOHN McRAE,l Com Of Arrancr
| RUSSIA SALVE.
Is purely Vegetable Compound of and peculiar
combination and the best Salve made for the cure
| of BURNS, FLESH WOUNDS, and SORES of all kinds
Price Is cents per box liberal discount by the dozen
| gross. For sale in Wilmington, N G. by
| S w. WHITAKER,
| Oct. 9th. 26-6m. Agent for the proprietor
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MARRIED..

On the 10th inst, by the Rev. Thos. B. Holland, Mr..
THOMAS B. WEBB, of this place, to Miss ELIZABETH
H. MOORE, daughter of Capt. L. Moore, of Swans
boro', Onslow County, n. G.
New York papers please copy.
In Sampson county Thursday the 18th nst by War
rem Hawse, Esq, Mr.. RUBEN EAWSE to Mrs MARCIA
RET E WILSON.
Esprit of the Age please eopy.1
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NOTE River Lumber, Tar and Turpentine, sold in the
subject to the of coop
erage sc say on lumber 80 cents 81 per M Tar and
urpentne about 1O@4 per bband naval stores
when brought per railroad about the
curred-*FOr Virgin mixed Turpentine deduction
of is made the price of yellow DIP &C
cording to quality
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actions been confined few small parcels prices
ranging within quotations. as in quality See table,
from shippers The sales foot only about LOSS bills
order, was As sold at 81 s. per Dbl
BEEE CArrLEThe market rules quite dull for beeves.
purchase present We quote nomnaly at o. to
cents per 10. for stall Iatted, according to quality
CORN MEAL-No receipts from the country, and note
demand from retailers would bring IS s cents per
bushel, as in quality
tations remain without change fair supply in store See
table for rates.
closes with moderate demand from buyers quotations.
while sellers generally holding higher The receipts
s6I bales at IL ID cents as extremes We quote as fol-
lows ordinary good ordinary IL 2 cents low good
| market closing firm.
EGas-Are wanted and sell quick from carts at % cents
EMPTY BARRELsIn SPIRITS Turpentine barrels we have
nothing of consequence to notice in the way of sales The
supply market is SMALL and have been received
for weeks We quote second hand ones at 81 60 81
! Is each as in quality
FIsH-The market rules dull for sill kinds We note the
receipt day or two since of 40 bbs Muets, which
sold at 81 % per Dbl
dull since last review and sales difficult to effect The
stock in first hands is fully fair and notice merely
and the transactions confined to small parcels of State
brands at 81 . for uperfne and 81 IS for and
80 days. See table for prices of other grades.
GRAIN-ln the market for Corn notice rather a pecu-
demand since last review in consequence of which
advance of cents has been obtained previous
The receipts for the week comprise about 5,2l0
bushels which have been disposed of follows 1900 bush
els IS cents and at II per bushel-closng
however, IS Of the parcels left market close
of last review 1916 bushels bushels sold at IS cents
and There moderate now in deal
hands, learn that several other cargoes are now
enqured for with the exception
small lot $3.50 bushel) received per rail road in early
part of the week. has been brought here
past The stock in dealers hands unusually SMALL and
few could be readily disposed We at 4s
30 cents per bushel, as in quality-PEAs-For COto
notice active demand but of consequence arriving
the supply dealers hands very light and parcels would
find quick SALE One small lots have sold from drs
hands during the week at 80 cents per bushelWHEAI
Owing to the scarcity vessels to ship by there has been
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nothing done in this article We quote noinay Al A. az
per bushel for red",R1cE--There is good sock Of
ssing nothing been done the small way We
refer TO Gs as fer rates a q in quantity and
last = review Last sales at q former ' anS
LIME-We have no change to make The stock on ma,.
ket has been reduced in the absence Of
and we note some demand See table for cargo and sor
prices. 1'01e
throughout the week. and the supply rs hands has he
come considerably reduced We quote sales f fm- oe
rivals from wharf at 46 to 4s cents gallon in Quantities
wanted. 4
PEA NUTsNearly quite all of the receipts for tn. mast
week have been Of parcels already for
PorAToEsNo material alteration to note in the markst
There has existed moderate demand for Irish planting
purposes and sales from store at bb in quantities
See table IN in demand and dna sell resy
cents per bushel for good quality.
Of r. ssT BEEN noa
but fully equal TO the demand as dealers show but lit
tie p M We quote ennd snail
Western cured has been materially reduced and the guam
ity on market a quite small We advance eur rates
cents b for sideshghet figures being for choice art
so change to make in price Receipts Of
l2a cents in bhls and IL cents per h. in kegsPoRk
Fresh is in moderate demand. and is brought to market
sparngy We quote sales from carts at to 81 per
b. quality Northern Mess in limited stock though
sufficient for present demand ana only small sales have
taken place at quotations. in quantity See table.
SALTThe market overtocked with Liverpool SACK and
with only retail demand existing it rules exceedingly dull
cargo of 5000 sacks received day two since from
Liverpool which changed hands at 72 per sack We
quote from store at 81 81 TO- in quantities to suit Alum
also in good stock and little demand Quotations
| in table nominal.
SHINGLEs-No change to make and demand limited. We
quote small sales of Common at 81 81 25 and Contract
81 $5 per M, as in quality.
TMBER-The market continues to rule steady for this
ce, with moderate demand from millers and notice
only small receipts Sales have taken place during the week
of some Is 20 RATS at prices ranging within classified
figures, as in quality See table.
FRElaHTs-Country produce has been brought in quite
freely for some weeks past and in consequence OF the
CITY OF m vessels on the wharyes are
Rates to Boston and Philadelphia merely nominal,
there is no vessel for either port For New York two
three have been taken about last weeks highest
ures for which we would refer our table.
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HOOP SKIRTS.
D ECEIVED THIS DAY:
II Quilted Hoop Skirts
Cruve do do;
Skeleton de- do;
New style Steel Spring Skirts
Round Oil pressed Whalebone for Skirts.
Feb. 18th, 1857 HEDRICK & RYAN.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS, NO.
Headquarters 18th REGMT. n. Z. NJ /
Wilmington, N. c., 18th Feb, 1857.
L THE LOWER BATTALION hereby ordered to
p assemble for parade and inspection in Wilmington,
ny MONDAY, the 23d inst, at 10 o'clock, A. M, viz
The volunteer companies of the town Middle Sound compa
n.y. which company the town militia have been attached
Upper Sound Company, and Topsa Company.
By order of Col. JNO. l.. CANTWELL.
JAS. w. RADCLIFFE, Adj't.
Feb Ia.
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Wilmington Bank Rates OF Exchange.
Baltimore. IL pr ct. prem. Philadelphia pr Ct prem
New York; .: d" Virginia.. s.
Boston....-.1 lCharleston, ..4
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WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

81 t should pe understood quotations generally
represent wholesale prices In filling small orders, high
have tn he maid,
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PER CENT FOB CASH

PER CENT FOR CASH
WILL be deducted from all amounts S0 upwards
purchased at the CITY CLOTHING STORE,
80 Market street.
Feb. II. 134-lm-2 ct
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SPIRITS TURPENTINESince last the rket has ruled
exceedingly dull and the price has declined The
demand is limited present. owing to the scarcity of ship
ping the unfavorabe advice received from other
ket We learn that it is quite freely offered 40 CENTS
while buyers only offering 4S cents The sales for the
week comprise only 200 bills Con Monday As 49
per galon---eosng that day at lowest figure; and
Wednesday SO do at 49 cents
RosN-There has been considerable activity in the
ket Common since last review and advance of
cents been obtained. The stock in first hands has
been materially reduced and sellers generally holding
81 20 81 % for large size bbs while buyers freely Of
erng ST 5 The transactions for the week just ended reach
II 900 bbls., as follows
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NEW CROP MOLAssEs.

NEW CROP MOLAssES.
00S HHDS, AND Is TIERCES New Crop Cardenas
Just received per Barque Saranac from Car"
denas for sale by J. & ]. l.. HATHAWAY GO.
Feb. Ii. LOO
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REVIEW OF TIE WILMINGTON MARKET.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 18th, 1857.
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THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN

THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN,
CONTAINING Hints to Sportsmen. Notes Shooting,
~ and the Habits of Game Birds and lid Fowl of Amer
By Elisha j. Lewis M. D., Member of the American
Philosophical Society, Member of the Academy of Naural
Sciences of Philadelphia American Editor of Youatt
the Dog, etc. etc. With illustrations, designed
by George g. White engraved by Soudersock Hoffman,.
Just published Received and for sale at
Feb II THE BOOK STORE.
DIR. HAWKS HISTORY.
SUBSCRIPTIONS received for Sc The History of North
- Carolina, by Francis L. Hawks, D. d. L. D., at the
Book Store, by S. W. WHITAKER,
Feb IL Agent for Wilmington and N. Hanover
FOR SALE.
"a A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, ABOUT two
IL HUNDRED ACRES on Wrightsville Sound, formerly
the property of Mr. Benjamin Mott adjoining the land Of
Mesrs Jones Gardner and others There about fifty
of cleared land under cultivation the baanceis well timber
County Court the property will be offered at auction
Tuesday, TIE second day of Court For further particulars
call on the Subscriber in the town of Wilmington.
B. BAXTER.
Feb 10th, 1857 137ts-25-3t
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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 s. Sons, Wostcnholmes and some more OF
real Barlow Knives.
Sept. 10, 1856.
NEW STORE ANDNEw GOODS.
THE UNDERSIGNED has just opened at the Store on
North Water Street. formerly occupied by Messrs Wes-
and country trade and offers them low prices
any ether in the place Among them may beound
the following:
40 do do Hazart do;
do do Columbia do;
Is bags Coffee; 50 kegs Nails:
hhds. Porto Rico Sugar;
5 bbls. Clarified dos
50 boxes Colgate's Pale Soap;
SO do Scaled Herring;
IS bbls. Common Whiskey
5 do Bourbon do;
25 do Apple Brandy;
5 do North Carolina Peach Brandy;
20 boxes Cheese 10 kegs Butter;
20 do Adamantne Candles;
10 do Black Pepper; 100 gross Matches;
j II do Cinnamon 10 boxes Saleratus;
5 bbls Malaga Wine, excellent article
! 300 Round Shaves-L " ood's make;
cases Shoes-assorted qualities;
g t bb No. S'pM aekere Besides good many1othe
articles to mention which will be sold low TO-
''! ao Vy 2sth 81 North Water ST.
| PERRY, TROWBRIDGE q SCOTT.
! GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Pav particular attention to the sale Of Lumber, Nava
| Stores, Cotton, Rice, Grain, NC
]. c. Miller, Cashier Bank Commerce.
Messrs E. L. Parker q Co. Baltimore
ss Hall & Loucey
| r. H. Chamberlain & Sons, No-f,1k
J. NJ. Smith Bro
Perce u Dudley, Wilmington, n c.
Jan. 80. I2|lm-z@w
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$IOO REWARD.
DANAWAY from the subscriber, about the LIST SsA
n inst boy JACK, formerly owned by B. a.
>outherland Esq, of Wilmington. Said boy left a
the at Whiteheads Station on the w. 4 w. ~
r. R. He is well known in the neighborhood of South
Washington, where he mas wife, and is probably lurking
The above reward will be paid for his delivery D. !.
Southerland in Wilmington his conf any jail
get him. BRIGHTWELL & PETERS,
Feb 20-252muoO Farmvie, Va
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j. M. ROBINSON u SON
TVAVE now in store the following viz:
IL 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 s. Sons, Wostenholmes, and some more OF
:ae real Barlow Knives.
Sent rs.
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LAND FOR SALE.
TINE SUBSCRIB being DESTROYS of removing to the
West offers for sale the place which he now resides
containing about $50 of land of which are be-
60 and 20 under cultivation 200 acres valuable
swamp land, and the balance Turpentine land
The land lies in the lower part of Bladen County mile
from Black River and about 30 miles from Wilmington The
improvements good LOG HOUSE with suitable out
buildings
derous of purchasing requested to call on the
Subscriber, who will show them the premises and from
whom they learn the TERMS etc.
GEORGE RUSS.
| Baden County, Feb Goth, 1857 25-3t*
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LOST OR niISLAID,


4 NOTE made by Miss Susan Hooper, John Mercer and
Jaw. G.. Hooper, made payable to James Cassidy for
Hundred Dollars dated lst October 1856 and payable
in quarterly instruments
All persons hereby cautioned against trading for said
note, payment has been stopped.
Feb. "a. 136 3t-25-3t
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OUR w % ''T o PIE a SEA-
EAas Wilmington Saddle ,iinrness, e&t>t IN
HNSrRUNK ASNfUGFAcroRY. Gal ~
TNE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he
keeps constantly on hand large assortment of Conc
Gig, and SuIi<y Harness; Lady's and Gentlemen 3
sadd Brides. Whips, &C.. Trunks, Valises, Saddle
and Carpet Bags Satchels fancy Trunks Sc Always
hand large supply of String Leather and Fly Nets ard
all other articles usually found in such establishments all
of VIII eh he be of the best material and work
manshp and will be solo for cash. sh0rtcredt to
prompt customers.
or Ter Harness and Coach Trimmings sold at fair price
to persons buying manufacture Whips at wholesale
All kinds of Riding Vehiceshought and sold
sion JOHN J. CONOLEY.
CAROLINA SADDLE AND HARNESS ESTAB-
LISHMENT.
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LAND PLASTER.
100 TONS LAND PLASTER, now landing, and for
lOO sale by KEITH & FLANNER.
Feb 2O-25-6t
WILMI NG4ON, CHARIOT Tti IiUTIIERFOftD
RAILROAD COMPANY
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
"A of this Company appointed to be held, in the town
pass upon the amendments of the Charter of the Com
Feb 2C-25-4t H. w. GUION, President.
LII persons indebted Black either by
n account requested to settle by the 10th OF
March, after that date intend claim
to close business No orders attended without the money
SOUTHERLIN & BLACK.
| Feb. 10, 1857. 4tw
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER having purchased the interest OF Dr.
L j. r. Schonwald in his Medical Store Princess below
Front will attend to all business in that line under the
Doctors directions where those wishing obtain DR. Schon-
Wads pure vegetable preparations rely upon SO
as formerly. II. w JO1NER.
| Feb. 5.
The subscriber having disposed his interest in his medi-
cal store Mr. H. W. JOyner would respectfully inform
his patrons that all the business of the will hereafter
be transacted by Mr. Joyper The subscriber will attend to
and supervise the preparation of all medicines formerly
and guarantee them heretofore, purely vegetable
Ali owing bills to the will please come Tor
ward and settle by cash the subscriber having
disposed of this branch Of his business close his books
All accounts of two years standing and upwards must pc
an collection all persons having claims against
the store will please present them.
The subscriber will attend heretofore to the practice
of his profession and be found unless professionally en-
gagged at former Office Princess below Front street
Feb 20.-25St j.. l. SCHONWALD'
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Feb. 18th, 1857

ALFRED ALDERMAN
INSPECTOR OF NAVAL STORES,
L WILMINGTON. N. G.
Will give prompt attention to all business in his line
Feb. 10th, 1857 25-ly