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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
LOST OR N1ISL AID,

A MOROCCO POCKET BOOK, bound with an elastic
~ strap, containing the following Notes. viz: One on
John c. Ormsby given think the 10th April 1857 for
Si9 Zone hundred and nneyone dollars day after
date one Note David Williams, for the Of Thirteen
collars and 81 CENTS given the 10th of April 1857 one
on David Murray for the of Twenty-Five dollars inter
est from date, given the 9TH of March, 1856 forewarn all
persons from trading for said Notes.
April oath, 1857 343t
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just recsivsd and sold at 70 rs cents n.r hr.s.,
sDg i Is. since our sCS ss
and tas
cents por suh. rO ~ hardly be got We
notice. s ss: sn sssa ssS;: .y
readily foP .nosi Ea1 es Would
9 Ss 1sl sSes Ee nominal
been nothing done that we aware Of and T.
sSs az. aSd %s TRsss in
review receipt ass e 1s .I II;
Friday at 42 cents to 81 per 100 lbs quality Tbsra
fair stock Of Northern and Eastern make on market
and the demand from dealers appears to be limited See t.
materially reduced. See table for prices O'~'--'
past week Of cents None has been received and the SUP
ply in first hands is very light We quote sale. from wharf
Irish there Is fair enquiry az pre neas e.
istng and the supply market been pretty much work
ed on QGesaons nominal See table No seet arriving,
PRovIsIoNsFor n c. cured BACON the market continue.
ha, .D
y received during the past week two but there's
Gent for the demand We quote sales Of only so%s Is
20 200 lbs ct H. M Is cents per H. for hog round accord
e
for quotations of hams &c In Western cured have no
existing with stock on market and We quote ony
small transactions at LII 10 cents for shoulders, and
cents per ID for in active demand, and
the market is nearly quite bare of N c. make Little if
any, has been received during the past week. aad there
none now in FIRST hands. We advance shade and
quote small sales at Is cents in bb l5 Is cents per
ID. in kegs.PoRKThe supply Of Northern Mess con-
nues exceedingly light and prices rule high; in fair
qury We quote from store in lots wanted. at $25 $6
per Dbl, as in quality
SALTThe stock Of both Liverpool and Alum has become
very light in the absence of receipts though fully sufficient
for present purposes We quote the former IS
wharf, and 81 81 10 per sack from store in guam.
y and the latter at IS 55 cents per bushel in quantities
to suit.
main about the reported for some
time past as there shipping demand and sales diff
cult to make. See table for quotations.
notice moderate receipts for the week. and
as there has been no disposition the part of mers to OPP
crate the market has ruled unusually dull Quotations
merely nominal See table.
FREleHTs-Rates coastwise have ruled dull for the week
and show decline of 10 cents on naval stores and 25
cents bale cotton We refer to table for quota
| tions.
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NOTICE.,

THE undersigned having been duly qualified Executor of
the last Will and Testament Of Annie M1nee deceased
county, hereby gives notice to all persons indebted to
estate to forward and make payment and all
having claims against said estate present them for
men within the time prescribed by law this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery. JAMES KERR,
ApTil 6. 1S57-TS1-4tl
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MARRIED.

In Richands Onslow county, the Goth inst, by H.
Cox XII; Egg b sOHTHEKLANp, Esq. of Dupin county
of OnslOw.
At ST. James Church, on Wednesday, the 22d inst by
the Rev Dr Drane, VIM: II. c. WHITING, u. S. Army,
Walker, ESQ. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

SELECT MALE SCHOOL Al OXFORD, N. G.
THIS SCHOOL, which hitherto has enjoyed a high de-
gree of prosperity, Under the conduct Of J. H. Homer,
"A. M by whom it originally established, will be
opened on the 18th of July and arranged to prepare boys
For this purpose Prof A G. Brown, whose reputation is
well known as teacher of the Ancient Classics during the
last thirteen years. at Chapel H will be associated with
present Principal and Rev. T. J. Horner continue
to be Assistant Instructor.
The School, as thus organized is designed to be perma-
nen and of the highest grade AS it is divided into few
classes pursuing regular of studies considerable
time will be devoted to examination and lecture upon the
subject of every lesson by each instructor in his depart
ment.
Important advantages have by the establish
of literary society with its library and efficient
system of discipline in which especial attention given to
the habits and department. of the when not
gagged in the immediate duties of the School,
It's location very eligible the climate of Oxford is
ceent and the commodous building lately erected stands
on an eminence beautiful grove beyond corporate
limits of the town. the residence of the Princ
private families who will accommodate the stu
dents with board.
Two of twenty eeks EACH cOincng with those of
the Univ ssy compose the scholastic year, and the price of
board and tuition is nine ty dollars term.
Applications should made early practicable, ac-
companed with ment of the age and proficiency of
the applicant.
May Ist-35-tl5J
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REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 30TH 1857.

TURPESTNE-By reference to table Of sales below it
will be that prices have given way fully 20 cents on
quotations of this day week This decline be attributed
the fact that there have been shippers in Market and
slight rise had taken place in the river heavier receipts
expected from above tide water From all the informa
ton obtain, however, learn that the larger por
ton has already been and future arrivals of the
of origin have been received and changed hands at So
SO 2SO lbs There moderate demand at present for
dstng purposes and the market may be quoted firm at
60 yellow Dip 81 60 for hard Sales for the eek
ende this morning foot un 9. l65 hhls as foloMs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON April 27.-The administration has
taken rest in the matter of the appointments. Owing
10 the accumulation of current business at the De-
partmenls, the Cabinet meetings have not been fire.
quent as heretofore. The reasury Departm, mt has
lnnitisted measures for ascertanng the amount of
taxation of all kinds in each State, and the sums
necessary for the maintenance of the government of
the principal cities.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

According to the teegraphc reports, the black re-
pubIicans carried the State of Iowa by very large
majority at the late election. We did not credit these
reports at the time of their publication, and we are
pleased 10 discover that the intelligence received by
The mails fully confirms want of faith. We copy
the following from the Davenport Democrat OF the
issue of April IA:
THE STATE REDEEMED !-THE BLACK REpUBL1-
CANS ROUTED From the returns that we have re-
ceved from different counties in the State, are
satisfied that the entire democratic State ticket is
elected and the State nObly redeemed from the thral
dom Of treason, under the rule of black republicans
Grimes already trembles in the gubernatorial chair
which he disgraces, and the voice of the people is
again heard loudly rebukiDg the demagogues and
Corruptonists who have led them to the very verge
of national and sought to debauch patriotism,
and prepare the way for revolution that could end
only in the national ruin Reason has again ascend
cd the throne so long usurped by passion; and old
Jacksonian Democracy, with lis broad constitutional
platform, again reigns sovereign in the ascendant.
Last November the union of know -nohngs, re-
publicans, and deluded Germans enabled the Fremont
party to defeat the democracy by over 1000 votes
plurality, and 10 day, just five months later, the hor
rid treason of black republicanism has been unmask.
ed and the traitors rebuked by the people"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

NoTE. River Lumber, Tar and Turpentine sold in the
water subject to the of landing COOP
upentine about 1O@ cents per bband naval stores,
when brought railroad about the expenses
curred-*For Virgin or mixed Turpentine deduction
of fifth is made tho price of yellow DIP,
cording o quality.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE..
to order of the Court Of Pleas and Quarter
passVu az .naIcn .. de[m, deo. win sell at
credit Of six months, ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY
and others as the property Of Robert Henry deceased
Apl. 3, lS57-[3I-tdsl GEO. ALDERMAN, Adm'r.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ,

Superior Court of LaV,-Spang Term, 4 D., 1857.
~ Court be held for the County of Columbus Court
House in Whevllo on the fourth Monday in June next,
for six weeks in the Wilmington Weekly Jour
nal and Wilmington Weekly Commercial, and by advertise
ment posted up at the Court House door and other public
Places requiring all suitOs, wnes and other persons
having business on the CipI Docket to attend.
From the minutes THOMAS l.. VAIL, CLERK.
May list, 1857. 34-6w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

81 WE authorized to announce Hon. WARREN
WlNSLoW, Candidate for reelection to Congress
from this district, subject to the decision of Democratic
District Convention should the party determine to call
March llth, 1857
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE NATIONAL HOTEL Ep1-
DEMIc.-" H. M. s." writing to Porers Spirit of
the Times, from Boston, says:
How did want to 60 10 Washington 10 the in
auguralon. Perhaps it is lucky that didn't.
met an office seeking friend of mine on the street
few days since. Got home, eh q says I. Yes
SAYS he Got the Office 2 says I. Nary an Office,
says he. what did you get? says l. Il got the
heller ache says he and with q muttered sentence,
which sounded something like 'r--r-rAts, he pressed
his hand to his stomach and vanished"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
TO THE voTERs OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY.

TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY.
TIE subscriber respectfully announces himself
dae for reelection upon 9th day of August next to the
Office of Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Of said County Grateful for the confidence and
which his feowcitzens have heretofore extended him.
he trusts that his efforts merit that confidence will
him renewal of their SURFACES and in the his
reelection he only pledge continuance of his honest
effort to discharge fhfuly aid aceeptably the duties
said office. SAMUEL X. BUNTING.
april 9th, 1857. =. I96te
and CON to
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WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

81 1t should be understood that quotations generally
represent the Wholesale prices In filling small orders high
er rates have to be paid
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Office Wilmington d Weldon Rail Road Co.,
Wilmington, N. c., April 9th, 1857. {
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4
IL mngton Weldon Rail Road Company, have declared
dividend of three and half per cent the
May next.
The transfer book will be closed from LIST to 18th May.
Raleigh Standard and Register Fayetteville Observer and
Carolinan Norfolk Herald; Goldsboro arboro, Halifax
and Weldon papers will please copy till 10Th proximo
A RETIRED PHYSICIAN
WHOSE sands of life have nearly run out, discover
w ed while in the East Indies, certain cure for
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis Coughs, Colds, and
General Debility. The remedy discovered by him
Wishing Do much good possible he win send to
with full and explicit directions for making it up and
cessuy using it. He requires each applicant to ncose
the recipe, and tho remainder to be applied tho
mont of this advertisement. Address
April, 9th, 1857 l78-lm-S2-lm
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.
ITNHE UNDERSIGNED has just opened at the Store on
North Water Street formerly occupied by Messrs Yves
and country trade and offers them at low prices
any other store in the place Among them found
Is boxes Tobacco Worlds Fair brand;
5 do do Columbia DO;
Is bags Coffee 80 kegs Nails:
81 hhds Porto Rico Sugar;
50 b BOXES G coTgHtas Pale H0 Soap
Is bbs, Common WhisReyI;
5 do Bourbon do;
5 do North Carolina Peach: Brandy;r
20 boxes Cheese 10 kegs Butter;
20 do Adamantinc Candles;
10 do Black Pepper; 100 gross Matches,
IL do Cinnamon; 10 boxes Saleratus
5 bbls Malaga Vino, an excellent articles
300 Round Shaves-L. Woods make;
80 Poughs do do do;
70 bbIs. Soda Biscuit
> cases Shocs-assorted qualities;
- seams Wrapping Paper;
) bbls. No l Mackerel. Besides good many Other
articles too to MENTION which will be sold low TO-
cash by G.. PRIGGE,
Nov. 26th 81 North Water Street
WILSON'S HARNESS ESTABLISHMENT.
GsfS~~~Ss, THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs the
III Citizens of Wilmington and its vicinity, tina the
IA has located branch of his New York house at
No s. Market street. the Wharf, where he will keep
SADDI1ES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, WHIPS & TRUNKS
Every variety Ladies and Gentemens riding Saddles
Fine Sole Leather TRUNKS, and every thing in his
line Having extensive facilities he will keep constantly
hand the splendid and extensive assortment Of
goods in the State all of which will be sold at New York
prices . NV -, ,
workmen and all orders Harness executed with prom
ness and despatch. MATHEW "A. WILSON,
Importer and Manufacturer of Harness,
No SO Canal street, Now York, and
No. Market street, Wilmington N. &.
10Th 1856 lS-d
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

THE PRINCE OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID or three
Years in the Holy City Being series of the Letters of
the days of Herod addressed her father wealthy Jew
Egypt and relating by witness all the and
incidents the life of Jesus of Nazareth from his
baptism in Jordan, his crucifxion Calvary Edited
by Rev. Prof J. H lngrabam Rector of St Johns Church,
Mobile For sale at WEITAKER'S BOOK STORE.
JAROLD TRACEY. or Phases of Life. By J. F. Smith,
author Stanfeld Hall, Minnie Grey, Harry Ashton
Ellen DeVere, Woman and her Master, &c. For sale at
April 80. WHlTAKER'S BOOK STORE.
FOR SALE.
asss WILL SELL, at private sale, ONE TRACT OF
= LAND containing 1000 acres within one to two miles
of Wheville Columbus county. N. G. Also 900 acres
joining the w. s M. R. r., Big Creek, Columbus coun
ty, n c.
70 shares w. M r. r. Stock. For particulars apply
to ALFRED SMITH,
Whtevllc Columbus Co Y. G.
JAS G. SMITH & co,
Wilmington, N. G.
April 2S.-l97-1w-35-2m.
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EXPORTS of Cation to EOrone.

New ORLEANS April 2O.-The exports Of COLON
from this port to Great Britain during the past week
were 10000 bales-a decrease of 1900 as compared
with the same week in 1856. The exports to France
during the same period were 10000 bales From
Mobile the exports during the week were 7, 900 bales
an increase of 600 over the same week last zear
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$40 REWARD.

$50 REWARD.
~, RUNAWAY from the Subscribers the 9th inst,
about e or Is years DID, stout built about feet high
Adark complicated, peculiar eyes JOHN is about Is or
20 years old, slender built, weighs about 2O bs dark
elected The above negroes hired from Mr. Henry S.
Clark of Pitt County n c. and will probably endeavor to
make their way back to said County The above reward
will be paid for their confinement in any Jail the State
that the Subscribers get them dollars either
of them. JORDAN u WILLIAMS
Conwayboro', S. c., April 10th, 1857 ls2-lw-33-tf
BOTH APRIL.
A DDITIONAL supplies per Adams Express Company,
n consisting of
200 pairs style Drap' Pants;
so fine Cashmere Coats;
so do. Black Pants;
Silk Shirts and Drawers, all sizes;
case Umbrellas;
10 dozen Silk Ties;
so do. Summer Cravats and Ties;
do. Superb Suspenders Silk Thread and British
Balbriggan Half Hose, 8 to IL inch, at
BALDWlN'S,
April Goth 50 Market Street.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

TURPENTINE-Thc market for this article ruled
firm up close of Fridays transactions but then
has been unsettled and new2 cents below last weeks
quotation At the time of closing report this morning
quiet az cents, though sellers holding higher
Sales for the week as follows:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

AN AFFECTING SCENE During his remarks al a
meeting recently held in Augusta county, Alabama,
in honor of the late S. w. Harriss, the Hon. William
l.. Yancey, described with much feeling, an interest
mg and affecting scene which occurred in the sick
chamber of the lamenteddeceased few days before
he breathed his last. 1t will be remembered that
Mr.. Harriss died in Washington. He was fully
sbe of his situation at the time referred to, and his
edsida surrounded by his wife and family, when
Mr.. Harriss observed upon a table near him &C.
cOrdeOn, which he requested should be given him.
He reached forth his scrawny hands and felt Cor the
keys of the instrument, and lifting his eyes to Heav
en-, MS form emaciated and his countenance pale,
began 10 play that solemn and eloquent hymn & Old
Hundred'' Having finished and his countenance
growing radiant as he proceeded. with smile upon
his face, and look of love- he gently, yet confident
ly exclaimed, ''Oh it will not be many days ere |
shall sing that hymn in Heaven" Thus says CO.
temporary, the dying testimony of another man is
added to strengthen faith in the efficacy of the
Christian Religion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

Wilmington Bank Rates Of Exchange.
3altmore.. pr ct. prem. Philadelphia pr ct. prem
New York; ' {. yirg .iaia:. :. 6.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

BEEF CATTLE--In consequence of the small number Of
beeves brought in for time past the market is very
poorly supplied, and butchers have very few hand
We note fair demand existing and parcels could find quick
fair gu ,lity stall-fatted.
CoFFEEs without change in price, and remains about
the same as reported for several weeks past We notice
merely retail demand with small sales at quotations. in
quality. See table
report Only few small parcels market and there is
demand at present We unable to give fair price, and
omit quotations
Corn MEALThe supply market is very small, and we
note moderate demand from retaers Selling at 80 cents
per bushel, in lots to suit.
EMPTY BAARELs-The receipts of Spirits Turpentne bar
come materially reduced We quote fair demand existing,
but change to make former figures Small sales
from wharf 81 70 IS each for second hand according
to quantity and quality.
FLoUR-The receipts of State brands per river and rail-
road have been msagre for week past, and in
the supply market has become considerably
duced There is, however, but limited enquiry for the
finer qualities and only small transactions at 81 tor super
fne 81 70 81 SO per bbl for family For the lower
grades note moderate demand existing and there is
scarcely any fine market See table for quota
tons quantity. No Northern brands Market and
no demand.
FsH-The market is poorly supplied ard prices of
all kinds rule high We refer to table for rates of
such market.
FEArHERs-Market pretty well supplied and decidedly
dull Only small sales have been made at Do to SIS cents
h., as in quality 49,
GRA1N-In Corn have nothing to in the wayHof
transactions there has been received within the past
week There has existed active demand from
for past few days. and the supply in dealers hands has
become somewhat reduced the absence OF receipts
quote at IA 10 cents per bushe at which lew cargoes
would find purchasers P. S-TWo eargoes H7sa bu'asU
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

New Law IN OHIo.-A bill has become law
IN Ohio which provides that all property held for re.
ISous purposes shall be deemed to be the property
OF the congregation, and shall be held by corpora
ton for that purpose, for organizing which the bill
also provides but in cases where it has already been
decided to individual, for the church. exclusive of
any rights OF the congregation, it may remain in his
hands until his death or removal. after which it
must pass into the possession of the contemplated
corporation. But if no such corporation has been
iormed 1t shalt pass to the State, 10 be held in!trust
Tor the congregation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

The AMENDED DALLAS. CLARENDON TREATY IN
ENGLAND-1he London papers announce the recep-
ton by The English government of the Dallas Clar.
endOn treaty, as amended by the U. S. Senate. The
Liverpool Albion quotes what purrorts TO be the
amendments, and adds
Whatever decision Lord Palmerston may come to
on this important treaty, or readers may rest
Of thing, and that s, that if Lord PaImerston
shall consent to submit to the degrading terms offer.
ed by the United States, the British public will know
nothing of the matter until the treaty is signed and
past recall.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

RosSnce our last review the market has ruled exceed
ngly active and Common shows advance of "a l2tc per
Dbl The arrivals for few weeks past have been moeae
and there only small stock remaining in first hands
The market is firm with buyers at 81 % per Dbl Of BIO lbs,
while most sellers holding higher figures SThe sales
of Common for the week just ended reach 952 bbs viz
Friday 045 bb at 81 Is for med and 81 20 forarge bbs
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UMBRELLAS! UMBRELLAS $50 dozen American
u and Scotch Bingham and Silk Umbrellas OF every
and variety Just opened at the Hat and CAP EmPe-
rum, "a Market Street. CHAS. d. MYEho'
April 18th
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For other grades the market has also ruled firm at high rates.
and note light stock Offering Sales of some bbls
No at 81 25, 81 35 81 40; and 800 do. No at 81
So 40, So 25 81 l24 per Dbl, as in quality.
TAR1he market for this article has ruled unsteady for
the week. and closes at decline of Is cents The demand
from shippers appears be limited and it s quiet IS
per bbI of $50 bbls. q follows:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

uNHE LARGEST and best assortment of Umbrellas the
State can always be found at the Hat and Cap Empo-
rum embracing every variety of color, size and quality
choice lot of Silk and extra fine Scotch Ginghams, with
Ivory and Laurel wood flush Call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere, at "a Market Street.
April 18th CHAS u. ~ Cn0.
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BACON, PORK AND OIL.
On HHDS. Prime Western Bacon Sides and Shoulders
OUnow landing from Schr. L. P Smith. so bbls. City
Mess Pork 20 do best Machinery OIL daily expected and
for sale by J.& J. l.. HATHAWAY & CO.
Anril
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OUR MOTTO ITO PLHAsE,"



r AIDES AND GENT IS TRAVLlNG TRUNKS AM
l. Bonnet Boxes, sold cheap by ~
April "a HEDhlOh q RYAN