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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-10

A PLEASANT PRosPECT.-The London Times is in
painful state OF excitement IN reference to the
poisoning propensties of tie Chinese and entertans
the opinion that although the celestials are not at
all formidable at close quarters they may do consid
cradle execution at long distances, with Gunpow.
DER and - Canister" 1t is probable the editor of
the Times is not very deeply interested in the tea
trade. His warning, however, will carry dismay TO
myrlads OF venerable tea drinkers, who can find no
substitute for their favoIite beverage. The most
amusing part of the Times article is the GOODNESS
with which 1t assumes that I" our wars (that is,
English wars,) have been awuly destructive to
human life in America, as the cholera or the yellow
fever. We will not quarrel on this point, for from
the annexed paragraph it will be seen that, as the
nations ought to be united in their lives, they will
not he divided in their death
els there anybody foolish as 10 suppose that the
Chinese will not poison every box chest of tea,
preserved ginger, sWeetmeats, chow chow MARINA
lade or anything else that is exported from China
for the use of foreigners? We believe honestly and
truly that the destruction of human life in this
country and in America, from the OF poisoned
lea, will be the most fearful calamity that has ever
visited the two countries this century 1t will Kill
more people in England than were killed in the
Crimea 1t will destroy mere human life in the
United States than wars the yellow fever the
cholera People continue to drink tea, and think
there is no danger 1t will be fatal mistake. Wait
until the cargoes Of tea on their way TO AmeGi-
can ports are landed. Those who dream that we
shall escape poisoned tea had better preserve the
extracts from the Times We have no doubt that
our warning articles about tea will thousands of
lives in this country We wish all would take the
warning in time
EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS PocKETED
AND STILL A BEGGAR.-Gibson, the Black " Repub-
lican Treasurer of the State of Ohio prays Justify
to his creduous victims. He has issued manifesto
to his immediate county constituents, in which he
says:
have resigned the Office 10 which generous
public called me, and am the victim of SANDER,
while venai press SEXES upon my misfortune as
food for excitement. But TO all this [ must submit
have implored the Great Ruler for wisdom and
courage to meet il all"
In our opinion he will want more wisdom and
courage to meet the - Great Ruler" than he has
yet eVInced Where is Beecher ami the three thou>.
and clergy =? They should 10 his relief and
JOIN in his supplication.
Bochsa, the harpist, who recently died IN Australia
left Madame Ann Bishop, who was with him il lha
hea'henlsh country, the pleasant little SOUVENIR Of
| $50, 900.
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WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

1t should be understood that quotations generally
represent the wholesale prices in filing small orders high
have To he
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LAND WARRANTS.

LAND WARRANTS.
WANTED by the 2lst inst
II of 100 acres;
10 " so do
IS I" 40 do;
4" I20 do.
The cash will 5e paid for the above at
BALDWlN'S,
SO Market Street, Wilmington, N. C.
Juv 9TH. 1857 257-lt-45-It
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SUGAr.

Of the gross total quantity of all sugar (unrefned(
;mnorted into Great Britain last year, and retained
for home consumption, amounting to 68lS.47o cwt.'
all but ,61S,750 cwt. came from the British Colo
Mes w..
briain has been relatively diminishing for several
years asst while that of colonial sugar is steadily
Increasing The quantity of foreign imported and
retained for domestic consumption last year was
1918, $50 c,t, and in former years was as follows
namely In 1855. 1891, 434 cwt in 1854, 43e 29l
cwt; in 1853, 1,53197s cwt; in 1882 683 526 cwt.;
in 1851, ,379, 900 cwt in 1850, 9O8.395 cwt'
The entire import of colonial sugar last year. as
stated in hogsheads of 10 cwt each, for the purpose
of comparison with the LOUISIANA article was as
follows:
British West Indies. ........2 81, 428 hhds
Maurtus. zee. l63,|OZ
East Indies ........ .......117,526
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DY EXPRESS THIS MORNING, another case of our
season. we'll ventilated light cool and neat they combine
all the requisites of @ and d handsome
and such perfected will in future enable
to meet all calls for this I" gem " hat
CHAS. D. MYERS,
July lst Hat and Gap Emporium, 81 Market ST.
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July 18th, 1857

THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE-It
seldom occurs that notice. under any circumstances pat
medicines restoraves any thing Of the kind for
have preduce against most of them But candor compes
to invite attention the advertisement of Prof Woods
Hair Restorative in the last column the Bottom of third
page this paper We too juvenile require anything
of the kind but instances of its have to
knowledge which almost that it is sovereign
remedy against the hair becoming pematurely gray 1t is
not Hair Dye - but upon its application directed, the
effect is produced the skin, which brings out the native
coored hair without Stiffness and gives it glossy and natu
raj appearance We have persons who have used it,
and they much pleased with it. Examine the advertise
ment--[ Missouri Republican
For sale in Wilmington by WALKER MEARES & CO,
and by Druggists generally.
June 30-252- 2weod-442t.
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY.
THE subscriber respectfully announces himself can.
ddae orelecon upon 9th day of August next, to the
Office of Clerk of the of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
of said County Grateful for the confidence and support
which his teowcitizens have heretofore extended to him.
he that his efforts merit that confidence will
to him renewal of their surages and in the of his
reelection he only pledge continuance of his honest
effort to discharge faithfully and acceptably the duties of
said office. SAMUEL K. BUNTING.
| AnriI 9th 1857 l96-te
| Herald and Com. copy te
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rAcKERS, HACKERS!! A fine assortment of Rob
last and best improved Hackers just received and
for sale by - ~" NoDA'So-' - So-''
July l&.
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Corner Market Second SIS u,.der The Carolina Hote
WILM lNGTON N. C.
ENHE UNDERSIGNED respectfully takes this method to
inform the citizens of Wilmington and surrounding coun
try has taken be the of Market ara
nd Streets under the Carolina Hotel where he would be
pleased exhibit his sock consisting of Saddles Brides
Martngales Harness. Trunks Whips, spurs, and all articles
usually kept in such establishment all of which ne will
sell low cash. accommodating terms Call and
anime as he solicts a share of public patronage.
Repairing done at short notice.
Oct. 20 --3S-ts WIN. l.. JACOBS.
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IOtdl 0O%i W.
The principa portion of that from the the British
West Indies must have been from Jamaica, as Bar.
BADGES is small island, not capable probably of
producing more than 10000 hhds; and tie other
small islands produce but little
Of the foreign sugar, the import last year was from
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THE subscriber respectfully informs the public that he
keeps constantly hand large assortment of Coach
Gig and Suky Harness Ladies' and GentIemens Saddles,
Brides Whips No Trunk vAsss Saddle and Carpet
supply String Leather ana Fly Nets, and all other at
usually found such establishments, all of hich he
be OF the best material and workmanship, and
will be sold low for cash. short credit to prompt
toners.
Saddles, Harness. Trunks Medical Bags, &c, made to
order Coach Trimmings sold at fair price to
persons buying to manufacture. Whips at wholesale
All KINDS of riding vehicles bought and sold on
JOHN J. CONOLEY.
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Wilmington Bank Rates of Exchange.
Baltimore. pr prem Philadelphia pr ct prem
New York; yirginia::. $:
Boston,. Il lCharleston,..4
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~ a.. +Ii .TT, ....e.s."ea
VuiuGble Negroes al -luctlor
IN WEDNESDAY, I'D July next, / win rel a. Ex-
change Co ner, at Ii o. lock, a N,
liz VALUABi NEGROES,
by order of Benz Haiett, Administrator.
June 9th 1857 213 1t 43-ts
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CAUTION

A ALL PERSONS are hereby once forewarned
trading for any Note. wing order with
my signed to it, give this notice the second time
discover that there notes and orders parortng TO
be signed by me- which have my forged to them
They will not be paid by me. - ,,r,n,,,
July 7th, 1857. 257-3t-4o-lt'
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Bo,hsa, the harpist who recently died IN Australia
left Madame Ann Bishop, who was with him il that
heahenlsh country, the pleasant little SOUVENIR of
$50, OOO
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CAROLINA SADDLE AND HARNESS ESTAB-
I.ISHMENT.
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NOTlCE.
ALL PERSONS indebted to S. w. Whitaker, are here
n by notified to forward and make immediate pay
the subscriber otherwise the claims against theE
will be placed in suit for collection.
MOODY B. SMITH, Assignee:
June 23d. 1857 zao-tI
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GENTS Summer Dress Hats Leary Genin, and Beebes
OSilk Hats;
Drab and Brown Beavers;
Black Dress Cassimeres &C., &c.
Examine our Summer Stock of Dress and business Hats
at the Hat and Cap Emporium, 81 Market St:
June CF5Ao. " MAGlso'
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7!
THE WILMINGTON ICE HOUSE will be opened for
the delivery Ice every morning sunrise closing at
Sunset except Sundays when it win potipeyco at
A, M. -
TERMS CASH.-It is earnestly desired that person
will ask any deviation from this rule it will certainly be
adhered to- ,.
TICKETS can be procured and DEPOSITS made in ad-
vance by those who avoid the annoyance OF making
change. ,:..s
ICE furnished to sick poor free of charge when directed
by q Physician or member Of the Visiting Committee
~ A. H. VANBOKKELEN, Agent.
April I'd, 1857 1756m-slbm
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11

RETURN TO THE MINIsTRY.-Hon. Henry W
HilIiard, of Alabama, was formerly rather o
prominent member of Congress- but previous to
his election he was Methodist preacher. Al
the late session of the Alabama Conference oi
the Methodist Episcopal Church, he announced
his intention of joining the ministry again. lie
said on the occasion, referring to his absence
from that calling:
"At home and abroad, in my solitary journey.
ings, or standing in the palaces of kings
have never forgotten my early vows. have
seen the beginning and the end of earthly great
ness. Intimately associated witn some of the
first living statesmen of this age and country, |
have seen them pass away from this earth. Sir,
know the vanity of earthly things. come,
having on all occasions preserved my self-re-
spect, but desire to achieve somewhat that will
enable me, when this world burns up to be re-
cognized by the Great Head of the church as
friend of Christ, and to take my place, however
humble among The martyrs and saints who have
loved and served Him on earth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11

THE New BRITISH MINIsTER.-Lord Napier has
been appointed Minister to Washington. Re
specting him, the London Times says:
By his previous career he would appear to
be admirably fitted for any diplomatic appoint
ment in the gift of the crown, save only the
mission to Washington. He has been well
taught He has practiced the craft of diplomacy
in Vienna, Teheran, Constantinople, Naples,
st. Petersburg, and again at Constantinope'
He is, therefore, we'll adapted tc represent his
country in the East or at any of the despotic
and military courts of Continental Europe. The
very assiduity, however, with which he has Ia
bored in his vocation at such posts. proves that
he has never had time to gain an insight into
the working of free institutions. He has now
to complete bis education at Washington. A
better choice might have been made, but GER
tainly many worse one, as diplomatists 60
1t is not our wish to cavil at the man, for he
enjoys very high reputation for capacity; but
we object to the system.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11

FATAL ACcIDENT.-A terrible tragedy occur
red at Baltimore on Wednesday, Jan. 2Sth. A
druggist filed prescription ordered by Arnold,
a German physician, for child. The child took
the medicine and died Immediately. Arnold
took the remainder of the medicine to the drug
gist, and told him he had made fatal mistake.
The druggist presisted that the medicine was
right, and to show his confidence in his correct
ness he swallowed portion himself. de was
Immediately attacked by horrible convulslons' ion J
and died in five minutes. The doctor, VINO
merely tasted the preparation, and spit It from
his mouth. was also attacked, and with difficulty
saved. The affair created great excitement
The druggist had mixed cyanuret of potasslu m
with lemon-j Juice, developing enough prusslc acld
In the preparation to have killed three hundred
people.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11
NOTICE to- TEAMS TERs.

w AGON ROAD from Nevada TO Downevlle, by way Of
w ROBINSON'S CROSSING.
This Road is in fine condition. and presents the shortest
route and best road for Packers and Teams to all the var
settlements along the Divide between the South and
Middle and the Middle and North Yubas, by way of Hess
and Fmery Crossings.
The Road also affords the nearest route for Packers and
Travellers from Sacramento, by way of Rough Ready,
Grass Valley and Nevada and the mines further South to
Poor mans Creek Nelson's Creek and all the mining
gion north of Nevada and Downeyille.
This Road is easily Travelled that between Sacra-
mento and Nevada Four horses can readily draw from
three to four thousand pounds Of freight Nevada to
the top of the hill at Downiev when the road is not OBJ
structcd by heavy rains or snow.
A. Y. ROBINSON, Proprietor.
June IIth 1SjG-i0ly&
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11
UNITED STATES BAKERY.

Pine Street first Door below Kidd Knox's Brick Store
THE UNDERSIGNED having rebuilt and fitted up their
Il BAKERY, on the site of the old stand, pre-
pared to furnish their old customers and all who may give
them call with all kinds OF BREAD and CAKE at prices
TO suit the times.
BOSTON BROWN BREAD AND GRAHAM BREAD of q
very superior quality, constantly on hand; also,
Fruit, Lemon, Pound and Sponge Cake.
Wedding Parties Families and Restaurants supplied with
every variety Of Bread and Pastry usually found in New
York Bakeries, at wholesale prices.
A good assortment of PIE FRUITS, JAMS, JELLIES,
FIGS PRUNES, TAMARINIS, STRAWBERRIES &c.
RB-FRESH EGGS and CHEESE constantly on hand. ia
Att DREIFOSS& LEPPERT.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11

TELEGRAPHs MULTIPLY FAsT.-There is wire
from Calais to Dover, under the channel; one
from Ostend to Dover under the German ocean;
one from Dublin to Liverpool; Vienna and Sc
bastapol are linked; the Ionian Isles are next
wear to be wired fast to Greece; Algeria is to
be fastened to France, Malta to England, and
Egypt to Constantinople. The London .tele-
graph operator, in 1858, will hold in his hand
wires running to the four quarters of the globe,
as easily as coachman gathers up the rens Of
four-in-hand.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11


PANTHER FIGHT.-A few evenings since as
Mr. VIM. Pate, well known in these parts as q
Kickapoo Ranger, was meanderng the crooked
trail from this town to Port William he was
halted by respectable looking footpad, in the
shape of a full grown male pather, and requested
to ''stand and deliver Mr. Pate objected to the
surley manner in which the demand was made
and informed his tiger-like majesty that his prop
erty, all told, consisted of an empty bottle and o
bowie-knife, both of which he stood in need of
and as he was in hurry, he would be obliged
to the gentleman If he would retire. AS that was
not what Mr.. Panther desired, and as he showed
his teeth and gradually insnuated himself to-
wards Mr.. Pate, Mr.. Pate waXed wrOthy and let
Mr.. Panther have the bottle over his pate, with
all the nervous energy of a strong arm. That act
being considered by Panther as q declaration of
war; he closed in on our gallant Pate, who be-
ing some himself, and nothing 10th for an en-.
gagement now that his blood was up, seized his
belligerent opponent by the scalp-lock with his
left hand, while he applied the shining steel with
the right, to the sleek vest of his antagonist
In a few moments Panther had as beautiful
"slashed jerkin'' rs one would wish to see.
while Pate, still in the ascendency, stood by mi
nus coat hat, breeches some hide part of an
ear, and considerable hair; actually nothing left
but hat and bowie knife. But our friend was
victor, and nothing daunted he shouldered his
enemy and carried him home, where he was
measured by several neighbors, one of whom has
kindly furnished us with the full measurement
of the animal from tip to tip, which was seven
feet three inches -Kickdpoo (Kdnsas) Register.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11
EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE,
LIVERY s. SALE STABLE.

MAIN SIhEEI, NEFADA.
- J. A. LANCASTER, FORMERLY OF THE
IIN@. Metropolis Stable. would inform his friends
S1 and the public generally that he has added
A-1Z-4 extensively to his already Large and Ele
giant establishment of Horses, Bugges Saddles Harness
&c &c.-and is prepared TO furnish fine turn
outs as he onnd in the State.
Well trained fleet and easy Saddle Horses. well equipped
for ladies Gentlemen will be ready at all times.
long experience in the business and earnest desire
TO retain the confidence Of his friends leads him to be
eye he will be able to give general satisfaction.
Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery
Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the
of Balls Parties, &c. &c.
The quality o my stock will permit me to say that those
seeking pleasure engaged business would do well tC
give me call. j. A.. LANCASTER.
Nevada Aug. 90, 1S56-46-tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11
Fnorglng 4 vvitch 20 peath.

We find the following singular story in the
Brownsville (Texas) Flag. The transaction is
said to have occurred about two months ago:
1t seems that o young lady of Matamoras was
taken sick, and an old lady in the neighborhood
reported to have some skill in the virtue of
herbs, was solicited to visit and administer to
the patient. From some cause or other, the old
lady failed to attend, and suspicious reports
were circulated that the old lady had bewitched
the young one. The authorities were petition
ed to compel the attendance of the old one.
Officers were sent to take her before her sup
posed victim, and these miserably ignorant
wretches repaired to her domicil and could not
find her at home, but found instead suspicious
looking black cat. After several efforts, how
ever they found the old woman at home instead
of her cat, and she was taken into the presence
of the invalid. But her herbs failed to restore
the sick to health, and the meddlesome black
cat persisting in following its owner. and being
by the neighbors found in the room of the in
valid instead of her mistress, fixed the opinion
fast in the minds of these ignorant people that
the old woman and the black cat were one and
the same person.; that she, being witch, could
take the form of the cat and assume her own
shape at wil-that the invalid was victim to
her diabolical art. With these convictions, il
is said, they sought out the unfortunate old
creature, and actually tied her up, and with
thongs cruelty fogged her to death as witch.
In justice to the civil authorities of Matamo-
ras, we are happy to state that they were not o
party to the tragic part of the singular transac-
tion, and that they were prompt in arresting the
actors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11

LUDICROUs MIsCHIEF.-The cold weather at
the North gives rise to great many means to
obtain amusement and perpetrate mischief, be-
sides seigh-riding and snow-balling The Chel-
sea (Mass.) Telegraph relates the following as
a new idea for creating excitement
Hobbs, the great safety-lock maker, said no
one could pick his locks On Thursday morn
ing last several of the store-keepers in Winni-
simmet said the same thing; some Of the boys"
on the preceding night--a very cold one
squrted water into all the key holes, which
froze solid in the locks and in the morning
there was great trying to get in. Neighbor
Skerry, after picking and adopting various in
ventions had to break his lock; neighbor Rich
ardson ran home for the tea-kettle, and ran
back in hot haste, fearing the water might
freeze on the journey, the kettle propelling him
along like steam engine, and stream of va
por issuing from the pipe, to the amusement of
the passers by. Arrived at the store he inser-
ted the nose of the tea-kettle into the lock, and
scalded it out and entered. While Richardson
had gone for the hot water, Mr.. Steirnfeldt next
door to him, was hard at work; he pulled very
vehemently upon his cigar, and putting bis
mouth down discharged hot stream of smoke
into the mass, but in vain; he pulled again at
the cigar till he got bright glow Of fire on its
end, and applied it like match. There was
slight sizzle, but no explosion. Various were
the devices used on this occasion, but none so
successful as the tea-kettle
The ques zion as the modus Operdndi of this ne
farous trick, and by whom perpetrated, is so
freely discussed abroad that the debating clubs
will hardly take it up.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11

The LONDON TMEs.-A rich Frenchman, NJ
Millaud, who has recently purchased the Paris
Presse, had an idea of buying the London Times.
He wrote to the proprietor on the subject and
received the following reply:
"Monseur: Anchor in the Thames with three
ships loaded with gold, and then it may not be
impossible for us to enter upon the discussion
of the preliminaries,"
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11
EN- IT'S TR Y

N@ DIR. A. CHAPMAN, Dentist calls particular
e6iYSh attention to his Tooth AnOdyne, which
when applied will stop the toothache in five mintes and
efectuay destroy the nerve leaving it in fit condition
to be filed without causing pain where it would otherwise
have to be extracted.
All Dental operations performed in neat and substan
tal manner and satisfaction guaranteed in all
OFTIcE-In Kidd Knox Brick Building, Pine and
Broad streets Nevada, where he intends to remain per
manently.
October l4th 1S56-2-f
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-03-11

AS public speaker it is well known that
Horace Greelys attractions are rather personal
than oratorical, 'Is it best to go and hear him?"
asked gentleman of his neighbor. "Yes, go
by all MEANS" was the response; sit is worth a
quarter to see the man, and dollar to hear
him-but then Greely ought to pay yOu the
dollar"