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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-20

w W. SFeester Water Cure, open Sumner and
oa oI bo Electro Sh.@ga Baths used 10 some cases
~ from 70 z W. tut dour practice attended
W , az tsieloor ore FOR terms &C., irers
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-20


We would call t5e special attention of our readers to
the stock of Rich Dress Silks advertised in to days pa
per, by Geo. P. Bryant & Co., No. Mechanicss Hall
uding
g. W. VALL Auctioneer will spare no pains in getting
up AMI selling to the best advantage with the utmost dis
patch sales of Furniture at Private Residences Sales
settled before leaving the premises, if deshed.
Professor WOoi's Hair Restorative sold by J. Q. Hill
Kllliston, or Oriental Water, sold by j. @. Hill
Minim Roux, for toothache, sold byJ Q Hill.
Butter of Cocoa, for chopped lips, Sold by J. O. HILL
Whitcomb's Remedy for Asthma, sold by J. Q. Hill.
Oriental Tooth WASH sola by J o Hill.
Balm Of Thousand Flowers sold by J. @. Hill.
JQ Hill. Apotheclry,
Mechanics Hall, Worcester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-20
Family Sewing Machines,

make them the most desirable for The ,s5ies
n. b. WIN every machine sold W. give the nsrr-
lactuiefs guarantee, defending the pu chaser fc @
costs isDg from the use o them 'i'1 epy
~ a: JOHNSON, aanulactarer's Agent
l49 and l4gi VI ashjngton teel, Bes,o,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-20

9. E'GGSMAAM,
= EACHER or THE PIANO FORTE.
noon IA connection with a. MAnsHs Music store
"a No 4 american House Block, Worcester.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-20

SEucaSEy' SlRss and ChSoa Ware.
AND PAPER HANGINGS.
Also in
new and second Hand FURNlTTR
SAktEIs, FkArHEES, BEDS STOVES and a gen
:, eFai assortment of House Furnishing loods
=, y h.-e co1d hand Furniture bought and reno we'd
"iLlout doaole 10 The seller, at 232 Main street
Hcl4o dom
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-20

,W w. PIX a ~ II
oE.s SSsLABLE AND AUCTIONGER.
i2S w. hiSsss building, opposite the Bay state
noua1i Huf9ester mass, DEF
III. ticmry Sur&emG givee speciai t..nton m
diseases 81 ne aye 0hee No. II Wuraeaer Bn Biocs
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-20

, Ut y ~ WHOM
ID h N L IT
Has removed hi6 Office from lss Main st-os, ., .,..
HOUSE. bLooE' directly opposite where he viii be hapty
~ llvuue apo dtt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-03-20

MFss - Goodwin, an shptrlsncaa ,,,,, ,,,,c,sss
tu mdWhe holds herself 81 readiness. an AM ci~bt
OF At"nh 10 Tho drhes 81 he. profssaio IL .id AZ
Austin street ~ ~Ai"'i"'e 10
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Chinese Discove of America Fourteen Hundred
Years Ago.

correspondent of the Francisco BaHetin, James
Hanty, Chinese interpreter, directs attention to the
tact that Chinese history contains descriptions of
vast country many thousands of miles eastward from
them which they called Fusang, and which it is con-
tended must be California and Mexico. Their account
states, that III A D., 459, Buddhist priests had gone
10 Fnsang, Cor America) and distributed Bud hist
tracts and images among the inhabitants. In A D.,
49, forty years afterwards several Buddhist priests
arrived at Hingehau, and reported parti. l.
lars In reference 10 this country.
The Chinese historian calls the country Fusang,
from the name of a particular tree that grew there
and which he describes thus:
The leaves of the tusang when first produced,
resemble those Of the bamboo. The inhabitants eat
The rult, like pears and its bulk into cloth for
clJthlng and articles of embroidery They have hook
winch are written on the bark Of Tie fusalg' OF
tins tree Che magney) Prescott says, that lis bruised
leaves afforded paste, from lch paper was made;
It's Juice manufactured into an intoxicating bev-
erage, puque of which the natives to this day, are
excessively fond lis leaves supplied an impenetra-
BILE thatch FOR the more humble dwellings thread
OF which coarse stufs were made and strong cords
were drawn from It's tough and twisted fbres; pins
and nedles were made Of the thorns at the extremi-
ty of lis leaves and the root when properly cooked
was converted into palatabe and nutricious food
he magney, IN short, meat, drink, clothing and
writing material tCr the Aztec Surely, never did
nature enclose, in so compact form SO many Of the
elements of human comfort and civilzlt0n."
MIR. Hanley also says:-
d" Most people in Ca!iiorna have notice the simli-
tude existing between the indians and the Chinese,
both in feature and the accent of their monosyllabe
Dialects and from my experience find that they
| are nearly the same. The Chinese accent can be
traced throughout the Indian language though the
most of the Digger Indians with whom have con,
versed speak great deal Of the ancient Aztec lam
guage Not wishing to pursue this subject much
further al present, will transcribe few words for
fbo 0f ShnIHi inrt ho fol1o
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
NOTICE

To the Debtors and Creditors of Woodman CoSin, de-
ceased, late Of the County Of New Hanouer.
IT THE MARCH TERM A. d. 1857 of the Court of
A Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County of New Han
letters of Administration upon the Estate of Woodman
Cosn deceased of said County, duly granted by
said Court to the Subscriber who at the same time was
qualified Administrator OF the said deceased IN due form
If Law
All persons indebted to the Estate of the said deceased
are hereby notified to make immediate and those
having claims accounts and demands against the Estate o
the said deceased requested to present them for payment
to the subscriber within the time prescribed by Law they
will barred of recovery by rture OF the Act OF the Gen
era of the State such made and provided
STOKELY ATKINSON, 4dml'r.
March 9th, 1857 a-6W
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Schools.
NEW FEMALE SEMINARY

NEW FEMALE SEMINARY.
L having erected during the past year large elegant
and convenient Building, have the satisfaction of
nouncng to the citizens of Dupn and the neghborng coun-
tes that they have succeeded in securing principal the
services of T. Oscar Rogers Esq, graduate of the Uni
versi of Virginia able scholar and experienced and
successful Teacher.
He will be prepared open the Seminary Monday 10Th
January and will be aided by full corps of assistant Teach
ers in all the various branches of thorough Female Ed~
cation.
The rates Tuition WILL case, exceed those in sim
liar Institutions and Board may be obtained in private fam
lilies of the first espectabty and in the immediate vicinity
of the Seminary.
The subscriber will attend to all applications made pre-
vOus to the arrival of the Principal.
The Spring Session of the New Grove Academy, for boys
of which the Subscriber Principal will also commence
the 26th January Address
Kenans ville Dec. 11th, 1856 15-tf
RS- Herald, Spirit of the Age and Newberne Express
copy four times.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

Il HE SUBSCRIBER TAKES THIS METHOD OF IN
forming the public that he continues the Mill Wright
and Machnlst business iii their various branches Founder
ing Framing, erecting Water Steam Mills, erecting and
hitting engines and their necessary machinery Hotchks
water wheels centre discharge Wheels Barker's wheels,
shot wheels under shot, breast Wheels any other
water wheels in use, Circular upright Saws Grist Flour
ing Mills Boiling Reels Elevators, Smut Machines, Horse
Powers, Corn Crushers, Cotton Gins, Corn Shelters
On application will order and erect any of the above
years and have several experienced workmen in my en-
poyment. | versed in the various improvements.
hose wishing work done in the above line would do we'll
give me call return my sincere thanks for the lib
crai patronage received heretofore.
For further information address subscriber at Poock
vile, Jones county, n. G.. D. B. JOHNSON,
sept. 26th, 1856 (4-ly) Mll-Wright and Machinist.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
NOTICE
To the Debtors and Creditors Of Samue! AtkimsOn de-

To the Debtors and Creditors of Samuel AtkinSon de-
A T THE MARCH TERM A. D. 1857, of tie Court of
n Pleas and Quarter Sessions of the County of New Han
over letters of Administration upon the Estate of Samuel
Atkinson deceased late of said County were duly granted
by said Court the Subscriber who at the time
qualified Administrator of the said deceased in due form
of Law.
All persons indebted to the Estate of the said deceased
are hereby notified make immediate payment and those
having claims and den ands against the Estate OF
the said deceased requested them for payment
to subscriber within the time prescribed by Law they
will barred of recovery vrture of the Act of the Cen
eral Assembly of the State such and provided
STOkELY ATKINSON, 4dn'r
March 9th, 1S47 30-6w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Jaw NOTICE
WILMINGTON MARBLE WORKS,
,it.sr \

M G MILLIGAN, Proprietor, respectfully informs the
w public that he prepared to make and put to
der-Marble Monuments Of all sizes, Tombs, HeadStones,
furniture Tops Mantcs Hcarth &c of the best quality
OF American Italian Marble not to be surpassed in style
establishment in the country, North or south.
Iron Railng50 different styles for ncosing family lots
from . cents to per FOOT furnished she and put up to order
by the cash satisfactory reference will receive prompt
tcnton and all articles warranted to be recommended
charge made.
Nov. 23d.-TI2-tf.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
NOTICE.,

rJHIIE SUBSCRIBERS having in operation Steam
L and Grist Mills in Wayne County, N. G., about
three miles west of Mount Olive prepared to fill all
de for anything that be got out of Long Leaf Pines at
short notice. and hope by strict attention to business; to
the patronage of the surrounding public
The Wilmington and Weldon Rail Road Company have
now opportunity of having their orders for lumber filed
and lumber delivered at Mount Olive without trou2e or
delay. II. w. s L. G. GRADY.
Mount Olive, N. c., Dec I9, 1856 lott.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
PuIicInality.

A. shoemaker of Dublin had longing desire to
work for Dean Swift. He was recommended by Jas
Swing, the banker, and MIR. Sican, a merchant The
Dean gave him order for pair of boots, adding
When shall have them q
On Saturday next, said the shoemaker.
have no appointments, said the Dean, nor would
have you disappoint others set your time and
keep to it.
thank your reverence, snid Bamerck, (for that
was his name,) desire no longer than Saturday
e'ep, when you will be sure to have them without
They parted. The boots were finished at the time;
but through the hurry Of business, MIR. Bamerck
forgot 10 carly them home till Monday evening"
When the Dean drew the boots on, and found them
to his mind, he said
Mr. Bamerck, you have answered 10 the commands
of your friends but you have disappointed me, for |
was TO have been at Sir Arthur Axhoson's, in the
county Of Ann gh, on this day.
Indeed, and indeed, sir, said Bamerck, the boots
finished at The time, but forgot to bring them
home.
The Dean gave him one of his stern looks and,
after pause, asked him whether he understood gar
dening as well as bootmaking. Bamerck answered
No. sir but I've very fine gardens in
England.
Come, said the Dean in good humoIed tone. |
will show YOU some improvements have been max
ing in the deanery garden.
They walked through the garden to the further
end, when the Dean started as if recolecting some
thing.
must step in, said he stay here till | come back.
Then lie ran out of the garden, locked the door.
and put the key in his pocket.
Bamerick walked about till it grew dark and, not
seeing the Dean, he at last ventured 10 follow him,
bat found the door locked. He knocked and called
several times TO no purpose he perceived himself
confined between high walls, the night dark and
cold, in the month of March. However, he had not
the least suspicion OF his being intentionally confined
The deaneTy servants went 10 bed at the usual hour,
and the Dean remained in his study until two o'clock
in the morning He then went into the hall and
drew the charge out of blunderbus5 and other fire.
arms, and then returned and rang his bell, He was
Immediately attended by one of his servants.
Robert, said he, have been much disturbed with
noise in the garden side; fear robbers have
entered get lantern and call up Saunders.
Then the Dean took the lantern and stall by The
arms until the men came
Arm yourself, said he, an follow he
He led them into the garden, where lhe light soon
attracted poor Bamerick, who came running Up 10
them Upon his approach, the Dean roared out
There is the rob!e er! shoot him
Saunders presented, and Ramerck, terrified to
death, fel. Or Bis ktces and begged bis life. The
Dean held lie lanttrn up 10 tie mans face, an
gravely said:
Mercy on US Mr.. Bametck, how came you here
Lcrd, sir, said Bamerick, DON'T you remember you
LETT here last evening ?
Ah friend said the Dean, forgot It, as you did
the boots. Then turning round to Roberl, who was
the butler, he said Give the man warm wine, and
seehim safe home.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

II yam IN the INDIAN language IS night. II yam
in Chinese means the god of the moon, night. He
ma in Indian is the sun. Hee in Chinese means
the god of the sun, or day. WaIlae is word com
monty used among the Indians 10 designate friend:
it also means man" Waa ip the Hndostanee
means Numbers of other words could be
given but shall make these suffice for the present.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
$50 REWARD.

SN RUNAWAY from the Subscriber, about the first
81" of July last, Mulatto named " DCK,' about
n years of age, five feet eight inches high,
stout built, has rather down look He is supposed
10 Be lurking Dog Mood Neck, All Saints Parish South
Carolina, where he formerly belonged to Mr. Montgomery
The above reward will be paid tor his return to his
Iodgment in any Jail SO that can get him.
JAMES DARBY
Wiminpton N c.. Nov 2lth, 1886. 66-4t-l3-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
THE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale his Tract of Land IN
Johnston County, it lies four miles South of Smthfeld
Neuse River and contains 1900 1t well tmbeed
with both Oak and Pine and the portion that is cleared
farming order. There is the premises good dwell
ing and all necessary houses The terms of sale will be
half cash. the balance time Persons desirou of
chasing requested call the subscriber who wills how
them the premises JOHN SMITH.
March 18th 1857 2S2m%
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

Coach and Carriage neutrality-suspicious., N. c.
%EGR2 BOLD ROBIN HOOD respectfully informs the
482 citizens Of Sampson county and public generally,
he having recently been partially burnt out has rebuilt
and his establishment full operation in all its var
Gus branches. He is prepared to put up the PATENT
SPRING BUGGY having purchased the rghtfor the coun-
of Sampson and hopes by strict attention to business to
merit share of public patronage He warrants all his work
be made of the best Materials and should of it
fail in twelve months with fair usage either in workmanship
material it will be repaired without charge Persous
wishing buy would do well to call and examine for them
Selves he does not intend to be surpassed for STYLE ee
gance and durability.
REPAIRING done in the neatest manner, at short
notice N- Mill Ink and Gudgeons, made and warranted
for ten years. for SO
Clinton. MAY 8. lS56--36-tf.
N9aEAo THE SUBSCRIBER has hand, at his Shop
-Eg&382 Walnut & Water Streets general as
sortmen of CARRIAGES, of his manufacture. Which
he offers for sae the reasonable TERMS among which
COACHES, BARoUCHEs, RoCKAWAYs, BUGGIEs,
WAGONS, &c.
Which will be sold low Purchasers will find it to their
advantage call and examine before buying elsewhere
Repairing done ow at short notice, and the neates
manner, for cash only. - ~
Nov. 2I-lStf ISSAC WELLS.
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,n ONLY ONE EDOLLAR for ALL!
LOOk uI Nc nISCONSOLATE.

NY PERSON who may be suffering with any thing of a
"A Cancerogs nature will find me at my residence twelve
do effect cure, my services and board will be gratu
ouy bestowed will attend to any call until the 18th of
c to secure sat 70 the natient reserve the second
week in March, which time may be found at the Rock
Spring Boarding House, Wilmington, N. c:
]. o. HALE, M. d.
Jan. 10TH 1857. 20-Iy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

Let those write, who never wrote before,
And those who write, write the more.
PHONOGRApHY BY MAIL.
1GTNHE USEFULNESS OF SHORT HAND" says DR..
Johnson is not confined to any particular science
or profession but UNIVERSAL The Rev. Dr. Ra1es of
Liverpool says Photography is railroad method of
ton railroad by reason of its ease The Subscriber
prepared furnish any wishing to know this muchto-
be-covetted art with letter. containing explanation
of the Photography Alphabet The terms 81 90 per
Communications must be addressed to Chnquepn,
Duplin County, n. G. JNO. Il. WALLACE.
April 3D. 1857 3i-5t*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
FRESH ARRIVALS,

DER RAILROAD, from w r. Hollis Mill:
CO.. p half-bbs. EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR.
take pleasure in recommending the above Flour to
customers equal to Hiram Smiths best brand if not bet
IeT Gall before all is sold. Low for cash. at
ApnA ~ GEO. H KELLEY BROS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

EXPORT OF PRINTING PREssEs.-Among the ex-
ports from New York during the past week were ten
ly been shipped by Messrs. Hoe s. Co. to England
and France.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
General Notices.

WILMINGTON MARBLE AND STONE YARD.
E subscriber having accepted the agency of several
large establishments at the North which will furnish
him with unlimited supply of finished or unfinished for
eign domestic MARBLE of all qualities is prepared fill
all orders for M MONUMENTS AND TOMB-STCNES-and
every other article in the line of the business at reasonable
rates.
SCULPTURING, LETTERING, or CARVING, execu-
ted we'll can be done either North or South
The best of reference can be given if required.
March 10 1S54-27-tf JAMES MCLARANAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
Nea0 York DAY Book.

DOLLARS AND CENTS IN CANADA.-The bill re.
curing The public accounts to be kept in dollars and
cents, has passed both Houses of the Canadian Legs-
lature. 1t will come into force the first January
1858. -+
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
RALEIGH PAPER MILLS.
Rags Wanted.


IN O BE DELIVERED AT THE RAILROAD STA
i tions at my warehouse in Raleigh, they will be
taken from the different stores the State Merchants and
other. buying rags will please advise me when they have
quantity on hand or will viii seRd them to their nearest Rail
cash on delivery store Railroad station either in
bank bills, checks Northern funds.
of our Banks in Raleigh and the prn
eipai North Carolina and Virginia Merchants
G. w. BENEDICT.
NIB Constantly on hand paper suitable for Cotton
newspaper wrappers Cotton waste wanted
G. W. B.
March 2Oth, 1857 t&-6m.
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NOTICE.

Z HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED WITH ME IN
/ the Hardware Business in Wilmington, my G E.
ROBINSON The business will hereafter be conducted
der the firm of ]. M. ROBINSON & SON.
J. NJ. ROBINSON.
Wilmington, Jan. lst, 1856
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NOTICE,

A LII PERSONS ARE HEREBY FOREWARNED
IN from tresspassing, in any manner, my lands in
Columbus county, n. o. under the penalty of the law.
Sept 20, lS55.---3-tt A. G. DICKINSON
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01
CABINET FURNITURE,

CABINET FURNITURE,
CPLENDID ROSEWOOD SETS, oak dining room,
> hogany and walnut furniture, at the old stand No 40
Catharne street, East Broadway New York After
continuance of thirtyseven years by the subscriber
again repenished with large assortment of the newest and
approved patterns of good and substantial work Ship
pers and country dea ers will find it 80 their interest to call
SOLOMON TANNING.
March 18th 1857 2S-3m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

KEAssEssMENT IN VIReNIAThe result OF the reassess
ment OF the lands Of the commonwealth has been acerained
and is given by the Richmond Examiner. 1t presents
striking the assertions of some of the Northern
press the soil and decline of Virginia The
made the aggregate value Of the real
of Virginia S274 The assessment Of 1856 makes
this value 1913 424 O95 and increase of s98
S69 This last assessment has been made too, under the
uence OF doubled taxes, when combination OF crcumstan
ces conspred to induce low State valuation possible
Dispatch says the real value Of the lands of the State
is $50 600 600. than S310. .O0O. .00O