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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-15
How to Eat w isely.

DR.. Hall, in his Journal, gives the follow
ing advice:
l. Never sit down to table with an anx-
ious or disturbed mind; better hundred
fold intcrmit that meal, for there will then be
that much more food in the world for hungri-
er stcmachs than yours and, beside, eating
under such circumstances csn only, and will
always prolong and assravate the condition
of things.
,. Never sit down TO meal after any in
tense mental effort, for physical and mental
injury are inevitable, ard no man has right
to deliberately injure body. mind, OF estate.
3. Never go to full table during bodily ex-
haustion-designated by some as being worn
out, tired to death, used up, done over, and
the like. The wisest thing YOU can do un-
der such circumstances. is to take cracker
ard a cup of warm tea, either black or green,
and 10 more. In ten minutes you will feel
degree of rcfreshment and livclincss which
will be pleasantly surprising TO you; not of
the transient kind which glass of liquor af-
tords. but permanent; for the tea gives PRES
ent stimulus and little strength. and before
1t subsidies. nutrimcnt begins to be drawn
iohi tiie sugar duu tiSstll aiiu DIcdtt. tHuS al
lowing the body gradually, and by safe de-
grces, to regain lis usual Nigor. Then, in a
couple of hours. YOU may take full meal.
provided ii does not bring it later than two
hours, before sundown; if later, then take
nothing for that day in addition to the crack
CT and tea, and the next dav you feel fresh
ness and yigor not recently known.
No reader will require to be advised
second time, who will make trial as above,
while it is fact of no unusual observation a.
mong intelligent ph, sicians. that eating hearth
ly. and under bodily exhaustion. is not unfre-
quently the cause of alarming and painful i'll
ness, and sometimes sudden death These
things being so. let every family make it
point to assemble around the samily board
with kindly feelings. with cheerful humor.
and courteous spirit: ard let that member
he sent from it in disgrace who presumcs to
mar the ousht-to-hc blcst reunion, by sullea
silence. or impatient look. or angry tone. or
tongue. Ia, in thankful glad
ness. or away with YOU to the kitchen. you
graceless churl. YOU ungruteful pcstilent lout
that YOU are.
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Mrs. pAErNGToNs OPINION ON 4 CH0-
LOGICAL POINT" What is the meaning of
" scratched -;nci>> ," said Ike. stopping in tie
pcru>al of DR.. kanc'> work. as his exc vas
attracted by Il picture of aro~< thus intic;-
ted The old lady had listened to some pas
>agc> Of the book. which he had read to her.
with fearful interest. IL must be-" said She.
after a i;,v moments reflection. "vhcre they
scratched en-. iii climbing up over ihc rocks. -
Scratched what?" cried Ike. intcrrup,;ns
her. "lhyir knees. replied she. Who
said kncc>:." responded he. sauciy: Il said
gnc!>>-%%-n-c-i,->-whu,'s that ," Il guess
it means knees. said She" the printer: has
>pclti wrong. It's strange VIVA: queer al
rows they do make in printing. They were
in their bare skins. you know. and got their
knees scratched. low cola til, ' n.ust have
been. 10 be sure" k turned to the picture
of \cconodah. ard @,sAo,l l.rr if he WAS in his
bare >'.;a-,:nr'.a>i1ag Tx word bare -
and asked her. too. i: She had lived 50 long
in the world. and ditn't know the difference
between Il bare ard 4 5car->kin What
knowledge The young>tcr c'nccl' Il, could
show hiS grandmother how 10 suck eggs
Mrs. Darlington looked -ra>rly at him. Il
could know Yer: c">;l. wha, bare skin was"
sad She, If WIS II treat vnv rs Won de
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-15

y The Boston courier says there is a
dilemma in the Court as to the proper mode
Of making a Jew swear. Thereupon the
Post suggests trcading OH his corns.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-15
Matrimonial Happiness.

Zschokkc in one of his tales, gives the fol-
lowing advice to bride :-"In the first soil
tary hour after the ceremony, take the bride
groom and demand solemn VOW of him, and
give him solemn VOW III return. Promise
one another sacredly, ncrer, not cren IN jest,
to rfanTc wiH cqch othcr; never to handy
or indulge in the least ill-humor Never, |
say. never. Wrangling in Jest, and putting
on an air OF ill-humor merely to tease. be-
comes earnest by practice. Mark that! Next,
promise each other, sincerely and solcnnlv.
neter 10 lure 0soYcf from cech othey. under
whatever pretcXt, with whatever excuse it
might be. You must continually. and every
moment, see clearly into each others bosom
Even when one of YOU has committed a fault.
wait not all instant but coafess it freelv-let
it cost tears, but confess it. And as YOU keep
nothing secret from each other. so. on the
contrary. preserve the privacies Of Your house.
marriage state. and hcart-trom father moth
er, sister, brother. aunt. and all the world.
You two, with Gods help. build your own
quiet world every third or fourth one whom
you draw into it with YOU will form party.
and stand between YOU two. That should
never be. Promise this to each other Re
new the VOW at each temptation. You Will
find Your account in it, Your souls will grow
as it were together, and at last will become
as one. Nh. if many 4 young pair had on
their wcdding-day known this secret. how
many marriages were happier than, alas, they
are"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-15

- Punch says that every family ought to
keep kitten to amuse the children. They
should also keep children to amuse the kitten.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-15

= The woman who made pound of but
ter out of the cream of joke, and cheese
from the milk of human Kindness. has since
washed the close of a year, and hung en- to
dry on bee line.
:y There is good story told of a Young
man who had light and incipient mustache.
One day, while lingering the few hairs. he said
to Harry. " Hadn't betterd dye this mustachc ?"
. On. no.. replied Harry: 'let it alone, and
it will die of itself"
= Mr.. Albert Smith was the target for
one of Jcrrold's keenest and witticst shafts.
The hero of Mont Blanc was once. in Jer-
rolds company, not over modestlv insinuat-
ing resemblance between his own writings
and those of Goldsmith. A great deal Of
the Smith, but very little of the Gold," was
J.rrolds pithv and sarcastic comment.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-15

:S The following letter was handed us BY a
gentleman which We publish for the benefit
of all those who are about to "commit mat
rlmony. as it is soiom thong to be mer-
i'd" SO it is
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-15

" Nav l5the IS
cousin I.uthur hunt Sur expect to be mcr-
ld the D of May at to clock if am we'll
want you and Roxanna more to come and SC
nee n Luthur want YOU schould come with
out fail MARTIN |. P--Jun
An also GustavuS want You and lalcv to
come with Luther without fail and want
Abigail to come and beau to come if she has
won
it is solom thong to be merid want YOU
schoul come without fail all of YOU it is to
be in ware village recolect
MARTIN l. P-Junr
My respect to YOU all
come over to Millington Luther ware am
TO worke before the % if YOU can and talkc
with me bout it It's not but little wais.
MARTIN
Luther YOU wanted should send YOU word
so OF corse want YOU to come
all of you Very Much to come
start in the morning the % early come to
mlllington would ask you to come the dav
be fore hand if it wos convenient to hav YOU
would ask YOU to come to farthcrs the
night be fore hand if it was convenient they
expect company
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-09-11
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPT. 10TH, 1857.

Since review of Thursday last have material al
eraton to report in outdoor business The want of rain
which have experienced for several weeks past has
ed the streams above tdewaer to become low that only
Highest draugh boats ply between this place
and Fayetteville and consequently bring in very little pro-
duce The receipts per railroad have also been meagre and
the stock of Naval Stores market light For Crude
Turpentne the market ruled steady at former price until
Tuesday, when yellow dip advanced cents In Spirits
Turpenne there has been activity and by reference
to table below will be that the transactions have
been larger than for time past at prices fuctuatng
from 43 to IA cencosng 43 cents whchis advance
of cent for the week. All grades Rosn have ruled m but
for the want Of stock to operate pon the transactions have
been limited; prices of Nos and remain the Com
went up . cents in the early part of the week. but
closes at quotation of Thursday last Tar is in demand
received except two small lots which were
taken 81 so per bb No Cotton market and there
fore have nothing to report the way of sales Flour has
ar we'd very sparngy and only small parcels now in first
hands owing which price has gone up about so cents
The Grain market remains without material change Corn
and Oats fair stock and demand light at previous
Wheat has ruled quiet and in the absence of receipts
sales have taken place Molasses is in good stock and
prices tend downward The stock of Bacon and Pork is
SMALL and in consequence of the high prices very little has
been DONE dealers not disposed to operate
tent The market is well supplied with Liverpool and Alum
Salt and rules dull at rotations Sugars moderate
supply and prices tend lower. Timber is fair inquiry fol
mill purposes owing the low stage of tie
the receipts have been meage for several weeks past
little market unsold See table for prices Be
low give accurate review of the weeks transactions
as have been able gather which would refer
TURPENTNE-Ruled steady at last Thursdays quotation
up to Tuesday, when the price of yellow dip up
The weeks arrivals have been exceedingly SMALL and most
y per railroad owing to the low stage of the water
courses little has reached here from above tide
water in moderate enquiry from shippers and dstlers
|
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-09-11

The greatest natural ornament to the human form
hair has been soesteemed in all ages the world and
among all nations savage und civilized Hence the Indian
brave regards the scalp of his enemy his greatest trophy
For similar reason the fashionable belle often DISCUSSES the
region of vanity well as her other chronological
with borrowed locks.
He who should discover mode ofpreventng the hair
showing the nroads of envous Time by turning
gray method by which it could be restored when falling
off turning white, and way of promoting its continued
and uxurant growth would be justify entitled to rank
the benefactors of the human Read the testimonials
another column of the wonderful not to say almost mrac
uOu effects of Professor Woods Hair Restorative and
see if he has not accomplished all ths Capital City Fact
For sale In Wilmington by WALKER MEARES& CO.. and
by druggists generally. [Sept. 8-2-2weod-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-09-11
DIED..

On Wednesday morning, the I'd inst, Col. JOHN Nc
LAURN for the last twenty years Clerk of the Court of
Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Cumberland county
The most efficient public servant the aectionae relative
the ndugent master the true friend the upright man.
has passed from the of EARTH live affection
ate remembrance of all who knew him.
In this town. the I'd inst, Mr.. PETER c. TILLY aged
38 years.
This morning, 18th inst, Wilmington, Mr. WIIIETT
RUE only son Of MIR. Edward Rue aged about q years.
At Green Swamp Columbus county, N. c. on the Sd inst
CHARLES HENRY, son of James and I. R. Freshwater,
aged four years, 10 months and four days.
At Whteyle N. c., the 4th ult. BENJAMIN F.
ROCKWELL, son of Chester Rockwell Esq, the 10 year
of his age.
Near Long Creek in this county, the Sd inst, MARY
ELIZABETH daughter of Lott and Mary Jane Groom aged
years months and days.
. The Saviour kindly calls
Our children to his breast:
lie folds them in his gracious
Himself declares them blest' Con-.
In OnslOw county, N. c. Saturday. 22d August last
Mrs SARAH PHILLIPS, wife of William Phillips, and daugh-
ter of James White. She "a years months old had
been consistent member of the Methodist Church for about
fifteen years She leaves father mother two sisters and
one brother and loving husband and daughter and
large circle of friends and acquaintance mourn her loss
Com.
Near Magnolia, DuPn county N. c. Saturday, 9Th
inst, WILLIAM JAMES, infant of NJ. and S. n. Swim
son, aged months and II days.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-09-11
MARRIED.

On the LIST inst, by Robert T. Bannerman ESQ Mr. JAS
NJ. ANDERSON, to Miss CAROLINE RAMSAY, both OF
New Hanover county. ~ -
In this county, the 9th inst by Rev. D. B. Black Mr.
hENAN MEEKS, to Miss NARCISSA ARMSTRONG.
In this town. this morning, by Rev, Dr. Deems, Mr.,
aOKACE II. MUNSON to LOUISA p, eldest daughter OF
Capt. John Banks.
At Six Runs, Sampson county, N c., the Sd inst by
John Colwell Esq, Mr.. HENRY MATHIS to Miss KITTY
ROBINSON all of Sampson county.
At Six Runs Sampson county, N c., the 18th of Aug
by John COWell, Esq., Mr.. JONAS SMITH, of Dublin coun
ty, to Miss NANCY FORTNER of Sampson co.
At ShalOtte, N. c., on the 27th ut by d. K Bennett
Esq MIR. STEWARD HICKMAN, to Miss SOPHIA RUSS
all of Brunswick county.
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FURNITURE!::

FURNITURE!!!
T1NHE subscriber would respectfully an
L nOunce to the citizens of Wilmington
and the public generally, that he has just
selected In person. at the manufactures and will receive
during this month"; the largest best assorted stock Cab
net Furniture that he has offered in this place AS he
has had long experience in this business and having pur-
chased his entire stock for cash, at manufacturers
cash c6S he can offer inducements purchasers
The following are among the articles to be found in his
store, viz
Parlor Sets, complete in Mahogany and Walnut
Brocatele and hair-cl6th covering;
Sofas and Tee Tetes great variety, from $13 to $780,
Mahogany and Walnut, Upholstered, Rocking and Easy
Chairs;
Ottomans, Etageres and Corner Stands
Centre, Sofa and Card Tables;
Pier, Mantle and Oval Mirrors
Cane Seat Chairs from Is cents to SO each;
Cane seat Rocking and Nurse Chairs;
SdebOards and Secretaries
beautiful lot of Chamber Furniture sets complete;
Bureaus, great variety, from 81 to $50;
WardrObes, Washstands, Marble top, &C.;
Bedsteads, Bedsteads, Bedsteads
Towel and light Stands;
Extension and other dining Tables;
Work Tables, Toilet Tables, Teapoys &C.;
Also lot of superior Piano Fortes Music Stands Stools
&C.
Intending to sell goods low his terms cash. large
bills good negotiable paper, 80 days with interest added
JOHN D. LOVE,
No. 10 Front street. Wilmington N. C.
August 10, 1857 28612-50-tf
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Third DiUiSi0.-$3l0 900 acorh of Farms and Building
Lots,
IN THE GOLD REGIONS OF CULPEPPER COUNTY,
Virginia, to be divided amongst TO- 200 subscribers,
the 7th of December 1857 Subscriptions only ten dollars
doton SIS half down, the rest delivery of the
Deed Every subscriber will get Building Lot Farm,
ranging value from $40 These Farms and Lots
sold cheap to induce settlements sufficient number
being reserved the increase in the value of which will com
pensate for the apparent low price asked.
Upwards of $50 lots already sold and company of
settlers called The Rappahanock Pioneer Association is
now forming and will soon commence a settlement. Ample
security will be given for the faithful performance of
tracts and promises.
Nearly of lands different parts of Virginia
now at command will be sold settlers from 81 up
to $500, per UqueSoabe titles cN in all cases be
giUen. Woodcutters Coopers Farmers, &C. are acdred
era inducements will be given. Some Agents write that
they making 5000 per moth For full particulars Sub
Iscriptions. Agencies, &C., app to
E. BAUDER. Port Royal, Carolina, Co., Va,
or to W. D. GARDNER, Agent Wilmington, N. c.
August 3lst 1857. 304.
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Iru,r.x AMERICAN SAYS OF PARLrAMENT-An
'I;oon writes from London to the New York Com
mercial oo,;,,,.u o.o ,,,,ob l;l,o the doings in
r own Congress was in both houses TWO OF ;lLet
Ta veserday-a friend having kindly sent me tlcKet
noun 1t is impossible to get in without ticket
81 gped by member Members have no accommodations
TEa our lawmakers seats run egthwlse and each
nne will hold about thirty, should think Members
t with their hats on unless they are speaking and
more common in fact might almost say rowdylookln
tI Of men is seldom met with. The rooms, however
Src splendid and are finished with great taste There
ore no chandeliers or lamps to obstruct the view, the
entire rooms being lighted by gas from the ceiling per
5ap r something the plan adopted in the Methodist
Church in eth Avenue, New York. The gas lights are
covered by stained glass; that you can hardly see the
fame and turning the gas on the building IS lghted
m as if magic. The surface from which the hight comes
about fifteen feet by forty Immediately over the cen
fro of the room,
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WILMINGTON BRASS AND IRON FOUNTRY
AND MACHINE SHOP.

NHE subscriber would respectfully inform the public that
he prepared furnish at the above establishment at
the shortest notice. Iron and Brass Castings finished
overhaul old Machinery, all of which will be done upon
sonable and in style of workmanship which he
feels confident cannot be surpassed North or South
He will make to order all kinds of patterns ornamental
architectural and supply drafts for machinery and mill
work generally.
Having an establishment fitted up the best and
with latest improvement in tools etc. he feels confident
of being able give the fullest satisfaction and respectful
y socits orders Orders directed to the subscr
Der left at L. A. Harris Mozart Hall building Front St,
or at the Machine Shop the will receive prompt
tention. .. i. 81. ..e ID.
n Borders from all parts of the country accompanied
nv the cash or satisfactory references, will be promptly
tended to- All work warrened to be represented nc
| charge will be made JOHN. c. BAILEY,
wilmington, N. c., June LIST, ls57-24-f Proprietor.
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BGRHAvE's HOLLAND B1TT-Rs.


TTNHE CELEBRATED HOLLAND REMEDY FOR DYS-
i PEPSIA, DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS, LIVER COM
AGUE
AND THE VARIOUS AFFECTIONS consequent upon
disordered STOMACH OR LIVER, such Indigestion,
Acity of the Stomach, Cocky Pains, Heartburn, Loss Of
Appetite Dependency COstiveness, Blind and Bleeding
Piles In all Nervous Rheumatic and Neuralgia Affections
has in instances proved highly beneficial and in
others, effected a decided
This is purely vegetable compound, prepared strictly
scientific principles after the of the celebrated Ho
land Professor Brhave. Because of its great in
most of the European States its Introduction into the United
States intended especially for those of father
land here and there the face of this mighty
offer the American publicf knowing that its truly
derfuI medicinal virtue must be acknowledged
is particularly recommended to those persons whose
constitutions have been impaired by the continuous
of ardent spirits other forms of patton Generally
instantaneous in ee CT finds its directly to the seat of
dropping spirit and in fact nfusng health and vgOr
in the system.
NOTICE-Whoever expects to find this beverage will
be sapponed but to the sick weak and low spirited it
will grateful aromatic cordial possessed of singular
| remedial properties.
The great popularity of this delightful Aroma has induced
many limitations, which the public should guard against
purchasing Be not persuaded buy anything else until
you have given BGrhaves Holland Bitters fair trial. One
bottle will convince you how infinitely superior it is to all
these limitations
the sole proprietors, BENJAMIN PAGE, JR. Il CO.,
Manufacturing Pharmaceutists and Chemists Pittsburgh Pa
MEARES & CO., DIR. A. o. BRADLEY, and Druggist
generally throughout the United States.
| May 5th, 1857. 204ly-361y
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June 23d, 1857
COMPREHENSIVE.

TTNHE UNDERSIGNED having the Goth day of August,
1857 formed partnership, for the purpose of carrying
on the BOOT AND SHOE BUSINESS in the town of VIII
mngton and having taken the stand formerly occupied by
Messrs. JONES GARDNER respectfully inform the public
that they will endeavor to keep hand stock of Boots
and Shoes of every description and will sell the
reasonable terms possible.
One of the North for the purpose of selecting
an entire stock for the Fall and Winter trade
They respectfully solicit share of the patronage of the
town and surrounding country.
ASA J. MURRAY,
ROBT. w. B. BLANE1.
August 29th, lS57-303&l-tf.
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ANY OF the above watches, together with gift will
sent by mall free of postage catalogue giving full par
ticulars, will be sent, on application to
GEO. DOWNING & CO..
No. 80 South Third street, Philadelphia.
NB-Newspapers throughout the country by giving this
advertisement six insertions, will receive payment ppe
or double pointed gold Pen and case worth S. any 9TH
first copy containing the advertisement. G. D. Co.
Sept. l1.-2-3t.
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j. Nj. ROBINSON 4 SON.

j. Nj. ROBINSON 4 son.
TTAVE now in store the foOwin viz:
III Iron Hollow Ware and Sash Weights
Hoop Iron of the best quality;
Nails, Brads and Spikes;
Iron AXes, Hubs and Spokes;
Timber and other Axes, all warranted;
Cast Steel Grabbing Hoes, Spades and Shoves;
Rice Sckes and Bramble Scythes;
Preserving Kettles, Saucepans, &C.;
Mill Circular, Cross Gut and other Saws
Corn Shelters Straw Cutters, and Fan Mills;
Barn Doors and SmokehOuse 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 & Sons Westenholmes, and of the
real Barlow Knives.
Wilmington January 1857.
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ICE!ICE!:ICE!!!

ICE ICE :! ICE! -!
TTNHE WILMINGTON ICE HOUSE will be opened for the
delivery of Ice every morning Sunrise closing at Sun
set except Sundays when it will positively closed at A
NJ.
TERMS CASH-I is earnestly desired that person will
ask any deviation from this rule will certainly be adj
hered to.
TICKETS can be procured and DEPOSITS made in ad
by those who desire avoid the annoyance making
change.
ICE for the country packed and forwarded directed
ICE furnished to the sick free of charge when drec
ted by Physician member of the Visiting Committee
A. II. VANBOKKEI4EN, Agent.
Anril ID 1857. l756m-3 -6m*
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CO-PARTNERSHIp NOTTCE.

YNHE Subscribers have this day entered into CoParner
i ship under the style of ALDERMAN & BlZZELL,
and the Stors formerly occupied by McCaleb
No. 80 North Water Street, where they will keep constant
supply of everything that kept in general Retail and
Grocery Store which they will sell small advance for
cash. hope by prompt attention to business to merit
a fair share Of public patronage.
7. T. ALDERMAN,
F. NJ BIZZEl1L
June 23d. 1857 246tf-43tf