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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18
XALUABLE PLANTATION FoR SAFE.

VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE.
- THE SUBSCRIBER having determined to go fSss=
:;N West will SELL moderate terms his PLANT SssFsk
-AA ALTON in Columbus county, situated SO miles --
and thin from halfa-me and a-half miles from the
WaccamaW Lake.
The contains 1000 acres, of which 200
der good fence and in order for cultivation and well adap-
ted the production of CORN, PEAS, COTTON and PO
TATOES. If desired, Plantations might be made,
the whole might be included in plantation, well situated
in one body.
The RANGE for Cattle and Hogs is unquestionably the
best in the lower part of the State.
On the place is a NEW DWELLING with seven comfor-
table roons Negro Houses Barn. and other usual
houses The stock would be sold with Plantation if desr
Seps. Ii, l859-36m* H. J. SMITH.
PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE TIMBER. TURPEN-
TINE AND FARMING LANDS.
OFFICE OF ALA. FLA. R. R. Co.,
Pensacola, Sept s, 1859. I
49, THE Alabama and Florida Railroad Company will
% sell Public Auction, in the city of Pensacola,
- Monday, the 5h day Of December next, aud subse-
road and Perdido Escamba and between
Gulf Mexico and the State line of Alabama. Within these
limits fist rate Timber Turpentne and some good Farm
ing Lands.
The completion of the Railroad by the 25h April
the State line of Alabama and the construction mmedl-
Branch Road of miles in length connecting the
valley the Perddo with the city of Pensacola will open
large portion of these lands to easy direct and cheap
communication with the rising and valuable market of Pen
sacola.
desrous of making purchases before the day
pointed the public sae do at private sale
pcatiOn undersigned the office of the G. mpany
the city of Pensacola.
By order of the Board of Directors.
GEO. W. HUTTON,
Secretary Ala. & Fla. r. r Co.
9.tG
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18

HILLSBOROUGH. n. c. MILITARY ACADEMY.
e. THIS ACADEMY IS CONDUCTED ON THE
<SEs plan of the Virginia aud South Carolina STATE
~sF Military Institutions. For circular, address
the Superintendent, Col C. c. Tew, Hlsborough, n c.
Jan Z7th 1853. 23-12m*
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18

Rosemary is an admirable stimu-
liant it will promote the growth of
the hair, and cure headache. Purif-
ed Castor Oil is valuable for its nour-
ishing and strengthening properties,
and when they are skilfully blended,
so as to be free from greasiness, and
the injurious properties of alcohol
and spirits, they form an invaluable
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18
,IOSEPHL. KEEN

CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, respectfully informs the
~ public that he prepared to take contracts in his line
Of business. He keeps constantly hand LINE CEMENT
PLASTER PLAsTERING HAIR Philadelphia PRESS RRICK FIRE
BRICK, &c.
n B. To Distllers of Turpenne is prepared to put
up Stills at the shortest notice May 20-37-ly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18
MRS. NIcCALER,S HOTEI,

~, GEO. w. ROSE,
{ NARPENTER AND CONTRACTOR
~ June II WILMINaToN N G.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18
NEGROES WANTED.

- THE SUBSCRIBER is in market for a number of
* Negroes for which determined to pay the high
~ cash prices. Persons having such property for
would do well to give call address me at Six
Runs, Sampson county, N. &. JOHN BARDEN.
August 18th. 1859 52-6m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18
WILLIAM LIPPITT.

VETHOLESALE AND RETIL DRUGGIST, and Dealer
w Paints Oils, Dye Stus, Window Glass, Garden Seeds
Market sts Immediately opposite sHAws old stand Whining
ton, n. G.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18
WILMINGTON BOOK BINDERY,

EDWIN A. KEITH,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
- WILMINGTON, N. C.
Offers his services to Planters Factor Agent for the
sale of COtton will give his personal attention the
Of Cotton.
His Commission for selling Cotton will be so cents per
bale additional charge will be made. Cotton forwarded
to New York for 10 cents per bale.
Oct 4th, 1859.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18

JAMES o. BOWDEN,
INSPECTOR OF NAVAL STORES
i April 4, l859.-[3l-tf. WILMINGTON, N.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-11-18

ca Harness & Leather Establishment. GTSS(NSN
EVERY variety of Saddles, Har- s54E ss5@484 T7ThH
p ness, Brides, Whips and Trunks, S.sAASASX ~
Harness. Band String and Sole Leather Calf Sn Lining,
&c. all kinds of OIL Coach Trimmings Carpet Bags Valises
&c nfaibe Condition Powders, for diseased Horses and
Cattle every description of PlOughs and Agricultural mpe
mens The largest stock in the State and sold wholesale
or retail, at the lowest New York prices.
H Harness and Saddles manufactured to order and
paired JAMES WILSON,
Dec. Silly No. Market st., near the wharf.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15

y Of excellent quality, is government monopoly and Is
sent chiefly to Nicaragua though Of II finds is way
TO the British market The other exports are gold sugar
Brazil wood and mother Of pearl The imports consist
chiefly OF manufactured goods. Total exports in 1876
fl26 $40; imports, EST 800.
Costa Rca is divided into three departments East
ern and Western and that Of Nicoya Each OF these Is
again subdvded into paridos or districts The principal
cities are San Jose, the capital Carriage, Eredia Esraa
ESparza and Uarras The abshed ports OF entry
are untas Arenas in the Gulf Of Ncoya and Matna on
the Caribbean Sea. The government Of Costa RIGA was
established in 1923, and is accounted the best and
liberal in Central America. II has representative Ie-
gislature and the executive is entrusted supreme
chief The religion is Roman Catholic. The annual net
revenue Of the state averages about f26 400 nha
btants are extremely industrious and orderly. They
were formerly subjected to great poverty, and II 10 only
OF late years. and since the cultivation of coffee
ensiye scale began 70 be encouraged that they have at
tanned TO any thing Ike their present prosperity.
In lS4950, tho government granted to NJ G. Lafond,
the French Consul General tract Of land from the Gulf
OF Dulce, the Pacific TO the Boca del Toro the
rbbean Sea- for the purpose Of opening route between
the two The route the shmus by the San
Juan river along part Of the frontier Of Costa Rca
far opened that steamers ply the river in connec
ton with others the Lake Of Nicaragua Population
0,000 OF whom Is, 600 are Indians
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
New York AboIitionist Organization

Several aboltonsts and other friends of freedom met
here yesterday and formed regular organization for the
purpose Of pressing the passage personal liberty bill
through the next legislature and questioning candidates
for the Senate, Assembly, &c, for which purpose
mittee formed, with Powell, Of Client " Y Pre-
sdent and g. Baker of Albany, Secretary and Lydia
Mott Treasurer petition for the bill will be circulated
through the State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
Our Greytown Correspondence.
UNITED STATES SHIP SABINE,

FIVE MILES GREYrowN, Aug 81, 1859 I
Neo and Formidable obstacle 10 the Reopasing Of
Transit Roue-Punta arenas Washed A,oay BY the Sea-
and the Haroor Of San Juan Filling up with Sand
Large Vessels Obliged to Anchor Outside the Bar, &c. &c.
While rival commodores have been squabblng, and the
immaculate statesmen Of Nicaragua and Costa Rca actu-
ated no doubt, by lofty Of patriotism existing in
their brooches pockets have been selling conflicting grants
OF transit routes many were foolish enough TO
purchase hem nature has very quietly taken the matter
into her own hands, and interposed very formidable
obstacle to the reopenng OF the Transit route by blocking
up the entrance to the once beautiful harbor Of San
del Norte.
Eighteen months since there were from twenty three 70
wentyfour feet OF water over the bar while there
only nine feet thus closing the harbor all large
vessels Indeed, as you well remember the United States
ship Savannah came very near being caught inside.
Vessels obliged to anchor outside the bar in an
swell especially uncomforte after nort6easter. when
the surf breaks the entire width of the entrance
Under such circumstances II would be very expensive
TO send passengers and goods five miles in open boats as
well causing great loss of time in making the transit
While the entrance is thus gradually filling up the sea
also lends helping hand to the work Of destruction by
washing away Punta Arenas that sandy spit which pro-
eccd the harbor on the north and cast Where formerly
stood the buildings Of the Transit Company there
The Of the gradual filling up Of the harbor will be
easily understood by attending 70 the topography Of tho
country
The river San Juan the outlet Of lakes Manapua and
Nicaragua Lake Managua is about fifty miles in length
and has an average width Of thirty miles Lake Ncara.
qua hundred and ten miles long, by nfy wide Into
these lakes empty upwards of twenty rivers besides
great many mountain More rain falls in Central
America than in any other country Of the extent
An mmense quantity Of water is thus brought down by
the San JUAN which s fully muddy in the rainy sea-
con as that Of the Mississippi
About twenty miles from it's mouth the San Juan sends
on branch (thc Colorado), which from mere bayou
has been gradually charging until now the greater part
Of the water reaches the sea by means Of The Colorado
and laura, another branch Of the San Juan Consc.
qucntly the San Juan has been slowly filing up The
mischief Will go on In increasing ratio, unless the Colo.
RADIO and laura be blocked up sinking huks or driving
piles and causing the water TO flow again It's original
channel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
A Colored Citixens' Convention.

Troy, N r, Sept 10, I6bg.
State Convention Of coored citizens assembled In this
city to-day About thirty five delegates representing
twenty counties, present. VIM Rich Of Troy, was
chosen President; j. w. Logan, Of Syracuse and VIM.
Brewer, Vice Presidents and A. Green Secretary. In
the afternoon series of resolutions were adoptcd in favor
Of negro suffrage applaudng the Of the last Legsa
lure, calling upon editors TO advocate their cause urging
the necessity Of greater efforts and providing organ
,ation throughout the STATE In the evening William J.
Watkins addressed public meeting. The Convention
viii adjourn tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
Fair Of the United States Agricultural
Society.

CHICAGO, Sept. Is, 1859
The principal feature Of interest the fair to-day was
the formal opening ceremonies The opening speech
by General nghman, the President, giving history Of
the origin and objects Of the society He was followed by
Senators Crittcndcn and Douglas The following States
are represented:-Ohio, Illinois, California, Maryland
Iowa. Kentucky Wisconsin, Vermont, Pennsylvania
New York, Texas, Indiana Louisiana, Massachusetts
Connecticut, Michigan and Kansas. Among the dstn
guished visitors are Senator's Hale, Stewart, Chandler
Crittenden and Douglas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
ADDITIONAL BY THE NORTH STAR.

News from the South Paelnc-The Great
Steam Engine Race Terrific Hurricane at
Aspinvau-Houses Unroofcd and Trees
Blown D0wn-Fatal Accident on the
Panama RAllread-Pmta Arenas
Waste Away by the Sea-The
Harhor Of San Juan Filing Up
with gand-Works Commenced
to Dam Up Some u ks
Ailments and Dredge Away
the ObstructIOps NAVAL
Movements,
&C., Ae., &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
Celebration OF the Anniversary Of the
Capture or Quebec.

The one hundredth anniversary Of the capture Of Que
bee and the death Of General Wolfe was observed
by the Historical and Genealogical Society The Repro.
sentatves hall in the State House was appropriated for
the occasion. Hon Lorenzo Sabine delivered a highly
interesting historical address on the events connected
with the final overthrow Of the French power 10 North
America.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15

The North Star arrived at 50 late an hour yesterday
morning, that only able to give the most i'm
portant points of the she brought To-day pub
lish all the additional intelligence Of interest
We learn from Nicaragua that the harbor Of Greytown
still partially closed, and that subscription
foot for funds for clearing away the oostrucons There
nothing whatever Of importance from the interior Of
Nicaragua.
The British mail steamer Ienia arrived at Panama on
the evening Of the 9th inst from Valparaiso Her dates
are to August 10 from that port August q from Cao
and Lima, and Sept from Guayaqul. The news is
interesting.
II appears from the statements Of the Purser Of the
Lena that the people Of Guayaqu without the
the government of Ecuador, have made terms with the
commander Of the Peruvian blockadng force. He says
amnesty probably armistice) has been concluded
to last fifteen days, Or TO Sept From this it is fair
suppose that the vexed question which caused the block
ade will soon be settled.
There is not word Of news from Peru. President
Castillo has been visit to the Chncha Islands in the
frigate Amazonas
Dates from Sucre Bolivia, to the l4th of August
The country is quiet. Some little expectation Of war
with Peru existed, but doubt matters win be
settled amcably.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
Our San Juan Correspondence.

san JUAN DEL NORr, Sept !, 1853.
Netting 5 The Citizens Of San Juan to Raise Subscriptions
for the Removal Of the DISTRACTIONS in the Haroor- Steps
7dken TO Garry out the Work-The Revelation in Costa
Ricd, dc.
The Harbor Committee appointed BY the citizens Of this
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place have been assduous in their exerons "a ,ase mn,
ney for the removal Of the distractions in the harbor
and It's restoration TO ts former capacity On tho ga
ult, accompanied by Captains Scott and slocum-than
whom few men have more intimate knowledge Of
the San Juan river-they examined the several forks
Of the San Juan which enter the bay, and the FEAST
by Of increasing the water the bar TO usual dcpth
was ascertained beyond reasonable doubt The next
thing TO be done was TO raise fund for the
men Of operations Mr.. Scott very generously offered
the Of the steamer Ogden and the committee
work TO obtain voluntary subscriptions from the citizens
On the oath u having succeeded in raising upwards of
$1,000 they called vscount de Barruel Beauvert for
his contribution he having signed tho original call for
meeting but TO their great SURPRISE he declined giving
cent for tho purpose.
Another meeting OF the citizens called the 26th
70 hear the report of the Harbor Committee. Squire
Cotrell elected President, and f. Sater appointed
secretary. The committee reported 49, 065 in cash, and
contributions Of TOOLS Instruments wood for the steamer,
&c Some fifty voluntary laborers offered their services,
making altogether donation Of about four hundred days
work After the meeting adjourned the committee mot,
and Captain George B. Socum, Of the lake steamer Cess
Yrsarr appointed chief director Of the works. aud
Captain Fletcher commander OF his old steamer, the Og
den is confidently believed that short time only win
be required TO so improve habor hat ships enter
safely as Of yore.
You will receive by other sources the news of the rcvo
luton just effected in Costa Rca There no dis
turbance, no blood shed, not even faint carujo.
Doctor Monaelegro has been placed in the presiden-
al chair pro tent, until an election by the peo-
pie shall take place. There some few citi-
of the United States who suffered the most outrageous
reatmen Lake Nicaragua and the San Juan river
two years since, who will not regret to hear this
From The interior Of Nicaragua there il nothing new The
ratification Of the Zeledon treaty and the Belly
Transit contract is confirmed, and that is all tell
YOU
The little steamer Laura Frances has just returned from
the Machuca. She was unable TO get over the rapids,
ing TO the long absence Of any heavy rains along the up
per portion OF the river The United States rgate Sabine
10 anchor of this port Sunday evening last but
us yet has not communicated with the shore. The brig
Thomas Teston will probably sail week with full
cargo OF hides deer skins, Brazil wood, &C, and tho
schooner Elizabeth Bessea will depart about the time
with cargo of Brazil wood.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
Encampment OF the Grand Lode ~ ur..
Masons OF the United Sta1es.

-. - CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 1859.
it's session today. The delegation promises N be large
and thus FAR y composed Of the most influential men 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15
Our Panama Correspondence.

PANAMA, Sept. 4, 1859
Movements Of The Pacific Sf@adro,- Departure Of the Flag
Ship Mr7imGc-7he Senatorial misunderstanding Of the
State Legislature-The Gocrnor's Message, dc.
The Merrimac, flag ship Of the Pacific squadron, will
sail for Norfolk Boston, touching at Valparaiso
Wednesday, the It'll instant At Valparaiso Captain
Montgomery will transfer his flag TO The sloop
Lancaster. The Saranac will remain here at present
The Election for Senator's the National Congress came
Off throughout the State Sunday last The result will
not be known for n month
The State Legislature met at Panama the LIST OF Sep
tcmber. On the I'd Governor Obaldia sent in message
Of some seventy pages in length. He beats our Amer
Presidents all hollow in the science of words.
The United States soop-ofwar Jamestown sailed the
3lst of August from Greytown on cruise. The Sabine
was anchored of the port
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15

or future results hat may arise from the violent assaults
mted against my person or Against my ministers
And this To that you may bring 10 the
'NAV = JUAN RAFAEL NORA
The lerim President of the republic OF Costa Rica
JOSE MARIA CANAS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-15

English STYLE
DESCRIPTION OF COSTA RIGA.
We find the following description of Costa RIGA in one
Of the latest Gazceers Much progress has been made
however, since il was compiled
Costa Rica the hern State of Central Ameri.
ca bounded n by Nicaragua, from which is partly Sc
narrated by the river San Juan N f. by the Caribbean
Sea s. by New Granada, from which il is partly sepa.
rated by river Escuda and partly by the Cordera de
Cabecares and s. and W. by the Pacific; between lat
and IL 80 N, long So and IS w. Area about 16 $50
square miles The country is ntersected diagonay by
the primary range Of the Ishmus, which throws of n
spurs either side, giving the surface con
iinucd alienation Of abrupt heights and sudden depres.
sons The principal range contains several lofty emf
nences and volcanoes both active aud extinct
including those Of Orosi voos and Cartago from the
summit Of the last OF which both the Pacific and Atlantic
can be distinctly seen. The N. w. districts are more
rugged and mountainous than the S. W.. but along the
coast Of the Pacific especially around the Bay OF Ncoya
the country has most beautiful and picturesque appear
ance, being diversified by valleys and inerseced BY n
streams Costa Rca contains some of the richest
gold mines in this portion Of America whence the origin
If its name; these mines, however, now not at all
or very little wrought Silver copper are also found
but they, in like manner, receive little notice In MI
parts of the State with exception of the sea coass tho
climate is mild andtemperae, subject TO excessive
heat or colds and rarely experiencing any other vcie
tudes than those from the dry 10 the rainy season n ia
therefore, extremely well adapted to agricultural mr.
poses and capable Of bringing to maturity
plants as well most OF those peculiar the tropcs
The soil is remarkably fertile, especially on the table
lands and in the valleys between the mountains Among
its agricultural productions coffee cocoa Indian corn
tobacco, sugar and little wheat The birds include vu
turee peicans parrots, pigeons, ducks, quas and teal
The woods Of Costa RIGA are valuable, comprising ma
hogany cedar Brazil and various other kinds Of timber
and the coast Of Ncoya, some pearls and large
quantities Of mother Of pearl shells are found Coffee
however the most important product of the State
Its cultivation, though only introduced about the year
1880, has increased rapidly that from 5000 10 1900
tons of seeds Re now exported annually 2pacco, which
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-27

in the community are so anxiously endeavoring
to solve, are serious enough, in themselves,
without being aggravated or embarrassed by dis
sensions among those who are supporting the
right. We can give no stronger proof of our
sincerity in this resolution and conviction, than
by sustaining from any reply to the offensive i'm
putations directed by The american, in its edi-
torial of yesterday, against its co-adutors
of the press in the work of Reform. We
opinions in regard to Mr.. SWAMI and his official
action are too deliberately entertained and too
deeply-rooted not to be decidedly expressed, when
expressed at all, and we cannot help thinking that
if the approaches of his fellow-citizens and of
the press to that functonary had been, from the
beginning little more in the self-respectng spirit
of freemen calling on public servant to answer
for his defelictions of duty, and with little less
of standardization and hosannas, he would have
been, by this time, far more trifing obstacle
than he is, in the path of the public will By way
of return to our neighbors for its advice to our
Selves we will venture to offer, in addition, we'll
meant word of honest counsel Let not The
american delude itself into the belief that it is
carrying water on both shoulders. 1t is only bal
ancing the empty pals. 1t has Disguised Mr.
SWAMI quite as effectually by its qualified doubts
concerning his entire perfection, as it would have
done if it had manfully told the whole truth in re-
gard to his shortcomings. 1t will not appease
him, now, by throwing the responsibility of his
sins on his bad advisers, and speaking ill of those
who are little more candid. Such concessions
will only weaken its influence for good by dmin-
ishing the public confidence in its sincerity, and
may, perhaps, end in destroying the consideration
which it has fairly earned by its energetic though
somewhat tardy efforts in the cause of municipal
reform