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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
DUplIn.

Our Associate visited Kenansvlle this week, it being
the regular term of the Superior Court for that County
Judge R. NJ Sanders holds Court. The Judge is still
lame from the effects of the fall he got during the Sum-
mer at Carolina City. We believe the Judge fell in
getting out Of the Cars.
There appears to have been no cases OF public i'm
portance before the Court No capital cases or grave
feones nothing beyond the usual misdemeanors which
acW happen every where.
The people of Duplin appear to be doing well. The
general health Of the county good, and spite Of the
complaint of hard times" there decided evidences
of advancement and prosperity which we'll deser
we'd by the Dupn people as by any other people that
we know Of for it would be hard to find cleverer
population in out OF the State The Associate found
his friends ready to come up to the support OF the
Journal literally. He returns them his best thanks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

ANT1DoTE TO STRYCBNINE.-Dr. Bewley, wishing to
kill NANCY cur and having read in Magendes Rep
ort Strychnia that the sixteenth of grain will kill
the largest dog determined to make sure of this very lit
tie animal by giving it about half grain. But either
Magendie's statment was incorrect or the drug was
aduerated for at the end of ten minutes the dog though
suffering frghtfuy, not dead DR.. Bewley resolved
to put him ont OF his misery at once and accordingly
mixed half drachm OF prussic acid with little milk
and put it under the dogs snout. He Tapped the milk
with avdity, and in less than minute vomited, got
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
Arrival of the California Overland Mail.

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 26.-The overland California mail,
of the I'd has arrived Fifteen buildings in the business
portion of Columbia had been destroyed by fire. invo
wing a loss of $4,000. The San Francisco Bulletin
publishes letter from Capt Walter announcing his ar
rived at Camp Floyd on the 18TH having materially
shortened the route from Fort Dallas to Salt Lake
The Fort Smith Times says the Indian agent Narash
has been killed by person named Mcknett Colonel
Leper, the agent for the Camanche Indians had also
been killed by the Indians
Gov Douglass in replying to General Harvey, denies
that any ontrages have been committed against any
American citizens at San JUAN that any British yes
sells have ever conveyed officer of the Hudsons Bay
Cnrnnany 10 San Juan to seize Americans
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

KMGsvuLE HorEL.-It will be seen by an advertise
ment in another column that this valuable property is
offered for sale lease 1t is situated at the junction
of the Camden and the Columbia Branches of the South
Carolina Railroad as also at the terminus of the Will
mngton Manchester line, and is thus in the way OF
all the travel by both the upper and the lower route
Our impression is that it is very commodious house
and calCuloted to do good business
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

SoNs OF MALTA.-OId jumbo was recently initiated
into the Order of the Sons of Malta and graphically de-
scrbes his introduction into the vale of mysteries
follows You are first grabbed and thrown into tut
Of cold water and forthwith several large begin
stick pins into you. Hauling you out OF the tub OF
water they rush you into another department and
new make lunge Tor you, dressed in disguise, and
Immediately commence pouring hot moassts into your
hair and boots. Meanwhile stream of cold water il
flooded to you, and man dressed black, thrusts
snubox in front your nose, and all atonce you begin to
voclterousy and the eager crowd begins to
laugh aud hurrah Showing you further along the chief
and bottlewashers grab you by the nose hair and
coat TAIL and in this way rid every bit ofdry goods oos
from your person. and again the crowd with tremen
dous laughter your nude STATE and with five six men
holding your hair and toes forcing you up soaped
pole with pins and sharp sticks You now begin to think
you forsaken by all Gods people, and the devil has
certainly got possession you knocking you the head
so that you stars numerous as they in The
milky way You handled in this kind Of tantalzing
way for two hours, when the officers give you large
dose of Hurrcks SugarCoated Pills and send you on
your way rejoicing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

Mr.. SWANS TENDER OF REsIGNATIoN.-It will be
remarked that Mr. Swami promises to resign when he
is convinced of any withdrawal of confidence the part
of those who placed him in power Now it is notorious
that Mr. Swami placed 10 power by the ruin clubs
must be understood that he does not intend to resign
until they withdraw their confidence" The prospect
of withdrawal is about slight that of his using all
the powers with which he is entrusted for the protec-
ton Of the people and the purity of the ballotbox.
n o sane man believes he will do either
Baltimore Republican.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

Many the stories still related about Lord Seymour
and his proves among Others that he once put
policemen who tried to interfere with his amusements
into big tub and set green-grocers stall, from the
Marches des Innocents, on the top Of it and how
another tme he 1Oored whole regiment of commission
ae who attracted by his fame had come expressly to
his residence to try lie box. He was considerable on
the shoulder, was Seymour
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
EdlfOrlnl Visit.

We had the pleasure, this week, of seeing our very
clever young friend MIR. Banks the Junior Editor Of
the Fayetteville CoroI'n'G" Mr. Banks was on his way
home after pretty general tour, noticed by our
State exchanges Whether anybody's cousin had any.
thing to do with our young friends movements we can
not say. Shouldn't wonder.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 25th.-The Denver City correspon-
dent of the Republican gives statement of the receipts
and shipments OF god in its various FORMS by the prom
nent business firms of Denver City and Aurara, show
ing the following aggregates: Receipts, $4,000; ship
ments, $40 600 The valuation of the gold is at SIT
per ounce which is much below its real value. The
amount of gold brought to the States by private ndl
vduas is not included in this statement.
Mr.. Gregory left Denver City on the 10th inst, for
Georgia. with $4,000 in gold
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

CoLoRED Persons IN New ORLEANs.-A New Or
leans correspondent of the Charleston Mercury says
The deluson prevails very generally drought the coun-
try that New Orleans the Gehenna of the black
1t his paradise and short walk on Sunday afternoon
will demonstrate clearly the patent fact that in city
in any of the free States such privileges extended to
the coored population in New Orleans. In Boston a
white man cannot smoke in the sreets-n New Orleans
e. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

AUGUSTA, September 27.-Dates from Tampico to
the 18th instant have been received at New Orleans
Gen CARA is preparing to leave with rentorcements for
tie interior. The Liberal army numbers $4,000.
Nothing has transpired of the Degoledes movement.
Gen. w oil has defeated the Liberals near Leon
MiramOn is exneced before San Luis POtOs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
Not CoInfnr-OmCtaI,

Lieut. Col John S. Foster, of the Lecture Commit
tee of the Mercantile Library Association Boston, has
received the following note from Charles Dickens:
GAD's HILL PLACE
bingham by Rochester, Kent,
Wednesday night, 18th September 1859.
Dear Sir Il beg to you in reply to your oblig
ing letter. that you misnformed and that have
intention Of visiting America in the ensuing autumn
Faithfully yours, CHARLES Dickens,
John s. Foster ESQ. Boston Courier
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
KENANsyILLE, Sept. 26th, 1859.

WILLIAM s. DEyANE, ESQ.

.. K. KEENAN,, ESQ,
Dear Sir Yours of to-day informing me that had been
selected by the Executive Committee of the Dupin Agrcu-
al Society deliver address at the next annual
has been received The information that possess of gr
culture little qualities to discharge the duties to which
you seen fit to But do not feel at liberty
to decline taking part the great interest of county
Relying upon your indulgence and that of the Society will
accept your invitation.
Allow me- sir through you tender thanks to the Elk
ecuve Committee for this unexpected and ering notice
and you, sir for this well many other expressions
Of kindness and egard am much indebted.
Very Respectfully, &C.
WIN. $, DEVANE,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

ENLARGEMENT.-The Charleston Courier, one of the
very best papers in the country comes to US enlarged
and improved in appearance, being among the lar
gest sized sheets on exchange list it has always
been one of the handsomest and best
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
Sept. 28th, Is

KENANsvILLE Sept Goth, 1859.
Dear Sir You have been selected by the Executive
Committee of the Dupn Agricultural Society deliver
Address the subject of Agriculture at their annual
Fair be held KenansViie, the 18th November
next In addition the request of the Committee allow
me say your selection has given general satisfaction
the Society, and they therefore hope will not decline
there request Very respectfully &c.
o. r. KEENAN,.
WILLIAM s. DEYANE, ESQ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
Harper for October.

We have from Mr.. Kelley, Market street. Harper's
Magazine for October The illustrated articles are
Daniel Boone ;" "a Visit to the Guajquero Indians
and the Virginians" the long serial by Thackeray
which is to be completed in the next number. Price
% cents
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

Hon. SHERRARD CLEMENs-The TappahaDnIOtis
Souherner says that the Hon. Sherrard Clemne Una.
considered by his physician in very critical stun the
ton. He was lately on visit with his BRIDE IL he
country of Westmoreland, but owing to the unaVoA"
condition of his wounded limb, he was under the nec
ity of returning to his home in Wheeling.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

A trial has just terminated in England, resulting in es
tablishing law relative to kissing. A gentleman
dertook kiss lady because she said he couldn't.
tusse ensued both tell the foor and in the melee she
bit the mans nose off-but did not get kissed. He
brought suit for damages and the court ruled that
has no right to any such risk with his nasal
organ unless he willing to stand what damages might
come from such trial of strength.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

SALE OF HoGs-Five hundred hogs were sold at Pa
ris KY, last week, to be delivered between the 25th
of November and the 10th of December, at S. so per
one hundred pounds gross.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

A young English lady was burned to death a few
nights ago in her room in the Champs Eysees Paris,
as she was dressing for dinner. An unighted match
thrown away by her husband after lighting his segar
fire to her dress and, usual assistance came too late
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

WoNT INSURE HER-The London correspondent of
the New York Heard says the underwriters are very
chary about nsurng the Great Eastern of whom
have yet taken guinea of risk the vessel The pre-
MUM ask is from five to fifty per cent.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
Wires Down.

We received no Geographic dispatches yesterday in
consequence of the wires being down north of this place.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

SUPPOSED POISONING AFFA1s AT v IIIIAMsroN S.
ca number of the attendants upon the ball given at
Williamson, seriously affected by something either
in the food drink The have been so numerous
to warrant the suspicion thai poison used. We
are informed that Mr. Cheatham, a gentleman about
tortfve years of age from near Abbevile has since
died from the effects. Also, free colored barber by
the of Louis Green, formerly from Sumter, but
late OF this place. has also died There are various and
conflicting rumors persons asserting that there
must have been poison Others being positive that the
malady caused by too free indulgence in the great
quantity OF fruit provided We shall await further and
more definite information.
COluD1bjG South C0rOlin1nn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

Charlton Morgan, of KY, has been appointed consul
at Messina, in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

The business portion of Madison, Lake county, Ohio,
was mostly destroyed by fire on Friday last. The loss
will reach $4,000
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

Natural dignity of mind or never be con-
cealed- commands respect. Assumed dignity or
importance, our ridicule and contempt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

Red. PIGoTT Broker and Auctoneer, sold this morning
at private sale Shares of W. W. R. R. Stock at $75
per share, so days.-Dailg Journal, 2Sh inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

THE Spy SYsTEM.-The New York Herald states
that system of espionage is exercised in this country
just despoc as that which is rife in France and per-
haps more potent. This system is carried on by means
Of mercantile agencies, whose ramifcations extend
throughout the whole country and any one paying
them the privilege may inspect from their books the
most secret actions including even the private matters
of southern merchants, If New York merchant is
about to sell bill Of goods to in Alabama he goes
to an agency and states that fact Immediately the
clerk who has charge of that particular section is called
and lays open the private life of the Albanian to the
eye of the inquirer Even his marital relations are dis
covered and the kind of beverage with which he regaes
himself as well as the condition of his finances. By
this MEANS those agencies have it within their power to
blast the prospects of southern merchant and ruin his
character forever. The espionage practiced by the
French Emperor cannot do among his own people.
In view of these facts southern merchants should be
tremey cautious to whom they deal with in the North
MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

LIGHT HOUSES DIsCONTNUED.-The Lighthouse arats
have ordered the dscontnuance the light houses at dis
ma Bay louisiana and Corpus Christi Texas Iness
have been made under the act OF the
opinion Of the board, have become unneces AIRY Tor w
ilc service.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

At meeting of the Directors of this institution held
in this City on Saturday last the following branches
were established to be put in operation the lst of
November next Wilmington, Charlotte, Fayetteville,
Marlborough, Windsor, Milton, and Morgantor.
The Directors at Wilmington are John Dawson, Pre-
sident bert Potter J. II. Dickson E. P. Hall, and
D. A. Lamont. Officers W. Reston, Cashier w. D.
Smith, Teller J. R. Wright, Discount Clerk and Book
keeper
Directors at Charlotte John Irwin, President A
G. Steele J. H. Carson, w. j. Hayes, and W. F.
Phifer Officers r. W. Dewey, Cashier s. E. Belk,
Teller and Clerk.
Directors at Fayetteville A. W. Steele, President
Geo. Mcneil, E. L. Pemberton, S. J. Hnsdae, aud
Geo Lauder. Officers II. G. Lucas, Cashier; w.
Huske, Teller w. L. Rose, Bookkeeper and Discount
Clerk
No Directors appointed at Marlborough. Officers -
V. Chapman, Cashier W. S. Baker, Teller and Clerk.
Directors of Windsor Jonathan S. Tayloe, Presi-
dent David Outlaw, J. E. flaming, Lewis Thompson,
Clerk
Directors at Milton: Samuel Watkins, President
Geo. A. Smith. Nj. McGehee, John Wilson, Geo. w.
Thompson w r. Hill, Cashier.
Directors Morganton Il. G. Walton, President :;
DR.. S. Tate w. NJ. Walton, J. Rutherford and w. c..
Erwin. No officers appointed at present.
The following officers were appointed at the Principle
Bank Raleigh G. W. Mordecai having been heretofore
appointed President, and c. Dewey, Cashier, to-wit
W. y. Anderson, Teller Jordan Womble jrr Discount
Clerk and Bookkeeper; Seaton Gales, Clerk.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

vouS @ yhs Sa have the passions ~
yon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

FLORIDA RAnRoAD.-A late issue of the Charleston
Mercry contains the following significant paragraph
We learn, informally, that Hon. D. L. Yulee has
purchased two steamers for the route between Cedar
Keys and New Orleans, the proposed great through
mail route OF the seaboard and that iron steamboats,
have been contracted to be built for the portion of the
route between Charleston and Fernandna."
The East F2oradla of the 9Th inst. says the road
continues steadily to progress Chunky Pond the pres
ent head of the road twenty-five miles beyond Gaines
vile, making the number of miles ironcd and in running
order one hundred and twenty-five"
This. we believe, leaves but % miles unfinished
From the present terminus stages to Cedar
Key connecting with the New Orleans steamers bound
Of the month"; and the 9th and Goth with the steam
their return trips to st. Marks, Apalachicola
Pensacola and New Orleans, Wesuggest to friends
now in the North whether it would not be we'll to give
this route trial
In connection with the foregoing we may mention the
fact that of the commission houses in
Charleston has late been advancing cotton grown in
this vicinity IN expectation OF receiving it by shipment
from St. Marks to Cedar Keys and thence the
Florida Railroad to Fernandina, and by steamer to
Charleston. 1t is asserted thar while freight and char
ges by this route and Charleston will be less than
at New York, the price OF cur staple judging from the
quotations the past season. will be better at the former
than the latter port.
It is with pleasure that we chronicle these ndi-
cations OF the progress and prospects of the Florida
| Road Though owning not one dollar of stock in it
with no expectation of making dime by its success
losing by its ailurewe shall nevertheless feel much
pleasure in its completion and successful working any
OF those who have embarked both their characters and
fortunes in the Observation-Disclosures Foridi0n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

ALONE IN HIS GLoRY.-Mr Pennington, of the
Newbern Progress in some remarks on the occasion of
entering upon the second volume of the Weekly issue of
that paper INDUCES in reflections upon the fate of
newspapers in Newbern and certainly the record of
deaths and casualties is rather full one since within the
last eighteen months six publications have died out
there leaving the Progress the sole surviving repre-
sentative of the Press in the Athens" of North Car
DINA.
The truth about it is that there very few more
risky things than the starting of newspapers and few
indeed in which the failures preponderate so largely
the successes Parties who are not themselves printers
must labor under considerable difficulties in carrying on
newspapers North Carolina since the margin of profits
at best is small and all the elements must be brought
to bear to enable the balance to foot up on the rht
sde
The Progress is doing well. 1t is managed with tact
talent and energy and is paper in the fullest
of the word.
The organ of hope must be large with the youthful
members of the literary editorial profession, for
have known paper that wasn't going ahead
mousy just after being started and have witnessed
suspensions for want of support following Immediately
on the heels of boasts of business and circulation tina
made us ashamed of our slow progress, and yet WI
haze progressed and some others have faded out.
TAxEs-We understand that the gross amount 0
State taxes collected by the Sheriff Of this County
$32286 3d. nett paid to the Treasury of the State $780,
995 H.
OF the gross amount collected $l9948 rs was from
property listed before magistrate and $l2,337 8:
from other This is over rs per cent advanc
upon the of last year, which is said to be abou
the increase far under the revenue law of tn
last legislature
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30
REMARKABLE MARR1AGE-The Diara of Madrid r

REMARKABLE MARR1AGE-The Diara of Madrid re-
lates the following romantic story
A few years ago, an English nobleman, grandee Of
the first water and eccentrcan of the widest school,
honored New York with his presence and his money
He lived strictly incognito and his sole amusement
consisted in wandering in the streets after nghta and
in relieving those Of his fellow creatures who had ex-
perenced the pains OF poverty the penalties of dis
sipation.
While upon OF his humane excursions he encoun-
tered female who tenderly solicited aims.
Inqurng, be found her to be orphan of surprising
beauty with nteg mind and of excellent educa-
on reduced to abect restitution from the death of her
father, shot in the Mexican war.
The titled Howard wearied at his bachelor existence
and won by the of the beggars history ten
dered to her his heart his corone aud his hand The
sequel according the Dara, is, that at recent ball
given by the Russian Emperor duchess, radiant with
beauty and sparkling with diamonds the hearts OF
all observers.
The distinguished lady was the cidevant mendicant
of the New Y rk streets.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

THE CONDITION OF Mr.. P. o. SIMMs-This estima-
BILE young gentleman, who shot by John q Melton
of Madison Parish Louisiana last Tuesday night still
in yesterdays paper. In his room at the Exchange
Hotel Smms has received every attention that medical
skill, friendship and esteem could bestow on him in his
present state Yesterday he appeared somewhat easier
No further attempt made to find the bullet but as
he is young, healthful and strong man, Nature may
by miraculous turn yet do something in bis favor
We trust such may be the yet his surgical atten-
dants state that in this probability there remains but
barely the consolation of hope.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-30

Any one who has lived in Cincinnati write Brads)
for ten Or fifteen years. will remember f. the tailor, one
of the Oldest and best of bis craft as we'll as one of the
ollest always ready to take joke to give
1t used to be considered the fair thing " among
select party to send persons to his store for articles
variance with what usually constitutes the stock in trade
OF members of his profession 1t so happened one day,
as one of the party above mentioned descending
the steps of the Burnett House. be encountered speci-
of Kentucky, who inquired of him where he could
purchase jewsharp. OF course he directed to Els
store the establishment where they kept the largest
assortment at the most reasonable prices. Our friend
proceeded at once to the place indicated aud found E.
(who, by the way, was troubled with impeachment of
speech) waiting on customer, and, after stating his
wants, politely requested to wait few moments.
After despatching his business with the aforesaid
toner, he gravey approached Kentucky with pair of
glove sretchers and observed in a very mild tone,
Wwe shall h-have to t-take your measure, ~
whereupOn be inserted the stretcher into his mouth,
spreading open his counteDance to the full extent of the
Stretch and with face Indicating the utmost seri-
BUSINESS, remarked to the astonished kentuckian Y
young wwe haven't gergergot any of your s-ssze.
Boston Post.