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The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-14

BYR0Ns MoUsTACHE.-At the Ground
Table" the other evening, the converse
ton was on Byron, when Belvidiere re-.
marked that he thought Byron never
wore moustache. "But he did" said
Tristram, when he was in Italy" ''What
did he do for Greece them asked Belyi
diere. "He dyed for it," was the reply.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-14

AN APT SAILoR.-A man applied once
to be shipped before the mast. "Are you
an able seaman or green hand2' asked
the shipping master. "Why, no, not an
able seaman, but yet not exactly a green
hand. l have some knowledge of the
water" "Ever been a voyage7' "No."
ever been on the river craft?" "No."
well what then do you know about the
seaY' "Why, have tended saw MILL
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-14

EUPHEMIsM AND LITERALIsM.-"Pray
excuse me, said well-dressed young
man to young lady in the second tier Of
books at theater III wish to 20 up
stairs and get some refreshments-donft II
leave your seat" A sailor seated in the
box near his girl, and disposed to do the
same thing, arose and said: "Harkee,
Mol, I'm going aloft to wet my whistle
don't fall overheard while I'm gone"
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-14

1r"John," said Mr. B., the other day,
to his son; John, you are lazy; what on
earth do you expect to do for lving?"
why, father I've been thinking as
how | would be a Revolutionary pen
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-14

sfJIt will not do to hoe great field
for little crops, nor to NOW twenty acres
for five loads Of hay. Enrich the land;
it will pay for it Better farm twenty
acres well, than fifty acres by halves.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-14
MADAMslEN N NELLIs, NJ. p, HAS FOUNp

MADAME ELLIS, M. D., HAS FOUND
~ at last inst what the Ladies' have long needed
and looked for In vain, the Uterine Elixir.
The Uterine Elixir Is warranted to cure all dis
eases Of o Uterine Nature; Inflammation Of the
Prolapsus Falling of the Womb, Painful Menstru
alton, Cbloross Amenorrhea; In fact, perfect cure
s guaranteed BY the of from two to five bottles
OF the Eixir OF any disease whatever Of the Gener
atiye and Urinary Organs, Of male or female, no
Madame ELLIS calls particular attention to the
following Gard Of one of the most prominent Drug.
gists of Cincinnati.
ITO THE PUBLIoAND THE LADIES IN PARTICULAR
We the undersigned, are not In the habit Of giving
our name to Patent Medicines; but knowing well the
Elixir, we cheerfully recommend 1t to all females
suffering from Female Diseases of any kind; it Is
purely vegetable, and In case can do injury; We
say TO all try and our word for ~ you will ind re-
sepT "Oorner of Fifth and Race -strv ets."
ALSO
M ADAME ELLIS'S SPANISH eIMU-
w LATING COUGH AND LIVER BE- LsAM
cures, without fail, pains In the Breast, Back
Side or Limbs; Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness. Dim.
eNW oi Breathing Headache, Flatulency, Heart
6n 6Srn Chronic Rheqmatism, Bilious Cholio, tramp
stqpes Inactivity, Loss Of Appetite, and IN Pain
iul Menstruation 1t is certain cure and givos
imms1iate relief. In any of the above diseases
u VIII give relief In twenty minutes, and q porma-
nent cure by the use o two bottles Only 81 cepis
ss &c. e.
Four S' snd @ Walnut sGfRk EoksFE :"
corner Vine and Fourth; JOHN DICKSON, corner
q John and Sixth; PAUL REINLEIN, corner q
400, corner Of Main and Fourth; and Madame m
ELLIg, ia West Sixth street, sep27- -ay
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-14

Somebody defines character as "the
only personal property which everybody
looks after for you"
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-01-14
Commencing Dec. A, 1853.
OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI
MA aER
RAILROAD
Cincinnati and st. Louis.

THROUGH WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS
Two Daily Traius for Vincennes, Cairo and Ut,
Louis, at 72O A.: M, and 1880 P. NJ.
Three Daily Trains for Louisville, at 72O A, NJ.
200 II. ~, and 7:30 P. NJ. TaHO z ,rs'f Y Ts'7'7-
One Train for Evansville at 1870 p. M.
Kansas and Nebraska, Hannibal Quincy and Keo.
Natchez and New Orleans.
One Through Train on Sunday at 7:30 M.
BErURNING-Fast Line-Leaves East st. Louis,
Sundays excepted, at $50 A. M, arriving at Oincin.
natl at 1918 p. M. s7s1li :,
HxPREss TRAIN-Leayes East st. Louis daily at 400
K. NJ, arriving ct Cincinnati at S:25 A. nj.
FOR THROUGH TICKETS
Offices, Walnutstree House, between Sixth and
Seventh-streets, No. Burnet House, corner Office
north-west corner Of Front and Broadway, Spencer
House Office, and atthe Depot, corner Front and Mill.
Streets: w. Ii. CLEMENT, Gen'l. Superintendent
.0mnibuses call for passengers. oc2e
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

"a Some of our opposition contemporaries are al
ready amusing themselves by denouncing Governor
Ellis in terms which would be harsh applied to per-
son of VIGOROUSLY doubtful character, but which
wholly out of place and undgnifed when used with
ference to worthy gentleman, the Governor of North
Carolina, the unanimous choice of the dominant party
Of the State.
For instance the Irede Eapress in an article which
we find copied into the Salisbury Watcham, accuses
Gov. Ellis of taehood, calls him 1aUe, mere dema-
gOgue, and INDUCES in other nsnuatons still
founded and dsreputabe and with little foundation
Why 9CU menedtors far lower the character of the
press by such talk Why will political speakers also in
duge in similar illusions and expressions For any sake
let the fight be fought with all the force of argument
tire or nvectve allowable in intellectual contests but let
not personal abuse form element in it. The Salisbury
WdtchnlGa published in Gov. Ellis own town. knew
when copying this attack upon Gov. Ellis that the cpl
tibet of kGve the charge of fsehood were alike out
rageous and msappied Nay, the Editor of the lrede
Express does not, we certain, entertain the maig-
nant feelings towards Gov Ellis that his article appears
to would lndlcate-he simply uses such language by
way OF emphasis as some people inteard their discourse
with oaths. 1t is fault of politics and journalism
rather than of particular Individuals but the sooner
Is reformed altogether, the better
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

Hon. CHARLES J FAULKNER MINISTER TO FRANCE
Our Minister attended by the two Secretaries of
Legation, Messrs. Calhoun and Wilbor. Upon being
presented to His Majesty Mr. Faulkner made few re-
marks, in accordance with diplomatic usage. He said
he the bearer of the ardent wishes of our whole
country that the ancient ties of amity which unite the
two nations may continue to be maintained in ali their
force and sincerity. Mr.. Faulkner made pertinent al
fusion to the and enlarged common benefits which
could not fail to flow from the recently declared COM
mercal policy OF the Emperors government and to the
lively interest it has attracted in the United States
The Minister concluded his address with the assurance
of the Presidents kind wishes for the happiness and
prosperity of the Emperor and Empress
His Majesty replied in English, heartily concurring
in the sentiments expressed by the Minister, declaring
his hopes and belief that the happy political relations
which have long and uninterruped existed between
France and the United States would continue as
cordial and amcabe they at the present moment
At the conclusion of these official remarks on both
Sides conversation Of less ceremonious character en-
sued between the Emperor and Mr. Fukner after which
he conducted to the apartments of the Empress and
formally present to her majesty who in substance re-
peated the friendly assurances OF the Emperor. Mr..
Fukner was then conveyed in court carriage to his
residence and his mission inauguraed under the
most favorable circumstances
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05
Johnston COunty-Heavy VerlicIs.

We indebted to lend just returned from Court
at Smithfeld for the following items:
In the case of Josephus Barbee VS.. the Wilmington
Weldon Railroad Co., which was suit for damages
for injuries received by the breaking of axle on the
verdict Of $4,000 for the plaintiff The case was very
ably managed on both sides. Messrs Strong and VIM.
Saunders of this city, for the plaintiff and Messrs.
Dortch and B. F. Moore for defendant.
Mr. Daniel King received $500 of D. II. Whitley in
action Of SANDER Messrs. Lewis and Thompson for
plaintiff and Rogers and Saunders for the defendant
The suit of Richardson vs. Thornton which was eject
ment of the hotel the Court House argued by
Messrs. Moore and c. B. Saunders for the plaintiff and
Messrs. Il. w. Haywood and Dortch for the defendant
The defendants in the case OF the State vs.. Holt,
Sherrard and Others for killing slave, were to have
been arraigned yesterday.
The Attorney General was present and large num-
Der Of the Bar Judge Saunders presiding
RALEIGH DalLu Press 3lst alt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05
Taxes upon Industry!--NegrO Property and Internal
ents. E....sg

vast outcry is made over the fact that there is a
tax upon salaries and fees and that poor clerk with
salary of $500 has to pay per cent on sucn salary
Now for our part we think the law imposing tax upon
salaries and fees foolish one because without pro-
ducnU any considerable revenue it does produce an i'm
7nense fuss The whole amount collected from salaries
and fees is $l3627 95 which, at SIS each would show
225 persons subject to such tax but as the average
sum paid by persons subject to be taxed under this
head more apt to be $40 it is not probable that the
tax on salaries and fees paid by over 800 persons in
the State However, far as it is tax upon industry
we think it ought to be repealed but we cannot see the
Justice of the outcry made by some professional men
against being taxed their professional income. Say
A has two sons, B and G, and he has also property
worth ten thousand dollars. takes his share of his
fathers property and invests it in little farm and some
negroes, some part on credit perhapsC employs his
share in the acquisition of profession say that OF law
Say that B. in the course of ten years has increased his
capital to 2OOOO and makes out of it two thousand dol
lars year, he would pay to the State forty dollars while
even at one per cent fees the lawyer making probably
twice as much would pay only the same amount. The
profession was Just as much Cs investment the real
estate or other property was BIS.
But this tax on salaries and fees to which we have
alluded before, reported by a revenue committee
composed in part of members of the opposition party
Where was their protest then?
That the value of negro property has been increased
much less doubled, by the construction OF railroads IN
North Carolina, is an assertion totally at variance
with what everybody knows to be the fact that we hard
y feel like losing time in noticing it. The general mar
ket value of negro property has not been affected
by such causes if affected at all by the prices ruling
in this State, it has been unfavorably, since they
have uniformly ruled lover in North Carolina than
they have in States south of u.s. so much so that
buying negroes here for southern market has been
a regular business, and figures in the tax book as
souce of revenue If the value of negroes has doubled
il has doubled by apart from and independent OF
the internal improvements of North Carolina.
The actual amount Of money charged as interest In
the Comptrolers Report is between four and five humid
red thousand dollars but the real annual expenses on
count of Internal improvements, really in the nature
of interest swell the sum to five hundred thousand
dollars. The shave upon the sale of bonds alone
would far more than make up ali we have before
asserted in regard to that matter We made no random
assertion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

The mail train the Castor Road ran into an elder
y foot passenger who crossing the Railroad bridge
over Tar river Friday afternoon, 23d nst ncting
severe confusion of the face putting the left eye out
and breaking the left arm near the elbow joint. The
facts are thus related by gentleman who on the
train and eye witness to the rghtul accident The
footman, Frenchman and printer, aged between so
and 60 years. the bridge over Tar river about
midway when the engineer, Mr.. Perry entered the
bridge He observed the man, blew the alarm whistle,
and then blew the stop breaks The man gave heed
to the alarm stopped and backed himself close up to the
wall of the bridge and stood erect and had be remain
ed thus, would have passed unnured but under the in
fuence of liquor, he undoubtedly was, his head and
body swayed back and FORTH and in contact with
the train stated Messrs Landlord and Greene phy
sicans Franklnon were soon on the spot rendered
timely aid, and old typo is in fair way to recover
Raj Standard. 81 ST inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05
OF yesterday.

Conn CTIcUT-The returns so far, leave the election
in doubt but with leaning towards the Black Repub
LEANS and the probability u.s. that they have succeeded
in carrying the State by very small majority Sey-
mour, Democrat, has 685 majority in New Haven
Seymour has certainly gained, but whether enough to
elect him is very doubtful The Legislature will be Re
publican, as it was last year.
The election presented very excited contest, and
probably the vote larger than any heretofore cast
The battle was between the Democrats and the Repub
icans-between the friends of the Union North and
South the side, and the advocates of sectional
ism and rampant fanaticism the other The candi-
dates for Governor were Seymour Democrat and Buck
ingham, Republican. Last year the Republican ma
orty in the State was $500 At the last Presidential
election Fremont, Republican, carried the State by
majority of 1920
1t will be seen by our despatch that the Republican
candidate has been elected by between five and six hun
dred majority. close shave, but the shave is the
wrong SIDE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

At Randolph Superior Court held last week in Ashe-
borough the Rev. Daniel Worth was tried for circula-
ting book of an ncendiary character known as Hell
pers Impending Crisis" The bill of indictment con-
tanned three other counts but they stricken out for
want of certainty, suppose -Four witnesses testi-
fed to having bought received Helpers book from
the defendant.
The case was argued by Solicitor Settle, Robt. Nc
Lean and VIM. Scott Esqs for the prosecution, ard by
j. T. Morehead and Ralph Gorrell, Esqs for the de-
fence Judge BaIey's charge occupied 40 minutes
the arguments of counsel 6a hours The jury was out
from 1917 p. NJ, until o'clock in the morning. Yer
dict rendered, guilty.
Judge Bailey sentenced the prisoner to be imprisoned
one year. He said that at the discretion of the Court
be might be placed in the pilory and whipped Under
the circumstances he did not deem it his duty to nic
corporal punishment. The defence have carried the
matter up to the Supreme Court. The prisoner failing
to give the required bond of $4,000 remanded back
to prison.
We find the above facts in the Fayetteville Courier
of yesterday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

IRANsPLANTING THE SHOE BUsINEss.-On this SUBJ
Ject the Shoe and Leather Reporter says:
A partner in one of the largest leather manufacture
ing concerns in Buffalo here last week making over
lures to parties to start the shoe business in thai place.
backed by almost any amount OF capital, and similar
projects are started in various portions of the South and
West II will however require great energy and tact
successfully transplant any great amount OF this trade
and there would be no chance of success if our mann
facturers would make up less goods make them BETTER
and perhaps pay less attention to sectional difficulties
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

TIRED OF FREEDoM.-About FIVE years SINCE VIM.
Burnett OF Meckenburg county, Va left his slaves free
and provided for their removal to Ohio Last week one
of them named Isaac returned from Ohio and applied
to be enslaved to gentlemen in Meckenburg He said
he tired of freedom after years experience in free
State and that the other negroes who went out with
him were anxious to return to Virginia on any terms
they could get the means to travel with.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

The London Herald states the position of the Savoy
question thus; Sardinia is about to cede Savoy and
Nice by treaty to France. France will then consult
the people as to whether they choose annexation to
France or separate independently If they select the lat
ter then Savoy will be constituted independent State
Ii the former the result will be communicated to the
great Powers In case of serious disapprova and ppO
stlon on the part of the European States which how
ever, is not anticipated, then France would probably
consent to the establishment of Savoy as al independent
State But 1t is positive that France will con.
SENT under any circumstances to the retention OF what
are called the French slopes of the Alps by Sardinia
enlarged she will be to Power inferior only Pru8
cia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

News FROM DEEP RIvER.-We have been favored
with sight of private letter. dated Pttsboro, March
30tb in which it is stated that the Deep River works
are rapidly progressing to completion.
The boats can run now from Lockville to Whining
ton and by the end of next week, the Engineer in
charge Mr. Morri is confident they go through to
Egypt
We congratulate Gov. Ellis and the Democratic par-
ty that this important State work will be accomplished
under his dmnistraton.-RaIeighP Press
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05
Am Outrage tn Beaufort County.

We learn from MIR. Bryan Whitford that the neigh
borhood of South Creek Beaufort County, was the scene
of provoking outrage recently The facts seems to be
These Mr. Turner and his wife attending church
at South Greek at night revival being in progress and
returning home found the root from their house
the chimney thrown down and their furniture broken no
and destroyed. Mr.. W. informs us that be Sc W no
ee at the church yard offering $50 for the apprehension
of the perpetrators of this outrage We sincerely trust
the guilty party or parties may be caught and brought
to Justice Nesvbern Progress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

Otan mas never drawn her compliment. She is enti-
tied to $500. District of Columbia 1900. Whole
number OF muskets and rifles distributed prior to the
5Oth OF june last, 4461O2. Texas was not only re-
quired to disarm on entering the Union but has only
received in return the ptf1l number of 1900 muskes
and rifles All the other States retained their arms on
the formation OF the present government.
States md Union
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

New HAVEN. April 4th, 1860.
Buckingham, Black Republican, is excited Governor
by nearly six hundred majority over Seymour, Dem
New York Markets.
New YORK, April 4, 1860.
1T the close yesterday.1
Cotton continues dull Flour frm-Southern S. 90
Sc 15 Wheat quiet and market generally unchan-
ged. Corn frm-sales of Al 900 bushels white 78
80 cents; yellow "A IS cents. Spirits Turpentine
steady at As as cents per gallon. Rosin dull at 81 SIS
ST. 80 per Dbl. Rice firm at a 45sc.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05
Notice.

The Charmen of the Executive Committees Of the
Democratic party for the different counties in the State
who have already been appointed who may hereafter
be designated, will please forward their and places
of residence TO the undersigned at Raleigh, n u
March 9th, 1860.
ED. G. HAYWOOD, Chm. of Elk. Committee Oh
the Dem. Party of N. G.
The Democratic papers throughout the State will
please copy, and continue to insert for few weeks.
ED G.. FL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

D6s~The Democrats of the country, no doubt, have
fair appetite, and generally speaking good teeth but
we question whether they SO omniverous as some
parties to the south of appear to think The idea
of Convention being called to meet in Charleston on
the 23d, has already produced the premonory symp-
toms of famine in Savannah, Augusta and Charleston
Old work oxen, with snews of whaebone and flesh of
India rubber have been bought up for the mastcation
of delegates and begin to fear that the Partisan
luxury of baked horse may be introduced to the unfor
tunate strangers Horse makes very good Bologna
sausages although accomplished gourmands rather pre-
fer mule.
Why the anticipated advent of few thousands of
people for one week should create such demand for
victuals beforehandshould raise the price of board
be the death of work oxen and threaten the lives of su
perannuated chargers is than we can understand
But such is the fact. Ancient eggs will be cleared off,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

The Fayetteville Carotinian says: We do wish our
Know Nothing friends were good latin scholars. They
don't agree as to what ad valorem means Can any
person tell US what it means from the following luminous
lumnaries
We shall soon have system of equal and just taxaonOn
all kinds of property.-Rdleigh Register.
democrats falsely assert equal taxation equal SA
alton on everything. -FdyeHeuiue Observer,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

The CAPTURE OF THE MEXICAN v AR STEAMERs--NeW
Orleans, March 3l.-Marn, signing himself Admiral
in the Mexican Navy, publishes proes: against the
capture OF his steamers He says that neither the Sara
toga Indianola nor Wave showed their flags when he
approached He knew that the Indianola and Wave
were Juarezs steamers, and supposng them to be two
armed boats to attack him, attempted to escape. Two
shots first fred at him. which he returned. Then
he recognized the Saratoga and ordered the firing to
cease, notwithstanding which the attack continued
with the result already known He says he purchased
the at Havana from merchants by order of the
Supreme Government of Mexico. He had Dationalized
one and the other to be nationazed on reaching
Mexico, ii she shoulC prove worthy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

MELLoY's STATION, April 2-The overland Caifor-
MIA mail of the 18th ult. has arrived.
During five days of the previous week the San Fran
cisco mint has coined $4,000 double eagles.
Thirty tons of the Nashe silver had been smelted
at San Francisco, yielding average Of $4,000 to the
ton.
There was much activity in the Naba quicksilver
mines and considerable demand for labor.
The quartz mines of jackson county, Oregon, were
yielding immense profits. Some quartz said to be
worth $4,000 per ton Two hundred thousand dollars
had already been taken from the mines, and much
more was visible.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

arrested in Baltimore charge of passing forged
drafts for nearly 900 the State Bank at Savannah
Ga has been honoraby discharged after examination
in the latter city It appears he arrested in mistake
tor another man whom he greatly resembled.