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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

:, "A LONG SERMoN.-A contemporary, speaking of the
oId meeting house-a very elegant one by the way-ate
~ burnt at Saco says:
Inc Inc church was erected during the ministry of the
Rev Ehu Whitcomb, and the dedication sermon was
preached by him February 18th, 1860 1t was ninety
teet IN length by ffty-iour in BREADTH" &C
Uncle Toby remarked as he read this that he had
heard and seen some long sermons but didn't remember
any one SO long as ninety feet and that the breadth was
slender.-Portsmomh Chronicle
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09
Wilmington Wholesale Prices Current.

s should be understood that quotations generally
er rates have to be paid 9
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

NoTE.-Rver Lumber Tar, and Turpentine sold in the
water are subject to the expense of landing Inspection
Turpentne about 10 q IA bb-and naval stores,
when brought Y Railroad about the sameexpenses are in
cuTred.-* For virgin mixed Turpentine deduction
onefh made the price of yellow Dip
| 1OrJinO to litU
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09
MRS. WINSLOW.


AN experienced nurse and female physician has Soothing
syrup for children teethng which greatly facilitates the
process OF teethng by soenng the gums reducing all in
nammaton-Wl aay all pain and is regulate the
bowels. Depend upon it, mothers it will give rest to
Selves and relief and health your infants Perfectly
IN all cases. See advertisement in another column.
Feb. 25.=l47 3m--27-lu
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

.MUSCOVADO MOLAssEs.
OK HHDS. and 20 Tierces prime soeet MUSCOVADO
OO AOLASSES, in extra packages-iron hoop on each
head. For sale by HATHAWAY b co.
Aug, 3, 1860.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

MY FRIENDS DESTROYS correspond with me- will
address me at Palestine P. O., Onslow County, n c.
JOHN SHEPARD.
July oath, l86O.-273d&w-3t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

GLUE AND HOOP IRON,
q GOOD SUPPLY ON HAND. For sale by
IN May3O HATHAWAY GU.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

HEREAS, information hath this day been made to us,
w James GARRISON and F. H. Bell, TWO acting Justices
Peace and for said county, upon the oath of James
P. Moore, that Peter slave, of dark complexion medium
size five feet five inches HIGH rather good looking
aged twenty years. the property of said James
P Moore has runaway and lies out supposed to be lurking
about the county, in Long Greek, Lower Black River and
other misdeeds These therefore, command the said
Peter the Of the State of North Carolina
render himself forthwith his said MASTER other
person and do hereby order this proclamation to be
published the Court House door, and two other public
places in New Hanover county aud said slave if
he does Immediately surrender himself aforesaid it
shall and may be lawful for person to take him dead
alive without accusation impeachment of any
whatsoever. Given under hands and SEALS this I'd day
of August, A. d., 1860.
JAS. GARRISON. J. P, (Seal.)
F. 81. BELL, J. P, (Seal
~ l WILL GIVE A REWARD OF TWENTY-FIVE
- DOLLARS for the delivery of the said PETER to me
AZ at my Plantation alive, or Fifty for his head.
Aug. 9, l86O-50-tf JAS ?. MOORE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

FROM Pixies PEAK-DEsTRUCTIvE TORNADO IN KAN
SASS. Josephs, No.. dug 2d-The Express from
Pixies Peak arrived last Dight, brought $4,000 in gold
DUST
There are now one hundred quartz mills in the mines
experienced engineers realize 800 to 1925 per day. and
others from $50 to $lOO. Six men in one claim had
taken out four and hafpounds OF gold per day. Other
claims equally successful but some realize little or
nothing.
destructive tornado occurred at Marysvle, Kansas
the 3Oh ut demolishing everything in its course
Three dwellings, two business houses, platforms and
turned round and set into the street. Every build
ing in the place injured but no lives are reported
as lost
The postage rate by the pony express has been re-
a0'ed to 81 so per quarter ounce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

THE PARMENTER q CAMPBELL SEWING:
MACHINE.
PATENTED AUGUST 18th, 1859, by E. BOOTH. The
most perfect Machine manufactured
E. T. BARRY. Ag't.,
Photographic Rooms, Mozart Hall.
Jan. Z3d, 1860 11a&22-tf
TURNIP SEED-TURNIP SEED.
FROM D. LANDRETH Il SON, the most reliable Seed
Growers in the country. For sale by
WALKER MEARES
As Market street.
July l6. 0e6-tf A7-9t
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Later from Central and South America-The Walker
Expedition.


new YORK, August 2-The steamer Northern Light
nom Aspinwal with California advices of the 18th
at and nearly 100000 in treasure, arrived this
morning.
Advces from Guatemala state that the notorious
dn Walker left Ruatan on the 21st of June in a
schooner accompanied by hundred men, and at sea
was J9ned by another vessel 1t was supposed that he
ntended to make descent upon Omoa or Truxillo
The Interior of Salvador had been visited by severe
%SIlhquake. 1t was reported that st. Vincente had
eea destroyed.
;AdyceS had been received from Valparaiso to July
and Caao to the l4th. Letters from the latter place
St e that the difficulty between Peru and the United
SSes is unsettled the Peruvian government obstinate
refusing to make any concession.
b,5 alrS look squaly in Bolivia and General Beisen
-1 gone there to take command of the Bolivian army
b Inc ten thousand ounces of gold supposed to have
ve u slPPed in the CHILEAN ship Matias Consno, which
hos wrecked on the coast of Brazil, was not put or
5 1t was supposed the wreck Intentional, with
Sn TO get possession of the treasure The guilty
party mad tied to Europe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

MORE FIRES IN TExAs.-Augusta, August 3.-Later
@uces from Texas state that large number of lumber
and Touring mills were burnt at Austin (Texas) on the
18th ut The loss is estimated at 81 100000. An ncendi-
y negro who caught in the act of firing ofthe
buildings has confessed that he was melted the deed
G the AbOitonists.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

BOOKS-GOOD AND RARE,
WITH ODDS AND ENDS, at KELLEY BOOKSTORE:
w The Volunteers Hand Book, containing an abrdge-
ment of Hardees Tactcs-a new work.
Joseph Addison Alexander D. D., Sermons;
Consultations Address to the Suffering People of Colby
Alexander;
Tom Browns School Days at Rugby;
How to Live Domestic Economy Dime Day;
Guenon on the Mich Cow-a valuable Work;
A Form of Family Prayer; with variations;
Family Devotion for Fortnight;
Paul Morphy's Match Games;
Alcoholics place and power;
Cabinet Maker and Uphosterer's Companion;
Five Hundred Mistakes Corrected-a valuable work
Notes on Nursing-by Florence Nightingale;
Centennial Birthday of Robert Burns, 1859;
Shakespeare Legal Requirements Lord Campbell;
Lectures on Natural History
Parlor Theatricals, very amusing. and interesting;
The Human Voice, its right management &C.;
The New Masonic Treste Board.
any g..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

GUANO-GUANO.
= n TONS NO. l PERUVIAN, in store
w 100 Tons expected-drect from Peruvian Govern
ments Agent.
Also Reese's Guano, Sombrero Guano American Guano,
Petersburg Fertilizer, &C., &C., &C. For sale by
| Aup g. W. II. McRARY Co.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09
Later from Mexico.

Too GREAT ATEMPTAT1oN.-An Irishman, entering the
fair at Ballinagone the wedefned form OF large
round head bullying out the of tent The temp
tation was rresistble-up went his shelah down went
the man. Forth rushed from the tent host of angry
fellows to avenge the onslaught Judge OF their aston
ishment when they found the assaant to be one OF their
own faction "Och Nicholas" said they and did ye
not know it was Brady OBrien ye hit ?" Truth did
not saws he bad luck to me for that same but
if nv own father had been there and his head looking
90 nice and convenient, could not have helped myself
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

GROCERIES,.
az BBIS. CITY MESS PORK;
Ie1 bbs. prime Leaf Lard
kegs Goshen Butter
20 boxes No. Soap;
20 " Pale Sosp. Just received. and for sale by
Julv al BIZZELL Il co.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

CINCINNATI BACON.
Oh HHDS. choice Bacon Sides and Shoulders, daily ez
eOO pected direct from Cincinnati. For sale by
Anp a. - HATHAWAY & co.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-08-08
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For the Lanaster Ledger.
North Carolina Militay Institute.

MIR. EDITOR II ask II snce in your col
umns. that may say II woh, in regard TO
the North Carslina M,i,ary Inslilste, lcca.
ted at Charlottc. The objct Of the Insl-
tuition Is 10 give ljterars Scientific and
Military Education, equal o any that can
be given by any AiIilar, Schoot in the
Southern Country. 1t hasbeen chartered
by the N. {. Legislature, with power to
confer degrees upon those Cadets who con-.
p!etc the course, which course covers four
years. The building, are ,vmmodiuus, and
very hands"me-UccuPyiny II beautiful site
III the edge OF .he town. The first session
opened with last October md closed with
July. The whole numbg Of Cadets was
li2-ten Southern States New Hampshire
and the District OF CoIunbin being repre-
scented. The prospect Indicate that the
number next year will show a considerable
increase.
The school presents many advantages
but The thing which malcs II pre- eulinculiy
worthy Of patronage, is the high character
and entire competency OF its Faculty. The
SupcrInicndctt is Maj ID. II. liill, Il native
OF York District and graduate OF West
Point, The last two mentioned facts are
enough, OF course, TO prove that he il a
man OF bravr'y aud iiuc military education.
with MeNicO, where his conduct aud hero
ism were such, as 10 lead the South Caro-.
lima i.egislaturcto vote him II splendid sword
IA mark OF APPROPRIATION from the mother 10
her sou. lie ta> been connected with in
stltutlons of leaning, aS Professor, for
about - years during 3 years of that time
1t was my privilege to be taught by hun,
aud | speak advi~cIly when say, that AS II
te0cher he has few equals, perhaps no su-
prrior in the Scuih--Hs Il discpiinurian, he
is rigid, with the constant conscientious
aim of being FIRST, The other members of
The Faculty, are Lieut.. Chas C. Lee, grad
ualc Of West Point, and late Of the u. =
Army. Lieut. = Geo. VI. Edgar aud Robt.
NJ. Mckinney, graduates Of the Virginia
Military Institute. Lieut.. Chas. i. Eslill
whose education VAS obtained at Washing.
ton College, Virginia, aud in the Uui, crsty
If that State and M Arm,iead Burw.Il
II graduate OF Davidson College. These
gentlemen are entirely congcnal aud tho-
roughly united in Ihri' aim 10 make this II
first class school a boy desiring To hc
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News Items

The Augusta True Democrat learns from
private letter, that gentleman living
near the Madison Spripgs,m that State,
lost fifteen negroes FROM sun.stroke few
days since. They were engaged in ditch
ing.
Adviees received at New Orleans from
Texas, state that two Abolilionists, who
were caught distributing arms among the
slaves, were arrested aud hung in that
State.
The steam boat Lacrosse, from New Or.
leans for Galveston, Texas, bust her boiler
soon after leaving New Orleans The re.
suit Of this sad catastrophe WAS the killing
of four, and the woundlng of three persons.
The boat and cargo is total wreck. The
loss will reach $4,000.
Rev. DIR. THoRNwELL.-The numerous
friends of this distinguished Carolinian, will
rejoice TO learn that he arrived at Scuthnmp-
ton, England, on the 18th ult., aftera pleas
ant voyage of ten days in crossing the At.
n.ovoa ''''' '"'
BRoxE JML.-C. ID. Sewell, (says the
Darlington Southerner who was confined
in our Jail. on cho,re of ,ouro .,aaI;,r
made his es.ops from nr;so, -, s.,,ra,,'
night last We learn tb,t bs b,, hornd
out souore or ne,r two e..t nn1.. ooo
Of the windows with m ,,,,r. ,,o, h.oLo
off on. of III. cross.h,r, in ii. w,, ,,,,h
v,I,;,.h ~, -
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Central r. r. Of South Carolina.

The proceedings Of the Bishopville and
Sumter Rail Road Conventions, printed at
the Office of the Sumter Watchnan, in
pamphlet form. has heen received through
the Chairman Of the Lancaster delegation.
The Central r. r. of South Carolina
has now assumed n name and place among
the projected railroads Of South Carolina,
and its importance is so striking. that its
success must be regarded as fixed apd Ger.
tain. BY this road the two great points Of
commercial interest, Charlotte. N. C., atd
Charleston, s. c., will be brought into i'm.
mediate proximity. Charlotte, for It's rail
road connections and its position is nov
and ever will be the great inland town Of
North Carolina, and from it's close asd 10.
tim,te connections With Charles.on, by the
Central X. r., must and will increase in
importance. II will be the great reservoir
OF Western trade, and the Central II. r.,
will be the great avenue to Charleston, over
which this trade mnst flow and return
The nanle Central Rail Road has been
well applied, ard when we look at The map
md see the location Of the, road, il is mat
ter of snrpuse, that the road has not been
built before this time. Railroads at first,
however, were built for local convenience,
and not so much for the interest of the
country at large. The process has been
an iGyerted one. Our thosoughfares or
roads 70 market, called the market road,
we're located as connecting links and the
of neighborhoods was met by
be county roads. Such in the end will
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-08-08
From ths.Sumier Watchnnan. +
The Bishopyille and Cade Railroads.

Nix EproR:-To.day (,he 3Oth OF Jply)
the Convention meets in kingstree, TO
decide, whether this road is TO be built or
not. Should il turn out that the Con.
vcntion think it practicable, and resolves
upon building il, and will make ,aPpiica
tiun to the Legislature for that purpose
At its next session. 1t strikes .ne, sir, that
our Railroad matters will become unfor.
tunately complicated. We are all advo-
Gates for Internal Improvements. We want
to SEQ every resource Of our cherished
District and State, developed tc its full
lest extent /; but at line same time, sir, we
may with the very best intentions over
do All .rs. We think we are about to
do that thing now. ....
II we know ourselves sir, we are not
enemies (per se) to the Cade's Road. II!
the good people in that section Of our
District wish It, If they think 1t will pay
them, aud improve :beir secti,n, we are
perfectly wiling :hey should build it. 1t
Is ouIy so far AS IL einbarrasses the pros
pect of the outh Carolina Central, that
We have one word TO say. II the fnebds
OF that road will postpone their applica.
ton for a charter. until session after next
Of the Legislature, it will all be right,
and both roads may get their charters
and the aid Of the Stale, but one charter
AT a t,ne is as much rs the Representa-
tNes Of our section Of the State will be
able to push through.
We can see no necessity for pressing
this matter SO suenuously, there is am
pie time for action. The friends Of the
Cade road, eau build their road by the
time the Ceurai is done and $; art next
year. Their road We are informed, is not
more than TWEEN y live or thirty miles
long, ut fas!4GrSi, and runs over an al
most perfectly level plain. We hope SIR
tha, wise counsel will prevail. aud that
our people will uoi precrplate things ~
tlIis direction, 10 AN unfortunate "x,ent,
| and defeat ourselves ia the great wd~r'a
ki"g we have in view. A Irti- patience
and prudence VII accomplish al We de
! ~lgc. ... COMMON SENSE.
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More Fires in Texas.

Laler advices from Texas state, that n
large number Of lumber and Touring mills
were burnt at Austin (Tcxns) op the 10Th
nit. The loss is estimated nj SlOO,0OO.-
An inccndiary negro, who vas cargh, in
the act of firing one of the buildings has
confessed that he was melted TO the deed
by the Aboliiionists.
The Galveston Ners has an account Of
two alarms of fire in Jefferson. Cass Coun.
ty, on the 9Th inst, the date Of the large
contlagrations in other parts of the State
On the hight of the 10Th the town Of
Tyler, Smith County, was lhrown into
grea. excitement by the detection of an in
dividuaI, stranger TO the place, in the act
of setting fire to building. He MIS- shot
at by the patrol, but succeeded IN making
his escape.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-08-08
to 6ll seat ia the lower tiou.e of the Leg.

10 fill seat 10 the lower tlouse of the Leg
islrture, only as is derived from my oppos-
ton TO said law, could not conscientiously
ask their srrpor'. There has been much
speculation in connection with the aforesaid
Act, and those who have supported it, seem
scarcely able to approach definite concIu.
sion AZ TO its limitations. and complete
meaning. IL seems evident 10 the that the
phrases, or words, other person, other,oiSe,
and merchandise in the Act, cannot be con-
strued otherwise than that all persons, or
any person, outside the State are embraced
in the Act, and that the word merchandise
comprehchds or embraces all general arti-
cles of trade, and that the Act in point Of
Law has The same bearing upon North Car.
olinu, as upon New York OF Mnine.
nm not opposed to any Act, that might
aid in riddiug our country and the South Of
all unlawful and incendiary persons, or alb
olitionist. But will the aforesaid Act effect
that! will it not open n wider road Cor
their reception into our country? What
small sum Of thirty dollars, so tnat they
can establish agencies throughout the
South for their own criminal purposes.
Again, ! think it an insult to, and an im-
position upon our Iaw.ahiding friends of
North Carolina and Virginia, TO impose up
on them the necessity of paying license
fee, and in addition, to give bond of Il
large amount, in order 10 secure the right
to bring their produce to our county for
sale, when indeed, great portion Of South
Carolina is dependent upon them and their
State for various article, which | might
mention. have thus given n mere syuop.
teal Wow of my opinion and sentiments
upon the aforesaid Act
am in favor of the Central Rail Rond.
p. II. MOBLEY.
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For the Lancaster Ledger.

Nh. EDITOR Allow me through the
columns OF the Ledger 20 reply To my
friends who have announced my namc aA u
candidate for the lower House Of the next
Legislature. ] am not unmirdful of the
resp"nsiOie duties dcvokhg upon h.m whu
~ employed in Stale, or pubic ntf.irs, as.
pccIa!ly, such rs are connected with the
Legislative department Of our Go,crnmrnt
Although, may possess nav share of State
pride aud self confidence, vet | am not so
egUiisical n Ia enter the field ~ n rival
for seat in the Legislature, If did no,
consider myself, TO some cNtrEt, n, least,
capable Of performing The task Of such II
distinguished mission. As ! have already
given my consent to some friends. that they
could use my name rs Candidate, now
IN tins pUOlic manner accept the nomina-
iion. And ii The voters Of Lancaster Dis.
trlct should elect me rs one of their ch oice
To the next Legislature, my great aim and
desire viii be, 10 act jndiciousIy in all mat.
trrs in which ! may have voice and to
sustain with integrity, the honorable posi-
ton to which they promote me.
AS erroneous reports have already reach.
ed my ears as TO the basis upon which en-
tered the hvid rs a candidate, it is probably
my duty To place myself fairly before the
people. shall only touch upon one or
Two considerations, which seem to have
the greatest bearing upon the minds of the
people
] need scarcely mention that am in IA.
vor Of the far famed and distinguished
statesman john G. BreckinGdge, of Ken
lucky, for President, and Gen Lane, Of Or
eg"n, for Vice President. The y. Y. Day
Book, an organ circulated throughout the
South and North, speaks 10 encouraging .
terms for the above nominees that the
chances for their election are growing st ron.
ger, and that their pr, spects tor triumphant
success are becoming brighter; that the
Platform around which they rally, is based
upon principles Of National Democracy
needs not gold and silver to buy its adyo.
Gates, and is within itself the only true cen-
tire Of equal rights, and upo" which depends
lhe Preservation Of the Constitution aud
the Union. The sionlh has not STRENUOUS
y urged the claims to the Presidency Of
any particular man, this spirit wns not man
Iiested even in the Charleston Convention.
The southern delegates to that Convention
only claimed The political or Constitutional
rights 10 unite upon a man whose political
principles were not fepugnant To Sou lhern
rights and Southern Institutions they
were willing TO harm"nize and unite upon
n platform Of principles which would not
admit Of two constructions, bat which
would guarantee equsd sights TO North and
South. But must be brief.
1t has been reported that J ooly expect
TO be elected upoh the grounds Of my op.
position to the "ltiperant SalesmaD bc,,'
which was passed al the last Session Of the
Legislature. 31f the people think that I
have no othsr merit, coupled with capacity
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-08-08
Gov, w. H. Gist.

We were pleased TO meet in our Village,
on the day of the Regimental Review, ana
make the acquain !ancc of lis Exccllcncy
Gov. Gist, 'tis pleasure We have not often
enjoyed OF seeing "live Governor" 10 Ian.
caster. His ExcelIency came here some.
what stranger--hc left a decided favorite.
with the good wishes of our people for his
welfare and Success
The Governor was accompanied by Col
Jas. ID. Gist, one Of aids, and the efficient
AdJatant and Inspector General, r. G. NJ.
Dunnovant whose abilities have long since
been established upon the hard fought bat
bic fields of Mexico.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-08-08
Col. 0rr's Letter.

We publish letter from Col Orr, decli.
ming to become II candidate for the Legisla-
ture, in which he gives his views upon the
politics of the day. We do not agree with
him in full, but on the whole it is very
good. We suppose he will give his views
nt length on the 9th inst, at WEliamston
of which the readers Of the Ledger will be
advised as the Editor expects TO be there.