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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-01-28

LECrURING AGENTS FOR WESTERN
CI1IEs.-We notice by SD Eastern paper. that
one Of the principal cities in this State has em>
ployed an agent or lecturer to travel in the
East and set forth the many advantages that
that particular place presents to those persons
desiring location and an abiding place w.
believe this is the second time the same corpo-
ration has employed an age1t for the same
purpose. and from the fact Of their trying the
experiment . second time, we presume it was
successful in the first instaLce
II this is the course to be pursued by our
sister cities, why should not Davenport adopt
it7 We can certainly present as many advan.
tages to the Eastern man desiring place to
commence business. as any city in the State
We are in far better financial condition than
either DUBUQUE or Keokuk, and both ef these
places have adopted this method to attract EN-
igration to their vicinity. We have never vet
allowed our city to go to protest and We are
to day in far better situation fna ancisly, than
any other city in the State. With these ad-
vantages in our favor, we think We can present
As many, if not more, inducements to the emf
grant than any other city in Iowa. Let us not
be behind in this enterprise
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

| About the same time-not quite forty years ago
Mexico and Brazil became independent. They set oat
under very similar circumstances. With regard to
tural advantages, Mexico had rival in North Amer
ica except the United States and in some respects it
was even more favorably situated than this country
while Brazil possessed the largest and finest territory
belonging to any government OF the Western Con
tnent. The people of the two countries of kindred
origin although the Castan colonss of the rather
looked down upon the Lusltanan inhabitants of the
other as an inferior variety of the same
How unlike the subsequent history and present con-
dition of the two nations Mexico has been distracted
by perpetual revolutions, torn ty ncessant civil dscord
dismembered of her territory, and is now a byword
among the nations. Brazil, the other hand, has
grown slowly but surely in wealth. power and prosper
ty has enjoyed internal peace and stable government
has passed through boodess revolution without any
violent change prOtracted excitement and is
of the hppest and most interesting countries in either
hemisphere
Mexico has tried the experiment of repubicanism
while Brazil has satisfied herself with constitutions
monarchy. We do not know that this difference alone
is the key to the contrast their history and condition
but it certainly goes far verify the truth of what
many observant have long suspeced-that republi
cansm is not adapted to the of Southern Europe
as we find them 10 modern times.
1t is no disparagement to the Latin to say this
They are no doubt superior the Teutonic stock il
some respects-nferior to them in others. The differ
ence that have alluded to would be regarded in diff
erent lights by different persons. We merely allude
it truth established by experience 1t may tend tt
Illustrate principle which has too generally been los
sight OF in the treatment OF social political and mora
questionsthat is the necessity Of modifying theories
government laws and domeetic Institutions in order
to adapt them to chronological distinctions and d eren
ceS
We throw out these ideas, for the present merely az
suggestive of wide range OF application. Perhaps
may pursue the subject at some future time
Mobile Tribune
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

DoN'T CARE IF IDo.-Who is responsible for this
one?
In olden time, before the Maine laws were invented
Wing kept the hotel at Middle Granville and from bis
well stocked bar furnished accommodation to man and
beast" He was good landlord, but terribly deaf
Fish, the village painter was afflicted in the same way
One day they were sitting by themselves in the bar
room. Wing was behind the counter waiting for the
next customer while Fish oungng before the fire
with thirsty look, casting sleeps eyes occasionally al
Wings decanters, and wishing devouty that some one
would come in and treat
A traveller from the South, on his way to Brandon
stepped in to inquire the distance Going up to the coun
ter, he said
Can you tell me, sir, how far it is to Brandon ?p
Brandy says the ready landlord, jumping up
yes sir, think have some" at the same time hand
ing down decanter of the precious liquid
GU misunderstood me" says the stranger. " ask
ed how far it was to Braadon ?"
They call it pretty good brandy says Wing
WIN You take sugar with it p? reaching as he smoke
for the bowl and toddystick. fs->>
The despairing traveller turned to Fish.
The landlord said be- seems to be deaf will Won
tell me how far it is to Brandon p, 'o'
Thank You" said Fish, don't care If do talxe
drink with you!' ~ ''ne :
The stranger treated and fed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
M A MOO D..
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED.

HOW Lust, HOW ItElSIUls11A
Just Published, in Sealed Enve10lgS; .nn
z9T1- ON THE NATURE, TREATMENT AND
AAzE8 RADICAL CURE OF SPERMATORRHEA,
GNISK or Seminal Weakness, Sexual Debility, Ner,
vousness and Involuntary Emissions inducing lmp0'en0S
An1 MOI By ROB. ]. CULYERWELL, NJ. D.,
Author of IS The Green Book de- .,uo
clearly proves from his own experience that the awful con
sequence of may be efectuay removed without
ges instruments rings cordals pointing out MODE o.
cure at once certain and eectua by which every sqee
no matter what his condition may be, may cure nlnse
cheapy priuatey and radically This lecture VIII prove
boon to thousands and thousands.
sent under seal any address, post paid on the reGeP
of two postage stamps by addressing Dr. CHI j. y KLINE
NJ D.. $50 First Avenues New York, Post Box 1885: :,
April 4, 1860. 1oo0oo-y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
A Mean Man.

Sometime during the present week the Democratic Ma
tional Convention at Charleston will nominate cand
date for the Presidency Sometime before the present
week is over, the opposition orators and organs will
have found out as our friend of the Fayetteville Carroll
man says that be is the meanest that ever lived
Well they will In fact, plain people, who might be
verdant enough to believe tenth of the stories told
would be puzzled to know how the man could have sc
long escaped hanging, at the very least the penen
tiary-how in civilized country such a monster o
niquity-such cannibal should have been allowed not
ly to ve but to live respectfully and even honoraby
All the sins that heard Of will be laid to th
charge of that man, and some that never were heard
before. Will the monster survive? Will millions o
votes be cast for him at the polls? Will he be incar
cerated in the White House instead of in the Peniten
tiary2 We think
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
From the London Times of Tuesday, March 20.

From the London Times of Tuesday, March 20.
Sir NJ. Seymour wished to make an explanation in
reference to remarks of the Prime Minister on the
mission of the American Minister to Pekin He should
be sorry if anything like discredt should be cast upon
eminent man, that the American nation should be
supposed to have submitted to insulting conduct. A
distinguished American wrote to him
You may be interested to know the actual truth as
to Mr. Wards visit to Pekin, for your newspapers,
regret to say, full of Misrepresentation. have
ceived full account from him, in private letter. in
which be speaks of his visit in every respect satisc
tory. He was treated at Pekin with every mark OF
respect He writes in the tone to the government
adding further intelligence which, doubt not, will be
soon made public lie ascertained that arrangements
in the way of houses made at the capital for the
reception and entertainment of the English and French
Ministers" Loud opposition cheers)
He also wished to call attention to the gallant con-
duct of the fagoficer, Admiral Tatna, who command
ed the American force-who, seeing the difficulties oil
the gallant Admiral Hope, offered to bring up reinforce
ments and though his boat sunk by the heavy fire
and of his wounded insisted in conveying his
sympathy and desire to give every assistance to the
English commander. (Cheers)
The motion for the adjournment was withdrawn and
the report was agreed to.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

SUPERIOR CoURT.-Spring term of New Hanover
Superior Court, His Honor Judge Shepard, presldng
was commenced this morning, and holds, by law Tor
two weeks. The only case of public interest is the
trial of VIM. Tubs and Thos. Lenheld, negroes,
for kidnapping stealing negro belonging to
Rev. M. Robbins, and conceallng him on board OF a
vessel with intent to carry him of to free State The
prisoners were tried last fall but were granted new
trial, which will take place during the present term.
DdaLu Journal 23d INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

The MAYOR WANTS TO SEE thea young man, a
nephew, had been to sea and on his return he was
narratng to his uncle adventure which he had met
on board ship:
" I was one night leaning over the tafrail, looking
down into the mighty ocean," said the nephew, whom
we will call William, +" when my gold watch fell from
my fob and Immediately sunk out of sight The YES
sci was going ten knots hour; but nothing daun-
ted, sprung over the rail- down. down, and, after a
long search, found it, up close under the stern
and climbed back to the deck without any one know
ing I had been absent"
William" said his uncle, slightly elevating his
broad brim, and opening his eyes to their widest
pacty how fast did thee say the vessel was going ??
"Ten knots, uncle"
"And then thee dove down into the sea- and came
up with the watch, and climbed up by the rudder
chains?"
Yes, uncle"
And thee expects me to believe thy story?"
"Of course! You couldn't dream of calling me a
liar, would you, uncle?'
William" replied the uncle, gravely, " thee knows
| never calls anybody names; but William, if the
Mayor of the city were to come to me, and say
Josiah, want thee to find the biggest liar in ali
Philadelphia, would come straight to thee, and put
my hand on thy shoulder, and say to thee William,
the Mayor auants to see thee p "
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
JONES' HOTEL.

TNHE SUBSCRIBER would respectfully inform his friends
and the public that he has purchased the lease and fur
nture of the JONES HOTEL in Philadelphia. The Hotel
entirely reted and newly furnished last Spring. i'm
porant additions will be put in this month, that the old
and we'll known Jones Hotel will be second to in the
moderate. and every exertion will be made to merit
liberal share of patronage. AARON GAGE.
March 10Th, 1860 l66lm-30ly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

- THE SUBSCRIBER offers for sale the PLANTA-
n TON situated at the head of Sapeo Sound in Geor
gia containing 1000 to 500 acres of LAND, of which
$500 open for cultivation 500 acres of it will produce
SO TO 60 BUSHELS GRO UND NUTS to the acre, (he-
ing peculiarly adapted this cultiyaon) and $50
will produce IS to 40 bushels Corn to the On the
place is very comfortable framed Dwelling and Cabins
which will accommodate 100 Negroes together with Sta
bles, Cotton Houses, and all necessary buildings.
This of the most desirable residences the Sea-
board of Georgia. perfectly healthy good Water. and an
abundance of Fish, Oysters and Came Vessels drawing
twenty feet water load at the landing. The steam
running from Savannah to Florida pass by this Pana
ton daily.
A great bargain and liberal terms will be given.
G. A. l.. LAMAR, Savannah.
Refers to Messrs DeRosset Brown Co., Wilmington, N.
Ca.
April 5th, 1860. l8l&33-3m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

"a The Charleston & Savannah Rail Road has been
completed to Savannah River and the first through train
from Savannah arrived at Charleston Saturday last.
The Charleston Courier's Savannah Correspondent
says that Messrs Drane Sngetary the energetic and
successful Contractors for the building Of the Road gave
handsome collation. on the ground. good time was
had generally and the success of the enterprise was toast
ed in copious bumpers of generous wine.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
CATARACT
WASHING Nj A Ill / N Il I.

CIOthlng, Tlmt, anu LdDUl SdVIG,
INDLSP ENSABLE TO HO USEKEEPERS
TINE most simple, economical and durable article ever
offered to the public alleviate the discoports OF WASH
day. ,,nu,o,
1t consists of metal cylinder with ribs on the inside ana
an interior cylinder wood with ribs There is space
of from to inches between the two cylinders One crank
turns both cylinders at the same time in opposite
clothes and efecuay removing the dirt The action OF
the water the work quickly dispenses entirely with
rubbing and thus saves the of clothes.
" SULLIVAN q HYATT, Proprietors,
81 BEEKMAN STREET, NEW YORK.
NBStae and County Rights for sale, and purchasers
supped with Machines wholesale on liberal terms.
"a Machine is in operation by laundress daily at our
Saesroom, 439 Broadway. ~
Feb. 70, 1860 l49GZ|-5m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
Congress-.

The Republicans of the House have determined to
permit no adjournment ever to the first of May. They
say they will pass tariff bill next week, said bill being
most ourageousy restrictive, Or as they say protec
i've" being mainly bid for the vote of the iron inter
est.
The Senate will adjourn for three days at time
until the first The tariff bill of the House will not
pass the Senate The New Englanders know that and,
although they themselves do moi want the tariff, they
will vote for it. so as to enable their friends to make cap
t al in PENNSYLVANIA.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
BY TELEGRAPH.
LATRR FRoM EUROPE
New York, April 10th, l8t

New YORK, April 10th, 1860.
The Steamship Arago, from southampton, with dates
to the Sd inst, has arrived
She brings news of revolutionary movement in
Spain.
General Oratago with three thousand men, has pro-
claimed Don Carlos king.
Cotton dali, with little enquiry and prices weak
sales of three days reached 5000 bales in some cases
all qualities slightly declined
Flour is dull but quotations steady. Wheat quiet
but steady Corn quiet. Provisions steady. Sugar
steady. Coffee steady. Rice dull. Rosin steady
Spirits Turpentine dull
Consols closed at 942s 941a.
One Day Later from Europe.
PORTLAND, Me-, April Goth, 1860.
The Steamship North American arrived here last
light with dates from Liverpool to the 4th inst.
The Spanish rebellion has been crushed out, by the
fidelity of the Queens troops.
Forcibe steps are being taken to suppress the abuse
in the Cuba coce trade by the allied squadrons in the
Chinese waters.
Cotton-Sales of the week 10000 bales all qualities
have slightly declined but particularly inferior de-
scriptions No quotation given.] Stock in port 9O6'
900 bales, of which 73l, 900 are American
| Breadstufs steady. Brovsions quiet Rice quiet
Rosn dull at As Sd. As. i'd. for Common Spirits
Turpentine dull at 35s. 3D.
Consols unchanged
ADDITIONAL PER STEAMER AMERICA.
HALIFAX, N. S., April 22d, 1860.
ship was seen fire off the Sicily Islands, supposed
to be an American Cotton ship.
1t is believed that the fight between Heenan and Say
has been indefinitely postponed in consequence of the
arrest of Heenan.
1t is reported that the Great Eastern will escort the
Prince of Wales to Canada in June.
Three Sandman divisions of troops have been posted
in the Duchies
THE CHARLESTON CONVENTION.
WASHINGTON CITY, D. c.. April 3d. 1860.
special dispatch from Charleston says that delega
lions from six of the Southern States have resolved tc
stand upon the Alabama platform, but this is doubted
here.
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, April 10Th, 1860
The Senate business yesterday was unimportant -
The House passed the general deficiency bill.
WASHINGTON CITY, April Goth, 1860.
The House of Representatives, yesterday, adopted
the Texas Ranger amendment to the Military Academ,
BILL by two majority The vote will probably be recon
sidered.
WASHINGTON CITY, April goth, 1860.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
tn tbo nj on
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

PUBLIC SALE OF BANK AND RAIL Road STOCK
Tarboro Southernor of the 2lst inst says On Tuesday
last 20 shares of Cape Fear Bank Stock was sold at
Public sale in this town. at $l26 so per share5 shares
of Wilmington and Weldon Rail Road Stock sold at
$75 so per share-and 60 shares Tarboro' Branch OF
said Road sold at So 10 per share-a belonging to Els
tate of the late Henry S. Lloyd.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

BS~ The steamship Habana arrived at New Orleans
the 10th inst with Havana dates to the 10TH She
reports Sugar firm at 81 rias and the inferior descrp
tons advanced Is &c. Sterling Exchange, l211a a
1870. Exchange on New York, l p 214 per cent.
premium. Freights are advancing.
The steamship De Soto, from Havana, arrived at New
York on the 10TH
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

Pure Vegetd6te EGTdctS,
Air Tight, and aoiu keep an
The Family CGthdrticI
tive Cathartic which theI
practice more than tweptyI
The constantly increas-
have long used the PILLS
all express in regard to their
them within the reach of
The Profession well know
on different portions of the
The FAMILY CATHAR-
reference to this we'll estab-|
ded from a variety Of the
which act alike on every
nal, and are good and safe.
tic is needed, such as De-
Sleepiness, Pans IN The
ness, Pain and Soreness
sudden cold, which fire.
in a long course Of Fever,
ing Sensation Of Cold oUer
ache, or Weight an the
Diseases, Worms in Chill
tism,a great Purifier of the
to which flesh is heir, too
advertisement. Dose, l to
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
"Mr. Douglas and the wllmot prov,.o.,

W1ImOt
As an act of justice to Mr. Douglas, from portion
whose opinions the Territorial question we have
frequently expressed our dissent we publish the article
from the Washington States and Union which appears
under the above heading in our Supplement. It fully
explains Mr. Douglas course in that respect.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

A QUESTION FOR LAwYERs-A question in law is
about to grow out of the finding of the thirty thousand
dollars of the money stolen from the Marine Bank
Agency, at Columbus 1t seems that negro in cross
ing small ditch, over which planks laid saw the
end of a newspaper projecting from under them His
curiosity was excited and pulling the paper out be dis
covered more money than bis mind ever conceived the
world contained Honest Sambo brought the matter to
light and now the reward is claimed by both his hrer
and owner and the bank will nav neither until the ones
ton of right is decided. Who shall have it? We saw
Sambo The law will doubtless say somebody else
most probably the hirer.- SaUannak Republican 18th
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

pa Harper for May, has been laid on our table by
Mr.. KELLEY, Market street. A good number we
think, from slight glance at it.
Twenty-Five cents a number.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

BREACH OF PRomsE.-Miss Elizabeth Paxton. sis
ter OF Sir Joseph Paxton, of Crystal Palace fame has
just sued reverend chaplain of the English army for
breach Of promise of marriage The damages were laid
at 5000. Judgment went by default, and Court
OF Inquiry was instituted to assess the damages.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

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known and approved byI
now resorted to with conf
which it is recommended.
It has cured thousands
who had given up all hopes
unsolicited certificates in
The dose must be adapt
the individual taking it, and
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Let the dictates of your
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

act, a Standard M IlII and
all that have used il, u as5 !,
dence in the disea,sSaaa G ! is
within the last two
of %v r nasss.s as the e, nnms ssS5,
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

JUST RECEIVED.
- KEGS GOSHEN BUTTER, EXTRA
= lot of choice old Government Java COhee
40 Half Boxes Adamantne Candles;
A lot of superior Muscovado Molasses
lot of Choice Porto Rico Sugar Call and examine al
26 North Water Street.
Anrii 9Th 1850 o. KELLEY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

CLOTHING! CLOTHING!: CLOTHING!!!
A FTER REPEATED SOLICITATIONS from our numer-
n GUS friends and patrons not to give up READY
MADE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, we have ordered
stock expressly for establishment to suit this
market, and prepared to tit and suit all VINO
may favor with their patronage We feel confident that
goods cannot be surpassed by market for quality
and low rricess HELMS DOMLER,
Proprietors of the Wilmington Ciuu and Military
Tailoring Establishment and Clothing Store.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

MEETING OF BoARDs.-Hs Excelency, Gov Ellis
has notified the members of the following boards to meet
at the times specified:
Literary Board, May 18th.
Board of Internal Improvement, May 18th
Commissioners of Deep River Works, May 18th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

SOUTHERN RAIRoADs-T total length Of railroad
lines finished and unfinished at the South amounts to
16, 1923 miles, Of which 1874 are in operation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

FIRE LEw1sBURG, ARK,-The Memphis Enquirer
of the 7th inst reports that the town of Lewsburg
Conway county Ark, entirely destroyed by fire
several days since No particulars are, yet received
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

Rs-A single bottle of SPAIDING'S PREPARED GLUE
will save ten times its cost annually every household ga
.n so49 n by all statoner Druggists Hardware
Country merchants should make note OF SPALDING'S
PREF AIRED GLUE, when making up their list. 1t will
stand any climate.
Feb. I, 1860 12s&23-ly