Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-18

day received the following gratifying intelligence from
J. S. PENDER, Commander Of Fort Macon, n. G.:
"To-day at haltpast o'clock, the volunteer corps
under my command took possession of Fort Macon.
and the flag OF the Southern Confederacy now floats
over it. The Fort mounts seventy odd guns We
intend that orth Carolina shall occupy true instead
of false position with her sister States of the South"
rival California Expre.s-Election Of prcDou-
gall U 8. Senator.
ST. LOUIS, April 15.-The California pony express
Of the Sd inst has arrived McDouga has been elected
U. s. Senator.
HEAVY FIRlEG.-The report of heavy guns heard in
the city yesterday we understand proceeded from the
feet of the bar.-Mereury, 9Th inst.
Too SHARP FOR HM-Prof. Johnston, of Middle
town University, was day ecturng before the stu
dents on mneralogy. He had before him quite number
OF specimens OF various sorts to illustrate the subject
rogush student, for sport silly slipped piece of
orlck among the stones The Professor was taking up
the stones one after the other and naming them This
said he, is piece of granite this is piece of field
spar, etc. presently he came to the brckhat Without
beraylpg any surprise, or even changing bis tone of
voice, this" said be holding it up is piece of i'm:
pudence! There q shout of laughter and the stu
dent concluded he had made little by that trick
ne human mind is so fond Of striking CON- rasts that
when man is praised for extremely high quality
the hrst thought of many people is to ascertain what
are his lowest ones
A German being required to give receipt in full,
alter much mental effort, produced the following a
lsh tull wants no more money.
JOHN SwAcKHAMMER"
" Wat are you drunk again 2" " No. my dear, not
drunk but little slippery. The fact is my DEAR some
scoundres have been rubbing my boots till they are as
smooth as pane of glass"
lady hearing gentleman praise the eyes of GER
tain clergyman, wrote as fellows
cannot praise the doctors eyes,
never saw his glance divine;
For when he prGyS he shuts his eyes,
And when he breaches he shuts mine.
MEETING AT SANDY RUN!
All the true North Carolina citizens of Sandy Run
District, requested to meet at the usual place on
MONDAY NEXT, THE 22D INSTANT, to a.
dept measures for the defence of their homes and of
their State.
SOUTHERN RIGHTS MASS MEETING
Will be held at Whtevle Columbus county, on Monday,
18th of May next for the purpose of appointing Delegates
to represent this county in the Convention called at Char
lotte on the goth May.
All in favor of seeding from the Northern or Black Re-
publican CoederGcy, and unfolding Southern Rights in
Southern Confederacy earnestly requested to attend
April 10, 1861. MANY CITIZENS.
SOUTHERN RIGHTS MASS MEETING.
We requested to give notice. that there will be
MASS MEETING
OF THE
SOUTHERN RIGHTS PARTY,
in the Court House in KenausvIe Tuesday Of April
County Court week, it being the 10th of April.
full attendance of the citizens Of Duplin respectfully
requested. April 8.
FELLOW-CITIZENS Of the COUNTY OF DUBLIN.
again candidate for reelection to the Office of
COUNTY COURT CLERK. If, inded have mpartialy
done my duty the satisfaction of all concerned hum
bly, hope done may feel sure that the great
tribunal of the baOtbox, at the ensuing election in August
next generous people will sustain honest effort my
part to please them. JOHN J. WHITEHEAD.
April 8, 1861. l76-lw-32-te
NAWE are authorized to announce DUGALD BLUE, as
candidate for the Office of COUNTY COURT CLERK of
Bladen County, at the election in August next.
March Is, 1861. 3l-te
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
offer myself candidate for the Office of SUPERIOR
COURT CLERK of this county, and solicit your votes al
the election to be held in August next.
March IA, 186l-29-te* A. E. TAYLOR.
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
hereby offer myself candidate for the Office of COUN
TY COURT CLERK of your county, and respectfully so
licit your votes at the next August election.
| March IA, l86l-29-te* T. &. W. MCINTYRE.
H~we are authorized to announce OWEN FENNELL
Jr., candidate for the Office of COUNTY COURT
CLERK of New Hanover County at the election Angus
next.
March 18th, 1861 167&2s-te*
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
HOPING that have heretofore discharged the duties
the office of Clerk of the County Court of this County
the satisfaction of all concerned and returning to you M
thanks for your former liberal support respectfully ohe
myself as candidate for reelection to that Office at thu
ensuing election the first Thursday in August next
SAML. R. BUNTING.
March 2lst 1861. 165-te
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
1 am a candidate for the Office of SUPERIOR COUR,
CLERK and respectfully solicit your votes at the secto
in August next. JULIUS W. WRIGHT
! April 8. 1eOG5z'te
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
OFFER myself candidate for the Office of superio
Court Clerk of New Hanover County at the election to
held in August next. VIM. N. HARRlSS.
April 9Th 1861 l79.te
TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
1 OFFER MYSELF as Candidate for the Office of So
PERIOR COURT CLERK, and respectfully solicit you
votes at the ensuing election in August next.
Il. A. BAGG.
March 49, 1861. sl-te-l7S.te
WESTERN REPORT.
|, LIMA, Indiana, July s, 1853.
MEssRs W. E. HAGAN Co.-Gents am enjoying m
youthful hair at ffty and have with many instance
Of the same kind feel Just that your Hair Restt
has strengthened my eyes as am that mas change
bottle of your Restorative tried II aao loun1
what recommended, hence our trade am satsne
that with little attention large amount can be Sold
the worth of the article is only to be KNOWN to ensure
in almost family in the country have but q re
dozen left of the i've gross received in January last WIS
s some more this week. on
. Yours truly, II. W. WOOD
Remember that this result produced by HEIAsTREET