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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08
MARRIED.

At AtLsurinburg, on the 18th of December, by Rev.
y. T. Bowdon, Mr.. JOHN MYRES to Miss AG-
MES j. CHANCE.
At the same place, by the Same, on the 1Cth, Mr..
LUKE PERKS, to Miss MARY MIDDLETON.
Also, in Marlborough county, s. c., on the Oath,
Mr.. JOHN PARKER, to Miss JUDIEFH ANN
GIBSON.
In Morehead city, on the oath of December, at
the residence OF the brides father, by tho Rev.
John Jones, JOHN D. DAVIS, Sheriff of Csrteret
county, to Miss NARClSSA L. CHADWICK.
At McClellanville, s. c., OH Thursday, Dec. "a,
1853 by the Rev. Daniel DuPree, Mr. THAD. W.
STANLAND, o. CharlestoD, to Miss JENNIE
SKIPPER, of MDClellanvile.
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tried it. kncw that it cured them; those who have
rot know that it their ncighbors and friends
md all know that what it does once 1t does always
that it never fails through any fault or neglect OF
;'- composition. We have, and can show, thou
..tnds upon thousands of certificates of remarka-
Re cures of the following complaints, but such
..rres are known in every neighborhood and why
-huud we publish them? Adapted to all ages and
"nditions In all climates; containing neither calo-
18th safety by anybody. Their sugar coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes them pleasant to
jIke, while being purely vegetable no harm can
arise from their use IN any quantity.
They operate by their powerful influence on the
Internal yiscera to purify the 6lood anu silIlatG t
stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs OF the
hody restoring their irregular action to health and
Iy correcting, wherever they exist, such derange-
.Hcnts as are the first origin of disease.
Minute directions are given IN the wrapper on
ihe box for the following complaints, which these
For dyspepsia or indigestion, ListIess-
ness, LanguOr and Loss of Appetite, they
hnud be taken moderately to stimulate the stom-
a.h and restore its healthy tone and action.
For Liver Complaint and its various symp-
5auntiice or Green Sickness, Bilious
COIic and Bilious EeVers, they should be ju.
urOusy taken for each case to correct the diseased
action or remove the Instructions which cause it.
For Dysentery or DiarrhOea, but one mild
dose IS generally required.
For HhPumatisnn. 6tOuf, d GraVe1. kbaIpis
tatiOn of the Heart, Pain i'm the side,
Back and E4Oins, they should be continuously
taken, required, to change the diseased action of
The system. With such change those complaints
disappear.
For Dropsy and EsrOpsicaI SweIIinGs they
hould be taken in large and frequent doses to pro-
duce the effect of drastic purge.
For Suppression a large dose should be taken
IS it produces the desired effect by sympathy.
As 4 Dinner PHI, take one or two Pits to pro-
mote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetite,
and jnvigOrates the system. Hence it is often ad
EsntageOus where no serious arrangement exists.
one who feels tOlerably well, often finds that dose
"f these Pills makes him feel decidedly better from
their cleansing and renOvating effect on the diges
live apparatus. There are numerous cases where
Il purgative is required, which we cannot enumer-
ate here, but they suggest themselves to everybody
and where the virtues of this PiH are known, the
public no longer doubt what to employ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08
Continental Currency is occasional

Continental Currency is occasionally
sent to the United States Treasury with
requests to redeem il in lawful money
The Treasurer recently returned $50
note to the sender, with the statement that
by the act of Congress, passed August 4,
1870, the Continental currency was receiv-
able at the treasury until September L.
for ST. in specie. This privilege, by the
act of May 8, 1892. was extended to March
Z, 1893, eince which date there has been
no law permitting its redemption.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08
Marrow Escape from Marriage with n

Last spring yonng man by the name of
Garner bought an interest in q saw-mill at
little town few miles from this place,
and while engaged in the lumber business
there he fell desperately in love with q
young lady of high standing, whose name
omit. and was engaged to be married to
her. He procured license and made all
necessary arrangements for the wedding,
when he took wild goose chase and left
for parts unknown, and was never heard
from until few days ago, having turned
up as one of the express robbers who was
recently hung by mob at New Albany,
present pres t. at the hanging Of the S robbers %rs
three in number).
It is hoped that all fast young men of
our county may take warning from their
fate, and not be led into temptation.
Georgetown (Ky) Times, DeC 2S.
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Complaint is frequently made in regard
to the liability or postage stamps to desert
their trust and leave letter in the lurch,
Much of the difficulty is due to wettipg
the stamps only on the gummed side. This
causes the expansion of one side more than
the other, hence the stamp adheres i'm
perfectly, and when dry is liable to peel
off. Wet both sides and afix, and a very
little gum will cause it to adhere with
perfect security.
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CABLE DISPATCHES.

CoNsTANTINorLE, January 2.
The government has received an in nvitation to
the conference.
LONDON, January2.
Buringame departed for Paris after arguing
With Clarendon on the following principles for
the future British policy towards China First,
That 1t was necessary to observe the existing
treaty. Second, Negotiations should be conduc.
ted with the central government, and not with
the local Authorities. Third, Before inaugurating
war disputes should be referred TO the home gov
ernment.
The general principles Of the American treaty
was also discussed.
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New YORK, Jan. 2-P. NJ.
It is proposed that the owners ofyachts ofequal
tonnage wi the Dauntless will accept BENEFITS
challenge.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08

Three farmers from Queen Anne's county,
Md, with their families, stock, farming
implements, etc. started for Mathew county,
Va. last week, where they intend settling.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08

General Sully has sent bo1y of cavalry
after hostile Indians, reported to be about
the valleys of the Republican and Saline
rivers, in Kansas.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08

Death-Bed Confession of a Murderess-she
Potsonz her Husband Child and Father
in-Layy.
The Newark Journal of December 26tb,
gives the following:
The township of Lafayette Sussex coun-
ty, New Jersey, is considerably excited at
the present time over some revelations
made by woman named White, Just pre-
vious to her dissolution, which took place
last Saturday. The particulars of her con-
fession are horrible in the extreme, and, if
true, would indicate that the ferocious
spirit of Lucretia Borgia has found another
shocking parallel in these latter days. Our
correspondent writes us that the woman,
White, who was a widow, fell a victim to
consumption. Being a member of the
Methodist church, she sent for some of her
fellow members to attend her in her dying
hour, and stated to them that about seven
years ago she poisoned her infant child so
that it died. A year or so after she admin
istered poison to her husbands father, and
he died too. Later still, on the return of
her husband from the army, she dealt to
him also fatal poison, and be. too, passed
into the spirit land. The miserable woman
has borne good character, as do also her
relatives. They are poor people. The
only reason assigned for making this dying
declaration is that she desired to lid her
conscience of this immense load of crime
prior to her death These statements were
made to our correspondent by one Of the
attendants at the death-bed of the self-ac-
cused murderess. It is not little singu-
lar that her acknowledged acts have never
before leaked out. She was perfectly sane
up to the time of her decease.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08

General Joseph e. Johnston is now acting
as agent for Georgia and Alabama, OF the
New York Life, and the Liverpool, Lon
don and Globe Fire Insurance Compa-
nies.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08
Eronl WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. D. O., Jan. 2-P. M.
The weather continues very bad.
The Secretary of War orders Gen. Gillem, COM
manding the 4th, and Gen. Reynolds lately COM
manding the 5th district, to report here.
The Customs from December 26th to date, are
two million four hundred and sevonty-on thou
sand dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08

Ine dwelling of MIR. Theodore Chandler,
- - new hent county, Va, was lately de-
sSseoyed by fire, with some $500 ia green.
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From CanaIlu

TORONTO, Jan. 2-P. NJ.
man by the name Of Giles, well known rife
shot, was accidently shot at q shooting-match
to-day.
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LATEST NEWS
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From MRssa husetts.

From Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD, January 2-Noon.
furious snow prevails here, which obstructs
the trains.
From Delaware
WILMINGTON, January 2-Noon.
Hon. Martin W. Bates died to-day,
From New York.
ALBANY, January 2-Noon.
The Union car fact0ry has been crushed by the
weight of snow.
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gotten picture, upon which he used to dote
with SO much fondness and expectation,
pass in from the carriage-w way to the ladies'
sitting-room. Taking a sudden resolution
to at least clear up the mystery of her
continued coldness, he sought her in the
room.
Mutual explanations followed, and in
order to prevent similar misunderstand-
ing it was agreed to take advantage of the
opportunity presented and unite their for
tunes. A Methodist clergyman was sought,
and in less than half an hour from the time
of the first meeting, Winters was the hap
py husband of beautiful woman
Cleveland Ten2er
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08
From Delaware,
From New York.
From Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, January 2-Noon.
Twitchell has been convicted OF murder in the
first degree.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08

Perhaps no one medi-
cine is SO universally re-
quired by everybody as
Il cathartiC, nor was ever
any before so universal
ly adopted into use, in
every country and among
all classes, as this mild
but efficient purgative
PHI. The obvious rea-
son is, that it is q more re-
liable and far more efec-
tual remedy than any
other. Those who have
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08
A Startling Prediction.


Professor Leonidas, an astrologist of
Indianapolis, publishes the following pre-
diction
L observe by the planets that dreadful
plague will commence in Russia, origi-
mating from silks brought over from
Cairo, Egypt, and Turkey. 1t will extend
across the Baltic Sea, and will DESC
late Germany, cause immense mortali-
ty in England, and then spread to
tho United States. This dreadful cpl
demic will spot the people like leopard,
and turn their flesh to purple black
The pestilence will carry offsuch an amount
of mortals that there will not be enough
left to bury the dead, or give them Chris
tian burial. The streets of our cities. towns
and villages will be swarmed with the dead
and dying. The groans and yells of horror
will fill every breast with consternation.-
On all sides confusion will abound. The
death -knell will cease to toll as the malady
RACES in fury. The stencil of the dead will
become so common that the survivors will
not heed it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08

The Increasing Property of the South
1t is evident that the tide Of prosperity
is once more turning southwark. We have
been blessed with propitious seasons, and
our planters have realized handsome pro
hts from the Investments and labors Of the
past year. An improved system of agr-
culture has partially borne its fruits, and
is beginning to awaken the eleepers to
lively interest in it, It has been demon
strated that skilful cultivation, in connec-
ton with judicious outlay in fertilizers,
is the system which must take the place of
that which for generations has been so un-
wisely pursued. Instead of cultivating
three acres of land for one bale of cotton,
we now seek, and in many cases success
fully, to produce three bales of cotton from
one acre of land The advantages are
manifest. It reduces the outlay for the
purchase of mules, for the hire of Iaborers,
for the food of both, and for farming uten-
siIs, while the land is yearly made pett er,
instead of being scratched over, washed
away, and rendered worthless.
We are truly gratified to witness the
deep interest which all our planters are
beginning to take in this subject. This is
the true reconstruction. We need to be
restored to prosperity to get back into the
high road to wealth; to 50 reconstruct our
labor system that it will be reliable, and
our agricultural system that it will be uni
formly remunerative. Certainly our re-
lation to the General Government is not un-
important, butts Importance is every way
subordinate to our growth in all the ele-
ments Of true personal independence and
power.
With the bountiful crops of the past
year every material interest sympathizes.
Our merchants are prosperous. our fac
tories declare handsome dividends, our
railroads Increase their operations, money
is in free circulation, and the feelings of
our people generally are hopeful and
buoyant. Ca C0astitutionolist.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-08
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

Eor all the purposes of a Laxative Med.
iCine.
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Treacherous Stamps.

Grants MAORI y............ ..........
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

NAPOLEON AND SpAIN.-One Of our items Of
cable intelligence from Paris is to the effect that
Napoleon at the reception on New Years. Day
paid particular attention to Selor Olozaga, the
Spanish Ambassador, assuring him of his friend
ship for Spain, and requesting him to convey
the good wishes Of himself personally and Of
the French people for the happiness and pros
perity Of that country. We have no reason to
doubt that Napoleon has friendly feelings for
Spain. It may well be questioned, however,
whether in the event of an attempt being made
to place Montpensier on the throne his friendly
feelings will prevent him from interfering. The
friendship of the Emperor nevor runs counter
to his own interests. 1t is not his interest that
a son of Louis Philippe should rule in Spain.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

PROGRESS OF THE SUEz CANAL.-The Suez
Canal is being pushed forward with an ac-
tivity scarcely exceeded by the rapidity with
which we urge westward our Pacific Railroad.
In one month over two millions of cubic me-
tres Of earth have been removed. The total
amount Of earth originally required to be re-
moved was seventy-fve million metres.
Twenty million metres yet remain, or about
one-fourth of the whole. At the present rate,
and allowing for detentions, the canal should
be finished by January 1, 1870. Political as
well as commercial considerations are pushing
this canal forward. Latin Europe Is preparing
for the enjoyment Of its benefits. Two mil
lions Of dollars have lately been appropriat ed
to improve the commercial facilities Of the
port Of Venice; and other ports Of the Mcdi-
terranean are also feeling the general move
ment
The New York herald., 1869-01-04
Yankee ships-ef.wsr and Their Pur-
chasers. z


x0Uk00
chasers. =
The sale Of the monitors Oneota and
Catawba to the Peruvian government appears
to have entailed upon that Power long train
the difficulties are not over; the monitors are
found in bad condition and require repairs
before they can reach their destination. It
would be wise movement on the part Of the
Peruvian government to ascertain how many
agents have drawn percentage on the first
cost of the vessels how much money was
really paid down for them; in fact, whether
the numerous commissions have amounted to
five, ten or fifty per cent Of the bills thus far
cashed. ,.
This Peruvian monitor affair brings US to
some general remarks with reference to the
way the most Of such purchases are made
The fault, in the first instance, lies generally
with the government which appoints an agent
or commission to make the purchase. The
men, like many of our own political hangers
on, are not only totally untitled for the pur-
pose, but in many cases notoriously dishonest,
and from the very start take the best means
possible to make bad bargain. The primary
question they ask is, s'How much commits
sion am I to receive if I buy Of your"
The result is they fall into the hands
of. set of sharpers, who take good
care to manipulate them to the best ad-
vantage, actually, in most cases, forcing the
government represented by the agents to in
directly pay the sum stipulated as the agents
commission. Besides this the opportunity is
thus offered to the seller to foist upon the
buyers the worst class Of vessels at double
their value.
This is not only the case with reference to
vessels, but applies equally to firearms and
munitions of war in general. Old muskets
worth three dollars are sold for eght-fve
dollars Of this being absorbed by commissions.
Cuba and Spain can probably to-day foot
up bills to large amount for expenditures
made in this manner. Every Spanish Ameri-
can government has, both in Europe and the
United States, been more or less bled to meet
the rapacious demands Of those men into
whose hands their dishonest agents have fallen
All this throws great dishonor upon the United
States Bad vessels and bad material of war
sold to Europe, to japan, to Peru, to Brazil
and to other countries are not likely to enhance
our credit or bring us more orders. There is
enough Of evil in all countries. 1t is natural
that if dishonesty is commissioned to transact
business it will, in its course, seek a dishonest
element, and the result will bs swildle in the
ratio Of the funds handled.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

A LIBERAL MOVEMENT IN vEyEzURLA.-
Venezuela has made large deduction In her
import duties. This indicates, more than any
internal revolution, that she has statesmen at
the head Of the government The magnificent
territory which she possesses is but little known
to our people. Her trade has heretofore been
monopolized by England and France in COM
mon with most Of the South American trade.
The reduction on imports to which we refer is
an invitation to our merchants and manufac-
turers TO examine into the wealth Of country
which offers such ine field for enterprise.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04

JAPAN.-Our advices from Japan indicate
that the power Of the Mikado is In part
restored. This is due to the assumption Of
the Office by the young Mikado, who has now
attained his majority. He has commenced
his rule by quieting many Of tho civil war ele-
ments which Tor some time past have been
struggling for the mastery throughout the
country. Still this is now q period when
Japan, feeling the effects Of contact with the
modern world, requires strong heart and we'll
balanced head to guide its people in the best
track. If the Mikado recognizes the new era
Of progress and closely allies himself with the
United States and the European Atlantic ma
tions he may make the most brilliant mark in
the history Of his line.
The New York herald., 1869-01-04
Tariff nnd Taxation.

There is most pernicious system prevailing
in Congress- and that is the tendency to special
legislation on the tariff question. There is
gross incongruty and a fragrant wrong in i'm
posing duties upon certain articles-such as
copper, iron, salt, silks, woollen and cotton
goods and hundred other materials-for the
purpose of serving mere sectional or local
interests. The common good OF the whole
country should be the first consideration of the
government. But instead Of that we find
disposition in Congress to regulate the tariff
and taxation to suit special interests in differ
ent parts Of the country. The people have to
pay every year between four and five hundred
millions in taxes. This is the inevitable fate
OF the country. 1t is the legacy Of the war.
But taxation should be equalized upon all
classes and no favor shown to particular sec
tions or interests. Congress and the clques
that govern it are, unfortunately, disposed to
tinker the tariff laws for the benefit Of indvid-
uals interested In certain branches Of manufac-
ture, regardless of the rights Of the whole
community. This is all wrong, and, moreover,
is grievous injustice to the country. The
present system of imposing duties on foreign
goods is also most erroneous. There should be
an equal tax, an dd casorem duty, upon oil
importations.
Congress, instead of dabbling in tariff laws
got up in the interest of Pennsylvania, or
Michigan, 0r New England, or any other Sec
tion Of the country, should give Its attention to
the general welfare in the distribution Of taxes,
which are now onerous enough, but all the
more oppressive because they are most un-
equally divided. Congress, as soon as It
assemblies after the holiday recess, should
revise the whole laundering system Of tariff
and taxation-not by adopting the nero patch
work bills, resolutions amendments and all
that presented by members, but by enacting
broad and comprehensive law such as the
country demands. Above all, that most odious
Of all the forms Of taxation to which we are
subject-the income tnx-should be obliterated
from the statute book of once. IL has been
the source Of more annoyance to the public; 1t
has furnished the opportunity for more often
sive prying into the relations Of private life by
q class Of low and vulgar officials II has
caused more fraud, deceit and gross corrup-
tion, and IL has, after doing all this mischief,
probably returned less to the government than
any other mode Of taxation, If we except the
whiskey tax alone.
Congress has a good deal Of work before II
to put our system Of taxation into proper
shape !; but in dealing with this question 1t must
not be governed by cliques nor corrupted by
lobbyists In the first place the taxation is
entirely too high for times Of peace like these.
The government neither requires, nor does II
receive the amount Of taxes levied; and, in
the next place, It Is unequaly and unfairly dis
tributed. The whole system, therefore, stands
in need Of thorough revision, and we think
that nothing less than tho amendments which
We have here suggested will prove acceptable
to the public.