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fVTifV" v- TTAVIN'G curchas 1 the infert of D. C. Free- (. jiiuntrnal; Lee, one of the special "ce, T.lrs. Caro line Wall, Basil Laher of Tbeo dare Rhodes, who was killed, Lester About five o'clock on Monday afternoon, August 6, 1 was sitting with three others cn the curbing on Tenth.street, in front of Graff at? the corner of -Tenth and Main there were three or four Btnall bojs, From ten to twelve years old, sitting Di.5A.s'iKui;..

via An Ilxtr isfsud August 14, furniel.e Our town wna tL.s evetnii vi the most, destructive an. I terns.c fi.i, STATIONERY, BLANK -EOOKS, -PAPERS OK ALL DESCRIPTION, CARDS, PENS, INK, Ac, Ac MDSIC. STANDARD, i v. tiikological T. HISTORICAL, ---4u WEDifJAL, BIOORAPDICAL AND So.

TTILMi: N. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1255.. TlIC LOUISVILLE RIOTS. Their Foreign Origin Confirmed fcy Afll -davits of her Citizen. The Louisville 'Journal of Monday lishes the affidavits of a number of fiizens, and; their 'testimony' follycon- iirms our previous reports 01 tneir loreign enin.

In alluding to them the Jour nal says A ie deeply lament and strongly con comn me riotous excesses tnat were committed by some of our native born citizens upou lue uay 01 me election ana the ensuing 'night, but. after a thorough, calm, cool, and unprejudiced examination of all the" circumstances i attending a preeed in but connected with thesa terrible- 'we are forced to say, that, if ever.any powerful provaca-f ion could be pleaded for such misdeeds, it certainly should be. pleaded, upon tms occasion, -in- behalf of the Americans who "were engaged in these most hor-lible riots. Wft have declared that neither the American party nor native born citizens were responsible for the riots of the 6th cf August. We repeat the.

declaration. will not attempt-to deny' thatr at some the several voting pjaces, there mar have been, oporr the day of the arr occasional first fight, that may have quarrelled and knocked each other down, or even that, as perhaps was the fact in. one instance at the sixth ward polls, a man may have been ft nnnn twn nr throe nr mnro sirir" badly beaten. But we assert without fear of successful contradiction, because we know that it is true, that at none, of the several polls was their any unusual uisiuroance or any, ODSirucuon wnaiev- er: offered to Voters of either party, grea ts than has occurred at almost every where party: hnes were drawn, has taken place in this city within the last twenty years, nor even so great as naa m- many mstanrces existed du ring warmly contested elections between the old" Whig party and. Democratic -parties.

These unprovoked acts of violence Dioodsned i committed bv loi eisners -were, the- commencement of the sent to them the proof that these out TH (TPS WflTft first rnrrim iff hxr farmer nprc i' 1 ers nrsi Toiooasnea was tne wprK jot toreigners ana that the Amei -kanshad given no pro vacation whatev er for the commission of such dreadful crimes. Certificates and to-this ef fect have poured irr uprn us. We f.r.l it impossible for us at are obliged to select fi 4 may deem sunk. We ptiblish to-day i iu ine tiois in ine Ej e- vserve-those referring Tints fnr. (ftmnrrnw We have not room tn pivp rnmnlciiii analysis oi.

these but it will be seen that they are, for the most part, the sworn statements of respectable and i enable who were -eye-witness of the matters to. which Some Of them are statem upon oath oi ioreigners uatne. live in the immediate peigbborhoo of the scene of the riot and some actually were sreat sufierers thpYehv tjuiu me lesiirnouy oi lvjrs. caroiine Wal (whose Irishman and Xlonian Catholic, 'was in all probability among those killed in Quinn's houses,) appears that for some weeks previous to the election the Irish in the neigh borhood- where the not occurred had beeo procuring arms and preparing for a fight, and that on the Saturday night of the" American 4 torch-light'; procession she had heard these Irishmen say that "they uere led to believe that the pro- cessiou.wouid oe small by those who opposed the Know Nothings, 'that she saw many of them with arms, and heard them say they intended to attack the procession." Joseph, Hucker, a German and a Catholic, who lived in one of duinn's houses (which were burned) says there ere seventy-five of one hundred Irish men living in that, and they had many visitors of their countrymen, that a unng wo or three weeks preceding the'election he saw many of them often with pistols and and heard one of 'iem, who had several pistols, say, on .3 S-'tnrday before the lection, that he -was -idy. that he had seen Quinn j.

arms int his house, and that had insisted upon' his' "(Huck-cfs) voting, Quinn knew, he (LIucker)- was not entitled to a vote; Jam Bickham saw the Irish, eijht in nuaiber, on the morning cf theelectioD, a large quantity bullets in the cellar of 'one of these houses, and oil the same morning, from 10 to 3 o'clock, Thomas W. Fla-rell saw numbers cf these Irishman, nn. led with" pistols and bowie knives, passing in and out from the houses" of liU3 row. There is the testimony, let every one read it carefully and ponder upon iro candid man can do so without com-- to the conclusion that the attack 3 made by the Irish iipon; unoffen-. native citizens without any prova-: and after all the voting was over 1 uaiid aer in the ard had been suppressed that was the only cause a- ccnicnt of the riot rn pi eviously planned amon the )ws the al iavits and cer- tT tr on; Cf tUl3 ts in 11 nun in the stock of goods iitiJ by ot tiULiS O.V.ln this place, me underf i'ned will after this date, continue the GROCEItV.

PRO VISION, NAVAL STORE, COMMISSION, fc FORWARDING BUSINESS, on his own ac He will soon nave in- Store a new and ample Stock of such articles as are Usually "required to supply the wants of families and tne retail trade; and which will be furnished to punctual customers at a small advance on original cost. Orders for Naval tiiorts. -or other' articles, will be dulv attended to: white bo exertion will be spar ed to make satisfactory returns on such as may be sent him to be sold on Commission. As Agent, he will attend to Drocurins freights tor vessels con signed to him for that purpose and all merchandize from or for the interior, to be forwarded, will receive prompt GEO. HOUSTON.

Wilmington, N.C., Aug. 2, 1355. JVAH persons indebted to our firm are request- ad to make immediate payment, as the business relations existinsr between the partners will term! nate, by limitation, on the 30th September next. The signature of the firm will continue to be used as neretofore, in settling outstanding ousmers FREEMAN HOUSTON. Aug.

2. tiO GRATIS! Just Published, a New Discovery In Medicine VjSlMr A few words on the rational treat- -mfrf4 U.H!.ln. r.r fitwrma. torrhea or Local weakness, Nervous Debility, Low Spirit, Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs and Baek, Indisposition and Incapacity for Studvand f.abor. Dullness of Apprehension, of Memory, aversion to Society, Love of Solitude, timidity, SU-LI8iniS, iimnewjneau jiciib, 1 u- voluntary Discharges, Pains in the Side, Affections of the K.yeji, Pimples on the Face, Sexual and ether Infirmities in man.

FROM THE FRENCH of Dr. B. DE LANE The important fact that these alarming complaints may easily be removed without Mf.diunb.is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and the entirely new and highly successful treatment, as adop ted by the Author, fully explained, by means, of which every one is enabled to cure himself perfect ly, and at the least possible cost, avoiding thereby all the advertised nostrums of the day. Sent to any address, gratis, and post free in a sealed envelope, by remitting (post paid) two po-t- oge stamps to Dr. H.

UK L.AIN 17, Ulapen-ard Street. New York. March 10. 149-Gm-p. EXPOSE OF A LIFE IN A NUNNER BY an Escaped VNovice." My Book, or, The Veil Uplifted; a Taleof Popish Intrigue and Policy, by Josephine M.

Bunkley, late Novice at St. Joseph's Maryland. Including a narrative of her residence at and escape from that institution. Price SI. Elegantly bound in cloth, with emblem atical design in gilt Illustrated with a correct likeness of Miss Bunkley, executed in the firwet style of engraving on steel.

Just from press. Re ceived and for sale at WHITAKER'S. July 26. 57 NOTICE. WE beg leave to announce to our Patrons, and the public in general, tnat there will be a change in our firm, and on that account wish to close our the Mhchadt Tailoring Stobe.

AH persons indebted to that Store are hereby requested to call and settle their accounts immediately, if possible, as the business must be closed on the tirst ot June next. We now offer our magnificent and well-selected stock of tuperior made Clothing, consisting chiefly of Customer work; also, a splendid assortment of fine French Cloths, Doeskins, Cassimeres. Drap Detes d'Orleans'Ornuns Cloths, and a large and beautiful variety of Vestings, Hosier-, and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, at unprecedented luw pri ce trussaie win turnisn a lairopponumt) to any one desirous to engage in the Merchant Tailoring Business, to buy either a portion or the whole stock. and continue the business in the same Store, as it is for rent after the first of June. 1355.

This Estab lishment has been doins an excellent business ever since it went into operation, and the only reason for closing out the same is, because all our attention is required at our principal Stores. April 21. Daily H. and J. copy 1 week.

16. DAILY EXPECTED. BBLS. Mackerel, for sale by July 17. RUSSELL BRO.

100 MEDICAL HOUSE, No. 16, SOUTH FREDERICK STREET, BALTIMORE. MARYLAND. Established in order to afford the Afflicted sound and acienltjic Aid, and for the suppression of Quackery. DR.

I. B. Smith has for many years devotedhis wholeattention to the treatment of Private com plaints, in ail their varied and complicated forma. His great success In tnose long standing and dim- cult cases, such as were formerly considered incurable, is sufficient to commend him to the public as worthy of the extensive patronage he has received. Within the last eight years, Dr.

S.has treated more than 2,500 cases of Private Complaints, in their different forms and stages; a practice which no doubt exceeds that of all other physicians now ad- vertising in Baltimore, anu not a single case is known where his directions were strictiyfollowed. and medicines taken at reasonable time, without effecting radical and permanent cure therefore, person affile ted with diseases of the above nature, 'no matter how difficult or long standing the case may be," would do well to call on Dr. Smith his office, No. 16, South Frederick St. if not effectually relieved no remuneration will be required for his services.

His medicines are free from Mercury and all mineral poisons; put up in a neat and compact form, and may be taken in a public or private house, or while travelling, without exposure or hindrance from business, and except incases of vio-ent inflammation, no change of diet is necessary. STRICTURES. Dr. Smith has discovered a new method by which he can cure the worst form of stricture and that without pain or inconvenience to the patient. Irritation of the uretha, or prostrate glands, or neckof the bladder.ia sometimesmistnken Icr strictures by general practitioners orcharlatans.

YUUNU MEN and others afflicted with Seminal Debility, whether originating from a Certain Destructive Habit, or from any other cause, with train of bodily and men tal evils wnicn tollowiwnen neglected, should make an early application, thereby avoiding much trouble and suffering, as well as expense. By his improved method ot treatment, Dr. S. can safely guarantee a speedy and perfect cure in all cases oi this complaint. All diseases peculiar to Females (aa also Sup pressions, Irregularities, speedily and effectually removed.

The efficacy of his remedies, for the cure of theabove affections, have been well tested 1b an extensive practice for the last twelve years. Persons at a distance may consult Dr. S. by a letter, post-paid, describing case, and have medicine securely put up and forwarded to any part of the United States, alwaya accompanied with full and explicit directions for use. Communications considered strictly confidential.

Office arranged with separate apartments, so that patients never see any one but the doctor himself. Attendance dailyrom 8 in the morning till 9 at night. N. B. Persons afflicted with any of the above will do well to a oid the various NOSTRUMS AND SPECIFICS, advertised by Apothecaries and Druggistsas a cer tain cure for any and every disease.

They are put up to sell, but not to cure, and frequently do much more harm than good therefore avoid them. A word to the wise is sufficient. Address DR. J. B.

SMITH, 16 South Frederick Baltimore. Md. 01.13. 90-ly-e. UPHOLSTERING AND PAPER HANGING in all Branches, executed in superior style and at short notice, by i HlLHinaUfl KsLKIt, 4 Aug.

22. Upholsterers and Paper Hangers. CANAL BARROWS. 'OR SALR, by inarcn su. M.

ROHINSON. DR. R. F. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY BITTERS, FOR Nervosa Weakness and General Debility.

These Bitters are highly serviceable in all dys peptic affections they assistdigestion restore the tone of the stomach, stimulate the liver, and create an appetite. They are unsurpassed in removing engor or lassitude, (or want of energy to move,) andf effectually throw ofTthe drowsiness incident to the Spring or warm season. Sold holeaaJe and Kitail, by March 31. GEO. MYERS.

FOR SALE. ALIGHT and strongly built 1 -Jaly 17. RUSSELL BRO." JUST RECZXFED BYG. R. FUENCII.

FRESH supply cfPEHRY DAVIS VEGE-XJl, TABLE PAIN KILLER, in entire Nw Dbfs. To be sure that you pet the Pennine "led- cine, in -j-j ire f-jr the New with two fine en- r3'e fi'-'l Ube.a cn each bou.c. Parker, James J. White, J. M.

Teagarden George Kirk, Joseph Hucker, Thomas W. Flavell and James iv. al respectable citizens of confirm the above testimony. 'r From the Republican. INTERESTING FROM KANSAS.

Westport, August 8, 1855. The Legislature has been occupied mosU Iy this week with the bill fixing County Courts. It has not yet passed, but will be disposed of in a day or two. lo-day the opinion of the Supreme Court was receiv ed It is against Reeder" and in favor of the Legislature, fully sustaining the acts of the latter. -You will receive the document through the same medium by which you get this, and 1 need not comment upon it The Court is composed, as you know, of three judges.

This opinion emanates from Judces Ellmore and Lecompte. it was written by Lecompte. Judge Johnson shirked it, by dissenting to the propriety of the Court's giving an opinion, tie is tne Freesoil Judge from Ohio, and is a strong friend of Reeder, being about the only open mend he has hereabouts. At eleven o'clock to-day the Council and House went into joint session to locate a permanent seat of government On motion of Dr. Stringfellow, it was resolved that the joint session bind themselves to make by an act of their separate bodies that point the seat of government which might be determined upon at that time.

It was also moved, and the motion was carried, that the vote be taken viva voce, and that the place getting a majority of all the votes cast should be the permanent seat of government. The whole number of votes cast was 38; necessary to a choice- 20. On the third ballot Lecompton was declared to be the choice of the joint session for the capital of Kansas. Lecompton is named from Judge Lecompte, of the Supreme Court of Kansas It is situated on Kansas river, near the ee- ograpicar centre or tne erritory, and is about sixty miles from this place. Conve nient as it is to all parts of the Territory, tne location win give general satisfaction.

The tom site is beautiful; timber abounds: water is plenty, tsoth timber and water are of the most excellent quality. Yesterday shares-in the Lecompton Town Company could have been bought for one hundred dollars to-day they cannot be bought for less than one thousand, except when a party is compelled to sell by a money pres sure. 1 his evening men are considered worth ten thousand dollars who last evening were considered worth nothing. To day men are regarded as good 1 for fifty thousand dollars who yesterday were re- garded as good for several hundred less than nothing." What i3 it that fickle fortune will not do for lucky people This result adds much excitement and a great deal of log rolling, and splashes with cold water many high hopes of fortune. Some are elated: more are depressed.

Last evening President Shannon deliver ed an address on slavery to a large assem blage in tront of the Morns House. The speech was read from manuscript, but was masterly production. I he address was frequently interrupted by applause. Gen. Atchison, who left here this morning, was called out, but declined speaking on account of the late hour.

ANOTHER VICTIM. We regret to learn that Dr. Allen Potter, of Blackstone, was taken furi ously insane on Saturday, 11th inst. I he cause must be atinbuted to the "spirit rappings," in which he has been deeply engaged, and has attended fre quent meetings during the past year. -In all his wanderings his mind dwells mostly on that subject.

The prospect of his recovery is considered doubtful. as the disease has been so gradually developed, and he is now 64 years of age. YYoonsocket Patriot lith. "Sam, did you see Mr. Johnson, the new overseer' "Yes, massa; I met him down by the cotton He's a good looking fellow isn't he 1 "Well, massa, he talks like a good looking man: he made a bow dat'sall he said." PALMER'S PATENT LEG.

THIS American invention stands unrivalled, both in this country and Europe It is worn by 1,000 persons, and with most astonishing success, in competition with 30othci substitutes of the best French, English and German manufacture, it received the award of the giiat medal at the World's Exhibition in London, as the best artificial limb known In this country it has been thirty times exhibited, in competition with all others, at the annual Pairs in the principal cities, aid has, in every instance, received the award of the hishest or first nrnmi- And as a crowning honor, bv the unanimous approval of an international council, the "First Premium" only ssuvsr Medal given for Limbs- was awarded tne inventor, at the New York Crystal The leg is well ventilated, allowing a current of air to pa.s around the stumn. kcevineil cool in Summer. Pamphlets giving fall information, sent era lis to every applicant. B. KKAWK PALMER, 376 Chesnut street, Philadelphia.

June 28, 5 1 46-3m-c WESTERN SHOULDERS. IN hhds. For sale by May 36. J. H.

FLANNER. 75 BAGS GUANO TN store and for. sale by lune 5. ADAMS, 1 NE WELL'S PATENT SAFETY LAMP LAMP FEEDER. A NEW ARTICLE, warranted to prevent all Accidents from the use of Burning fluid.

Camphcne, and oilier Explotivt Compound, for the production of Light. This Invention is applied to all common Lamps and Lamp Feeders, also, to Solar, Camphene Lamps, Lanterns, e. Wilmikston, N. Jane 15th, 2854,. hereby certify that witnessed the experiments of Mr.

Newell, with his patent Safety Lamp, for furnishing "fluid" and arn perfectlv aatisfled of the safety of the same. 'JJt-i H. Dickeok. We are prepared to nil an uraersai inon nonce, for every description' and variety of Lamps, s.c. AH persons are cautioned against iniringing up on the above patent, as the law will be rigidly en forced against all JuneGtlClSSS.

45 tf. RAGS. 1 LBS. of Rags will buy one peck of Meal by lO selling them to WILKINSON ESLER. May 24.

Upholsters and Paper Hangers. CT CAND TCIS DAY. 1 fCC LBS. N. C.

Bacon; 2 hhds. Sn-4- V7vJ gar Cured Hams, superior arti- t'e for farri uy use B0 baxe fjoa isn dJ barrels fc-astera bn: od 5 ci Ji Ilerrir. i 3J do. Orleans 1-Iolasses, re-' lr "Is 13 la-M Lasruira Cote SiT'ir. -Li 1..

wnmiER, Side Market ARTIST'S MATERIALS -S dec, Ac. LARGE STOCK OF FURNITURE. titr. suoscrioer would re (71 Tspectiully invite the attention Via JI the public, to his very larceTl and complete assortment Kurnituri now being received and recently selected by himself attlie Alanufactoriestduilng theurescnl month. will be complete and consikt In pari of the fol lowing articles.

Fine Sets Drawing Room Furniture, in Dam ask and Hair Cloth 1 Setts fainted Cnamber Furi.iture. 50 Sideboard. Secretaries and Book Cases; 60 Sofas and Tele a Teles 100 Bureau; 100 Waoh Stands, marble and plain 1 100 Rockjng Chairs; 75 Nurse do. 125 Tea and Dining Tablet; 73 Centre, Card and Sola do. 75 Toilet do.

100 do. Chairs, cushioned, cint 250 Bedsteads, in mahogony, walnut maple and Wardrobes mahogony and staince Office Fiirninire Children's Chairs; Ultomans, oot Stools iiomans, oot stools fine aorlmcnl of Lonklnx Glasses 1 espoy's Whatnots Hst el tee. Work Tables a 1 Te Sex Work Bom. Paper Usnrinra, Window shades-. Ac.

f-c. A rew vcar rim Piamo Fobtes, and In fact al-mostanv article thai may be dmired, In compLte. ly furnishing Dwellings ilotels, Offices or So ciety Rooms From s'ireet. D- LOVE. Wilmington, N.

Sept, 9, IS54 76., nOOPIRON. THE subscriber Is constantly receiving consignment of this article, of the best quality, and offers it at the lowest market rates. JOSEPH R. BLOSSOM. Nov.

21. 04.tf. DR. E. SEYMOUR'S Celebrated Galeanic Abdominal Support rrs rp HIS Is to certify, that C.

4 D. Drug- kioi.ui are my sole agents for ihe sale of the above Supporters for this place and virlnlfv- I. uvui liu (Viliiungton, N. March 23, 1854. We most respecifully call the attention of ihe Medical Profession of lha SlnlAlnnn.iainln.ilAn of the above Supporters.

C. fc D. DoPRK. aiarcn GLUE. I BBLS.

Prime American, just received and i. lor sale bv AUAMS. BilO.ACn 93. BACON HOG ROUND. 1400.7.

ECES Csrollna Bacon, a lendid article for sale by July 18. C. DuPRE A CO. TOBACCO. 50 BOXES various qualities, for sale st Factory Dries.

T. Si H.Ci WOHTII Jan 27. 131. WniTE LEAD SPANISH BROWN. "I ()() KEGS Pure, extra and No.

1 While Lead; A VV7 25 bbls. Spanish Brown; to rlo.e con-siirnment. MOORE, STANLY CO. Oct. 28.

94. NOTICE. HAVING determined on closing up our busl ness in Wilmington, immediately. now of-ferforaale, at cost, all our stock ot Groceries, Provisions, Ac, Ac. Merchant and dealers are invit ed 10 call and examine the roods nearly all of which have been purchased for cash and at ih ei-t market rales.

IN. B. All parlies Indebted to us MUST make IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. April 10. FREEMAN HOUSTON.

SASH, BLIND AND DOOR AGENCY. Formerly conducted by (iuy C. olchcis rjMIE public are hereby Informed, that I have -L beei appointed avunt for the sale of Window Sash, Blinds and Doors, manufactured by the New Haven and am prepared to fill all orders In the above line. The quality of the work ol the New Haven Com. is well known in this market.

Builder andall persons in wantol the above articles, are rcoucsledto send Inthrir orders, and they will be promptly filled. Terms invarinuij iiinan delivery. WM. A. QWYER.

General Agent Commission and Farutardinr Mtr, chant. April 18. 1R DISSOLUTION. THE Copartnership heretofore existing under thenars and stvle of SUTTON. bOUTH- A 1 A was dlasolvrd on lh flrat of March.

1 he bumneHsof the late firm will be settled by SOUTHMA YD A BfiO. WM. SUTTON, THOS. SOUTH MA YD, March 6th, 1855. CHAS SOUTHMAYD.

COPARTNERSHIP. "HE subscribers have formed a Copartncrbip, under Ihe nama and ilvl. of NllltlKMlVII for the pnrpose of carrying on ihs Blackxmith, Iron and Brass Foundry and Marhi- i 1 icy umuit-M, in an iianrancna. at me stand formerly occupied bv SUTTON, SOUTHMAYD fc and would aolicit a share ef pun. nip.

THOS. SOUTH MA VP, March 6th, 1855. CHAS. SOUTHMAVD. tSTIn consequence of above dissolution It has become ncesrsry that all notes and aecoiin's due the late firm, settled ImwiediotHy.

The subscribers will pay all debts due by "be Intr firm SOUTHMAVD dt HltO. Wilmington, March 6ih, i8'5. 14-1 tf. PRI3IE MY ORLEANS WOLASSES. At BBLS.

In good order; 15 half bbls. do. do. xJ Low for cash, at GEO. H.

KELLEVS. Dec. 16. dt, S. Age copy 114.

WILMINGTON SAVINGS BANK. THIS institution located atCapt. Potter's office opposite Bsnk of Cape Fear, will be open for the reception of depositea on Wednesday of each week, from 4 to 7 o'clock. P. M-, and 00 Saturday of each week front 4 to 9 o'clock, M.

JOHN A. TAYLOR, 1. yi.if. FREXCn CONFECTIONARY. JUST received, by the.schr.

L. B. Smith, one of the finet assortments of French Confectionary ever offered in this market. Opening this day by, wholesale snd retail. Call at 'he Variety Store, under the Herald Office, next door to Scott dt Baldwin's WM H.DsNEALE.

tMay29, 33. GUANO. LQ TONS daily experted, for sale by ADAMS, BUOTHKttaV CO. April 24. IB.

ORANGES AND LEGIONS. AFRESH supply of Oranges sod Lernona, juat received and for sale by L. N. BAR l.O Jane 12. No.

3, Grsnite Ry I-root at. XltTTf. n. c. irwj.

on Tenth 6treet While sitting thus, three Irishmen came from the north side of Main between Tenth and. Eleventh, and, passing us, went.about Halt way between Main and Market, on Tenth, when they turned and came back; as they passed, the boys, in coming back, one of the boys made some remark, and tne Irishmen immediately drew out revolvers and commenced finnfr upon the crowd, while we were still quiet ly sitting on tne curb. I sprang up and ran down Main street, toward Eleventh. As I approached Chapel street shots were fired from several of the windows of the houses in Quinn's row, on the north side of Main street. I saw a man down on the pavement, whom I afterwards found out was Theodore Rhodes.

I turned up Chapel street as I came to the corner of Chap el and Market, I met two Irishmen, whom I believe to be two ot those who commen ced firing at the corner of Tenth and Main; they had pistols their hands: they ran into the coffee-house at the corner of Chap el and Market streets and fired twice as they went into the door. As I passed they slammed the door and commencad fasten- in ud the house. 1 ran on urtil I met some Americans who had been summoned to the spot by the firing they went toward the bouse at the corner of Chapel and Mar ket as they approached the coffee-house, several shots were fired at them from the upper windows of the coffee-house, i The Irishmen in the house secreted themselves with the blinds of the windows, and fired from behind them until the blinds were dashed in by rocks thrown against them The house was broken-open and the two Irishmen were captured. I did not see the proceedings in the house. Wm.

bOWDEES. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of August, 1855. -Li. A. Whitelet, IMotary 1'ublio.

Michael O'Connell. on -oath, says: I reside on the corner of Chapel and Main streets, Louisville, and kept there a grocery store. On the 6th of August, instant, in the afternoon, Theodore Rhodes and Da vid Dougherty came to my grocery they were my acquaintances and friends. They informed me that there were drunken men going about this part of the city, and I had better close my grocery. I did so at once; as I closed the doors they left and went on the side- walk as they left my door some one fired from the opposite side of the street from the house of Mr.

McDonald, a very clever man, and who I believe knew nothing of it. Rhodes fell when the shot was fired, and died soon after. Dougherty was also shot, but I did not see that Dougherty and Rhodes were both quiet and perfectly sober. They neither did nor said anything to give offence to any one. They were peaceable and clever, well-be haved gentlemen.

Rhodes had just shaken hands with my wife at the door before he. was shot about seven shots were fired (Vera the same house in quick succession. The shots took effect in my house, and are now to be; seen by any one one of them struck me in the right leg. When these shots were fired I saw no disturbance and heard of none, and there was not the slightest cause for it, that I can imagine, and but for these shots I believe there would have been no difficulty nor disturbance at any rate they were the beginning, and I am sure the cause of what afterwards oc curred. I am an Irishman and a Catholic.

Michael O'Connell. 'Subscribed and sworn to, Aug, 8, o. H. Strattan, Notary Public. Joanna O'Connell, wife of Michael O'Connell, on oath, say I have heard the above affidavit of my husband read, and know the same is true, and I adopt and make it part of this affidavit.

Subscribed and sworn to before me Aug. 8, 1855. O. H. Strattan, N.

P. State of Kcnt'icky, Jeffersom county, etc. This day David Dougherty states on oath before the undersigned, a justice of tne peace for said county, that on the even ing of Monday, Aug. 6th. 1855, about 4 or 5 o'clock, Theodore Rhodes and himself went to the house of their friend Mr.

M. O'Connell, an Irish grocer, corner of Main and Chapel s'reets, in an office of courtesy having rendered the friendly duly, we stepped out, intending to go home, but almost instantly Rhodes was shot down, mortally woundedpand myself shot in the shoulder, arm, and side, both of us by an Irishman armed with a double-barreled gun, from the opposite side of the street, in the passage way of J. McDonald's house. Previous to this there was no mob, no crowd, no difficulty, and but few persons on the street. 1 he shots were as unexpected as an earthquake it was utterly unprovoked on our part either by word or gesture.

There was up to that time nobody shoot ing or knocking down, up or down the street, so far as I could learn or see. Whilst talking with Mr. O'Connell I was near the front door, and must have heard and seea any bustle or disturbance on the street in that immediate neighborhood. i David Dougherty. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of August, 1855.

Mah'l attack, J. P. J. Certificate cf J. Griffiths, M.

D. am attending physician on Mr. Dough erty was present, when the above afhda vit. was taken am confident that said Dougherty was in the full possession of his reason and judgment at the time the same was taken. Aug.

8. Thos. J. Griffiths Dr. A.

V. Brewer being sworn, 6ays That on Aug. 6, 1855, about half-past five fi'clock, p. affiant was standing at the northwest corner of Elev enth and Market after some gun shots had been; fired on Main street, and observed, six or eight Americans coming down the north side- ofiMarket street- When they were between Tehth and Elev enth shot was fired from the upper story of an Irish coffee-house, corner of tnapei and, Marlcet streets, arid quick succession two more shots were fired. I saw one of the men fall.

The Americans en ran past the house, and came to where vas and beings totally; they jcured brickbats from the street and back, repeated volleys were fired from the id coffee-house, until the Americans were reinforced and the Irish fled 1 "VJ" m.b. 'Subscriled and swern to August ih 1855. o. n. v.

T. rtscLard 'Lcatier f.Ix3." Iluby bari inii.eabr.,1 ir, thH ttrction of c. I cloud cntntj ountry. 'friceil pnlhrrir." i West about 3 o'tlotk, V. 1.

1 wj a ry I fctonn, but no ono iJ frcshd lliat it auhserj.ietnly win.lowa of hevtri open, and the water in K.rii v. ie uuu uciuwiMKu mi- tr-us tern portion of he By 4 o'clock we found to ert out of our cflire, end ft in line 1 quietly for setrml hours wtclnri tl.n ofthowHieron in et, relieved from our impriHutinieiit ly nu iw tnodftting colored imiui who kin Hy n-ted tO tnke us "on behind." Uuiit is rot 0ur ohrct 10' til fiijhir our own tribulfttiotm, hut to our nd-er8, if possible, ome inforinaiion in n-j-Mrd to the extent ofdanmgo nnd tho who have suffered. We have not yet In-nrd whnt uj iry been done on iho line of the trn i.Lovc the Mr H.imn'1 Clul.e, though we jjresurne it h.ig been -t The briilge near ih rcsiileiK of Mr ike, erected some months' by tlif authorities, was washed from its iimm m-'i, and, forming dim, nd.h-il to ih uriun nt) Stream that poured down the Kin I from Mr Dell's to Dr. WnddellV The property of Mr. 1'.

1 considerably washed. The new Lull i.m Church was to much injured us to in the front gabie end; the tower i rvi.l- 1,1 ly far from perpendicular. The wnlh 1 the Jurge and handsomo iiew biiildin.vi on Main street, oppoaile Union 1 Jail, arc to much damaged that fears nro enu ri.i ine.l that they will yet give way. The residences of Dr. W'nddell and Mm.

S. Waddell were completely much so that the inmates hud to be I out. A chimney attar bed to the dw bmjf house of Mrs. T. Waddell fell down, carr y-ing one end of the house with it Iir.

Waddell's horse, which was in the, y.it.l, narrowly encaped with his hfo when tlij chimney fell. One end of Mr Michic's Law office was washed out, and we understand many val uable papers were lost I I Main street, on the street Hotel, on Augusta sti wharf" were nil filled ut have suffered severely. Mi j. i 1,500 worih of goods in his cellar 111 on i I 1 1 1 1 I in ll.e. batit! bad Mei r.i B.

J. S. Crawford about (be aamo a-mount. Mr. Cochran lout about worth of tobacco, Mr Cvans Imo tobacco.

Staples Martin and J. 1 5 Son, grocers, have douLtb i-uf-fered severely. In one of the houses 011 Augnsti inrt the water was three feet deep, which ui will give the reader some idea of the foaming torrent that swept through the tow. Many other persons have been greatly damaged, that we cannot now mention. The corporation has been a heavy loser, the streets are literally torn to pieces, cmb-ing and pavements swept nway.

The in town is variously estimated from ') to 10,090 dollars. A friend from the country Fouth we; of Staunton, in which direction the. cloud a-tended informs us that the fa run v. 1,1 three miles of Staunton have been very much damaged. Dountlcnn the same may be said of all the farms lying on Lewis Creek.

About dusk the waters entirely sub. 1 and crowds have been ou the un eiw, nir- veyingthe scene of desolation a nd-woinle r- ing "where the waters came, from." It is indeed hard to realize, and we have nmvi for thankftillnesB that it 'was no 01 Buckets, and tubs, and barrel, and ib wood, and chickens, and dogs, nni en 1 large slones came floating down our nr ip, and the great wonder is tint no human be ing was not hurried to deutiuriion. It generally concedeJ that the water ro higher on this occasion than it did in the memorable freshet of I S40. We do ta think however that there lias been as nvx damage done to property. DISSOLUTION.

THR Ejprena Siroinboat Ctmiixiny il.iu day diamolved by riiuiunl coom ril 'I I and papers of the Concern at I ti mx placed in the hands of r. Jobn fliw, I). W. who lully a uiUiti 1 and receipt for the aauis. JAMF.S N.A.KAMMV, M.J.

RAMM.V. Ill AVE sold all my Steamboats, ruret. He i-erner, and have placed li'-r in lm wrii l. .1 W. MeLauiin, who is now running ihfl i.

1,1, on Ihe Cape Fear Kier. Persons iuvinif elaimsflniil ilia P.pie. bost Company will pleac hand llitnr in 1 t. menl. and those indebted v.

ill rail n.t in 1. v. out delay. JAMIL'S Ml. II April 7.

I I. FLAT FOR SUM NEW Fisl lhat will carry 0 i. to J. R. lil.O A July 2C.

NOTICE. THE Rook a of Subscription il.eC of Wilmington, t. it .1 1 Road. srr. by oidrr of i reoprned for bO At or nrw It 1 1.

,1 subaerited. ALEX. 1. JiJay 9. PAPElt HANGINGS WF have jusi opened a latee ainii'i'-ni 1 latest styles of psltems )'(( llsnt'lncs, Borders, Fira Meteens, which mm oUV-r for aule the i ces, and hnnj in sboriesl noilee.

VVII.KINbON A I April 10. Upholtirssnd P'r lUn llieeood tlum to liavn I i- red, as we have opened our lui I Borders and Deroiaiems WILKINM A I I April 17. Lpholtrers sn.l Jajr I dksiracij: Viuws large and convebi.r i iml 1 ile JL Rail Ri.ud. known ss it'e 1 is for rent It is well adopint t-i the IfUiines-i, baving Warehouses 1 to vv A. nw 1 July 10.

uxvos. mil II Ij prime Miles 6 1 ders dai. ajnecied Mar 22. Ht 1 AND 'PI I 1 i Is cmiri'l I 1. 1 1 In, il.e Min.f.i'1""".

1 I a sn.i ol sil i' ti-' ri" on l.an a id 1 li.it 1 i I 1 w. 4 a II, 1 ssie nit ft snd n-i 'e, 1 MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, NEGRO PASSES. A NFIWnrm if Visions. BDDroved bv Cnmmiliiniri. aid a number of Others interested in tht welfare of our colored population, is just issued at the office ot I nt Commercial.

GUNNY BAGS. CC GUNNY BAGS tor sale By JUUU Nov. 2. C. DoPRE Co.

"PAINTS, OILS, DYE-STUFFS OA f( tf LBS. pure jnd extra White L-adj 5.000 galls. Linseed Oil; 25 bbls. Red Ochre; 60H galls Chrome Green; 10 bbls Veietaln Red; 300 grills. Chrone Yellow; 25 bbls.

Lamp Black; 8 bbls. Coach and Japan Varnishes: Terra D'Trinna, Amber and Prusi-lan Blue; Logwood, Annatto and Madder. For f-ale by C. A D. DuPKE.

Wholesale Druggists, Wilmington. N. C. Oct. 5.

86. WIND0V GLASS. QAHf BOXES French and )JjyJ dow Glasses from 79 American Win 10 24x36. For sale by DoPRK, Wholesale Druggists, Wilmington. Oct.

5. CARRIAGES. 1 six seated CARRIAGE. I 1 Paneled Quarter Rockaway, I Quaker Rockaway and several lisiht Kujrzies just received and lor sale Dy Sept Z7-tf IIIKKI.K HRO. PREPARED CITRATE of MAGNESIA, A agreeable Refrigersnr and Laxative.

This -TV preparation is extensively used in the of t-otutwn or liquid Citrate, and has eiven very ccn- erai satistaelion. requent applications lor a pre paration in tnetorm 01 fowder, ot similar nature, and properties, have suggested the advantases that might result from its introduction in that form, especially when the -ulk and weight of the liquid Ksuraic, (an article so jusuy esteemed oo'n Dy physicians and in private families wherever it has been used,) would interiere with its beinsr sent 10 great distances it is destitute of bitterness, and by its pleasant acidity of taste and its efforvesc- Ir.g character, is rendered a very agreeable and re freshing drink, nt te came lime, that it is a good substitute for Epsom salts or oher saline purga tives, sold fy ut. A. U. UU.AUL.KY.

Druggist. Dec. 12. 11 2-if. OATCHELORS, FA ftl ILIES, HOTELS, oteamooats, can oe lurnisned witn mst- trasses, beds, pillows, bolsters, sheets, pillow.

cases, blankets, comforts, spreads, table- cioidsoxc by calling on VVlL.R.irM5OIM KSLr lt, Upholsters and Paper Hangers. Rept.CS. 83. INDIA RUBBER BEDS ANDCushiont for sale by WILKINSON A ESLER. April8.

SASH AND BLIND THE Wilmington Sash and Blind Factory is in operation again, and is Drenared to ecute all orders at short no tic for Sash, Blinds. Doors, aprons a no rackets ot any snape or figure. Col-lumns for Porches, Mouldiazs ot" env Dattern or else, Banisters and Hand Rails forStairway, Turn ing 01 any dimension. The proprietor solicits the patronage of his friends and the public at large, and hopes to merit the same by the well execution of bis work and prompt attention to all orders forwarded 10 him. umce and actory first building INorth of the Wilmington Raleigh Rail Road Depot.

S. 1. IVKY. Jan. 9th, 1655.

123-ly-c. CLOTHES DRYING MACHINES WL. S. TOWNS END has still on hand a few Clothes Drying Machines a creat convenience and great saving of labor also an assortment ef Jelly Strainers and patent metal ouiK fans. March 6.

1 147, SUGARS. hhds. and for rsle low by Jan. 20. MOORE, STANLY CO.

HOOP IKON. the best American manufacture. Nov. 4. J.

R. BLOSSOM. CHEMICALS-JUST RECEIVED It in OZ. German Quinine; 5UUU5OO do. French do; ou ids.

aiornei 20 do. Syr. Iodid Iron 25 do. Blue Mass; 50 do. Vallett's Mass; 50 gallons Sp'ts Nitre 40 do.

Aq. Amnion; 20 bbls. Epsom Salts 10 do. Copperas. For sale by C.

D. DcPRE, Wholesale Druggists, Oct. 5. 86. DISTILLERS' GLUE.

SUPERIOR article, constantly on hand, and forsale in quantities to suit purchssers, by arch29. WM. A. GWYER, FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. THR subscriber has just received by late arrivals from New York and Boston 40 fine Bureaus; 20 Sofas 10 Ward Robes; 5 Book Cases 4 doz.

fine Spring Mahogany Chairs; 2 Uock. do. 40 Cane Seat and Windsor Chairs 60 Bedsteads 40 Table 40 Wssh Stands and Toiiet Tables 10 Sinks and 20 fine OfSce Chirs; Card Tables, Lounges, For sale low for cash, by S. M. WEST.

April 7. 10-tf. FROM FAYETTEVfLLE Per Steamer Fanny Lulterloh. BBLS. Super Flour 10 U.

family do for the cash only, at GF.O. H. KELLEY'S. 25 Feb. 10.

and copy. 137. ARSAILES QUILTS, ana MOSQUITO NETTING, for sale low, for cash, at WILKINSON' A ESLKR'S, Apiil 17. t'pholaterers and Paper Hangers. SALT.

June 7. J. H. FLANNER. BRICKS.

PHILADELPHIA pavm BRIK. iJyJKJ Forsale by T. C. WORTH. April 17.

14. NORTH CAROLINA LARD. TN bbls. For sale by -a. May zo.

-3. FLANNER. NEW YORE C0NSUEL0 OR, Fancies and ollies Fashionable the author of lien Grant," Ac, Scc-Just published. For sale at Aag. w.

WHITAKEH'S. RECEIVED this day. Those who have Wen wanting can now be sujlird at L. U. BA LO 'o, June 15.

How. A FINK lot of Oranges ni I. I fi in sate at varitty llei'aM U.ce. AuS.ll. J.

If. I'i t. AffillJ. 15-tf. Li.

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