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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-21

DIED.
In New Orleans. on the 18th ult, Mr.. VIM.
douglass, of Selma. Alabama, formerly of Fayeite-
vile, North Carolina.
At Mobile. a few days ago. the Hon. James
Martin, an eminent lawyer of that city. native
OF North Carolina, and formerly Judge of our SUI
perlor Courts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-21

Cnated States Senat0r.-The Hon. w.
- -, layton has been reelected by the Lee
e'0'a'ure of N. Jersey U. S. Senator for
va years from the 4!h March next.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-21

.T"DETCE.
KK71LL be sold at the residence of the late Jar
w Wis Marble, deceased, on Tuesday, 25th of
the present month, number of
Horses, Cattle, Corn, Fodder, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, Carriage and
Road Wagon, a number Of likely
NEGROES,
and many other articles too tedious to mention.-
A credit of six months will be given. Purchasers
will be required to give their notes with approved
securities.
JOHN A. AVIRETT, admir-.
Feb'y 7, lS45 2I-3t
p. ST. will attend at Mrs. Marbles on Mon
day, previous to the sale.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-21

RATES OF FREIGHT HENCE TO NEW YORK.
Naval Stores, 80 35 cts. per barrelt
Rice, IL! cts. per hundred
Cotton 81 PEI bale.
Cotton goods and yarns, so cts. pr. ba!s'
Tobacco, So SO per hogshead.
Lumber, Sc a Sc so per IN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-21
Strayed Or Stolen.

Strayed Or Stolen.
A BOUT two weeks ago, my Milk Cow was
IA turned out Of my lot in the night. and has net
been heard from since. She was yoIng valua-
bic Cow, white all over except few redish spots
about the head. bought her of Mr.. H. NJ. Cow
AN, and 1t may be. she has made her way back in
to the country. on Moore's Creek from whence she
was brought. Any information of her will be thank
fully Received by A. ]. BATTLE.
Feb'y l4th.-[22
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-21

The Washington Constitution makes
the following announcement:
inflammation has been received in this
city from Texas, from such source as TO
place the matter beyond all reasonable
doubt, that the intelligence heretofore re.
ceived concerning the movements of Eng
land and France, IN regard to the question
annexation, was correct. Propositions
are now pending before the Texan Con-
gress, to guaranty the acknowledgment Of
their independence by Mexico. if they
will withdraw their application for annex
to the U. States, and pledge themselves
not TO renew il. What was before but
Observation-Disclosures now become
fact"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18
the atmosphere, and prevents the intellect from be-

the atmosphere, and prevents the intellect from be-
coming congregation of vapours
Do you patronise pay-acting or do you think 1t
very 0-fe ishl II SO, none OF your mawkish morale
ty now for the band strikes up and the curtain rises
and SO does the whole house. "A perfect Bedlam
ensues Not fifty persons out Of the thousands hear
word. The ladies' are chased up 'front.' the seats
are broken, and SO are heads, and the whole house
is knocked into pi. And where are the officers
There they stand sucking their fingers. Is there any
law Is authority vested In any one No, it must
be democratic community. l do not hesitate to
Join in the sentiment OF reputable citizens in
demning the disgraceful proceedings. 1t was
complete bear garden, and the sooner the town send
the better for their reputation.
How the pieces were acted and spoken. l nor no
one else can tell YOU The bills Of the day had the fol-
lowing order ofexercises. Prayer, Music, Salutary
to Oratien In Latin, "The Press" "Party SPIRIT
s'Scenes in the Opening of the American Revolu-
tion,' "1he Young Man" "Sam Patch" "Science
in general, and Phrenology, Mesmerism and Fou-
rierIsm in particular" &c.
In the afternoon, Greek Grafton, Statesmen"
dialogue, ssThe Women of our Country" 'The
Dangers of ditto" "The STUDENT" and drama
called "The Robbers
In the evening, the Colchester Amateur Club"
had performance, and the house was more orderly.
They had "a Cure for the Heart Ache" performed
by ''Bashful Men," and "'Twas All Farce" The
closing "Gee" was superior to any thing else during
the week. We noticed among those present during
the week, ex-Cov. cleveland Gov. Baldwin, Judge
Oakley OF New York, Hon. Eliphalet A. Bulkeley
of East Haddam, and others Of distinguished note.
They appeared very much edited, particularly
with the antics of thecownish crowd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18
CITY Intelligence.

SUMMER SUNpAYs.-Yesterday was good specimen Of
a summer Sunday in New York. The sun poured down
his rays with determined power and the streets
well nigh deserted The churches too, were not well
patronsed People will not sit in this hot weather. in
crowded church. without to change their po-
siton breathing the air poisoned by thousand breaths
and listen to the dull prosy such this hot
weather only inspire SO the olworn artisan, who
has spent the week in labor goes with his wife and little
into the fields Of Hoboken or the woods of Long
Island where he breathe Gods free air. uncorrupted
by the exhalatons OF the city, and send to Him. from
thankful heart silent song OF gratitude that he has
the privilege of worshipping Him in Of His first
temples" And he returns night to the city, with
newed vgor for another weeks labor such vigor he
would had he remained all iay in the
hot city The old purtanical observance of the Sabbath
fast fading away and It is coming to be considered
instead Of day when the face should be disigured
day Of relaxation from labor, rational enjoyment and
therefore OF thankfulness
IMPosITIoNs OF CAB Dramatically complaints are
continue mpudent Last night two foreigners
well nigh falling victims to the roguery of
the fraternity After having agreed with the driver
cab No la to be taken to certain part of the city, two
give seventy cents the driver who declined going
to alderman to have the matter settled Such dongs
should be put stop to- and hope that the Inspector
will keep sharp look out after the fellow and all his
brother knights of the whip this practice is becoming
entirely too obnoxious to our fellow citizens.
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS Probably twenty thousand per
sons left the city yesterday excursions the North
and asst Rivers, to Staten Island Hoboken Coney Is
land and other places Of resort The steamboats, are
doing great business.
CoRoSER's OFFIcE-Dedth By Deiriun Tremens-The
coroner was called this morning to hold inquest upor
the body Of James Dekins, native Of England aged 2s
years, who found dead this morning one Of the
cells OF the city prison. where he had been placed the
previous evening" in consequence of being taken ththe
in delirious state by policeman verdict-Death by
defTium fremeng
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18
MONEY MARKET.
Sunday, August 17-6 p. Nj.

There has been quite panic the past week among
stock operators and quotations have steadily declined
Until within day or two past State and Government
stocks have been firm but prices for these securities gave
way yesterday and sales made at decline of ons
and one and half per cent This caused entirely by
the unavorable accounts from Mexico and the probab
lily of there being rupture between this government
and that is impossible at this moment to tell what
will be the result Of declaration Of against the Uni
ted States by the Mexican but there appears
to be at present very little for alarm. Affairs in
that sectionl will, without doubt, be brought
to crisis very quick and the operations will undoubted
ly be confined principally to the territory in dispute
Our commercial marine is liable to injury than any
other branch Of business but do not hear Of any pre-
cautions taken by insurance companies in issuing
new policies to provide against capture The clause
has not to knowledge, been inserted in any policies
recently issued by Wall street companies There
is very little doubt but that the Congress of Mexico will
make movement in this business but is the OPT
MON many intimately acquainted with Mexican affairs
that declaration Of will not be made-that however
anxious the leaders the people may be to
hostiites the members of Congress are a more cool
headed body of men, and perfectly well aware of the
disadvantages under which their country labors in
making war upon government like the United States.
non-intercourse act withdrawal of all their consols
and agents from this country, and every other
movement required to separate tho commercial reaion
Of the two countries will be adopted but cannot be-
eve that the representative part of the Mexican govern
ment will be reckless desperate enough to actually
make declaration of against this country and in
vsdc any part Of territory. few days, however
will settle the question. Affairs have reached focus
and must be settled one way another very soon
Several Of the fancy stocks have, during the past
week, been rapidly approaching level, somewhere in
the neighborhood Of their real value Railroad stocks
in particular have fa of, and Long Island Harlem,
Norwich and Worcs pr, and Stonington, have been
selling at fifteen and enty per cent below prices here
tofore current for 10 stocks. They selling
for all they actually worth but still there is very
great margin for speculative advance Many of the
other fancy stocksre held at prices too high for
advance ofany consequence and although there may 10
sometime within the next thirty sixty days active
business done in stocks and speculation extent
may be carried on, must appear plain to all that those
who operate for decline will make the most money.
We tabl Dgving the quotations for stocks in
this market for each day of the week just closed also
the closing prices for the week previous. will he oh.
served, comparing, that there has been steady dc.
cline in prices throughout the past week
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18
Movement OF Travellers.

Yesterday, as a sanday, the Hotels were unusually
thronged not much from the quantity Of fresh arrivals
as IRON the reluctance OF many previous travellers 10
move on such cay, and the absence of the usual fac
ties of transport. There are at the
AMERrcAS-Thomas White, Ky; James Mulhollon,
Charles Reade Baltimore; George Little Natchez; A
Baltimore; Robert Howe j. Worthington, CT ,cinnat
is. Dugold Mich MIR. Deuletts, Canada East; r. B
Ward Va; X. II. Warner, Geo.; T.. Griffith Phila p
II. Dickinson, n G.. Mr. Cathcart, Washington; D.
oodruf, Tuscsrora.
AsroR.-H. c. Heath. N. O Rooney and Murray
Baltimore; Judge Douglas, Florida; T. Andrews, N. o
Js. X. Danbray, w Talefero, Va; w. Browell Low
ell Mr.. o'Ki1l Stewart, Quebec; w. r. Reynolds BIZ
tmore; w Howard, Augusta, Geo Mr.. Cohen, Toron
to; J. w. Stanton, N. O w. McNorton Albany; Dr.
Barton, Havana; Mr. Shaw, Montreal Messrs Fowler
and Cunningham, n o.; w. McLain, Washington; Chas
Hasler, Baltmore Mr.. Devan, J. L. f. Scott Washing
ton.
Cirr.-E. G Briggs, Boston; J. +. Lucas, u. s. NJ
NJ. Lathrop, Georgia; Field Tennessee; I. Haywood
bama; John Read, do; J. Meggett, On; w. sWheat
~, Fort Otsego; J. II. Provost New Orleans; j. Haw
ley Georgia; f. H. Palmer, Philadelphia; w. Cassidy
Albany
FRAsKLrs-w. r. Blake, Philadelphia; w w. Elmer
New Orleans; Richard A. Wynne, North Carolina s
Baugh, Philadelphia; p. g. Madegan, Montgomery, Ala
b 4 Cutter Louisville; Thos +. Carpenter, Providence
H. = Resa, Cincnnau g. Davis, Pittsburg; Aug. Ste.
yenson, Philadelphia; s. White, J. Brown do; COT j. A
rogers, tennessee; Major j. {. Camp, Tallahassee
Florida; r. Hoar, Massachusetts.
GtoBE-s Goodwin, Worcester; w. Thomas, Phila
deipha; II l. Tassett, do; w Lawrence, Boston; w
II. Loliaad New Orleans; George Jones' do; f. Benares
Louisville, KY; A. O. Aogstan J, Bousauet Merrima
en-; Baron Gerot Washington, d. G. P. H. Kelly,
HowARD-L. II Hale, Boston; j. L. Henshaw. Wash.
ington; w Strong, Reading, Rid Mofatt. Baltimore: IS
w Barfeld, Atqens, G N. Clark do; H. Lilly Fayette
vie; u H. wilson, Georgia; Captain Pesrce Troy; T.
b Mason, Florida; Chas b. Butler, New Orleans " =
Robinson Roxbury; r. and J. s. MITCHELL Alabama;
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18
IS WALL STREET. NEW yoRx. Aug. 10. 1s45

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
The Express of this evening states lin reference to the
fire in Hammond street, that Mr.. Morgan's loss is
$1,000 about one third of which was insured Mt the
Croton Office" The Commercial date. states Mr..
Morgans loss to "be about $4,000, of which about
$40 900 is covered by insurance at the Croton Oicen
Mr.. Morgan insured by the Croton for $1,000 and
$4,000 OF that amount had been reinsured leaving risk
of $4,000 and Mr. Morgans loss will probably not exceed
SO, 500 altogether. N. CARROLL Sec'ry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18
Brooklyn city IntelI,pencc.

Although some Of the New York Journals have re.
Gently devoted few occasional paragraphs the local
occurrences ofthe Seventh City Of the Union but few
any the conductors OF those hees appear to have
extended their enquiries into Brooklyn matters beyond
.hose IN 'ems o. news generally embraced under
ing Importance the seat Of extensive factories ioun
dries storehouses docks and other large business and
mercantile establishments its extraordinary growth
in extent and population do appear have attracted
the notice excited the attention to which it is fairly
and legmaely entitled Nor is the only Mace
in Kings county deserving of daily chronicer OF pass
ing events for Williamsburgh, with its ten or twelve
thousand inhabitants, is soon destined to take place
among the sterhood Of cities and may be expected to
claim her moiicum of tribute from the Journalist and
Reporter The Herald shall henceforth- its presiding
authority consents-be the medium through which the
various incidents worthy Of note comment in Brook
y and its adjacent towns shall be truly and mpartiay
set forth Many events there of daily occurrence in
this portion OF the great State of Long sland- which
DO not appear in the local newspaper but which will
heIesiter-with the permission aforesaid-be duly and
regularly recorded that the people III soon
Ito the satisfaction of the ority and the conserna
ton OF iew-tbat "a chiefs amang them takin' notes.
AS the members OF the Common Consolidating pat.
TERN oy the congregated wisdom" Of the fathers OF New
fork-have adjourned until month their acts and
deeds viii not at present scan of the Heraids
yet completed for entering into history of the vsr
GUS institutions and public places of Kings county which
he WIN dhem it his duty to notice with rigid impartiay
From the fact Of Brooklyn having been-not insppro.
Prsteiy styled the city OF Churches il might rea
sonably be supposed by those who are mot residents
that the multitude are rkabe Tor strict and nroucr
observance OF the Sabbath day and TO certain extent
TINS Is true But as in the majority Of large cities there
are many Iamentable exceptions and though its public
authorities are as vigant and active, and its police
encient as any in the IT, States dog fights riots and dis
orderly assemblages Of ruan gangs in the streets are
by no means unfrequent the day apart for public
worship and Tor rest proposition has been submitted
ny tne Mayor Tor new organization Of the police and
is to be hoped that such. action will be taken upon
VIII efectually put stop to the disgracefu exhibitions
have mentioned and to remove from corners and side
walks Of streets the hordss infamous
sole object IN assembling together is insult
passers BY II no other mode be adopted for the sup
preston Of this ntoerabe nuisance an exposure
Of the cuprts in the Herald may have salutary effect
number of these individuals have within day or
by nterrupting campmeeting at WaIlabout and some
OF them have been arrested and default of bail
ned to prison. But Of this and other portsnt
matters, tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

STEAM SHIP CAMBRIA, Capt. Judkins, left Boston
on Saturday afternoon for Liverpool, with ninety
three passengers ten OF whom are destined for Hall
fax. Among the number for England, are the cele-
brated vocalists, the Hutchinson family, Don Anto
MIA G VIA, Spanish Consul, and Edmund A. Graf
tan, ESQ., British Vice Consul, also Gen. Welsh Of
the celebrated equestrian troupe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18
Amr,senents.

GRAND ILLUMINATED FLoTILIA BALL.-The Sc
cond grand Illuminated fotilla ball will be given bys
Messrs Parker Edge this evening. The first created
the greatest interest. 1t of the most novel,
recherche and delightful festivals got up
ters Its great success called for repetition. The
entertainments this evening will exceed in costness
and beauty tho former festival We have to
give description of the varied entertainments provided
The pyrotechnic display by Edge will be worthy Of his
reputation and. conduct the ball more eff
cienty than Mr. Parker We undcrsan that the officers
OF the North Carolina and Great Britain invited.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

comparison of prices ruling yesterday, with those
current last Saturday, shows decline in Long Island Of
q per cent Harlem Canton u farmers Loan II;
Norwich and Worcester p Kentucky 6's, stoning-
ton II; Erie Railroad 81; Reading, Il Morris Caual, II;
Indiana sterling improved per cent.
The annexed statement exhibits the condition of the
affairs of the Planters and Merchants Bank Of Mobile
the 2lst of July si5, compared with the previous state
ment made on the 9th OF December, 1874
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

. WARREN TRAGEDY --PAaDoN REFUSED. The
New Jersey Court Of Pardons adjourned at Tren-
ION on Friday, having declined after patient hearing
Oh ,ae application Of Carter and Parke, to grant them
paruvn inelr case has now been finally passed upon
ny an the tribunals OF the State which have urisdicton
END their guilt Is established beyond peradvenure.
they are to be returned to Warren county for execu.
ton on the 2od Inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

BEREAVEMENT OF THE PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT
The public press begins to call out against the pres
ent miserable management, or rather msmanage.
ment of the Post Office Department. We really be-
gin to fear that to be cursed with repetition
Of the loggerheaded administration of its affairs
which oppressed US in the time of poor Mr. Wick
life. The Courier and Enquirer Of Saturday last
had an article very properly denouncng the want Of
enterprise and efficiency of the present Postmaster
General. This is only the commencement of the
deplorable condition into which this department
must fall under its present narrow-minded head
The revenue is diminishing-the new system does
not get fair pay-and the greatest disorder will pre-
vail before the meeting of Congress-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18
NEW YORK HERALD.
New York. Monday, August is, ls45.
News from Europe.

The Hibernia, Captain Ryrie, with weeks later
news from Europe, is now due at Boston. She has
been at sea thirteen days. An Extra Herald will be
issued Immediately after the receipt Of her news.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

MARION. LINN Co., Iowa, Aug 4, 1915
appearance Of the Country and the People--C Crops
in The West--Fmming IN Io1n- Wealth of the
Wssf.
The world ways on as ever, and /, being little
wagglsh, have waged my way across this vast con-
tlnent to its CENTRE TO this most salubrious cline
this most beautiful and bountfu countryside terri
tory of Iowa.
arrived at St. Leuis early in May, and having
some concern as to convenient passage up the Up
per Mississippi, strolled along the wharf, where Law
half mile of steamboats,, to see if could, in a
lew weeks, get passage up that river into the from
tier wlds, when, to my SURPRISE learned that not
day passed without one, and sometimes two or
three fine steamers leaving for Iowa. OF ST. Louis.
let me say, II is destined TO become the greatest in
land town IN America. It's location is most beau-
fnl and advantageous for the future seat OF govern
ment Of this mighty republic, provided the abolition
lists will mind their business
found two packets in port which made their re-
gular trip, weekly, 10 Bloomington, Iowa, $50 miles
w thsi river, Iembarked on board the Mermaid
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

THE NEW YORK Custom HoUsE.-Mr. Walker,
the Secretary of the Treasury denies that he has at
all interfered with the appointments and removals
in the Custom House OF this city, and AYERS, posi-
lively, that he has left the whole business in the
hands of Mr.. Lawrence Well, be it so. But Mr.
Lawrence don't at all satisfy the patriotic democra-
cy Of the ancient school in this region, from what
ever quarter he obtains his Instructions The wor-
thy democracy Of the Morning Ne,cs called for
"any good democrat in the place of Mr.. Van
Ness and when the President affechonately gave
them Mr.. Lawrence, they called out" we asked
for bread and you gave us stone," and so they
have called out ever since. There's no satisfying a
certain class of the democracy. Like the soldier
under the lash of the drummer they won't be plea
sed no matter how Mr. Polk gives it to them
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

MURDER IN MoNTREAL.-On Tuesday night
murder of an atrocious character was committed nm
board barge lying at the foot Of the by Michael
Lambert the captain upon the person Of Pierre ST Tho
Lambert and st. Thomas owned the barge between
them. They had had some words about midnight and
Lambert took up with which he struck St. Tho.
the forehead fracturng his skull piece of bone
ruptured of the arteries of the BRAIN and
death coroners jury sat on the body on Wednesday
and returned the following verdict We find that the
lent blow, wfully inflicted on his head, with axe by
one Michael Lambert of the Parish of Lanorae. The
coroner issued his warrant Immediately for the sppre
nension Of Lambert; and Sub. Chief Constable Jcremis
started IN pursuit The murderer crossed the river In
'As morning and Yves seen last the road to Chambly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

OPPOSITION TO New HvEN.-The steamboat Buff
falo has commenced running to and from New Ha-
ven, daily, at one-haf the usual price This ar.
rangement was brought about by the frequent so.
ilcltatlons Of number Of citizens Of this city and
New Haven
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The assets OF the bank have only been reduced
while the liabilities have been reduced SOL 7l5 The
excess of assets Of the actual Indebtedness amounts to
Sl,572,I6I.
We annex the last three annual reports of the tx
change Bank OF Virginia for the purpose Of showing The
aggregate movement at each period The variation has
been very rhng and insufficient to cause any material
change in the commercial Of those doing bu
sincss with the bank in the vicinity of the institution
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-18

SpoRTINe.-There will be some good trottng and
pacing matches over the Union course to-day.