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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09
Exchange with England.

Most people, at all acquainted with the matter
are aware, that in quoting the rates of sterling
change, that is the price of bills upon England,
per cent nominal premium is considered par, but We
ry few, we believe, exactly understand how this is
nor how it comes that English funds always seem to
be at so high premium. Indeed, there are few sub
alIaces exist as that of exchanges As an instance
of this we may remark that during the last presi-
Dental canvass we have heard it contended as an
gument against the Tariff Of 49, that under its ope-
ration, the balance of trade with England was much
against us, that bills upon that country commanded
per cent premium when in fact the very reverse
was the case, per cent being below par.
The following article which we find in V. B. PAL
MER's Almanac, explains the whole matter in few
words, and copy it entire both as matter OF in
formation and for reference. 81.
ExcHANeE-Th is mode by which the debts of persons
living at distance from their creditors iquidated with
the transmission of money foreign bill of exchange is
order addressed to person residing abroad directing him
pay determnate of money to the person in whose IA
vor it is drawn his order Bills of exchange Europe
commonly drawn at so days. with days of grace The
currency England goldhat of the United States gold
and silver either of which may be paid by the debtor In
silver legal tender for than 81 los and
will bring in the Market money enough in gold to pay it,
When silver dollar is worth As Cd in London, merchant
in New York must either send 46o silver dollars 100 gold
soveregns, to London paying freight and Insurance. and
losing 20 days interest," buy bill London, to
his advantage. ..s-
newly coined sovereign worth "a st In buying and
selling bills of exchange, the soyeregnis reckoned at only
81 Al 40. Difference 40 1l8 cents, which, 81 A 49,
equal to 90125 ay per cent being the par for bill at
60 days And to this par the interest for these 60 days. and
for other 20 of the voyage &C. at cent added
| to SLAB = $40 43.
the other hand there is the cost of shipping bullion
insurance, freight loss of interest during voyage
per 81 So which, added to $780, the par makes so
follows that bullion be exported protably from the
u s. when the exchage rises beyond per cents the inter
est payable bill, and the expenses of specie remittance
at prem are nearly equal Exchange is favor of England
when the premium than 81 against her when under
/ RAILROAD ACCIDENT AND Loss OF LIFE-We learr
from the Philadelphia Bulletin of the Sd instant thai
most distressing accident occurred the day before
on the Columbia Railroad, by which persons los
their lives, and some II freight completely
demolished The accident collision between tw'
tbn rasI,1t IF shaar rn0lioeYce
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

/Consumption of Cotton In the Southern States.
The financial article of the Democratic Review for
October, estimates the consumption of Cotton for the
years 1848 and l849 in the annexed Southern and
Western States as follows:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-Ths annual meeting Of
Stockholders in the Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad
Company convened at the Masonic Hail. in this
town, yesterday forenoon. The meeting was Or
ganized by calling Col L. H. B. WHITAKER, of Hall
fax county, to the Chair and appointing JAMES Girls
VOID, Esq, of Goldsboro, and HENRY MUTT, Esq, of
Wilmington Secretaries. We understand that, upon
a call being made, it was found that majority of
the Stock was not represented, consequently no fur
Their business was done.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

Go IT DARK1Es.-A meeting of the colored voters
of the City of New Yorkfor be it understood there
are about 10000 colored voters in that State-was
held at PUrMAN's Hall, on the I'd inst. The object
seemed to be to assert their right hold Offices
we'll the whites and in fact they seemed to
slider themselves good deal better than white folks
One colored gemman said -" Some say that every
white man is dishonest. Now don't think that this
is exactly the The majority of them are dis
honest, and of all the parties, but an honest man
may be found here and there among the whites"-
Now, isn't this complimentary. White folks can now
hold up their heads for we have colored authority
for saying, that an honest man may be found here
and there among them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

Total, to Sept. 1......... bales, 10000 $4,000
This exhibits the gratifying fact that while the
Northern consumption of Cotton has fallen off some
$4,000 bales during the year, the increase of con-
sumption South and West of Virginia has been &c.
600 bales. We are also pleased to notice that,
Southern manufacturing State North Carolina stands
only second to Georgia, which exceeds her by
~ nominal amount It is also bject of just pride
that these manufactures are not hot-house plants,
fostered into life by any system of protective duties
but the result of honest enterprise which works for
a living, and would be ashamed to come like beg
gar, asking that others should be taxed to give
pauper support 1t fact that fully onehaf of this
business has sprung into existence since the year
1846
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North Carolina Railroad Meeting.

WILMINGTON, N. c., Nov 7th, 1649.
The adjourned meeting convened this evening, ac-
cordng to appointment, at Masonic Hail. at o'clock
Gen. ALEX. MCRAE in the Chair.
The Committee appointed at the last meeting to
solicit subscriptions in the town, reported the ezls
tence of fostering and encouraging spirit among
our citizens and $4,000 the amount already sub
scribed.
On motion of DR. FRED. J. HILL, the report was ac-
cepted, and farther time granted the Committee to
complete their work.
WIN. S. AsHE,- Esq, then being called upon, re-
sponded in an able and eloquent speech and was fol
lowed by DIR. HILL, G. r. FRENCH, and others
On motion Of o. G. PARSLEY, the meeting then adj
iourned. ALEX. MokAEn Chairman
E EnG1 W Lf HAss. Secretaries.
ANNEXATION OF NEW BRUEswIcK.-A letter from
ST Jobn,s N B. to the Montreal Courier, says thab
there is a greater feeling in favor OF annexation 10
the limited States in that province than In Canada
All that is required to bring the feeling into notice
a leading man to take bold stand. The st. JoIn
press, however, does not appear to have taken any
stand on the annexation question, as one when con-
Germs that province.
| Col. BENTON AND THE LEGISLATIVE INsURREcTIoNTs,
At meeting of the Democrats OF st. LOUIS on NV
18th inst, resolutions strongly censurng hs ui'a0
card of the instructions of the Legislature were P
sed and his course favorable to the principle OF inc
Wilmot proViso was pronounced hlSn e Mis-
deem ditch between him and the Democracy Oh Hll0
souri,
B%Mai. ABRAM SPENCE of Oxford ~ - .oa
mitted suicide by shooting himseli a lew ea'S '-'
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STEAMER AMIDAs.-This beautiful little steamer
entered waters for the first time on Saturday last
calamity towing four fat boats, laden with goods,
wares merchandise &C. for themerchants ofthis place.
She has been repeatedly here since, and promises to
be fair experiment ofnayigating Tar river BY stea
being well adapted to that purpose. Success attend
herr arboro Press.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

ssgMai I1eaM SPENCE Of Oxford, N. c. COM
nitted suicide by shooting himself few days Sln''
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An APOLOGY.

We really feel called upon to say word in excuse
account of the miserable paper which have been
forced to this week Some weeks nce sent order
to New York for regular supply of paper such have
been using but learn that the mill from which is obtained
not then making that description of paper In the
tme paper merchant has sent small quantity for
temporary use until receive regular supply which
will be in o few weeks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

THE NAVIGATION LAws.--It is stated in the north
ern papers that our merchants are already preparing
to avail themselves of the benefits which thew expect
to derive from the repeal of the British navigation
laws. We understand that several vessels have been
chartered in New York to load at Calcutta and other
ports in India, for London, at f3 per ton. We believe
this to be but the commencement of most extensive
and lucrative business, of which our ship-oWners
would have been deprived, had it not been for the
repeal of the British navigation laws and the conse.
quent suspension of our own most extensive field
has thus been opened to American enterprise and we
cannot doubt that the skill and energy of pur
trymen will make it profitable Wash. Union.
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The prospects Of wilmington.

A slight glance at the works now in progress, or
in contemplation, either having their terminus at this
place. directly calculated to bring produce to this
market will convince any one that energy alone is
wanting to elevate Wilmington into the rank of one
of the most thriving and important seaports in the
Union Five years time, it is believed, will connect
this place with almost every point IN the State, and
enable us to derive important accession of trade
from South Carolina In the FIRST place, the Man
chester Road will open to us the trade of our own
the richest cotton districts in that State, to which
this will be the natural and NEST convenient market
In connection with this Road, branch will unques-
tionably be made to Cheraw, S. c., or Wadesboro,
Anson county, which viii connect with the Manches
ter Road in the neighborhood of the Pee Dee River
and bring the cotton of Anson Richmond, and seve-
raj other of the richest cotton counties this State
and in general the products of the Pee Dee country
large proportion of which will undoubtedly find it's
way here. On the other hand the Central Road will
bring us down the products of the INTERIOR Wake,
Orange, Guilford, Davidson, Rowan, and IN fact of
all the most fertile agricultural counties in the
trail and western portion of the State, and afford in
creased facilities for those in our own section. And
though last not least by of the Cape Fear and
Deep River Navigation, we will have adirect eommu-
nication, by water with Moore, Chatham, and Ran
dolph, receiving their teeming tribute, and sending
back in exchange such things as they may need.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

New LINES OF STEAMERs-We notice in the PhiIa-
delphia papers an advertisement giving notice that
books are now open for the purpose of receiving sub
scribers for line of first class steamers to run be-
tween that City and Liverpool. The papers speak
confidently of the of the project and seem to
entertain no doubt of its accomplishment We also
notice that the propeller Albany has been placed
the pioneer of a new line between Philadelphia and
Richmond, Va, calling at Norfolk and Petersburg.
In few years have no doubt that whole coast
will be trayersed by steamers, and freight carried
with as much rapidty and certainty it is now up
on any land route
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-09

THE WILMINGTON AURoRA.-The first number of
the Aurora, new semi-weekly paper, published and
edited by HENRY l. TooLE, Esq, made its appearance
on Friday, the I'd inst. It's editorial articles fully
sustain the reputation of the editor able wri-
ter and its mechanical execution, due allowance be-
ing made fer the difficulties inseparable from new
paper, is very creditable Terms 81 per annum.
THE oRTsMoUTn, VA, PnoT.- hope our friends
of the Pilot will excuse for not having
ticed their very valuable daily, which gladly well
come to our exchange list. In fact, must ac-
knowledge that for the last week or two we have
thought more of paper than of anything else.
FITz HENRY WARREN-The Springfield Mass }
Post says that FIrz HENRY WARREN, second Assis-
tant Postmaster General was arrested at that place
on the 30th ult upon charge of debt but released
on bail to appear on Goth instant Springfield is the
place from which WARREN sloped one moonlight
night after his failure in the boot and shoe line
THANKSGIVING DAY.-We need hardly remind our
feIow-ctizens that Thursday next the 18th instant
will be the day set apart by Gov. MANLY day of
Thanksgiving and Prayer throughout the State, in
accordance with resolution of the last Legislature
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-28

New ROUTE TO Ell PAso.-The Little Rock
Democrat of the Doth speaks of new route TO
California, via Ell Paso. Ii says;
In recent conversation with Mr. E. H. Feath-
erston, of Polk county, we learned that there is
good road from this city in direct line almost the
whole distance from this point to FL Paso del Nore
which all California emigrants starting from any
point north of the mouth of Arkansas river and
who design crossing at the Pass, or taking Colonel
Cooks route TO California will find it to their adj
vantage to adopt. The route is from Little Rock
10 Montgomery, in Montgomery county; thence to
Dallas, Polk county; thence to Fort Towson, on
Red River; thence to Fort Washta, near the
junction of the False Washita with Red River
and from this point over fine, level route to the
Pass. The road from this city to Fort Washta
Mr.. FeatherstOn, who has travelled the whole dis
tance represents as one of the best in the country
being without single hill of any size throughout
its whole extent and he has the authority of those
who have passed over that portion of the route be-
tween Fort Washita and the Pass, for stating that
the route is level and be travelled at all seasons
Of the year. Grass is plenty at all times on this
route, and the supply of water is good BY refer
enee to the map il will be that this is direct
route from this point, and we believe it would be
well for Califonians going by the Pass to take it.
We hope soon to be furnished with a minute de-
scription of this new trail.
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ASTRONOMICAL ExPE6ITIoN.-The Washing
ton Republic states that the Naval officers bound
for Valparaiso, mentioned among the list Of passen-
gers in the ship Louis Philippe, which sailed from
Baltimore a few days ago, took in charge the OBJ
servatores and instruments Of the astronomical
expedition to the Southern hemisphere.
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DAGUERREOTYPR.


M w0nld feIpaoiIn return Than n foT oYn unfTor
% afe bestowed him tuGa hs fnf had fhe h6nor n
Introducing the DAGUERREOTYRE into New OElsans
hVe yoAn ago, dufng Which time e has taken p0SYa
exhibited ct the far y cqmpsttca with ohsn taken b.
the belt operator from New o, and he awarded the
First Premium. No specimens exhibited AZ his establishment
but those taken By himself j. d. assumes the public ta rs
the BBHr Ha long experience, and oOnatant practice are
the best Inducements DESTROYS of nFfuc0n tho
beautiful Genuine VOigtlandsT Cameas % per cent
cheaper than any in the city, s ether articles the same
Plates at e. per dozen SoOyila No for 20 2guar1ne
the best plates made in the United StAtes Gases "a Is and
g 30; New York Cameras At e1B.
~ Ordsrs from the oountry promptly attended,
~ Entrance Nos CAN'T street
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CHOLERA IN MoNTREAL.-Ad dispatch from Mon.
treal of the 18th says; The interments from noon
ofthe l4th to the 18th, q, Of which so were
victims of the chOlera those from noon the 10Th 10
this day noon, were 81, of which 80 were from
cholera The weather is now fine, and it is sun
posed the cases since the report have been Ca,v
subsequent dispatch dated the 18th adds: sTbs
cholera continues to rage here with increased vim
lenee There were 81 deaths on Monday, and 81
on Tuesday, The panic is becoming verv great
The Governor has given permission for the troops
to be removed to more healthy place. The epi-
demic is also increasing at Quebee, Toronto aud
other places"
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CRESCENT OfTY HoTET.

CORNER CUSTOJN4O USE IND FRONT SITS.
NNTILL be opened for the reception or BOARDERS %
w "WEDNESDAY. January g 1873 WellfuF- a.
nahed ROOMS for Families and Single Gsanilemen 4
IABLE--the best the market win afford. 49,
The above Establishment has BEEN bua 5y the prolEst0E.
expressly the city and transient Board
e II Of the healthy and ay situations IL tha
city, and 10 pains will be SPARED render thosa Whe may
stop with MIN, comfortable.
Faithful and attentive Servants.
Terms aaasOnablaas any establishment Of the kind
in re city. Tlal tMWu 3. AlEX ANDER Pronlislnr.
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or Foreign journals state that tenth planet has
been added to the group between Mars and Jupiter.
II was discovered on the 18th Of May by Signor de
Gaspari, at Naples, and circulars have since been
issued from that observatory, giving directions by
which it may be readily found by astronomers.
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THNIS establishment viii be Opened for the reception Of
u Visiiem on II tuesday,. May L tn The premises -
have been completely FeBOveted, and the Hotel now
oilers Inducements TO pesOna in search Of health
ton pleasure equal If SUPERIOR any public hQa1
and deighllui village Of hox~Of easy access itom New
Orleans. The green EWaT in front Of the hnuze two
in width, and shaded b gIeat number Of oak
magnolia and mulberry tFgez, The table viii Be supplied
with the Injuries of the and Of The New Orleans
market Auehed 70 the house win Be found Bath Houses,
STABLES. and Bar Rom Eunpsd with the hat lt1e and
Liquon; also good Billiard Table.
Persons wishing rooms win please address the
Proprietor Biloxi and forward sheir unieatiOnl By
the Biloxi packets, there is bat U s. mail PEI week
myI5 JOHN w. NIXON.
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THE ROMAN REPUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
New York Post publishes letter from Rome which
says that one of the South American states-the
name of the State is not mentioned-recognised
the Roman Republic, on the 10th June. The let
ter says that the French may force an entrance,
but the Government will never surrender and
adds: CO The Republic has established the Roman
Catholic as the religion of the Government; they
VIII receive the Pope as the ecclesiastical head Of
the Church, butAas a temporal prince, neverl The
catholic religion, should the Pope be restored to
power, VIII become tool and an agent of France,
ana Ihe Pope as an instrument Of her power, will
be obliged to adopt ali her vindictiye and re.
acuohafy measures-to imprison and exileall those
whose only crime was that of thinking as he
thought, and simply attempting to carry out his
opinions"
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HARrwHII3s WASHINGTON HOUSE

No. AS CHESTNUT SItEEI. PHILdDELPHLd-
T1NHE undersigned would nom his Southern patIoas and
u friends, thai this SPLENDID HOTEL which -
has been under ms charge for aeYe1l yeas has Juss
hen elegantly efed enlarged and Telurnilhed. IN tho
most fashionable manner and the entire gEEanzali1n O
every department complete. The splendid salts Of
apartments can be had ct all nes By giving few honm
notice.
The central and ashOnabe location Of the WASHING
TON HOUSE, Fendesi it Of the mont de4iuble In he
city for Ladies' and Families Waiting Philadelphia either
upon business pleasure and there shall Be eEenl
spared 20 have It continue to merit he liberal glpgn z has
heretofore received. H. j. HAMTWELAA
~ The House has Warm and Cold Buihs always IN
readinen- NY d&WH
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P0UgTtCLEAR, BJ3LEWIyFscO BlfT'Y, gL.a.
II AVING been leased b. the undelsiened, viii b
H. open the first AZ June, for thg enteItaiumant
Of TRANSIENT. and PERM ANENT+ GU 81 -
This eabshment is beautifully located The aide 81
M0BILE Bay, about midway between Mobile and the g uA
Of Mexico. This water az this point being diNaVs clear
and SAFE Ch depth Of sx feet within fifty yads 81 the
shore, and having firm white aaBd bottom Tsnden this
place particularly attractive for ea-bathng.
Bue-lish, PompanO. Spnnish MackeTal and all other fish
peculiar to this latitude, abound in the immediate yiesN
Of the Hotel NeVeTaiiug SPRINGS convenient dig
tanos, furnish an abundant supply Of PURE WATER.
The building entirely uts fioutte the South
OF $50 fest and Affords ample accommodation for 80 per
Sons. The looms are large and airy.
safe and commodiou Steam vessel viii ply daily bafesu
Mobile and Point Clsar-Passaee 80 cents.
The rate Of Board viii be $40 per Week payah1 IN ell
geektV, Deductions made for families TelaiHilg the
season. Communications this subject, addressed 70 the
undersigned at Mobile. viii Be PROMPTLY amended To-
Mobile Ala. nay II. 1873 myIs sm Isasss.
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FIRE IN BALTIMORE COUNTY. II cottage
connected with the U. S. Arsenal, Baltimore Co.,
was destroyed by fire on the afternoon of the 18th,
the fire originating from the chimney. The build
ing was occupied by the family of Brigadier Cen
eral Walbach, one of whom was with difficulty
removed, being confined by sickness. The furni-
ture entirely saved by the efforts of neighbors
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New oRLEANs.
sATURDAY MoRNINa. JuLY 81 1a40.

FIRE AT CAMDEN, N. ia dispatch to the Bal
timore Sun from Philadelphia, at 10 O'Clock on the
evening of the 18th reports A" A destructive fre is
now raging in Camden, across the river opposite
the city. 1t is supposed to be the Camden and
Amboy Railroad Depot or the hotel adjoining OF
this am not certain. The ferry boat will not
over on account Of the great crowd on the wharves
From present appearances it will be very destruc-
tive fire. Cannot give further particnIars."
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PASS fGd4A aAA4AE4s
FHfHiS aVOte Iesur Of the citizens Of Louisiana l1-
lppi and adjoining States wa. le-openel for the
reception Of Vsleis Saturday. May ~. Vanous
alterations and additions have been INSIDE during the
winter with view Of fsndenHG this establishment aETta1-
bic and worthy the patronage hitherto bestowed
The Pass rendered Of access By the splendid line q
low pressure mail 1feaues Oregon. James l. Day aRd Cali
ieTnia which leave Lake PQntchaEail daily, and the Mo-
bile and A4onlaEHmn lri-ggesklR-s
Attached The Hotel Academy for young HilnsI-
and BoysH separate departments under The able manage
ment OF Nj. HaokWan, well and hBoTably known 70 the
Isgldants Of New OreanE. The Academy will June Il
Two Physicians. Of wen kBpwn fapdng, dwell At the
F1al. III. Fl. MONTGOMERY, Manager.
All meilable matter lsis q the Offices q Mesam. y
Canal and Camp siFeets. viii b forWudedd daily. myz 3m
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Mas. MADIsON's ANNUITY.-The New York
Journal Of Commerce, speaking of Mrs. Madison's
death, says: Congress, two years ago, purchased
the remaining Madison papers, and gave Mrs.
Madison the interest Of fund of twenty thousand
dollars, which was put in the hands of trustees.
Mr.. Madison retired from the Presidency with a
handsome competency, but it was impaired before
his death. Through the indscretion of Mrs. Mad
soa's son by her first husband, she had become
impoverished, Notwithstanding the receipt Of forty
thousand dollars after Mr. Madison's DEATH from
Congress, for the first series Of the Madison papers.
Congress was willing to give her twenty thousand
dollars more, but it was known that the sum would
not enure TO her benefit. With her death the an
nuity ceases, and the fund goes back into the
treasury. She was, however, enabled to make
some provision for a devoted niece, who had been
the prop Of her old age