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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

THE MosouTTo QUEsTIoN-MoRE TROUBLE
IN THE CANA report has got out that
sharp correspondence has been going on be-
tween Mr. Secretary Clayton and the British
charge des afaires at Washington, Mi. Cramp-
ton, concerning the British claim 81 to the
Mosquito coast. The report has, however,
been contradicted by the organ of Gen. Tay.
lor, the Republic, and the National Intelligent
Ger. But, in connection with this subject, the
Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun insists upon it, that the Government has
taken most decided stand against the inter-
ference of England in the affairs of the Mos
quito coast. From this it would, at least. ap-
pear that some steps have been taken by Eng.
land about the matter. Really, Gen. Taylors
administration bids fair to be most disagree
able one. Only about six months have elapsed
since his Inauguration, and the perilous con.
dition. as remarks contemporary. "to which
the country has been reduced by the unskilful
diplomacy of the Secretary of State, is becom.
ing matter OF serious concern to the Ameri-
can people. Our position is Perilous one.
& our friendly relations with the powers of Eu-
rope are IN imminent danger OF dismemberment.
The lightning flashes and irradiates at every
extremity of the political horizon. premonito-
ry of some dreadful convulsion We sincerely
hope it may prove TO be but transient cloud.
which will pass away, leaving the national
honor and the national safety untouched. But
Mr.. Clayton seems 10 be acting like some in
furiated animal, blindly attacking everything
that comes within his path. His difficulties
follow, one after the other, in such rapid sue
cession, that il is vain TO conceal a just alarm
has been excited in the public mind. "What
absurdity shall we have next, Mr.. Secretary
Clayton p is the very natural inquiry that
starts from every lip. While the cry of
peace, peace" is sounded from The admins
tration, the country stands on the verge of a
precipice, ready TO be plunged, at the next sill.
ly step, into all the horrors of sanguinary
and protracted war;"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

DEREL1cr yEssEL.-The Charleston Cou-
rier, of last Saturday, says that the schr.
Henry Atkins, of Prospect, (Me.,) arrived at
thatport the previous morning, about A. M,
in charge of Mr.. VIM. Frisbie, chief mate Of
the schr. Orb, and one seaman of the same
vessel. The Orb was bound from Baltimore
to Savannah. and found the Henry Atkins de
serted, in about 20 fathoms of water, Charles.
ton Light bearing West. When discovered
she had lost her foremost TO the deck, and par
of the lumber from the starboard side of the
deck, but was tight, and appeared 10 be sea
worthy in other respects.
The Henry Atkins cleared at this port, or
the 18th Sept, for Boston, with cargo o.
lumber and rosin, by VIM. M. Harriss.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

CouNTERFE1T.-A counterfeit half eagle
has been shown TO the editor of the Philadel-
phia Bulletin. 1t was taken at one of the
banks of that city, where it escaped detection,
and was paid out. Subsequently it was re-
ceyed at the Custom House, and was only de-
tected by its trial upon the delicate scales in
use there
The coin is on The surface of pure gold, and
the impressions are, in every respect, perfect
limitations of the genuine. Upon breaking it
open, however, it was ascertained that the
gold was only about the thickness of ordinary
writing paper, the inner part being of zinc,
lead, or some other base metal. The differ
ence in the weight of this and the genuine
half eagle is scarcely appreciabe upon ordi-
nary scales, and the external appearance is so
exactly like those issued from the Mint as to
prevent the detection OF the counterfeit by an
ocular examination. Let all be on their guard
against it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

COMMISSIONER TO SPA1N.-The President,
it is stated. has appointed S. Tackle Wallis,
Esq OF Baltimore, Commissioner to Spain,
10 examine into the validity of the claims sci
up by parties to large tracts of land in Flori-
d, prior to the cession. OF that peninsula 10
fhe United States. The Baltimore Sun says
that Mr.. w. is a prominent and talented mem.
Der oTthe Baltimore Bar, and is an excellent
SDanish scholar,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

0G-We learn from Washington City papers
that an effort has been made TO arrange con-
ciiiatory and explanatory interview between
the French Minister, M. Poussin, and the
President OF the United States, based upon the
general supposition that M. Poussin had no
intention of insulting the country in his cor
respondence with the Secretary of State. The
Secretary of State, we also learn, seemed TO
listen to the proposed method of settling the
difficulty, but the President was decided, and
would not open the question till further des-
patches were received from France. So say
Wing papers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

GUANo.-We see that this article is attrac-
ting considerable attention in the States, as a
most valuable manure. We publish to-day,
under our agricultural head, short account
of the quantity imported this season into one
county in Maryland. From an advertisement
in the Journal, it will be seen that the article
can be obtained at the store of Messrs. How
ard & Peden, on Water Street
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

MARYLAND-An election for State officers
was held in this State on Wednesday last. and
also for members of Congress. Both parties
seem sanguine of success. We shall hardly
receive any returns in time for to-day's Jour-
nal The Clipper says that the main battle
10 be fought is between the candidates for
Congress in the fourth district, (he first fifteen
wards of the city, The struggle will be tre-
mendous, for it is supposed that on the result
may depend which party will have the majo-
rity in the House of Representatives.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

SANDWICH IsLANDs.-A correspondent of
the New York Journal of Commerce, writing
from Honolulu, says that so rapidly is the ma
tive population diminishing, that the proba-
bility is, within the next ten or fifteen years
scarcely a native will be found on the Islands.
Four-fifths of the population have disappeared
since the first appearance of Capt. Cook, Pc
Rod of 70 years, and about one-sixth of the
remnant had died within the last year
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

NEWSPAPERS FOR CALIFoRNIA-Mr Hob
bic, Assistant Post Master General, in answer
to an interrogatory from the Postmaster at
Philadelphia, states that prepayment of post
age is not required upon newspapers to Cali
fornia, if sent from the Office OF publication
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

From FLoR1DA,-A dispatch to the Charles
ton Courier, dated New Orleans, Sept. Goth,
says that news has been received from Gen
Twiggs up TO the 23d instant, brought by the
steamer Monmouth. The General had a talk
with Billy Bowlegs and other Indian warriors
at Charlotte Harbor, Florida. They were
peaceably disposed, and willing TO surrender
the offending Indians, who committed the MUIR
ders and robberies in that State. They agreed
to deliver them up at Charlotte on the 18th OF
October.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

RESIGNATION OF Mr.. CALHoUN.-We no.
tice that paragraph is going the rounds OF
the papers, to the effect that Mr. Calhoun con-
templates on resigning his seat in the U. S.
Senate. The rumor first appeared in the Phil
adelphia North American, but as we have
seen no mention of the matter in the South
Cerolina papers, We hope there is 40 founda.
ton for the report.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

FIRE IN CHIcAco.-A destructive fire oc.
Cured in the city of Chicago on the night of
the 2lst ult., destroying one entire block Of
buildings. The loss is estimated at $40, OOO
Sad TO relate, in the hustle and confusion an
infant child was left in house in Chestnut
street, and was burned TO death.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

AccrDENT.-We learn that on Thursday
night last, colored man named VIM. Evans,
who had been for length of time employed
by the Wilmington & Raleigh Rad Road Com
pany as fireman, fell from the locomotive E.
B. Dudley. about three miles this side of Hall
fax. was run over. and so badly wounded that
he died on Friday. 1t is said he was intoxi.
Gated at the time of the accident.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

Democratic Nominations an Miohigan.-
The democratic Convention which met at
Jackson, September 10Th, nominated the fol-
lowing ticket For Governor, John ). Barry
for 1t. Governor, VIM. M. Fenton; for State
Printer, R. w Ingalls,, editor OF the Adrian
Watchtower ..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

NAvAL-The Boston Atlas says 1T is
understood that the U. S. Steamer Princeton
has been condemned by the Board of Naval
Constructors lately appointed TO examine and
report upon her. 1t is highly probable that
the report of the Constructors will be accep-
ted by the Department, and the ship sold at
public auction. This ship was built by con-
tract, in ls45, under the supervision of Capt.
Stockton, and no expense was spared upon
her; she has, therefore, been in the service
only six years.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

al have no enemies to punish, no friends
to reward."-Gen. Taylor.
Mr.. Fred. Swan has been appointed Weigh
er and Guager of the port of Wilmington, in
place of Mr.. VIM B. Jones. removed. Cause
Mr.. Jones is a Democrat.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

Frost-The Pendleton Messenger says we
had slight frosts on last Monday and TUESDAY
mornings in this neighborhood' when dIu ~
injury 10 the crops. The cotton and pea eloPS ,'
however, have been cut very short oy tue NY
weather which has lasted nearly TWO non.'lS'
Columbia IS CO. Telegraph Oet' J.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

CENTRAL Rail RoAD.-The Raleigh Times
estimates the whole number of shares of stock
in the Central Road, already taken in the va
rious counties, al 5000, or 100000. 1t re.
quires 81 100000 to be subscribed by indi'
yiduals, one-half of which sum must be paid
in before the subscription, on the part of the
State, can be obtained
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

MR.. CLAY AND THE WILMoT PRovIso.-
The Louisville Chronicle states that the two
Wing representatives from Christian county,
the one from Montgomery, and the other from
Scott, are pledged to vote for instructions to
Messrs. Clay and Underwood TO vote against
the Wilmot Proviso, or 10 resign their seats
in the Senate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

LETTERS FOR AFRIcA.-All letters for the
United States squadron on the coast of Africa,
which are sent TO the care OF the Naval Asy-
lum, New York, up to the 10th of October,
postage paid, will be taken out by the United
States storeshin Relief.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

MAJOR GENERAL.-Capt G. E. B. Single
tary. OF Raleigh, has been elected Major Gen.
eral of the Raleigh Division of N. C. Militia,
over Brigadier General Person, of Northamp-
ton, by majority of SO votes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

New DEMOCRATIC PAPER IN New YORK
The New York Herald says that new Dem
ocratic paper is TO be started shortly, in the
city of New York, under the management of
Mr. Fornay of Philadelphia, and Mr.. Wikoff,
now in Paris, as Editors; Mr. Forrest the cell
ebrated American tragedian, is the principal
Stakeholder in the concern.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

0G-Applicants as assistant surgeons in the
army. are required to be from II to % years
of age Such only will be limited TO exam
ination by the Medical Board, to assemble in
PHILADELPHIA On the 18th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

SEVEN MONTHS OLD.-The Marion IS. c.
Star says, that a calf, months old, which
had been raised by Mr.. Gideon Powers, four
miles from Marion, was killed last week, each
quarter of which WEIGHED so lbs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

Presbyterian Synod.-The Synod of North
Carolina meets at Hillsboro on the slst day
of the present month
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

The Abolition party of New York have
nominated s. R. Ward, negro clergyman, as
Secretary OF State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

The SUPREME Court, for several weeks in
session at Morganton, in this State, adjourned
on the 18th ult. We do not see that any of
the reports are of interest TO our readers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05
WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Friday Morning October 5, 1649.

Oo-The EDITOR of the JOURNAL took his
departure on Sunday last for the North, and
will necessarily be absent from his post for
week or two, during which time we must
crave the indulgence of our readers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

FIRE IN OwEGo.-A destructive fire occur
red in Owego, New York, about o'clock on
the morning of the 9th ult, and ragged with
great fury till II o'clock, A. M. Sixty-nine
buildings, occupied as hotels, Offices, dry
goods, grocery, and provision stores, &C., &C.,
were consumed. The business portion is all
most entirely swept off, there being but three
or four stores and three hotels left of the bu-
siness part of Owego. The bridge on the
Susquehanna river is more than half burned
Only four pieces left standing. The three
printing Offices are destroyed. The loss is es-
timated at 900; how much Insured is moi
stated.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

Hemp Grotcers.-A Convention of Ken
lucky hemp growers was held at Lexington
last week, to deliberate on matters of common
interest. The Convention was composed of
some of the most respectable farmers in Fay
cite and the adjoining counties. They are ag
grieved that the Government should have re-
turned, under the late administration, to the
previous practice of advertising for hemp con-
tracts, instead of appointing agents to make
purchases, who would deal directly with the
farmers. They say that under the latter sys-
tenn, the supply of water rotted hemp was ra-
pidly running up 10 the demand, and ask for
a return of it-alledging that without it, the
market will be supplied chiefly with the dew
rotted article, which the Government does not
want Baltimore Patriot
According to our notion about such things,
the government is perfectly right in ADVERT
sing for contracts. Suppose the Government
were to send agents over the country to buy
pork, timber, and every other article required
for the army and navy, is it not more than
probable exorbitant prices would be deman-
ded, and the Government compelled to pay
them, because the door to competition would
be shut? The Government is not obliged ia
take any article that is not approved Of. We
hope Congress will not alter the law.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-10-05

op-The sixty-fourth annual convention Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church of New York,
assembled at St. Johns Chapel in New York,
on the Goth ult. 1t is rumored in the papers
that the case OF Bishop Onderdonk, who has
been under suspension from preaching since
1915, will be brought 10 close at the present
session, and that the Bishop will be reinstated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-11

GREAT FIRE AT ToRoSTo.-This large and
nourishing city, containing upwards Of 5000 inhsb
ants appears to have suffered very severely last Sat
urdsy morning by fire which has probably destroyed
property of greater value the aggregate than would
have been os had every house and hut on the sites OF
what are Toronto, Hamilton, London, Paris
Guelph, Port Hope Brantford and oshawa, In U. e.
been consumed some forty years since. The writer oil
this article, however from personal knowledge aud .
view Of the neghborhood inclines to the belief
tina. the damage done supposing the published state
meni to be tolersby correct viii fall short Of the small
est sum named in the COlonia The conhsgrston will
fall heavy many individuals, and on the partners In
insurance Offices but Toronto 10 surrounded by one Of
the weathiest most fertile, and prosperous sgrcultu
raj neighborhoods In America 10 spproachtd BY CT
ceent mscadamized and plank roads from the farm.
ing districts; has a secure and spacious harbor 10 the
center Of large Wholesale trade the seat OF the law
courts and hourshpg college; and the people coec
lively are possessed OF great wealth The burnt dis
,rict will be speedily rebuilt.
Bishop srschsn's cathedral was costly and hand
stone structure the church, Oh the same site,
which fell prey to the flames sbou, fifteen years ago
was Of wood II remember right, the good pre-
Iste's mansion also twice Consumed by Are, with
his books and furniture.
The GROCERIES In Toronto exceed, probably, In mum.
Der the houses Of Ike clsss and character in any other
city OF equal sxe north OF New oresns Az whole
they nuisance. The corporsors hrst elected dill
gently soughto preserve order Ia taverns and sdy
refused license TO irregular houses this conduct
turned by the violent tories who then held power In
the colony, to ther injury. The came characters are
s upheld Ia Office both 10 the city aud county and at
tina late rlou 6gufng couple OF ALDERMEN
. specimen Of whose lADgusgo at the Council Board,
thereafter laid before readers few days ago.
Moreover general cduc.lion Ia greatly neglected In the
city. On the preieIi tina, the assessments would not
fall equally oil. influential Continue ~ prevent
the collection OF local tax Tor public Instruction aud
TO school district libraries they scarcely Known
Thirty years snce three four lawyers could scarcely
| li,e-sow, there nearly hundred Of them and
what ." Law Ia how 10 get At the end Of lawsuit
whs clients money lssts remains mystery TO
people
Places Of worship incresss and muluply-the clergy
| are fearless honest and able but cnoo. IGNORANCE.
FACTION combined too many for them. Fires.
the destruction Of property outrage and violence. will
no, be stayed, I'll greater love for order, useful
knowleSgs snd temperance begin to take ZOO, In men
rnlods, Yielding their Legitimate fruts.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-11
o,>~,aEpoxAL AND MONEY MATTERS
rsr Sale o. Sseas, &c Ss Fourth Psv'

TuxspAY April lo-PN.
There was reaction in Stocks to-day and the
msrhcs closeo heavy at lower rstes Treasures DO
clined per cent The buyers Of Fances for the last
few days are realizing.
In Bills there 10 nothing doing and quotations
ere nominal.
The renewal OF shipments Of Bresdssuiis has
enabled shipmastsrs to advance their demands In
rsxrmesss Of Corn % 900 bushels made at ID part
In bsss 81 ia bulk 10 asked Some 500 ebls Cotton,
3isdaf3sd $50 tons Heavy freight. re Cd About
5000 bhls Flour were engaged yesterday aud to-day at
10 3d. To Hsvrs, 1000 bsss Cotton were taken at &C.
The Money market is tighter again to-day and
Ss.tcsss paper s up per cent Good names could
DO had q u per cent The Banks have much larger OF
fsrins hsn they can dlscouut.
The New.York Gas Co. have made dividend
OF a per cent for elk mouths
The annual election for Directors OF the Long
Island Railroad Company hold to-day. The threst
eucd opposition did not take place and the regular ekes
was chossu unanimousy, Il 10 composed OF members
of the sse board with two exceptions The fol.
,os ssatlcen were chosen Directors for the ensu
lag yssr James II. Weeks, lei willism Sidney
smith do Samuel q Davis. N. Y. William J. Bunker.
NY Richard IA. winsiow. NY. Charles jeffrey
Smith. l.. l. Abraham G. Thomsoa. Jr. N. Y; William
y. Weld. Boston Thomas J. Lobdell. do; suss Carrie,
l.. l. Edward A. Strong, N. Y; 4. c. Mcintosh, n T.
Cornoliss McCoon, l.. l.
The Receipts Of the Harlem Railroad Company
e. A. a.~s .hrs onths I'm each of the past three
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-11
Judlcial Election.

Although we have few returns, we think there
can hardly be a doubt Of the election OF all the
Wing candidates for Judges by decided msjor'tcs
They are--JoHx DuEK, WIN w. CAMPBELL and
JoHN L. MAses additional Justices OF the supe'
rior Courts Gen. JAMES LYNCH and EDWARD X
CowLxs Justices of the Marine Court. We pre-
sumo Joseph 8. Bosworth on the Hunker. A. also
Robert Emmett and Nelson j. Waterbury on the
Bsrnburncr ticket, ran somewhat ahead OF their
respective associates, but not enough TO bring
them within sight Of an election.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-11

FIRE. AT SroCKBRIDGE, M.s-The Boston
Tins learns from A. s. ketsel ESQ Western Railroad
Mail Agent that the factory buildings and most Of their
contents situated at Glen Dale stock bridge Msss were
destroyed by FIRE on Sunday morning, the eth inst
They were owned by Msssrs Goodrich Beach 4 Co.
and occupied by Msssrs Buell. Sheldon & Co. Loss 90
tinated at $4,000 Insurance $4,000 The buildings
which stood ON the same spot about year ego were
destroyed by fire.
II 6EoRoE w. SrASTos, Esq. one OF the
oldest and most substantial merchants of Albany died
Ia that city Sunday afternoon. AZ the period OF his
death he President OF the Exchange Bank and had
been tor many years the head ola successful mercantile
house.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-11

" The Dickinson Seminary, at Willismspor',
Pa which wss commenced under very favorable aus
picss IN September last nov numbers 100 ssndents-
The success Of the institution has thus far surpassed
the sAnsuiDe anciPAtons Of its friends It's loes
ton in the valley of the susqaehAons is very besuu
fu while for health /, 10 proverbisL Pupils board
Cd It about Oh 80 per week In the village
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-11

EpiIoRs on The TRIBUNE In an article ia
Jour paper yesterday Is ths ol!o-ng exirsci from tho
Cov ssq.
~ spp~s BY tho sstsin~rs N ihe New Oresns psp-rs
thsl Cbosrs made he appearances s~s Col Wefbs do
rarrf~ with portion u h commend for location farther
NJ. ptsro. wbers he expected porehsss his homes
~ mnes. Eds. Cey 4 Ers
rhs Truth is. Col. II l.. Webb vas yvtsni when the
osoirrs hsss msas he sppensnse In tho camp. lie
ws thsfs wh<s John Lambert she first victim, died
irs1sS bic sss~ss and read Tbs burial service OF tbs
Egassspsi cssssA - INC grave. Shortly sissr tho
sessst ssd wsiie ssree essers lyinz sieh with
BY ~ yaet>s and a. ss~spret-s len the camp Tor the
purvessi - hs .s'ssss. u vafehsslas mules.
April 10. is<2 Jvsricx.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-04-11

ALBANY ELEcrios.-We record with hearty
satisfaction the election yesterday OF FRIEsD
HumrHREr as Mayor of Albany by 2si majority
over DR. Thomas Hun, who was renominated and
supported by both the Hunker and Barnburner
factions. True, the Wing majority in Albany is
larger than this, bat there were dozen local is
sues all operating against Mr. HumPhrey-a Wa
ter question among others. Mr.. Humphrey is one
OF the most substantial citizens of Albany en-
phatically right on all moral questions
The vote for Mayor last year stcod-Tayior
tWhigl $3.50 Hun tLocol 1891. Wing majority