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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

Destructive FIRE IN CHARLEsToN.-We
learn from the Courier, that fire broke out
on Charleston Neck. between three shd four
O'Clock, on the morning OF the 9TH inst. The
fire.origInated in the rear OF building on the
North side OF Boundary Street. near Meeting
Street, and destroyed about 100 OF 100 hou-
ees-mostly small frame buildings. The fire
is said to be the most extensive and disastrous
that has visited Charleston since the grea
FIRE in April. 1888. II is believed to have
been the work OF an incendiary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11
Telegrsphed for the Baltimore Sun.
MONTREAL Nav &

Afdtrs in Cdnada-Montreai Qujet-Agi-
'ation in The Eastern Iownships-Further
ArrestS.-Tbe Parliament was not in session
10 day. 1t will convene on Monday next, and
hold its sessions in the new building owned
by Mr. Hayes, called the Free Mason's Hall
But il is said the seat of government is TO al
ternate four years al Quebec and Toronto
A young man engaged in the custom house
has been arrested, and is in custody for DIS
turbing the peace, or, it is probable, 10 be de-
tanned as witness
The agitation still continues in the eastern
townships.
All is quiet in Montreal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

Tennessee The campaign for governor
has opened between Gen. w Trousdate (dem
and N S. Brown (whig) The war is to he
carried on with great spirit, as appears from
the list OF appointments for public speak
ing" which they have published in the Nash
They are thirty-ope in number, and extend
from 7th May TO 10Th June In May alone
they hold the tournament of arms for eighteen
days-neariy consecutive-ln different coun'
ties OF the State. governor of Tennessee
has 10 paw dearly for bis hoRors.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

CHLoRoFoRM The National Medical Con-
ven,ion which met recently in Boston, has re-
ported most unequivocally in favor of the use
of Chloroform in surgical operations. 1t j.
asserted that lis use has saved one hundred
lives for every one which has been lost by it's
application. II is recommended to the heads
of departments, previous TO decapitating ar
ofice-holder, so as TO render the operation
easy.
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Gen. J. j McKag.--We learn from The
Wilmington Journal that this gentleman. the
father of the House Of Representatives, and
one of IFS most efficient and useful members,
has declined to run again for Congress. The
retirement of Gen. Mckay from the councils
of the nation, may truly be considered great
national loss His sterling integrity. sound
Judgment, and intense application 10 business,
rendered his services invaluable as member
OF the House, and gave 10 his opinions an en-
viable influence in the deliberations Of that
body Though not an agreeable speaker,
whenever he addressed The House he spoke to
the point, and invariably commanded The re-
spect and attention of both parties If we
mistake not, he has represented the Whining
ton District for the long period of twenty con-
secutive years pretty conclusive proof OF
the confidence his fellow-ci liens reposed in
him. We hope The day is not far distant,
when his political party in his State will have
1t in their power 10 bestow upon hIm hlgner
honors, for his long and valuable services IN
the cause of his country.
William S. Ashe, Esq, who did yeoma1
service as the Democratic candidate for cleo
tor IN that District, has been unanimously re-
commended as the successor OF Gen. Mckay,
at meeting of the Democracy of the county
OF New Hanover.-Norfolk Argus.
The Superior Court for this County is now
in sess'on-Judge Caldwell presiding.
Sampson Superior Court.-At this Court,
held last week.-Mrs. Honor Judge Caldwell
presiding, - Stephens was tried for kid
mapping slave, and acquitted.
John P. Williams, who had been tried for
the same offence at the November Term, and
found guilty, and whose appeal 10 the SUI
preme Court had been unsuccessful, was bro's
up for sentence. when it was ascertained that
the transcript of the decision of the Supreme
Court was not TO be found! and the prisoner
was committed to await copy of the tTan.
script, at November Term next.
We learn that in the case of Herring VS.. the
Wilmington Rail Road Company, verdict oil
$500 damages was given against the Compa.
ny for killing a negro and manning another
who had gone 10 sleep on the rail road track
and were run over by The cars. The propen.
sity among the negroes to go to sleep on ihi:
rail road track is most unaccountabIe Many
instances of The kind are stated, and death has
| frequently resulted.-Fay. OBS, 8th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11
ArrivGl Of California Gold-Five Boxes for
Baltimore-Naval Afairs. &c.
Rorro,r NJ. I'll,
BosToN, May nj

The ship Sophia Walker, from Valparaiso,
March I'd, arrived this morning with $4,000
n California gold, among which was $40. 900
worth brought by Capt ]. H. Spring, late of
the ship Hnntress-which ship was sold at
San Francisco ;-one box TO E Boreland of
New York. and FIVE boxes for Baltimore.
The Sophia Walker sailed in company with
The United States ship Lexington for New
York. She left al Valparaiso the u s ship
independence, where she had Just arrived from
Cal!ao. The lIuntress was to sail in ten DAYS
back 10 the United States The Daniel Web
ster, % days from New York. for California,
was spoken March 18Th, in lat. l6. long 81
norlh-BaH. Clipper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

CoNNgcTIcUT-Tn consequence of the fail
ure of the people of Connecticut to choose
State officers at the late election, the choice
devolved upon the Legislature. who have
made the following selections :-Hon. Joseph
TFumbull, Governor; Hon Thomas Backus
Lieutenant Governor Henry D. Smith. State
Treasurer; Roger H. Mills, Secretary of State
Abijah Gotten, Comptroller. All Feds. with
The exception of Mr.. Smith. State Treasurer
who is Democrat.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11
CALIFORNIA.-THE QUESTION SET
TIED


1t is by no means impossible, or even i'm
probable, that the number of emigrants now
on their way to California, by various routes,
together with those already there, and those
likely to go during the summer, will, before
the end of the year, amount to nearly, II not
quite, eighty thousand people. This will en-
title her to apply for admission as State, and
she can then form a constitution for herself.
No matter what her decision in this case may
be-whether for or aeainst slavery-no party
can fairly take exception to it, and we cannot
but look forward 10 some settlement OF the
question in the only manner in accordance
with the constitution, as a contamination de-
voutly 10 be wished. Whatever doubts may
be entertained in regard TO the right of Ter
ritory or of Congress, none can exist in rela-
ton to that Of State, when qualified by num-
bers TO claim admission as such, 1t would,
we think, be far more rational mode of pro-
cedure for our South Carolina friends to go
there and establish an influence 10 operate up
on the constitutional convention, than to waste
their energies in passing resolutions while the
prize is slipping through their hands. One
thousand Shareholders in California veal
hence would have more power in the matter
than the whole nation of South Carolina arm
ed to the teeth-with resolutions.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

Mr.. BRoGDEN's SPEEcH-At the request
of a number of our friends in Wayne who
feel desirous 10 read the speech of Mr..
BRoeDEN, Of that county, upon the subject Of
'Free Suffrage" we will commence IFS pub
LEGATION in our next. The pressure upon oul
columns has put it out of our power sooner &c
comply with their wishes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11
PHILADELPHIA. May 4

Geuernor Of Connecticat.-The people OF
Connecticut. at the late elect having failed
to choose Governor, the legislature yester-
day went into joint convention. and elected
Trumhull, the whig candidate. by l2majority.
over the democratic nominee. Bali Clip.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11
REHABILITATION

Democratic gain 53-Whig loss 81
or difference of 104 in The vote in The House.
If the other States to elect come in al this rate,
MIR. Winthrop will not be reelected Speaker
of the House.-N Y Herald
The result in Virginia speaks for itseif-it
requires no commentary-it is there III plain
words-a clear democratic gain OF five mem
hers, and the only whig elected is independent
of their organization, and goes in by demo-
cratic votes The delegation now stands 144
democrats 10 ] a wing, for Mr. Morton, the
only whig elected, can hardly be set down as
one of the feds, as he is in fact, with the
democrats on almost every point at issue:-
upon the Tariff. the Independent Treasury.
and the Proviso questions, he takes the broad
Southern ground, and his election over Pen
deton, Ged,, is virtually a triumph for the
democratic party, and for the whole South.
This is but another of the Developments
that may always be expected 10 follow every
clap-trap movement made irrespective of prn-
ciples What else could the federal support
ers of Gen. Taylor have looked for: What
less could they have expected At the very
moment when they are singing peans over
their triumph, when they are procaiming the
utter prostraticn and ruin of the democratic
party, they find that, instead of being annihi.
lated, it if, according 10 their own rule. Still
| dominant-still entitled 10 the whole power o.
the experimentation Gen. Taylor pledge:
himself TO leave everything to Congress; ant
at every Congressional election since his ele
walton 10 the Presidency, tie democrats have
signalIy triumphed over their opponents
One of two things is plain-either the peopl
repudiate Gen. Taylor, or they repudiate hi
( federal Cabinet. They seem determined tina
he shall have the power 10 carry out no mea
sures unless those measures be in accordanc
with democratic policy.
Tay1orization and Tylerization are not We
ry different in sound, nor in sense either, W
think, and neither of them promise to pa
very well. Perhaps our federal friends wi
be able to construe the whole thing into
new manifestation of the overthrow of th
loco focos," though to our humble perceF
ton. it does look as if democracy was neve
stronger. A triumph which cannot last tw
months is hardly worth having.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

THE TBIsTY- FIRST CONGRESS The result
of the Virginia election leaves providing all
the States yet to vote remain unchanged-a
federal majority of seven in the House oil
Representatives. Four democratic gain will
give us majority. What say our friends in
the 9Th district Can't they help us to one
of these! We think they can.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

EDrroR's RIsINc.-Henry B. Anthony, the
Editor of the Providence Journal. has been
chosen Governor of Rhode Island. The STAN
6ara Of candidates for Office must be rising in
that State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

ARRIVAL OF THE WASHINGTON The Steam
ship Washington arrived at N. York on Tues
day last, from Bremen and Southampton, with
large and valuable cargo. Her news is no
later than that by the America.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11
Prospective Notifications in the Sub Treasury
WASHINGTON, May 2.

WASHINGTON, May 2.
1t Is said that the recommendation of Vice
President Fillmore, on the subject of Banking
Corporations. while comptroller, in favor OF
the receipt of State Bank Notes, secured by
United States Stock, for government dues.
meets with favor from Mr.. Meredith, and II Is
believed that some such mobilization Of the
Sub. Treasury will be recommended to Con-
gress al their next session. BY the Treasury
Department,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

COVE understand that the Dry Goods
Stores of this town will be closed at o'clock,
P. NJ, from the 18th day of May. till the 18Th
dav of September.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

PRESBYTERIAN General assembly The Gen.
eraI Assembly of (new schooD Presbyterian
Church in the United States of America. will
meet in Philadelphia on Thursday. May 17lh.
The sermon will be delivered by the Modera-
tor of the last Assembly. the Rev. Samuel H.
Scott n n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

REPAIRED The damage 10 the Rail Road.
occasioned by fire a short time since, has been
repaired. and the trains arrive punc,ually as
heretofore
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All is quiet in Montreal.

Drowned On Saturday evening last, C! as.
Smith, (Foreigner,) Seaman. belonging TO Brig
7clos, while in bathing with two other OF the
crew, was drowned. AS he was an expert
swimmer, it is supposed he was taken with
cramp. He was about 25 years of age, and
resided in Prov idence, r. |
Commercial, last Tuesddu
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

CoAsr SURvEY.-The schooner John Y.
Mason has sailed from Norfolk for Albefnarle
Sound, TO remain till about the LIST of July.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

arkansas John S. Roane's official majorl-
iy for Governor, over his Wing competitor.
IS 1853. He entered upon the iuties'of his
Office on the 18th ult.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

TRIAL or GAYAN DuFFY.-The jury in the
case Of Gavan Duffy has again disagreed, and
be has been set at liberty on bail.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

Quick Trip,-The steamer Evergreen, Capt.
B. Rush. left this place on Thursday the 81
inst, al - NJ with a fair down freight; dis
charged the freight in Wilmington, and took
in cargo for this place; left with Boat Dill
gence, (cargo Of Ice,) in tow, and arrived at
her wharf on Saturday 5th inst, at 81 P. Nj.
Fayetteville Observer, SM inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

N-Mr. Hannegan, the newly appointed
United States Minister to Berlin, sailed in the
Europa for Europe, on the 1st instant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

From Chagres.-Return Of California Emit
grants. The brig Major ashland arrived at
New Orleans April 81, from Chagres. The
Bulletin says:
s. She left there on the 10th April, and has
brought back sixteen passengers who went
down 10 Chagres on their way to lifornia,
hut could find no conveyance from the isihmus,
The California had not arrived al Panama. nor
any other vessel. There were about three
thousand people on the isthmus waiting Tor
transportation
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

Shun an evil eye, a naughty spirit, and an
ambitious mind.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

The French and British Canadians-Th
following from Montreal paper shows the
i'll will of the French towards the British
residents in that city:
To the Young Canadians of the Cify of
Montreal.-A terrible outrage has been offered
to the representatives ofihe people. public
building. the properly of the city, where both
legislative chambers held their sittings. has
been barbarously burned by crotCd of mis-
creants> belonging to a miserable fdction. Our
noble and magnanimous Governor General.
III" friend of onr constitutional rights and the
faithful representative of our gracious sover-
eign, has himself been the object Of the insult
and outrage ofthis horde of scoundrsls Shall
we permit this contemplate faction to crush
under their feet, in the capital, every principle
of decency, order and law1 No, never. Raj
y, then. around the government and the ad-
ininistration Of your choice, and who have so
many proofs of your entire confidence. and
proUe to them the impIacoble hatred IRE bear TO-
yards those. arhom to destroy, 1t IS only requi-
red for us to tr'Nu. Assemble yourselves in
companies of ten, and let your eenturions re-
port their lists to the adjntant general of Mill
tia. God save the Queen. A. VoLTIeEUH.
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THE VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The result of the Virginia election appears
to be fourteen democrats and half whig
for Mr.. Morton, elected over Mr.. Pendleion,
is very generally reported to be for the sub
treasury. for free trade. against bank, and
against the Wilmot proviso
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-11

Democratic gain 53-Whig loss 81
or difference of 1O4 in The vote in The House
If the other States to elect come in al this rate
MIR. Winthrop will not be reelected Speaker
of the House.-N. Y Herald
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sells should not be allowed to take a part in the
coasting trade in the limited manner contemplated
by the bill its first reading. 1t was the opinion
of the Chairman of Customs that it would he pre-
Judicial to the TO allow either British or
foreign vessels in coasting with the foreign trade,
and he had, therefore, come to the determination
to abandon that part of the bill. Mr.. D'lsreali
made one OF his singing speeches against the bill.
The debate was adjourned without coming to vote
The rumor that ministerial crisis is at hand
prevailed very strongly last night. Mr.. Gladstone
is endeavoring to cOnciliate the country party on
the matter now before the House.
The news from Canada has caused great uneasi-
ness again to the Ministry
HOLLAND.
Letters from the Hague inform us that his Majes-
ty, King William iii. had arrived there, and had
been enthusiastically received by his subjects.
FRANCE.
Some sensation was caused Yesterday in the As
sembly by the circumstance of NJ. Proudhon being
seized with fit of apopexy. Fortunately med
ical assistance was quickly Obtained, and he is
likely to recover.
Two more protests have been formally made
against the interdiction of Clubs in the Assembly.
The Bank of France returns show that the
Treasury Notes have decreased two millions, the
notes in circulation three Millions and the bullion
eight millions since the last report
Rumors from Italy. The advices received in
Paris from Italy lead to the belief that the Spanish
HefNo'itiol W assist TIC opo is Hot Hhciy w uo
persevered in. There are immense preparations
going on at Rome for war 1t is reported that the
Austrisns have evacuated Como.
European Congress is said that the Emperor
of Austria has proposed to France and England a
Congress European affairs Of all those nations
who were parties 10 the Treaty for the settlement
of Europe after the last war-the Treaty of 1876
the same which the Emperor of Russia has lately
declared to be his rule.
SPAIN.
The Madrid papers received this morning express
imminent fears of an outbreak in that city. The
troops were kept constantly under arms, and some
arrests had been made.
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RESTAURANTS. &c. J
HOIbrOOk 0Syter Saloon and Restaurant
MURPHY's RESTAURANT
Bowling and Billiard Saloons,

100 ST. CHARLES STREET-Next to the Theatre.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform bis friends and
tons to his Establishment rendering il he most
complete and Sesrabe in the city. The RES NA
TAURANT will at all times be supplied with --A%
the choicest tae that the markets OF the city anoFd IN
style TO satisfy the most fasidous Epcure Having num-
is prepared to accommodate BOARDERs with without
The BILiiARp ALooN i las been soiirsS Ssstted
and visiters will find the Tables and appointments of this
establishment equal to in the city, and from its CEN
trail situation must to be the Billiard Saloon Of
The BOWLING SALOONS have been constructed with
great care and effort the part the subscriber sha be
wanting 10 give general satisfaction TO his pdtrons and to
make his House worthy of the liberal patronage
, The BAR g. usual. Will always be funnhed win
ap1l 3m RICHARD MURPHY.
AMERICAN OYSTER SALOON and
ID ESTAURAT No ~ ST. CHARLEs sTREET.-The
L y undersigned would most respectfully in. - ~
form his friends and the public in general. thatN NlN
he has reopened this well known WV
~ y establishment in a and ele-
A( Az CANT STYLE and hopes, by his unweared attsu.
AAnAK ton to business and his great experiences. %
retain and the kind and liberal patronage hefe?oe
extended by the lovers of good ehse Having made ample
engagements for procuring Mobile, Baratana
GAME and FISH Of every descriptions. be
prepared to at the shortest notice. all the
rae and deicacies of the in style calculated TO
please and crafty the Of the mos fasdious epcuse
His WINES, LIQUORS and CORDIAL have all been
selected by himself and of the finest brands the city can
produce. .,s.,,,E4
~ He is also prepared to accommodate few gentlemen
with Lodging and Private Sitting he has had ths
upper portion Ct his house elegantly ppshee os shs5 our
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YoUNG's, No. Camp Street. New Orleans.

Nov receiving at the above Store by arrival from
v the North n entire new and exten-
~ I'VE stock Of Ladies' and Cents
i@sA finest patent Lever Watches hunt -
EAkAlaest and most fashionable style OF Ladies and
Gentlemen's Breast Pins Also. patterns of Studs,
Finger and Ear Rings Collar and Sleeve Buttons Suspen.
der Buckles gold and silver Specs gold Pens, of the best
makers. Also large stock Of SilveIwaIe consisting OF
table tea and dessert Spoons Soup. Ladies, Casto &c.,
of which will be sold at the lowest cash prices The pub
lie respectfully invited to call and examine before pur.
chasing elsewhere.
B. The strctst attention paid to the repairing of fine
Watches Clocks and Jewelry Canes. Diamonds, snd all
kinds of Jewery mounted in the latest and best
All repairs warranted. charge NJ tie
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BOARDING..
THREE OR -FOUR Single Gentlemen can be accom-
modated with BOARDING and LODGING, at No
o96 Porcnn, street o23 tt
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NEW WATCHES, JEWELRY, ETC. ,
WE are now in receipt Of large and splendid stock OF
w Sod and Silver. Lever Leplne and md, Dsuglss O.
Manufacture. Also. Jswelry, Sill X "A
yer-ware, Spectseles God fens ,F ras.s
Goods We particularly invite the attention OF ladies and
gentlemen TO our stock before purchasing elsewhere as
selected by ourselves in The Northern cities with care and
shall be sold as low as at any house in the city;
KNOWLES & NOEL, IS Canal street.
B-Our DersonGi attention will be devoted to repair
ing every desc of fine Watches Clocks. Jewey etc.
nS n X. IN.
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CrOckery, China and Glassware.
P. r. FELL & OO-84 Common ST., New Orleans,
Importers and Dealers, Wholesale and Retail
cHE Lamps Plated and Britannia Castors. Can 81
- dlesticks. Table Cutlery, Japanned Walters etc. M
* Goods will be offered at low prices and when -
the County. packed in the safest mhS2 brn
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ACTICAL WATC HMAKER,
81 CANAL STREET, Third Door from Camp street.
Vl,HE subscriber has Just eived additional supply Of
L WATCHES. yEWELRY and FANCY ~
GOODS. consisting Of very supe IN.
no Gold and Sill. er Watches with A. IA
- ~ Hunting Case, of M. I Tobias. A.AAA.e
Wsee s9G h Je%e Of bs latest Styles
Colo Watch Chains, Keys and sss Ladies BnseIs,s
etc. Also great variety of FANCY GOOnS selected by
himself in the Northern akes from the iaes, EuopSa as
imporations consisting of Work Boxes Pressing Eases me
Fans Reticules, Scissors fine assortment o. oLL'Eh
WARE, pure as coin; and other fancy articles
80 a. 'A' ''o'e ~ jal6 5m
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GOLD ROCKERS FOR CALIFORNIA.
NY person wishing purchase GOLD ROCKERS,
n such recommended in this paper apply at No 20