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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09
nas-We regret to learn that there is some miscon

D9-We regret to learn that there is some miscon-
ception in Duplin county about our having announ-
ced on the 10Th ult, the name of C. J. OATES, Esq
a candidate for tho Legislature. We made the
necessary correction in paper of the Goth, sta
ting at the time, that we were in error in making
the announcement. We now distinctly state, in JUS
tice to Mr.. JNo j. KELLY, who, learn it is alleged
gave US Mr.. OATES name as a candidate, that Mr.
K. never wrote us line spoke word to us on the
subject, in any manner, shape or form whatever
The error was our own, and it was innocently made
by the Assistant Editor of this paper We hope this
explanation will be satisfactory to all concerned.
B1~ The mailroute between Stantonburg, in Edge
combe and Albertson, in Duplin counties, has been
discontinued, and the mail for Albertson, from
S.rieklands via Kenansville and Saracta will leave
Striekands on Saturday. (and returning will arrive
at StrickIand's same day.
This arrangement will enable our subscribers at
Saracta and Albertson to get their papers three
four days sooner than by the former arrangement.
We hope it will also increase list at these two
Offices.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09
Terrible Railroad Accident.

Sirtcen Cars DemoliShed-SereraL Men and Hundreds
of Cattle Killed.
We indebted to q gentleman who arrived this
afternoon from New York. for the following particu
lars of terrible disaster the New York and Erie
Railroad, which occurred about o'clock yesterday
afternoon:
AS freight train of twenty-five cars, heavily
loaded with live stock from the West crossing
iron bridge over small stream, three miles west
of the mouth of the Lackawaxen creek, the bridge
gave way and although the locomotive got safe
ly the tender and fifteen precipitated into
the ravine which sixty feet wide and twenty-five
feet deep.
The ravine completely filled up by the wrecks
of the and animals. The sixteenth was
reared end on the top of the heap of ruins. The
cars which went over are said to have contained a
bout 100 head of cattle $50 hogs, and $50 sheep
all about 100 animals The cars, which were 90
ing very rapidly were completely shattered to pie
ces, killing or woundng hundreds of the animals.
The conductor of the train, two brakemcn and twt
drovers, were buried in the ruins. The first wa
soon extricated alive, though badly wounded. Tw
or three of the others could be among the ruin
and were able to converse for an hour or two On
of them finally gored by and another ais
appeared to be dead, when informant left tn
cars at Z. M
Another still alive and calling for assistance
! Drink handed down to him, but he was burcC
so deep that there little chance of his beng 90
out alive.
Some of the animals were unhurt, but the grea
mass of them were killed or horribly mangled, hav
ing their horns and legs broken and being wounded
in various ways by their struggling among them
selves
The trains from the East and West, which met a
the place of the accident, exchanged passengers.
| About two hundred men were engaged yesterday
afternoon in clearing away the ruins, and cndcavo
ing to extricate the men and animals
| Phil. ErpDiD1r R1rIIptiD 2d INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09

The Revenues from duties of the past fiscal year
are not yet fully made up ct the treasury but it is
believed that they will be found to exceed forty one
millions of dollars ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09

THE APPROPRIATION BILLS IN CoNGREss-The
Philadelphia Ledger says that the Congress
is in 40 hurry to pass the appropriation bills is that
their own pay is not yet involved. There is un-
expended balance sufficient for the pay of Congress
for one or two months. The sailors wives, who are
waiting for their half pay, will have to watt proba-
bly,, till the patriotic pockets of the members are in
danger, Their bill will be rushed through in haste
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09

The Crops IN THE UNITED STATEs.-The harvest
Throughout the country is finished and we are
satisfied that the amount of wheat produced is greater
than before In the Western States, where corn
has heretofore been the principal crop, an immense
amount of wheat has been grown this year. In Mis-
souri, alone the surplus is estimated at five hundred
thousand bushels, and this is one of the smallest
wheat growing States. The corn crop has suffered
somewhat in almost every direction, in consequence
of drought but that occurred before the grain began
to form, and should the month of August prove ia
vorabe, greater amount of will be raised than
ever before known All the crops suffered consider
ably which fell in the of the late gale which
swept from Cape Fear to the Northern Lakes, but
that is comparatively, small portion of the great
territory devoted to agriculture.
The cotton and sugar crops suffered greatly in
consequence of the late spring and the many over
flows to which it has been subjected Indeed, from
all we can gather, it is probable that both these
crops will fall far below the average and it is posi-
Bile they may be even below those of last year In
Texas alone have those crops escaped the disaster
which in the other Southern States they have been
subjected; large portion of the most productive
lands in that State have this year been devoted to
the production of sugar cane and it is probable that
Texas will be one of the principal States in the pro-
ductlon OF sugar.-N. Y Herald
The Revenues from duties of the past fiscal year
are not yet fully made up ut the treasury but it is
believed that they will be found to exceed fortyonc
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09

BITING MANS TONGUE OFF.-Two black men,
called George Sefus and Bill Miles, were engaged in
an ARRAY, on Thursday, in the Fifth ward N York,
and from hard words got to blows clinch ensued,
and Sefus seized Miles by the throat until he choked
his tongue OUT and selling it with his teeth bit it off
the base taking the whole of the negros tongue,
so that the poor fellow could only make grumbling
noise when attempting to speak. The articulation
of words was entirely gone
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09

MIR. WILLIAM GORE, very good Democrat, of Co.
lumbus county, SIS head of Sheep, and desires
to know if any else in the State of North Carroll
ma, has as many? Come up, gentlemen, let us hear
from Won
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09

MAJOR WALTER GwYNN.-We stated on Saturday
that Maj Walter Gwinn, the Engineer of the James
River and Kanawha Company. had been appointed
Engineer of the new No Carolina Central Railroad.
We understand that the Major will not leave the
James River Company, but will only give general
direction to the North Carolina Railroad, at times
when he can we'll be spared from his duties the
James River Canal. For his whole time and service
in North Carolina, he offered salary of $4,000
This he decned-and for his occasional services in
the neighboring State he receives reduced sum as
Observation-Disclosures ENQUIRER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09
Words of SObcrMcsE.

J. J. JACKSON, Sec.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09

| 1850. NETT Gains
iH Reid. Manly Dem Fed.
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

SourHEY IN soRRow.-Southeyl lost a noble
boy, ten years old, his pupil and yet his
teacher, and in the midst of his grief he thus
writes to Wilberforce -
"They only who know me in my daily
habits can imagine or believe how great has
been the extent of my loss. or how it is pos
sible that child of ten years should have
been so entirely the companion as well as
pupil of his father. Twas recovering Greek
in the process of teaching Herbert; we were
German together, and were to have
begun Saxon in the same manner. For his
age, there was no better Latin scholar in
Greek, he was fit for the fifth fern of West
minister; and he was acquiring, with little
expense Of time, and no trouble, the French
and Spanish. With all these requirements
going on, his life was like q continual holi-
day, so much was it his disposition and mi'e
to mingle sport with study, and find recrea-
tion in all things. He was the constant com
Polynesian., 1850-10-19
M Af1ezf II
EMPIRE CITY LINE.

NEW YORK THROUGH TICKETS.
THE ONLY DIRECT LINE OF STEAMSHIPS
/ FOR PANAMA. Through tickets from San
Francisco to New York, by way of Chagres and
Panama. The splendid and popular steamships
SARAH SANDS, 1900 tons burthen, w. C.
Thompson. Commander, and NEW ORLEANS,
!, 100 tons burthen, J. W. Wood, Commander, will
leave San Francisco for Panama, direct, connecting
at Chagres, with the staunch and we'll known
steamships CRESCENT CITY, $500 tons burthen,
Chas. Stoddard Commander, and EMPIRE CITY,
1000 tons burthen, J. G. Wilson, Commander.
Rates of fare San Francisco to Panama direct.
First Cabin, $500
Second Cabin, $50
The Second Cabin has a separate table, and the
berths fully furnished with hair mattresses and
bedding, and on board the Sarah Sands are state
rooms, great advantage in point of comfort, over
the unfinished hunks Of open steerage.
Chagres to New York.
After Saloons. $l25
Forward Saloons, 100
Lower Cabin, 80
All the above have the same table and privileges
of the Saloons.
Steerage, found with mattresses and board, IS
An experienced Surgeon is attached to each
steamer.
The subscribers now issuing through tickets
to New York by the above named steamers.
EVERETT & co.
Honolulu, May Is, ls50.-l-tf
Polynesian., 1850-10-19
President Fillmore.

The following brief biographical sketch OF
Mr.. Fillmore is given in the Journal of Com
merce:
Hon. MILLARD FILLMORE, Vice President
now President of the United States, was
born in Summer Hill, Cayuga county, New
York, January 7th, 1900. His father, Ma
thaniel Fillmore, is farmer, still living in
Erie county ,New-York. Mr.. Fillmore spent
four years in early life in working at the
clothier's trade, and during that time devot-
ed all his leisure hours to reading and study.
At the age of nineteen, he attracted the no
tice of Judge Wood, of Cayuga county, who
took him into his office. In 1921, he remov-
ed to Buffalo, and entered a law-office, teach
ing school for his maintenance, until the
year 1923, when he was licensed to practice
in the Court of Common Pleas In 1897, he
was admitted an attorney of the Supreme
Court Of the State of New-York In 1929
he was elected member of the Assembly
from Erie county, N. Y, and was twice re-
elected. He was elected to Congress in the
fall of 1882, and after the expiration of his
term resumed the practice Of his profession.
In 1886, he was again sent to Congress, and
was subsequently reelected for another term
During this session, he was placed at the
head Of the Committee of Ways and Means.
In 1874 he was nominated by the Whig par
ty of New-York as their candidate for Gov
ernor. In lS47 he was elected Controller
Of that State. In IS4S, he was elected Vice
President of the United States, and on the
4th March, lS49, he entered upon the duties
Of the office.
Polynesian., 1850-10-19
CIRCULAR.

O1nOUlIAh.
Foreign Office,
November z, l649
SIR,-The Act of IL and l3 of Vict.,
cap. 66, For facilitating the Marriages ol
British Subjects Resident in Foreign Coun-
tries. does not provide for the Registra-
ton of Births and Deaths Of British Subjects
in Foreign Countries. But it is nevertheless
very important that such Registers should be
kept at each Consulate, and should be trans
mitted home to be deposited in the Office ol
the Registrar General.
have therefore to instruct YOU to keen
two Registers, in the Forms herewith an
|nexed, marked A and B one for Births and
the other for Deaths; and have TO desire
that you vii. give publicity in your Consular
district to the fact that you have been III
structed by Her Majesty's Government to
keep such Registers, and that you are au-
thorized to insert therein such entries OF
Births and Deaths as may be reported to
you for Registration.
Atthe expiration Of each year, you will
transmit to me Copy of each Register so
kept by you during the year which has
elapsed, certified under your hand and seal
to be coreect, in order that may transmit
the same to the Registrar General
You will be entitled to demand for such
Registration the sum of ST., or As. 3d., as
provided by the Act Geo. Nv. cap. 81.
am, Sir,
Your most Ubedient humble servant
PALMERSTON.
To Her Majesty's Consul General
at Sandwich Islands.
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

APAssING THoUGHr-Rothschild is forced
to content himself with the same sky as the
poor newspaper writer, and the great banker
cannot order private sunset, or add ore ray
to the magni6cence Of the night. The same
air swells all lungs. The same kind of blood
fills all veins. Each one possesses really
only his own thoughts and his own senses
Soul and body-these are all the property
which man owns. All that is valuable in
this world is to be had for nothing. Genius,
beauty and love are not bought and sold
You may buy rich bracelet, but not a we'll
turned arm on which TO wear ia pearl
necklace. but not pearly throat with which
it shall vie. The richest banker on earth
would vainly offer a fortune to be able 10
write verse like Byron: One comes into
the world naked and goes out naked; the
difference in the fineness of a bit of linen for
a shroud is not much. Man Is handful of
clay, which turns rapidly back again into
dust
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

portant part in revolution? No, he is the
son Of a farmer in very moderate circum-
stances. He has elevated himself by his own
labors, from the condition of simple work
man to the high position which he now occu-
pies; his intelligence, his industry, his talent,
his resolution, have done it ALL He is the
sole author Of his fortunes. His history is
neither long nor difficult to write.
Since the 10th of July, at noon, Millard
Fillmore is the recognised President of the
Union; the farmers son, and tailor boy be-
comes the inhabitant Of the White House
This simple contrast is Of more weight than
all other reflections upon the sincerity of the
democratic system of the United States. 1t
is the most positive acknowledgment of that
sovereign equality which is now the law even
of humanity.-Courrier des Etats Unis.
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

The MOUNTAIN OF LIGHr-Major Mac.
kissen, an officer in the East India service
lately arrived at Portsmouth on the steamer
Meeda, bringing with him the celebrated dia-
mond called Koh-i-N our Mountain of Light,
doubtless destined TO be presented to Queen
Victoria, as an emblem of the empire of the
East
The history of this precious stone is closely
connected with the events of which India has
been the theatre during the last three centu-
ries. Taken from the mines Of Golconda il
lA5S, it passed with the conquests of the
petty Kingdoms of the Dekkan into the trea-
sury Of the Grand Mogul at Delhi, and was
there examined and admired, by special per-
mission Of the Emperor Aureng Zeb, by the
French traveller Tavernia, on the 2nd OF
November, 1865.
Our countryman was the only European to
whom this privilege was granted since the
diamond has been owned by the sovereigns OF
India. The crown jewels were exhibited to
him by the treasure-keeper, upon salvers of
gold, in the presence of the Emperor, who
was seated on his throne The value Of the
precious stones was incalculable, but the
Mountain Of Light eclipsed them all by its
splendor and immense value. 1t was some
times worn as an ornament upon the person
of the monarch, and sometimes used as a
decoration of his throne Of peacock shape
1t remained at Delhi until 1899, in which
year the celebrated conqueror of India, Ma
dir, Of Persia, took possession Of it. Taken
by him to .Khorrassan, it passed after his as
into the hands of the Afghan
.b:oc Nn,aI Cbab ho rorr,od "a In .h,,I
One of his SUCCESSORS, Shah-Reman, impri-
soned by his brother, Shah-Shendia, hid the
precious stone in the wall of his prison.
Being discovered it became an ornament of
the king of Kaboul Mr. Elphinstone, am
bassador to Shah-Soudjee, in his turn ad-
mired the Mountain Of Light in bracelet
worn by the King. But the ambassador had
re-crossed the Indus, when the un-
fortunate king, driven from his country, and
deprived of his throne, was obliged to seek
refuge from the king of Lahore, Rundjet-I
Singh. He did not forget in his flight the
ewel Of Golconda, and Rundjet-Singh know
ng it to be in possession Of his protege, had
, strict watch kept upon him, to prevent the
precious diamonds s getting out ofthe country.
After some time Rundjet-Singh made al
ormal demand upon Shah-Shoudju for the
zoh-l-Nour, which was eluded under differ
mt pretexts The first of June, 1913, was
inally fixed upon for its delivery. The two
met in an apartment in Rundjets
'alace. Seated upon the floor, they looked
It each other, without speaking word, for
N hour. At length Rundjet imPatientIy or
lered one ofhis attendants to recall to Shah
'houdja the object Of the interview, The
prince made sign to his eunuch,
Who retired, and short time after returned,
ringing with him roll. which he deposited
Ipon the carpet between the two, princes.
jpon sign from Rundjet the package was
pened. and discovered to the astonished
YES of the king of the Sikhs and his atten-
ANTS the magnificent diamond of the Grand
dogul.
The Koh-i-Nour has continued in the pos
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

SPoILING Coop WoRKMAN-Some thirty
years ago, Mr.. Mynders, of Seneca Falls.
remarked to friend who was residing with
him, ''Look at that young man just passing,
he is the best workman in my shop, and
am ssrry to say that he is now going to make
a fool Of himself, by leaving good trade to
study law" That young man, Millard Fill
more, is now President of the United States
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

In our No. 8, Of July s, we published at the re-
quest Of Her Britannia Majesty's Consul General
:" An Act for facilitating the Marriage of British
Subjects resident in Foreign Countries" We
would now call attention to Circular from the
Foreign Office, addressed to He. Majesty's
Consul General here, which we publish at bis
request, and in which all British Subjects are
interested. 1t will be found below.
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

DOTATOES Potatoes - Potatoes-Any
L quantity of potatoes can be supplied to the
captains Of vessels Others, on application TO H
McFARLANE, Commercial hotel. N. B. Horses
taken in TO grass at one dollar month
Sept 2l-tEl9
Polynesian., 1850-10-19
COOPER.AGE.

IT A. BURDICK having taken the Stand
u . formerly occupied by C. II. MARSHALL, first
door above s. III. Williams & Co., will continue to
carry the Cooper's Business in all its branches at
the above mentioned place, where he hopes that
those of his friends who have hitherto afforded him
liberal patronage will not fail to give him q call.
NIB, 500 bbs water casks on hand and for
sale on liberal terms. dec15-Sl-1y~
Polynesian., 1850-10-19
Shanghai would probably not be greater
than at Hong-Kong.

ouonS-udi WOuIu prOOaOly not De greater
than at Hong-Kong.
There Is every reason to believe likewise,
that there is abundance of coal in Japan, that
could be delivered at comparatively small
cost, in consequence of the low price of la
Dor in that country. A native of an island
not far from Nagasaki. stated to Captain
Glynn of the Preble that such coal as that
from FOrmosa is abundant in his country :
and the American seamen who were impri-
soned in japan, and who were liberated by
the above-named officer, stated confidently
that bituminous coal was in common use in
Nagasaki, although, being closely confined
in cages they could see nothing, and there
fore could not base their statements from
actual observation. Another proof of the ex-
istence of coal in Japan is found in the fact
that a Japanese vocabulary in the possession
of one Of our friends gives names for "wood-
coal and earth-coal. Here again, however,
1t will be necessary for our government to in
terpose. The secluded policy of the Japan
ese is well known, and how jealousy they
watch to prevent all attempts at intrusion
upon their retirement. Enough is known to
render it certain, nevertheless, that these
difficulties can be removed by judicious, firm
and proper negotiation. But placing Japan
out Of the question, ample supplies of fuel for
the western end of the proposed steam-line
can be obtained in China without taking into
account the quantity that may be expected
from other localities, as soon as large and
constant demand for the article shall have
been created.
These two points then disposed of-the
western terminus of the line, and the supply
of fuel for that end,-the next is, the best
route across the Pacific. But as this is OF
great importance-indeed far more moment
Gus than the other two-we shall devote to
its consideration separate article.-San
Francisco Herald
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

AN IMPORTANT lNvENTION.-The Express
has letter from the Island OF St. Vincent,
which announces the arrival there from Eng
land, of newly invented machine for ex-
tracing the juice of the sugar-cane by which
an immense increase will be gained in the
quantity Of sugar extracted from a given
weight of the cane. Every one hundred
pounds of sugar-cane contains, naturally,
ninety pounds of sugar-juce. But the great
est amount ofjuice which the planters have
been able to extract, has never been over
fiity-ive pounds the balance, thirty-five
pounds being lost for want Of proper means
to extract it. The new machine is described
as consisting of square iron box, containing
rollers which are put in motion by steam. A
trial Of the invention IN the presence of the
Governor, and large assemblage Of planters
and scientific men was recently made at
Kingston with very satisfactory results One
hundred pounds Of cane which had been cut
for month, was put into the machine, and
in the short space of thirty-six seconds,
seventy-eight and half pounds Of the juice
was produced. The machine was tested in a
most thorough manner. producing at each
trial results which astonished every beholder
The improvement is unexampled in magnitude
Importance and utility. Another advantage
shown was, that while the new mode of pres
sure extracted so completely the juice of the
interior of the cane, its knobs and rind were
left completely untouched, which is an i'm
portant advantage, as it is there the green
wax and other Objectionable matter is con-
tanned, and it is there that the old roller ma
chine unfortunately pressed difficulty in
surmountable in the roller system, yet effect
ually obviated by this new process. By the
universal application of this invention, the
sugar crops of the West Indies would be
made one-third larger than now. The an
nual value Of sugar brought to the United
States from the West Indies amount to about
SIC, ,OOO, 900. An increase of one-third in
the amount of the crops, would, perhaps,
tend to lessen the price of sugar little. But
the West India planters would probably re-
ceive from this country alone $3, ,OOO, 900 per
annum more than they do now.
Polynesian., 1850-10-19

s'ges for ssorse..
Pey fce per eess
." House Store.
deliver to the Col.
placed in the sto,s'. M
ents, s quantity and
I each package, =.
tire amount entersa
storing and takine
e BY the importer o.,
ust be in original
whole package will.
esq
lt of the stores, tn.
an order to the Col.
bers, and contents
in which it was i'm
whether it is for ex.
htend@d for exporta.
fll make an outward
form.
Ter or owner to draw
must be two hundred
lave all been imported
in one vessel.
kge or FIRE, shall be at
or parties who place
PRAGE.
cts. each,
|cts. each per month,
cts. do do do
its. do do do
Fts. do do do,
(ts. do dc do
valued at less than
Der month.
Valued at moro than
ton, IL per cent. per
valued at more than.
month.
CoAPQlE A TON.