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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
Cumberland Superior Court.

The Superior Court of Law for Cumberland coun-
ty, was in session last week. Judge Bailey on the
bench.
We learn from the Carolinian that the Juries in
the of the State against James and Daniel But
Ter for manslaughter, alleged to have been commit
ted on Thomas E. Richardson, and Charles Jackson
charged with the murder of James Barksdale, re-
turned verdicts of al Not Guilty" There is to be a
special term on the End Monday in February next
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

EXPLOSION, ATTENDED WITH Loss OF LIFE.--An ac-
cident occurred Rail Road, Friday night last,
which sorry 10 say, caused the death of three
individuals in the service of the Company. The new
locomotive James L. Petigru, to which was attached
the night train of Freight and Passenger Cars, in
which were several Passengers left Hamburg for this
city on their way down, When in the vicinity of
White Ponds, about II miles this side of Aiken, the
boiler of the locomotive exploded, which caused the
instantaneous death of Mr. PHILIP ScHoLLE, the Eng
neer and the two Firemen in attendance, viz FREDER-
lex KRUsE and B. BROTHER. The bodies of these IN
fortunate thrown distance from the
track, and dreadfuy mutilated, The boiler
head was found about 400 yards distant from the
scene of disaster.
ScHoLLE and KRusE connected by marriage,
and we learn both men of family The remains of
the unfortunate dead brought TO the city Sat-
urday, and buried yesterday afternoon None OF the
passengers were injured
We understand that horse on one of the cars was
also killed. Three of the seriously DANA
ged, and the telegraph posts and wires injured
Charleston Courier, 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
pIisisstpui without a Governor.

The Offices of Governor, President of the Senate, and
Speaker of the House of Representatives, having be-
come vacant the Secretary OF State OF Mississippi has
the oath inst. that President thereof may be chosen
exercise the Office of Governor until the first day OF
January.
Mississippi thus presents the singular spectacle OF
being without Governor till the Senate shall meet
on the oath and elect President Gov. Guion, who
succeeded 10 the Office. President of the Senate.
on the resignation of Gov. Qutman has construed
the law TO make bis term of Office 10 expire with the
period for which he elected TO the Senate viz
the 4h of the present month, ard hece the proclama
ton referred TO above. The Vicksburg Wing thinks
the interregnum will produce much confusion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
The Journal

The following sentence appears in the Journal of
yesterday:
We fully endorse the high character accorded to Dr.
DeRossei and E. p. Hall, Esq although we have no
disposition 10 crook the pregnant hinges of the knee
that thrift may follow fawning" TO think so mean
ly of these gentlemen to believe they could sane
ton the course adopted towards Mr. Bettencourt, or
sympathyise in the feelings by which the Herald and
Commercial seem TO be actuated against him.
We will thank the Editors of the Journal to explain
little, and let the public know what course feelings
have been manifested by The Commercial which II
would be mean in the gentlemen named to sanction ?
As 10 " bending the knee AMI all that the Journal
will observe that the language applied to those
gentlemen was borrowed from the Standard. So it is
Holden who is on his marrow bones if any body
Commercial, goth inst
In speaking of the feelings by which the Herald and
Commercial seemed 10 be actuaed towards Mr.. Beten-
court, OF alluded TO The fact of his being sim
gied out, and his appointment and acceptance made
the subject of such Iahored attacks. OF course the
object was 10 strike the Democratic party over Mr.
Beencourt's shoulders. H ...seaa
In looking again over the article of the Herald o.
the 18th, we are more thar ever convinced that mus
have been written without due reflection. We have
higher opinion of the editor of that paper, than 10 be
leve that he could he deliberately intended all that hi
words would seem to import, As they stand, they ART
certainly characterized By rather elaborate aduation
one party con:rasted most strikingy with bitter AM
unchrstian spirit towards another We ask no strong
er proof of this assertion than reference 10 the arcl
in question will afford In our paper of yesterday 9
inst } we quoted one paragraph. We might quot
more in the same spirit hut are unwilling 10 pur
sue al unpleasant discussion farther than The
~ of tne case absolutely requires.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
A New Digest.

The Salisbury Waterman gives notice to the le-
gal profession of North Carolina, that Hamilton C
Jones: Esq, of that place is engaged in preparing
for publication digest of the last volumes of Ire
dell's Reports MIR. Jones has been induced to un-
dertake this work from a consideration that it is
earnestly demanded by the profession and that Gov
Iredell has declined taking it in hand and that
no one else is likely to meet the emergency
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

Bas~We notice that the wings in the upper coun-
ties in active notion preparing for the next cam
paign. Time enough yet. All their talking about
fillmore and Graham is only so much labor lost
The results of the elections in all the States since
Mr.. Fillmore has been President, have given him
such prestige of defeat that he can neither be
mated nor elected Keep cool, gentlemen, keep cool
There is nothing ikei it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

Mr. a. J. Woodward, of Fayetteville, called upon
us last Wednesday with his backing, together with
brushes and other apparatus to show its practical
value. We are not much of judge, bat from what
we saw we are inclined to agree with MIR. W., who
says that it would polish any thing but an editor
and have beneficial effect upon even his under
standing. 1t does not rub off or soil any thing
brought in contact with the boot or shoe polished
with it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

STEAM For GALwAY.--We take pleasure in being
enabled to announce that new steamship, recently
built for Messrs. Jones and Johnson of this city, and
nearly completed. has been chartered to run be-
tween New York and Galway for the term of one
year. The vessel, are informed, is not yet NAM
ed We hope to be able to make further particulars
known within few days.-N. Y Sun.
Thus it is, while in Ireland they meeting and
"speeching" and resolving on this important SUP
ieet, in New York they act.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

BIG BRIDGE.-A bigger bridge than was yet
constructed is now contemplated to the Severn
and connect Monmouthshile and South Wales with
Bristol and the West of England 1t is to be ofgran,
lite, lao feet wide. with arches Of S24 feet span AMI
40 feet above the spring tides the largest
ships will be able to sail under On each side of the
bridge will be shops, the rent Of which will pay {"
good part of the interest the cost There will be
room for double railroad track and carriage road
besides covered colonades for foot passengers,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
New York Election-ofieIal Maioritles.

ALBANY, Nov. 10th The following are the Off
cia majorities for the State ticket :-Comptroller
John C. Wright, dem. 1873; Secretary of State, H
S. Randall, dem, 1920; Attorney General Levi
Chatfeld, dem, $40; Engineer and Surveyor, w. J
McAlpine, dem, 2390 Treasurer, James w. Cook
whig, 90; Canal Commissioner, Henry Fitzhugh
whig, S13.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
col. avery.

From 4 letter. the Raleigh Standard of the 10Th,
We learn that W. W. Avery, Esq. was to have been
tried on the 18th 18th inst, for the killing Of
Samuel Flemming. Flemming is spoken of as hay
ing been "a reckless unprincipled, violent: bad man.
while Col. Avery is described as mild and gentle
in his manners, and good natured and kind in his
disposition" The Standard anticipates his trium-
plant acquittal, not only by a jury of his country
but at the bar of public opinion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

STEAM NAVIGATION IN ENGLAND.-After the 31St
of March next steam vessel is to proceed to sea
from any port in Great Britain or steam upon any
of the rivers, without having q safety valve upon
each boiler, free from the of the engineer and
out of his control and interference; and such safety
valve is to be deemed to be necessary part of the
machinery.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
From California and Oregon.

The steamship Daniel Webster arrived at New
York at IL o'clock the night of the 10th, from San
Juan de Nicaragua. She brings California dates to
the 18th October four hundred passengers and about
50, 2OO,0 900 in gold.
Agriculture in California is fourshing, and the
mining news was very favorable. New discoveries
of gold were daily being made. The yield of gold
for the present year will exceed that of any previous
one Real estate is active and advancing and so is
crime. Many criminals were returning from the In
terror to San Francisco, and murders and outrages
are so rife that there is strong talk of reyvng tbs
vigilance committee. The movement in the south
ern counties for convention to divide the State ii
gaining partizans rapidly Santa Barbara is the
place fixed on for holding it, and the various coun
ties are engaged in selecting delegates.
! A valuable gold mine, and mine of anthracite
coal had been discovered on the Charles River, fou
miles from Astoria, Oregon Territory.
Steam communication between San Francisco ant
the Sandwich Islands was about being accomplished
The rebellion in China is extending, and seems f
threaten the overthrow of the Imperial government
| CoAL-A beautiful specimen of Bituminous Coal
from a newly discovered deposite on the lands Q
Mrs TAYLOR, on Deep River has been left at this OF
fee We learn that the lands have been purchase
by company of distinguished gentlemen of our ow
EState, at S2I 900. We most heartily wish them gold
en- returns Fayetteville Observer. a
1.-THE AMERICAN ATTAcHE." The miserable Sian
/ derer who lately attacked the patriot kossuth in
letter published in the New York Times, is suppose
Ito he John L. Hodge, American Consul at Marseille
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
Present well Deserved,

splendid service of silver plate is in course of
preparation at Mobile, to be presented to VIM Smith,
secretary of the British Consul, at Havana, in con-
sideration of his kind and humane attention to the
American prisoners taken with Lopez, while they
were in prison at Havana
According to the official statements of the actual
revenue of SPAIN the deficit the estimates for this
year amounts to nearly Sl500000 for the first eight
months of the year, and it appears that the actual
income of the year viii only cover the estimated ex
penses of the first ten months.
The men who returned to New York city from the
late Arctic Expedition were ignorant, on their ARR
val of the existence of the Collins line of steamers
or that there had been any such thing as great In
dnstrial Exhibition iu England,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

EMANCIpATED SLAvEs.-We learn that six slaves
emancpaed by the late Jacob NettIes of this county
embarked for Liberia, on board the Morgan Dix, at
Baltimore, Saturday 1st inst They left with great
reluctance, but preferred going TO Liberia, rather than
remain here as slaves Marlborough Press.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

IMPROVEMENTS IN New YoRK.-The New York
Evening Post states that whole of new houses.
in the upper part of the city, now standing I'M
sold and untenanted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

KossUTH AND HULsEMAN is stated that tht
President will give grand diplomatic dinner TO Kos
suth, to which Chevalier Hulseman will be invited
This is the best IKE of the week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

hG~The Herald is mistaken about Samuel Elem
ing recently killed BY W. w. Avery, having been q
whig. He was properly speaking, non-descript
but nominally democrat duly elected as such.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

MIssIssIPPI.-Full returns show the election of Gen
Foote, as Governor, over Col Davis, by 500 ma lori
ty. Ii is rumored that Gen. Foote will resign the CUB
ernaorial chair and continue in his seat in the u S
Senate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
An Atrocfous Crime.

A case in admiralty tried a few days ago in
Boston, which exhibits singular instance of cruelty
Capt Teale, master of a vessel bound from New Or
leans to Boston, shipped lad as cook, &c. in the
latter city, but when FIVE days out, the lad grew
sick-kept his bunk-was hauled out by the mate
and kicked, says the evidence until the boots of the
mate were worn through at the toes! The next day
the captain took the boy in hand, triced him up te
the rigging and gave him twenty-five lashes. threw
him down into the scuppers after the operation anc
washed the poor lads wounds with brine! For the
next twelve days the boy whipped alof and allow
and finally shut up under the BOBBY hatch, on top
load of cotton denied light, air and food the re
suit was death, the most horrible! The murdered
lads name is unknown; he shipped Bryson, blu
he, it is supposed Of parents in goot
standing, from whom he had become estranged TIL
mate in evidence before the court, said the teller die
to escape oork! The U. S. Commissioner put the pri
soners on a bail of only 81 LOCO.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

The expense per annum to each person of the popu-
ation in supporting the President of the United States,
by paying his salary, is ninth of cent-or four
ninths for the term of four years. This must be the
reason, says the Washington Telegraph, why some
don't care cent who is President
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

gate Mississippi, Capt Long. sailed from Norfolk
the 18th day of June l049, and returned to New York
the 10th of November. 1851, having been absent
from the United States about thirty months. During
the cruise she touched at every port in the Medter
ranean; sailed 29578 miles entered 103 ports Wis
tied Is countries; consumed 5,79li tons of coal
made 2,542, $50 revolutions of her paddle wheels
spent 100 days in port, and 1T days at sea-o
which l72 were under steam fixed SO ATTITUDES
spent Is days in quarantine. and lost only men BY
death during the entire cruise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21

1.-THE AMERICAN ATTAcHE."-The miserable SLAM
derer who lately attacked the patriot Kossuth in
letter published in the New York Times. is supposed
to be John L. Hodge, American Consul at Marseilles.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-11-21
New ORLEANS, Nov. 10.

ORLEANS, NOV. 3
EXTENSIVE FAILURE.-Peter Conrey. IT,, has failed
and presented his petition and schedule to the second
district court His assets 81 ,O72 294 and his liza
biites SS24O He attributes his embarrassments to
the failure of Jauon Co., and states that his losses
by them are over $500 900
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-08
Tobacco and Theoicgy.

Believing the use of Tobacco. as a per-
scna luxury whether IA the form If smoking snuhng OF
chewing, 20 ~ an INJURIOUS habit uacleSny unhealthy and
expensive and ieanag that the II tins yencious acs
sraladS increasing sections Of our land partlc-
lar, among the Young Therefore,
SesoirSd That this Convention Committee com
posed ef suitable Iamber, which COMMITTEE shall collect
statistics relating the sale and the Decunar and
moral bearings q tins narcotic weed. and report 10 this
body al future meeting what action ii any action
should re taken the premises
The above preamble and resolution were passed at
the Convention OF Congregational Ministers recently
held IN Boston. and Rev. George Trask OF Flichbure
Rev. John Pierponi OF Midway, and Rev. Leonard
Woods, ID. D., Of AndoveT, were appointed 10 act a.
the Investigating and subsequently, Reporting Com
mltiee therein mentioned. What Is more disgusting
10 the purity ci taste manners, morals and religion
than the snufng, the smoking. the chewing of to-
hscco, IN clergyman, a minister of the Gospel
"legaie O, the ssles"-one whom above ali other men
ot all other occupations should al all times aud IN
all places, be IN all things pure, exemplary and with
out reprosch before the public, and the people of ms
pastoral care. Massachusetts { araract.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-08
Collision i'm the Harbor-Slave Trade.

Correspondence OF ne ITlDuht
HAVANA. Monday, June 80
The bark Lucy l. Hale Captain Thomas, got
under way 10 leave this harbor for Matanzas, 10 COM
plete her cargo for -. Petersburg, last Saturday
evening, the 2sth INST, being under the charge OF a
Government Pilot and from the negligent manner
OF handling, in a light land breeze, she was permit
ted TO run INTO the Spanish bark Constancla dong
as l. alleged very damage 10 the hull Of that
vessel. The Lucy l.. Hale has been detained. and
VII not get away probably until THURSDAY the 3D. Of
july. after a decision Of the Admiralty branch Of
Justice as 10 where the Liabilities are 20 repose
The Cons,ancia hauled IN immediately 20
wharf near By and commenced dlScharglng her car
90. while the pumps we're kept at work 10 keep The
ship free of ater. She arrived on the 10th from
Mallorca with valuable cargo, and the damages
sustained are estimated at $4,000 or $4,000.
This case assumes consequence, from the value Of
the cargo some forty thousand dollars, and the at
tempt made. 10 make the Lucy l.. Hale, liable for
damages, when she was under the charge Of an
authorized Spanish pilot and for whose services,
bonus goes always 10 the Government.
have taken some pains 70 ascertain the number
negroes that have been brought 10 the Island in the
past fourteen months from the Coast Of Africa, and
ind reliable information for 1850, and the probaoilI
TIES are N favor OF some two thousand Others
that. from remote points and other circumstances,
We cannot reach with certainty. OF these, under
The administration Of the CondI Alcoy, near $50 were
seized and acJudicaed to years service atter
which 20 be retired from the Island. through the
English branch Of the Mixed Court Of Justice
70 reside al Jamaica or such other point a. may De
selected Y. L. o.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-08
MICHIGAN.
The Legislature-License Law-RaiIroad Con-
spirators-king strong OF Beaver Island
Politics. &c.
Correspondence Of the Tribune.
DgTRuir. TUESDAY. July /. IL,

Correspondence Of the Tribune.
DETRyIT, Tuesday, July ], 1871.
The Extra Session of our Legislature
has ust closed. BY an express section Of the
new Constitution the ne nDers OF the Leglsla-
ture are allowed their - per diem for 20 days
only. The consequence is that their business Is
finished the moment " the supplies are cut on
We hardly know yet what they have done
They have passed stringent Law N reference 70
the sale of Ardent SPIRITS making the seller RESPONSE
be for all evil results which may follow the sale Of
lGuor With good and efficient officers We may nope
for l good result 10 the community.
The trial OF the Railroad consplrators IS yetpfo'
crossing in our State Courts. This Is PROBABLY 'He
most extensive conspiracy, and shows the most heAn'
less deprayity Of those Who are guilty OF any inhs
that has ever been developed IN the United state:-
The plans of the conspTatOrs A. shadows Ell onh " w
testimony astounding, almost oeyonn oeheii g.
seems 10 belong 10 the department oil bchoh fa'"''
than of reality. ,..a,v
There seems to have been lately an extraordinary
accession 10 the criminal portion OF our eommnhivi
A nnmher OF counterfeiters haze been arrested, sha
are now under Indictment III tie L. :. Court ~
but few nights ago Revenue sfflcer While seaisn
ingayessel be supposed 10 be engaged IN sihuss 49,,
MAS Knocked over board With 4 staEe. Inc JIM.
caue ht The rascal a. he fell and both came near Oens
drowned. The smuggler Is now awaiting tfiai ui-''
Indictment. suxsfs
King James J. strang u Beaver Island, wnefes
located the band of NormOns, is also on nidi ~
about a dozen OF ms associates for oostrutsnie a.
United States mail, and assauItDg man c'it'es
&c The testimony in the case goes TO sho" ~.
they would attempt the complete o'erlhfo" u ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-08
GU I}A.
Havana-Murder-sh ipping-Markets. &c


Correspondence of The Tribune.
Havana, Wednesday, July ,.
One of those horrld tragedies, somewhat
too usual IN this society came of Sunday last,
sutng III The murder OF two aged people, man and
WIFE by their slave 1t that the boy desired TO
change his master, which spanish law provides for,
and defines the manner as well a determines as
nearly As practicable the price that shall obtain In
this case the sum nIed by the master was al 50 ex
orbliant figure that he found one who would buy
him. Under the excitement Of disappointment he
committed the deed.
The Georgia arrived yesterday morning al all early
hour bringing the best looking lot OF passengers that
have graced our streets since the California lever
broke out. For this year, and at this season, We
have an extraordinary quantity OF shipping IN port
almost equal 10 wants for the crop, II there "as
sale for IT, paying prices One hundred aud seventy
vessels Of all nations, and mostly squafe-rlgged OF
which nifty show the stars and stripes.
The season has, 80 far, been singularly favorable
to heath-haying nothing 10 disturb US more serious
than the palns-takins grip, which lets no one alone
MARKETS.
sUGARs-Browns and Whites, through all shades aud
grades from Il cents % q cents making large decline
from the commencement 4 the season Cucuruch0s q
Az
CoFFEE-Ot no quality from 50. % 81
FX,HANGES-Lundon, 81 cent prem, Paris. fid3 CT
DIS NswIOrk Boston. Pailadei PIMA, baliimore beI
Ct dls New Orleans short sight, )! as ~. DIS.
FREIGHTstOWes snd market North Sea, ~ 1850 ~ ~
Cd To Baltic, To port Great Britain, E2 u sde
~ l3s To port the Mediterranean, 20 Trieste ~
lOsG f2 Is. To the United States box Sugars 81
small shipment II Potatoes bark Heled Mara rom
New Orleans. good order brought quick, 81 barrel
Other prodace would be good TO Exchange
As yours, Y. L. q.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-08
For The Tribune
st-MwER TO THE wORKING-MEN

LEAVE for a while, ye sons Of toll,
The c,tys deafning din and Suliry heat.
The s,rife and hustle of the crowded street;
Go gladly forth and tread the soil,
Whose soft green carpet now invites your ieet
For Nature now from her abundant stores
For you her treasures beautifully pours.
For you the berry on the PLAIN
Vpturns lis face 10 meet the Suns warm rays
For YOU the cherry on the tree displays
Though family yet, the rich red siam
OF its warm blood, that II may temp, your ga@'
For you the early apple God doth yieh
For YOU the peach with npenlng meat Is hi.ed'
For YOU in many cool deep del,
On MANY swelling banks and far-spread heatas'
Millions of flowers emf, their fragrant breafns
And many millions more, as well,
Delay 10 peep from their inclosing shea'hs'
Or cast their odors on the gentle air.
Till YOU in their abundant sweets can snare
For you all things IN Nature WALL
For you put on their fairest, gayes' guise'
And only ask the homage OF your eyes
Who now that can, will hesitate
To Journey forth beneath the Summer SKIES,
Where Nature so aluringly invites,
And freely feas, on her unbought delights
yt,f- York, June 20, 1851. w "ARNhA'