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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

From THE CHEROKEE NATIoN.-We have received
the Tahlequah Advocate of the Goth ut 1t contains
no news of much interest. The various nominations
for public officers to have been made and they
that it is evident the Indians are as
much given to office seeking their white brethren
Among the candidates for National Counsel we see
the names fSprng Frogs Spirit Pot, Laugh -atmush
and Lightning-bug. For Sheriff. the names of Fish
Tail and Pelican Tiger are quite prominent. John
chieftaincY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20
Terrible Effects OF the Wcather.-The Scissors on
Strike.

Strike.
During the extreme heats of Friday and Saturday
last we regret to say that our scissors actually ab
sconded-cleared out-and were missing. 1t is pro-
bable, that after having for so long time presided
over the selected department of the Journal, they
thought they entitled to little innocent
amusement, perhaps ride to the Sound, and the
enjoyment of the sea air. At any rate, they could
not be found when wanted and the editor was I'M
charitable enough to say that the Devil had run a.
way with the scissorsa most unfounded accusation.
We are happy to add, that since the weather has
got somewhat cooler the ruant scissors have return
ed and are ready to cut all sorts of capers and
papers, for the edifcation of the public They are
the most stif-necked cross grained, rusty, and I'M
comfortable looking weapons in the world, and if
they were sharp enough would lead to commit
suicide; but as they now lie before u.s. might as
we'll attempt to cut our throat with bar of brown
soap. We did once beg borrow, buy steal a new
pair: but they sharp, that they cut out
and we never saw them again. If we only had a
wife, might steal her scissors now and then but
alas there is no such luck in store for u.s. We, the
bachelor of the concern, have made repeated at
tempts to induce our married associate to commit
petit larceny in that way but his honesty is perfect
ly invulnerable We have had serious thoughts,
yea verify profound cogitations, upon the subject of
scissors and matrimony-matrimony and scissors
Oh scissors what reflections for bachelor; and we
have dreamed of a female angel in a sky-blue Turk
ish costume; with a patrimony of five hundred pair
of scissors and eyes bright enough to look into the
middle of next week, and tell all the news before
it happens.
P. S.-We forgot to add, that penknife which
we used to cut out copy, Saturday tainted twice
with the heat and has since betrayed decided symp
toms of hydrophobia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20
From the Fayetteville North Carolinan
WILMINGTON, N. e., June II
The Schooner Joseph II. FIanmer.

The Schooner Joseph II. Flanmer.
The new schooner Jos. H. Flanner, Capt Van Gil
der arrived here few days since from Philadelp hia
She is beautiful craft, the handsomest, and fitted
up the best of any regular packet the river. She
is to be regular packet between Wilmington
and Philadelphia, and is conformity owned in the
two cities
She has large and handsomely fitted cabin, with
teman and his iadT when desired She cost ST.
O0O
Any person, or family, or party of persons wish
ing trip to Philadelphia. would find everything
as comfortable on board the Fanner, as on steamer
The proprietors of the Flanner, Mr.. Geo. Harriss,
Capt. Van Glider and Others gave christening en-
tertainment on board on Tuesday last The best of
wines-of meats-of confectionery, &C., &C., were
furnished in profusion and gentlemen were coming
and going and going and coming from II o'clock
NJ, until night.
Success to the Flanner and her proprietors.
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20
German Rallroads-Thelr I.ength, Profits, DC.

Some of the Railroads in Germany are doing
most prosperous business. According to q statement
before US, the Magdeburg and Leipsc Road, a short
road of Is German miles, paid dividend of 129 per
cent. The Magdeburg and Halberstadt paid per
cent; the Upper Silesian Road 7-l2ths; the Born
and Cologne 5 per cent Bresau and Freiburg 4 per
cent :; the Berlin and Stettin 81 per cent Berlin
and Hamburg Al per cent; Lower Silesian, with
branches. 81 Berlin and Antalt, per cent Stet-
tin and Stargard, 81. The smallest dividend paid
was per cent on the Thuringian road:
The German Railroads open to traffic are as fol-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

LEVI WooDBURY.-The Democratic Conventional
New Hampshire have unanimously nominated H3.
LEVI WOODBURY. for the Presidency and appointed
Delegate to the next Democratic National Convex
ton. Resolutions passed sustaining the Con
promise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

SEABoARD AND ROANOKE RAILRoAD.-We learn
from the Norfolk Beacon that the stockholders in
this company held meeting in their Office in Ports
mouth on Wednesday, the 10th inst, pursuant to
notice. Among other business done, it was ordered
that another locomotive and several passenger bag
gage and freight cars be Immediately purchased,
preparatory to starting the required number to do
the business of the Road it is completed to
Weldon. The work progresses finely, and it is ex-
pected that the whole line to Weldon will be COM
pleted by the last of August-North Carolina
Patriot.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

THE New CosTUME.-A tailor in New-York las
Just invented new-fashioned coat-it has neither
seam nor opening. To getinto it. you have to crawl
out of your trowsers.-The population of Oregon
Territory is ascertained to be fifteen thousand
The mission to Russia has been rendered to josiah
RANDALL, ESQ., of Philadelphia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

SUPREME CoUEr.-The following gentlemen have
been admitted TO County Court practice: Erwin A.
Thompson, of Wayne A. F. Woodard of Beaufort
County Thos. M. Arlington, of Nash Chalmers
L. Glenn, of Rockingham; William H. Miller, of
Virginia; John F. Latham of Beaufort County; /.
A. Spears, of Cumberland William L. McGary, of
Fayetteville; and Robert w. Wilson, of HILLSIDE
rough.
And the following have been admitted to Superior
Court practice:
Alexander McLane, of Robson Stephen E. Will
]. Mallett de Berniere, of Cumberland William G.
Henderson, of Rockingham; George Howard, Jr. OF
Edgecombe; John T. Clegg, of Chatham Henry c.
Jones, of Craven and William E. Hill of Duplin
County.-Raleigh Standard.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

PRovoKINc-M the great British writer
against the rapid increase of population; has sor
who has wife and Il children.-Brit. Paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

FIRE ON THE RAILRoAD.-On Monday last, about
IL a. NJ. little beyond Goldsboro, one of the cars
belonging to the freight train coming down was set
on fire by sparks from the locomotive and was
tirely consumed together with 81 barrels of Spirits
Turpentine and 1900 lbs Bacon.-HeraLd.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20
Fug,,,vc slave Law at the south.

Robert Collins Esq., Macon Ga the owner OF Crafts
and his wife, the fugitive slaves about whom there was SO
much excitement few months snce and who both escaped
10 England was written to by gentleman in Boston, ask
ing what amount of subscription money would compensate
him for their freedomand limiting that such disposal of
the case would be better for all concerned From Mr. Col
Inns reply we take the following the gst of his
ing:
ssYour policy would free those who unfit to be
free it would render discontinued the slaves they
left behind it would organise companies of freed
slaves to conspre for the freedom of others it would
encourage abolition societies, free soil parties and
associations for the protection and defence of fug-
lives It would render the Institution of slavery
mong us less stable and less benehcent. The man
ner Of freeing slaves at the south is better for the
owner and better for the slave himself For the
owner, who by giving liberty to faithful servant,
encourages others to the same obedience and the
same boon For the slave, by keeping him here a.
mong his friends and relatives instead OF casting
him upon the tender mercles OF strangers and anat
| les good slave can acquire his freedom without
becoming fugitive frebrand among free sellers.
1t appears to me- therefore, that it is the policy OF
the Shareholders not to accept pecuniary equva-
lent for his fugitive slave from citizens of the north
in the manner proposed that it is not proper or u
dicous for me, the first public claimant of fugitive
slave before the people of Massachusetts, to receive
indemnity, for his or her loss, by community who
prevented a recovery by law. From the honest, law
abiding citizens of Boston, can accept no indemni
ty subscription, since they have done me no wrong
From those whose conscieHces are higher than the
u s. Constitutions and who violated law in prevent
ing the slaves arrest look for indemnity to the Bos
ton courts of justice. These men have drawn odiun
on your city, injured your commerce and insulted
the character of your people. They should pay the
penalty Beyond all this, the south waits to see
whether the north will deliver up demand those
fugitves Who held to service here; waits with
solicitude to learn whether the constitution and laws
of congress will be recognized the supreme law
social civil and religious bonds of union between
the north and south to be hooks of STEEL OF
ropes of sand waits waits with intent interest tt
know whether a southern man, before judicial tri
bunal of the north to reclaim his slave property
considered a logged Jew refusing 'ducats' to de-
mand his pound of fesh or to be esteemed Phil
emon, and have his fugitive, Onesmus restored.
remain, sir, yours truly, RoBT. COLLINS"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

and some others of trifing Importance
The total in length is 964 German or geographical
miles, or in English (43-5th German being one En-
glish four thousand four hundred and thirty miles,
and two-fifths of a mile.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20
Message of Gov. Young, of De.eret.

We have before us copy of Gov. Younr's fret
annual message to the Legislature of Deseret daIi
cred on the I'd last December, which gives bigb-
y favorable and interesting picture of the condition
OF affairs in that new territory. In commencipc no
announces that the former government of Deserot
will continue, IN all its departments until such time
it shall be superseded by organization conem
plated under the act of Congress, establishing ter
ritoral government. Referring to the past he saws
eve have the proud satisfaction of having sustained
quiet yet energetic government under all the vcssudes
incident and untred localities and when the general
shall have assumed to the expenditure
sequent upon the Indian expeditions of being comparatively
free from debt. Unlike the godenbrowed neighbors our
sister State agent of hawking about
bonds, to obtain the to deay the sixteen
dollars diem of the allowance of the members of the e
gsature.'
| The cause of education is fourishing throughout
the territory. With the main body of the Indian
tribes the most peaceful relations exist and great eff
forts have been made to introduce among them the
habits and customs of civilized life, but with only
partial success
The message states an instance unparalleled in
the history of the times. that not single solitary
case reported for trial before the regular SEES
sions of either county supreme court during the
past year and offence beyond the control of the
justices of the peace to have been committed
Gov. Young recommends in the strongest terms
that the capitalists of the State should Introduce
machinery for the manufacturing of all kinds of ma
chnery that will hereafter be wanted for factories
&C.; Also that stoves and other articles of heavy i'm
portation, should be manufactured by the people of
| that territory.
The Governor states that railroad will most pro-
badly be constructed to Iron county, also conna
ously to Southern California terminating at San
Diego. and that whatever aid the Legislature should
see fit to extend to it he shall acquesee in if Within
! the range of his constitutional duties
! Rosfon TO.frun}
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

John J.. Wooster
The Speeches of the Graduates were fine pieces of
composition, and handsomely delivered. Being ne
cessarily limited to short space of time, a few of
the prominent features presented in effective
manner. The style was graceful and forcble
| &c strong without rage, without o'erfowing full"
| At night the large Assembly Room" which is
not yet finished, filled with crowd of youths
and maidens, chasing the glowing hours with fly
ing feet
[ very much doubt whether any part of the world
produce better looking assembly than was then
and there assembled. The students the hand
soonest and most gentlemanly set of young men |
have ever seen and the State has to be proud
of them physically well intellectually
Everything went off in an orderly and agreeable
manner. Some young men from distance, wholly
unconnected with the College, created little distur-
bance but it was promptly put down by the courte,
Gus and efficient Marshall, c. Bryan, of Raleigh and
his Assistants and the visiting youngsters left with
decided impression that Chapel Hill was fast
place.
The number of persons in attendance was large
though not great some former occasions; the
weather was pleasant and altogether it one o.
the most agreeable Commandments that was ever
attended by Your friend,
AN ALUN1NUS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20
Mr.. Corvvin's estimates of the Revenue, and their
Communicating ProposItIon to the s.oxernment.

correctness-Ne,v Proposition to the Government.
Mr.. Corwin, the present Secretary of the Treasu-
ry, in his report of December last, estimated. no
doubt with the view of influencing Congress to IN
crease the tariff that the receipts into the treasury
would be comparatively small for the present wear.
and that by the first of July there would be in the
treasury balance of only Sl58996 SO. and that by
the first day of July, 1852 there would be defcen-
cy of S865,99 49, Now, how is Mr.. Corwin sus-
tanned by the facts Why, instead of there being
only small sum in the treasury the first of July
next, there will be surplus of probably seven mil
lions as the receipts to the present time have exceed
ed his estimates six millions of dollars and the pro-
liability is, that the first of July 1852, instead OF
there being deficiency, there will be a surplus of
fifteen millions of dollars.
This is fair example of the manner in which the
affairs of the government are managed at Washing
ton, and of the credit which treasury estimates are
entitled to. 1t shows great want ofinteligence on
the subject, but any quantity of ignorance in refer
ence to the progress of the country. The fact is
our practical business men in New York know more
| about this and kindred matters than the whole cab
met combined. The progress which this republic
has made in prosperity during the last twenty years
has been wonderfully great. Twenty years ago thu
revenue of the government from all sources did no
amount to t1rclue millions of dollars, while the
revenue for this year will exceed fifty Millions Mr.
Corwin might have saved himself the trouble of I'm
discriminating the revenue, with the view of affecting
the tariff question, for the whole subject of proec
tive tariff has been dead and buried for MANY wears
The commercial and manufacturing progress of thu
country requires high tariffs or special legislation
| They have proved most conclusively that they arr
capable of taking care of themselves without an,
| government assistance.
The truth is we are inclined to believe that al
the ex-Senators and ex-members of Congress wh'
became members of cabinets, as shown by their OWL
friends have been so much engaged as counsel anc
agents for claimants, for some years past, and have
been so much occupied in drawing money from tn
treasury, by getting them lquidated that they have
forgotten the little they knew on other
ministers. The truth is slowly coming out TIL
administration week, yet we are willing to ali
them. We propose, for the remaining term of Mr.
Fillmore's Presidency, to undertake, by REASONABLE
contract the complete administration of the govern
ment, to be transacted in Office and to direct al
the affairs at Washington through the telegraph
This can be easily done. What does the cabne
say IN. Y. Herald
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

The New DREss.--A young lady appeared yester-
day in Canal Street in the costume-a short
skirt reaching little below the knee and wide Tur
kish trousers of plaid silk. She attracted so much
attention that she was forced to take refuge in
store until the crowd subsidized. As we were going
up Broadway at dusk we passed another specimen
young lady in the new style, walking with gen.
eyes her dress was picturesque and graceful In
some of the inland towns we understand the fashion
is making rapid progress--N. York Tribune.
How we'll he plays for young said Mrs.
Darlington the organ-boy and his monkey performs
ed near her door, .and how much his little bro
ther looks like him, to be snre.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

SUBSCRIPTION FOR Mr.. TERRYs FAMILY--The
Alexandria Gazette learns that the of ten thou
sand dollars has been raised in Lynchburg. which
is be invested for the benefit of the family of the
late Mr.. Terry editor of the Virginian who shot
in the rencounter with Mr.. Saunders and died in
consequence of his wounds. This instance of human
feeling and generosity is worthy of all praise. Mr.
Terry left helpless and dependent family who will
thus be provided for
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

To TRAvELERs-H1LTo BaIDGE--Hilton Bridge
is taken up and undergoing repairs. Travellers are
notified that it cannot be crossed at present Notice
will be given when the Bridge is ready for
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

SAILING UNDER WHARF.-THE Paris Journal des
Debats states that species of vessel, destined
it is expected, to solve the great problem of subma-
rne navigation, has been constructed in the estab
lishment of Mr. Cruesot. This vessel will proceed
from Cruesots establishment. through Paris to Cal
ais, by sea, with the aid of its machinery which is
similar to that of propelers, In going out of the
port of Calais it will plunge under water and reap
pear few hours afterwards before Dover Thence
it will gain the Thames, which will ascend to Lon
don where it will figure at the exhibition, among
the most interesting productions of French industry
and genius.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

The Democratic Review for June, and Cooley for
July. The Review is very good in its political and
financial department, although we think it devotes
rather too much of its ' Financial and Commercial
Review to attacks upon the Philadelphia Mint
The object of course is the removal of the Mint to
New York.
Cooley is very fine. By this mean that its il
Illustrations are pretty, for have not read any of
its contents somebody, not having the fear of the
Journal before his eyes, having abducted the said
Book
We have also received the Medical Examiner from
Messrs. LINDSAY s. BLAKIsToN, of Philadelphia, but
it, too, is gone. We sorry that we lost the Elk
aminer, for we had entertained some notions of be-
coming medical proficient We have got big
Homeopathy book. one on steam and red pepper, sew
eral medical periodicals. and complete Cow Doctor
all sent for our editorial revision and comment, and
we intend to read them all after which WILL no
doubt, astonish the faculty, and, like our Western
prototype play the very old Harry with fits. We had
almost forgotten to mention that we have pamphlets
on tie virtues of cod liver and mustard seed. 1t is
perfect stubbornness for folks to die
To observation-disclosures BaIDGE.-Hilton Bridge
is taken up and undergoing repairs. Travellers are
notified that it cannot be crossed at present. Notice
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

FUGIrIvE-IsM-The Syracuse Star remember that city
has been made of the headquarters of runaway saves
says:
eve are informed by one of the police officers of
this city that out of the fifty sixty male fugitive
slaves who until recently resident of this city,
only two were regularly employed as laborers. Ma
ny of them gained precarious livelihood as runners
to houses of prostitution, and the majority sup
ported by charity. Such we are also informed, is
the general condition of the fugitives who have
ken up their residence in large towns and Cities
where, be it observed, they chiefly congregate,
In Canada, also, they are regarded by the inhab-
itants with distrust and aversion. There are two
towns in Canada West in which negro is not al
lowed to set his foot through fear that he may be-
come burden upon the tax payers
it cruelty then tempt slaves from the South thus
to degrade them at the North
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-06-20

The act for raising additional revenue passed
the General Assembly of this State at the late Sc
sion impose taxes according to the following Sehsc
ule:
On every dollar of annual interest secured owing
from any solvent debtor, whether an individual or
corporator carpenter
On every hundred dollars employed in buying and sell
ling Slaves.
On every hundred dollars employed in every species of
On every dollar of divided profit due received on
of money vested in steam vessels, in stocks of
any kind in shares of any incorporated trading
company, either in the State out of it, if exceed
ing $50, if than the person receiving is liza
BILE for on his or her debts ...............
On all Surgeons, Dentists all practcng Physicians, all
practising Lawyers, and on all other persons, lex
cept Ministers of the Gospel of every denomination,
Governor of the State and Judges of the Supreme
and Superior Court whose practice, salaries fees,
all together shall yield annual income of five
hundred dollars: -................. 3
On gold and silver plate and ornamental ewelry of the
value of so upwards, in use by the owner, per
cent on the value per
On barouches buggies, gigs sulkies' carriages, and
pleasure vehicles of every description, in by the
owners, of the value of $75 and under $1OO.......
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All worth from 800 to 5000. OF
's &c sc 200 d" 300. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. OF
{" GO &c 300 &c 400. ............ OF
" &c &c 400 and over 80. ............... OF
On gold Watches in OF
g silver sc 6" Observation-Disclosures. q
(" harps &C '.................. OF
&c piano fortes &C &c. l Oh
pistols. carried OF
&C bowie knives, carried. On
6 dirks and sword canes carried. 81
&c retailers of wnes cordals sprituGus liquors.. 10
On billiard tables. 100 OF
&c nine ten pin alleys rs OF
GO every pack of playing cards sold
&c mortgages and deeds of trust registered. OF
On agents for Insurance Companies without the State,
in each county where they exercise the powers of
agent 50
On Toll Bridges and Ferries annual tax equal to
five times the amount of the largest toll received
hbiting for pay, in each county so exhibiting so
On Ethiopian Serenaders comic singers and perform
musical instruments, in each county perform