Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-27

Stock was made here a few days ago at Sl15. dlvl-
dend off: And sales of Cape Fear Bank Stock at
81 Is and Sis 5O.-FdyctteuUe Observer.
NASH CoUNrY.-At the term of the County Court
for Nash held last week. says the Godsboro' Patriot
and Republican, we learn that George B. Singleta-
ry, Esq, was elected County Solicitor
ARRESTED UNDER CHARGE OF K1DNApp1NG-A man
calling himself William D. Rose. who says he is ma
tive of Halifax, North Carolina, arrived here yester-
day in the Wilmington Boat having negro in charge.
On the arrival of the boat Rose, appears, left the
gro the wharf to go IN search OF broker. and while
standing there he questioned by of the Police
officers on duty the wharf, and gave such
as to induce him to arrest the He ordered the
negro to follow him, and having overtaken Rose,
veyed them both to the Guard House, where the may
was holding his court. Upon being Intercepted by
this officer Rose stated that the negro was runaway
from Northampton and was captured by him in the
woods Halifax. and that he was instructed by his
owner to proceed 10 Charleston and sell him, but
he could show power for such sale from the prin-
cpaI, taken in connection with the repeated assevera
tons of the negro 10 the officer that he free, Mr.
Rose sent by his Honor to Jail to await further de-
velopmens.- Charleston Courier, 23d inst.
DISTRICT Court OF THE UNITED STATEs-Before
Judge Sprague. In Admiralty. Libel rs. British
brig Prince Albert, the part of the seamen, for
ges on the ground of unseawoTthiness of the vessel,
and insuficency and bad character of the food. The
grounds of the libel denied by the master. in his
answer who also set forth survey of the vessel,
showing that she was vessel of good character and
condition. and well fitted and supplied. 1t appeared
also in conversation at the bar, that he was ready for
sea, and under charter of of our leading mercan-
tile houses. The English Consul, Mr. Grattan pro-
tested against the jurisdiction of the Court in matter
between English seamen and the owners or MASTER
The question was argued only to the jurisdiction,
which the Court declined to take in this case, on the
ground of the objection made by the British Consul,
which ought TO be respected unless in case impera
lively demanding the interference of the Court But
in this case the Court would not exercise jurisdiction,
but dismissed the libel
j H. Prince for lbellants; George Lunt Tor British
Consul and espondents-Boston Journal.
correspondent of the Journal of Commerce has
condensed the already concise French constitution as
foows:-
Art l. am the state, with entire liberty 10 do as
please.
2. The people are nobody.
g. The senate, the legislative body, tie ministers
and council of state al tools and PUP pets the hands
of the chief magistrate of the nation. He can use
them, or play with them. as he thinks proper.
4. The people shall be entitled to universal suf-
frage, that is, all of them shall vote for me.
5. Laws shall he enacted privately. and when and
how the president thinks advisable. No speech
king shall be allowed. Oatory creates confusion and
is unnecessary.
| g. The press is muZZled.
T. The right of petition is abolished. The duty Of
submission is in full force.
8 What is not openly expressed in the written code
is secretly understood Constitutions says my uncle
cannot have too wide margin.
9. ] and my uncle are one My uncle Is my uncle
and am his nephew.
Done at the Palace of the Tu7eries, 18th Jan 1852
Natural cu,iosiaies-s. The Cumberland Babies
In the Fayetteville Hall, on Thursday evening last
sc Monsieur Valentine gave quite move. exhibition
to vor1- l,rra audience consisting of family OF three