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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
I'll. Lose OF the william & Mary.

The n York Commercial Advertiser severely con-
dennis the captain of the barque William & Mary
now that the safety of the passengers shows that ne
deserted the Ship regardless of every thing but his
own safety. The editor says
1T is now plain, his report was false in reality
as it appears heartless. He did not see the William
g. Mary go down. He and his crew deserted their
post and abandoned the multitude of passengers to
their fate while yet the ship foated, and their safe
ty ght have been provided for. To cover up the
unparalleled inhumanity, he made and circulated
false report calculating the abandone! would never
bear testimony against him."
A majority of the 164 passengers who were rescu.
ed were taken into Nassau, and were kindly cared
for by committee of ladies of that place who fur
nished them with f,od and clothing. Collections
were also taken up in all the churches in aid OF the
unfortunate passengers.
The Nassau Guardian says that two of the sailors
VIM Ward and Samuel D. Harris, refused to aban
don the ship with Captain Stinson and the crew
After the captain left, the two sailors, discerning
land eight miles ahead, slipped the chain cable and
endeavored to get the ship under way, but were
unsuccessful, the passengers were unable to as
sist them, though they continued to work the pumps
The ship after the cable slipped, drfted to the
NJ East; during the evening the two sailors busted
themselves in constructing RATS to be launched or
the following morning when, fortunately. the wreck
ing schooner, Oracle, Capt. Sands, hove in sigh
and soon rescued the passengers the ship going
down just rs the last passenger jumped from the
deck. Had not the captain and crew deserted ths
ship. it is the conviction of the seamen referred to
that the ship might have been run ashore 1h
Guardian says that Capt. Sands deserves the warn
appreciation of the humane, and generous reward
! from the British and American Governments.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
Two weeks Later from California.

The Steamer Daniel w ebser from San Juan, ar
rived at New Orleans on Monday 9th inst, with
San Francisco dates to the 10th May fourteen days
later than previous advices.
The Daniel Webster connected with the steamer
Sierra Nevada. and landed her passengers at New
Orleans in twenty one and half days from San
Francisco
The Prometheus sailed from San Juan for New
York on the 3lSt. with 400 passengers.
The Webster left at San juan the U. S. sloop Of
war Albany.
The general news from California is without much
Importance beyond previous accounts.
The mining operations continue successful. Gen
eral good health prevailed the weather was favora
Bile The Sonora Herald records many lucky dis
coveries. Large Jumps, valued at from $500 to 5000
had been taken from the new diggngs.
Business dull and the prices of produce or
the decline, with large and increasing stocks. Bal
tim flour selling at so to 50 per barrel
Gallego and Haxa!l lOa IL. Provisions were heavy
and prices dropping
Quite number Of persons were emigrating t,
Australia
Dates from the Sandwich Islands are to April 10Th
The king at the opening of Parliament had nomna
ted his son. L'Hoeps, his successor, which wa
duly sanctioned
Later accounts had reached San Francisco from
China than any received by the way of Europe
The rebellion was still progressing but not so vigor
ou<ly, and with less prospects of success.
| The rumor that Ma kin had been captured wa
generally dscreded. The insurgents had mad
the attempt but failed, having been pretty effectu
ally routed by the Governor.
The Emperor using all his energies and mean
to restore order and crush the rebels. 1t wa
thought he would eventually succeed There wa
no doubt however, of very formidable party be
ing arrayed against him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

ANOTHER CANDIDATE.-Our readers will perceive,
IN another part of this paper card from WALTER F.
LEAK ESQ In which he announces himself candid.
a.e 10 represent this District in the next Congress-
MIR Leak agrees with Mr.. Ashe on all the great nub.
Inc questions we believe, save that of the disposition
OF the Public Lands. Upon this question there is be-
tween the TWO "a perfect antagonism.' Mr.. Ashe is
against distribution. Mr. Leak is for it.
we had occasion few weeks ago, when Mr.. Nc
nie was candidate, to express preference for
" M Asne ana The reasons on which it was based
i they had any force then, they are equally appica
bic now.-Fay. Carolinian. ''' '.ff' ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

CHICAGO, June The steam tug Eclipse burst her
boiler in this port yesterday. The explosion was ter
rife tearing the boat entirely TO pieces-king a
fireman and boy, and severely njurng the engineer,
cook, wheelman, and one deck hand The captain
was also slightly injured. The boilers were new,
and the boat, which was owned by E. R. Blackwell
of Buffalo, and Capt. S NJ Johnson, of Chicago, was
valued al $4,000 The engineers life is despared
of he was dragged out of the engine after the
explosion terribly scaded.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

STEREoscoPEs OR SOLID DAGUERR EoTYPEs.-Mr
Harrison, the operator at Whitehurst's Gallery in
Wilmington, showed us yesterday evening speci-
men OF the new style and arrangement of daguerre-
otypes which Whitchurst has recently patented un-
der the above title. 1t would be somewhat difficult
to explain the arrangement but the effect is beauti-
full and well worthy visit to Mr.. Harrison room in
the Mozart Hall building. Wehaye little doubt but
that the Improvement will be generally adopted
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

WASHINGTON June THE complete official re-
turns on the license question show that 99l votes
were cast in favor of granting licenses, and 1868
against licenses to sell intoxicating liquors. Every
ward in the city except the seventh Che Island
gave ma orty against the license, the 7th giving
two majority in favor
There is great rejoicing tonight among the
friends of temperance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
Arrival ofthe Black Warrior.

MOBILE June 2.-The steamer Black Warrior has
arrived. with Havana dates of the Slst ultmo. A
letter. dated Havana, May Goth, states that consid-
cradle excitement had been occasoned by the Cap
tain General severely reprimanding the professors
and masters in certain schools for teaching their
scholars too liberal opinions. He expressed his de-
termination to repress such instruction. The parties
blamed tried to get up an indignation meeting, but
were put down by the authorities
New York, June 3--The steamer Empire City
arrived here this morning, bringing Havana dates
to the 29th ultmo. All was queit on the Island
Business was quiet and prices exhibit but little
change.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
-. 49, 1900 1Tro,n Icurope.

The steamer Canada arrived at Halifax on Mon
day last 9th Inst. with Liverpool dates to the 2sth
ult being one week later than previously received
The markets for Breadstuffs, Cotton and Natal
Stores, had improved in prices and demand. See
commercial head.
ENGLAND-The steamer Pacific arrived out on
Tuesday, the oath ult.
In Parliament, on Friday, Lords Clarendon and
RUSSELL stated that the French and English ambas-
sailors were acting in concert at Constantnopie
and that the integrity of the Ottoman Empire would
he preserved. I hey hoped Russia would insist on
nothing incompatible Herewith, but in the present
state of the question they could give no further IN
dicaon of the course of the British Government.
The Adelphi Theatre at Edinburg had been burnt.
Kossulh attended Getting of the Society of the
friends of Italy at London. but made no speech.
MazzinI had arrived in Eng land.
ODonohue. the Irish rebel, had esca ped from Aus
tralia and his way to America.
The Queen will witt the Dublin Exhibition soon.
FRANcE.--A false report that Russian forces had
entered Turkey. had violently agtated the Bourse.
1t stated that Napoleon had assured the Rus
sian Minister tina, rs much as he desired the peace
of Europe he would not hesitate to change his poll
CIV if Russia forced measures hostile to France and
the East.
Dispatches from the French admiral dated Cal
loo, April 10th, state that he about to sail for
Guayaquil.
TuRKLY.-The news from Constantnoplc forhodes
trouble The uiilmaum oil Russia mas Oeeh refused
by the Porte, and final 10 that effect sill be
given to MenZikotf on The Goth
The French fleet has been ordered to the DardaDel-
les, circumstance which has occasioned great excite
ment the Paris Bourse.
| II is believed that Napoleon has threatened to de-
clare if Russia persists in her demands regarding
The Holy Place and the Protcctorate of the Greek
| Church.
SWITZERLAND Diplomatic relations between Swift.
erland and Austria have been entirely broken off.
lNDIA.-Afairs in Burmah were unfavorable to
| British
CHINA-On the urgent request OF the Emperor Of
China, the American, French and English ships Of
war IN The Eastern waters have undertaken TO pro-
tect Nankn Shanghai and the mouth of the cana
against The rebels
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
A Name.

Shakespeare seemed to be of the opinion that there
was nothing in name, but therein we differ from
Shakespeare. Now, who would care for the honor
ofbeng General if he were forced to rejoice in the
name, style and title of General Paul Quattlebaum
Phoebus what a name, to fill the sounding triumph
of fame! But Quattlebaum is no more General.
He has resigned in a general way. He has backed
out and ex6uncktifed, as we learn from his letter
addressed to General Schnerle, published in the
Charleston Courier of Monday. long good night
to Quattlebaum.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

NEws.-We have just this moment been informed
by authority, that the arhat struck Billy Pater
son, has arrived in town, and may be seen promena.
ding the streets for a day two We also learn
that contributions can be made to the gentleman in
person by all who feel benevolently disposed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
DeaGh-Salling of the Franklin.

New YORK June 4.--Beniamin r. Smith, grand
of the order of Good Fellows $50 says our des
patch-doubtless Odd FelIows) died last evening.
The steamer Franklin sailed to-day, taking out SO
passengers, amongst whom is Hon. R. McLane and
family, of Baltimore, and Madame Bodisco. The
Franklin takes out .S73O 900 in spece Ball. Sun
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
News from New Mexico.

BosToN, June 6.-Letters received here from Fl
Paso announce that Gen. Trias arrived there on the
gath May at the head of 700 troops, but finding Gen
Lane unsupported by the people, returned again to
Mexico,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

0u-We are requested to state that the Steamer
Spray having been arranged in compliance with the
new Government Law, resumed her regular trips to
SmithYille on Tuesday morning, 9TH instant
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
Arrival Of the Cherokee,

New ORLEANS, June 5.-The steamer Cherokee ar.
rived here today from Havana with dates to the "a
instant. All was quiet the island and there had
been little or no change in the aspect of business
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

SHOT AT AGAIN-A late Paris paper says: Tt is
currently reported in private that in one Of the EN-
perors rides ten days since in the Bois de Boulogne
another attempt was made on his life. No French
paper aludes to the subject except in the most dis
tant terms.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

A MELANCHOLY SIGHT.-Dr. Reid, traveller tn ro'
the highlands of Peru, is said have found lately
in the desert of Alacama, the dried remains of an
assemblage of beings, five six hundred in number,
men, women and children, seated in semi-circle.
as when alive staring into the burning waste before
them. They had not been buried life had not de-
parted before they thus sat around, but hope was
gone. the Spanish invaders at hand, and no es-
cape being left they had come hither to die. They
still sat immovable in that dreary desert dried like
mummes by the effect of the hot air, they still kept
their position sitting up solemn council, while
tingy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

R3~ We understand from reliable source that
Robert P. Dick, Esq, of Greensboro, has been ap.
pointed U. S. District Attorney for the District of
North Carolina
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

MEMORANDA BY FRIAR LuBIN-rhe first applica-
ton of the Monroe doctrine which is recorded in
history, was made By the Roman Senate, when Pyrr-
hus came from. Greece to help the Tarentines.
Pyrrhus at first offered to act as mediator between
Rome and Tarentum. The Senate refused the
ground that he had right to interfere in the affairs
of Italy. The Romans required him to atone for
having as foreigner, entered Italy and this seems
TO have been their national view. After the defeat
of Valerius Pyrrhus sent Cineas to Rome to renew
the offer. 1t was again declined. And later, after
the battle of Asculum, he again mad, overtures to
the Romans but they resoutely refused to negotiate
so long as any foreign troops were in Italy,
Schnqite Niebultr rol l.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
Storm at the Snufh.

RALEIGH, June 5-There was a very severe storm
or hurricane at Cheraw S. C Friday last and much
damage was done TO property in the vicnity-houses
were in some instances blown down, unroofed, &C.,
trees uprooted and other damage done. The instru
ments of the telegraph at Cheraw were completely
melted by electricity.
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, (OLD SCHOOL,
On Thursday last reports of no general interest
were disposed Of and resolution adopted request
ing the several Synods to aid the Presbyterian His
torcal Society in obtaining valuable documents and
manuscripts The report in relation to the losses
sustained by certain scholarships at Princeton Semi
nary, was modified and adopted. Dr. Reyel of the
WadenSlan Synod, was introduced, and returned
thanks for the kind manner in which he had been
received. The Moderator feelingly responded 7 he
report of the Board of Domestic Missions was then
| taken up, and led to q long discussion.
The fourth resolution, appended to the report, ex
presses desire on the part of the committee to make
the missionary fields, which have been established
for some length of time, some of them as long as 20
years selfsnstaining and it is thought the policy
of reducing the aid of the board of depression the
sliding scale system-wil throw these churches on
their own resources, and the moro speedily produce
that result and the money saved by this process
De applied to the establishment of missionary fields
IN new localities. This resolution produced pro
tracted debate but was finally adopted The sub
Ject OF church extension referred to the next as
sembly and the rest Of the report adopted as wa,
also the report in favor of the erection of Presbv
terrain Metropolitan Church in Washington
Baltimore Sun 4fh inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

This body convened at the hall of ST. Johns Lodge.
No l, in this town on Monday last There was oni,e
full atteniance-repre>en tatves from all parts of
The Stale being present. Some of the extreme IVES
tern Counties represented, sign significant of
the interest entertained in the welfare of the Institution
At The time of going 10 press, bn little business of an
important character has been transacted We l,arn.
however, that the affairs of this branch Of the Masonic
Older in furnishing condition, and that there
have been Instituted four new Chapters during the past
year. These are located in Stokes Buncombe Mont.
gomery and Edgecombe counties. The total number
of Chapters IN the State at present is 24-Herald
CoROSER's lkQUE>T.-Corsner Conoley held an in
quest, yesterday. the body of a negro seaman
named Frank, one of the crew of the Bril-, Ansdale
Of this port, who fell from boat on sunday last
while sculling. Frank was free, and Skinned in
New York. Verdict of the Jury-Accidental Drown.
ing.-Herald 8th inst
WATER ON THE BARS, &c-The Committee appoip.-
ed by the Commissioners of Navigation for the pur
pose of ascertaining the depth of water on the Rars
and Inlets of Cape Fear River, report as follows: The
depth at New Inlet Bar at low tide is feet and "a
high tide il ia IL feet At the Main Bar there ia 81
feet water at low tide, and III feet when the tide !;
up TO its height On the Western Bar there is 81 fee
at low wafer and 133 when up. On the Westero Ri,
there is 81 feet at low wafer, and ia feet a. bipf
water
The Commissioners of Navigation have adopted .
resolution to have the Bars sounded monthly.
( Commercial TIN inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

Whatever be the motives 1 oa can dese''
best to overlook Is for d i0y be by neglect
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

hEV. l)r. ATKINsoN.-The n. Y. Courier & En-
4nirer says that Dr. Atkinson has accepted the
Bishoprlc to which he has been elected in this State
This could scarcely have been true at the time it
was published in the Courier; for Or. Atkinson had
lake 1T for granted that he will wait to confer with
tue committee of Clergymen and Laymen who have
gone TO Baltimore to lay the matter before him, and
VIII then make known his decision
Fayetteville Observer, 9Th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

EsclASp.-A London letter of the lth uA~F|
says -, the GO
An important financial step was taken by 'ng ~
yernment Yesterday with regard to the noa'hs IN pn
This debt consists of what is called Exchequer O
and amounts to about 9I8,O0O,OOO. Inc oln
for year when the holders may demaho P"yL md
one-half the total number are dated IN Nla IT. h.
the other half in June. When the NarC Gu nnslar
came due about two months since, the ChanvTII he
Of the Excheouer gave notice that they "Our rsp
paid off unless the holders would accept lO"s
of interest. They had hitherto borne the law ani
threc-p pence per day, or G2 IS. 3D. per annu~ ,d,f
he now refused to allow more than pe''9 -s Of
or Gl los. sd. per annum. Tins low INV lind vas
interest ON Government securities of any knu
unexamped. but the offer was perfectly Su''' haag
and the holders preferred it's acceptance Anal p
paid off subsequently, however the dOubt1
crea e in the value of money renoeieo ~ p,easuT'
if, when the June bills fall due, sllii Naaa,verbs
could be resorted to in their case bv the pubh1
cation of notice that the terms OF rene" o"donted
be raised but will be the same as ha stem sbOs
March-namely, a penny day. - n' Same hold.
confidence, and has had good e neo to deman
ers in the present instance are ca treasury WI
their money. but the balance in the .oonyenenee5
enable them to be paid of without i,ping tbo; re-
and the total of bills in circulation III; rise ard '"e
duced. the price ofthe remalhoe .suninm 1pia
will gain float at a moderate p part Of the Govern
least IS the anticipation on the correct mst one
ment and it is thought to h pc in severa
The USE OF GEOLOGICAL kSO Dnbosed coal e1Is''
counties of Ohio where it was hundred YARD;
to the extent of few rOd' Them that they NV NV
most, the geoogst !!mosslbaustbc. The re- 81
real estate in different .r,nsand dollars I'M
!: ;$
pected abundance. Professor norton of the , tn
was assigned the southwestern o5 to the nhan,
in a few moments demonstrates a., u their feet
of West Union that the rock b u,,I previously
we'll suited for lime. The, os H"N
hauling lime a number of miles, - :. :. aln
Whatever be the motives for inSu can dessr''
a,ool I, for folly scarcely oa iad
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10
The American journal of science and Arts.

scientific investigation of Ericsson's Calorc En-
CINE. by VIM A. Norton, of Yale College, is the ar
tice in this number of most general interest The
conclusions of the author thus summed up:
g l. That Ericssons Hot Air Engine, compared
with the condensing marine steam engine, in its most
economical operation, has shown the ability to do
the work with the of from 16 to 13 less fuel;
and, that if its full estimated power should hereaf
ter be deyeoped the saving effected would be Oper
cent
% That, for the same actual power, its weight
is about three times great as that of the marine
steam engine and that in case its estimated power
should be obtained, its weight would be much as
80 per cent. greater.
IS. That, in respect to the space occupied by the
engines and coal, the advantage is decidedly in ia
of the Steam engine.
- That the great weight of the engine in pro-
portion to the power developed, must prevent for
the present, the realization Of high speed in the
propulsion of vessels. At the time it is to be
admitted that the full estimated power is adequate
to the production of high velocites Time alone
can decide the question whether or not this maxi
mum power is really obtainable.
IS. The great weight of the engine. and space
occupied by it in its present FORM WILL in all proba
hiliy prevent it's adoption for the purpose of inland
navigation and railroad locomotion in preference to
the steam engine. If used a land engine, these
features will be less Objectionable; accordingly it is
only in this form of application, and in those
of marine vigation in which speed is likely to be
sacrificed to economy of fuel, that the caloric en-
CINE may be confidently expected to achieve decided
triumph over the condensing steam engine.
although this discussion has brought US to the
conclusion that the new motor is not likely to equa
the extravagant expectations which are so widely
entertained with regard to its capabilities, still il
must be freely conceded that the invention of q new
engine in respect to which just claim to superior
ity over the steam engine can be asserted, in any
particular, is great achievement, and that the in
genuty and mechanical skill displayed in the nven
ton and construction of the Caloric Engine cannot
be too highly extoIled--Literory World.
A BRIGHT PRosPECT.-Lieut Maury says, " japan
is to be opened to our commerce.; China is to b.
christianzed with her millions; our people are t
buy, sell, and get gain; Australia is to be might.
nation, and good customer; and all the islands o
the Pacific are to attract ships. hail flag a
the emblem of freedom, and court friendly alliance
with Us as the champion, by example, of the right
of man.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-10

COPPER STocKs.-The N. Y. Express reports sale.
OF the N. Copper Company's stock at Sll to sl1l
per share. Par value S.
D'v1DEND.-The Bank of the State of North Car
ohha mas declared semi-annua dividend of st per
cent of which per cent will be paid to the Stock
holders and per cent. to the State for tax