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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-19

The amount of Hemp raised in the Western States
be ascertained, is 90 900 tons per an
mum; of this Kentucky raises Is, 900 tons, and Mis-
souri, 10000 Kentucky alone is capable of produ-
cling 100 900 tons per annum
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-19

CLOSE WoRK.-The election in STANToN's District
in Tennessee, must have been very close one
First, it was announced that F. P. STANTON was re-
elected to Congress- The next news was, that his
Wing competitor had beaten him by seven votes
and now find in the Washington Union of yester-
day, an announcement that that paper has just re-
ceved dispatch from two of the most reliable gen.
temen at Memphis stating that Mr.. STANTON is
elected by q majority of two votes Every vote
counts these times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-19

Important from China-Amoy taken by the Rebels
despatch received at Liverpool, from London
Just before the sailing of the Africa announces that
the Chinese rebels had captured Annoy on the 10Th
of May, after a fight They are said to be
most friendly to foreigners, and protected the facto
ries and British consulate. They profess desire tc
trade in all articles except opium ANY decisive
the part of the rebels in the North it is
supposed, would apparently cause a general rise
and lead to convulsion of the empire. An attempt
to re-take Annoy had failed. Annoy is commercial
city and seaport on an island of the same name 32C
miles E. n. f. of Canton ; it contains 100000 in
habitants, and was we'll fortified with works during
the war with England.
Canton was quiet Trade going on as usual
Teas were coming down from the interior. Bust
ness transactions were, however, small Goods O
all kinds cheap. Freights were expected t.
be high for first teas. At Shanghai business wa
trfng Teas were expected to rule high.
| More ABOUT KossrA There seems TO have beer
potent reason for Captain Ingraham's readiness il
acceding to the arrangement which placed Kossta il
charge of the French Consul, instead of insisting OF
his unconditional restoration to liberty. Private let
tiers from Smyrna, says the Washington Republic
written by eye witnesses of the entire transactions stat
that when the hour arrived at which Captain Ingra
ham expected TO commence his attack Koss
was placed in conspicuous position on the deck O
the Austrian the muZZes of two loaded musket
were placed to his head, and Captain Ingraham wa
given 10 understand that the mans brains would b
blown out simultaneously with the fire of the first gu
from the st, Louis. Captain lngraham's object wa
to the life of the poor fellow and lie acceded to tn
| proposition which secured that end,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-19
as follows, viz

On the arrival of the ship Susan G. Omens. Capt.
Michaels at this port from Liverpool on Friday last
it wa. ascertaned that one of the crew, by the
of Timothy Huro, had died at on the morning OF
the 9Th July, under circumstances which seemed to
indicate that violence had been used towards him. An
investigation of the affair accordingly commenced
and yesterday, we understand, the testimony of the
third mate the majority of the and several OF the
passengers which had been taken with great by
A. Gyles. ESQ, one of the Magistrates for the par
ishes of ST. Philip and St. Michael's and R. G. Gil
christ, ESQ, the u. S. Commissioner induced these
gentlemen 70 commit Divid H Norton, fist of the
ship 10 answer the charge of murder, ana to issue
warrants for the arrest, similar charge, of Ben
lamn Jinks the second mate, against whom we learn
the evidence is very strong and tends 10 prove That
he the pepetrao of the act that caused the death
of the deceased. Capt. Anthony Michaels was also
held TO bail in the of $4,000, to appear and an
the next session of the District Court of the
United States for South Carolina 10 a charge OF hay
ing been accessory after the fact to the said murder
In the present slate OF the proceedings, 1t would be
improper for US to indulge IN any comments but we
may perhaps be permitted 10 express the opinion that
when She trial takes place, it will be und that if Capt
Michaes has erred in the premises the proceed
ed from mistaken view of what his course should
have been, and from deliberate desire to evade
the law .--Charleston Courier, 18th inst.
T. D. Condy, Esq United States Marshal for the
District of S. c., arrived here yesterday morning
on business connected with this matter. From all
accounts it is very atrocious business. We trust
that some clue to JINKs may be discovered leading
to his arrest but at present the chances bad.
| PIcToRIALs-Gl and Barnum's PictorialS
are our table, from Whitaker's Price CT cents
Many illustrations of the CRYSTAL Palace in both.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-19

TEMPERANCE FuRLoUGH.-The opinion seems to
prevail in diminishing, Maryland, that the fatal
disease of that place is owing to the improper con-
dition of the water. The Frederick Citizen says,
that in consequence of the above opinion and the
belief which is entertained that brandy is beneficial
the temperance societies of that place have granted
their members a furlough for such length of time
the of brandy is deemed beneficial to health
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-19

The Progress of the Yellow Fevertm New Orleans.
New ORLEANS, Aug. IA, 8 P. M.-The total num-
Der of deaths in New Orleans last week were 1900,
Of which 230 were from yellow fever. On Sunday
200 died from the endemic
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-19

A HoTEL.-Some idea of the expenses attending
ing, from correspondent of the New Bedford
Standard, who writes about the United States Ho-
tel in Boston:
"The hotel occupies 900 square feet of ground
has $50 rooms easy accommodations for $50 per-
sons, and capable of lodging and boarding $780,
There are 1870 male and female employees divided
into dozen different departments, each having
responsible head-such as dining, rotundary, Office
porter, kitchen, baker. sc.
1.-THE amount of food daily consumed is enor.
nous; 400 pounds of animal food, GOO pounds of
-four, loo pounds of butter. 100 dozen hens eggs
bushels of potatoes, and so gallons of milk The
asparagus for Sabbath cost $40 Lights cost
nearly $4,000 per annum Water spouts into al
most every in the house, at an expense to the
landlord of $500 per year. To cook all this food
and keep many persons warm, it takes 600 tons
of COAL Is cords of wood 81 900 worth of charcoal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-08-19

French journal recently made the following af-
fectlonate aiuson 10 England. apropos of the Eastern
complication &c If only Russia and England were
concerned in the question, if to be confined
to these powers. we should easily reconcile ourselves
to it. We should even feel JOY TO see these two
nations at war, and in this duel wishes would not
be on the side of England for her mercantile aspery
is odious to than the ambition of Russia But
the war in question is not private but general and
interminable war" 1t is remarkable, com ments the
London Examiner that this friendly sentiment appears
IN Journal devoted to the Orleans. family and wher-
most malignant feeling towards this country.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

We publish in this number Of our paper,
= communication from Dr. Joseph Taylor,
giving the causes Of the defeat Of the Ope
lousas Railroad Bill. through the Texas
Legislature, III reply to = publication in the
Houston Telegraph. from BENZ. +. Tank
e,iy We thought Of accompanying the
remarks Of DR.. Taylor. with some Of our
own, but find tina, he has occupied the
whole ground. Tho communication Of
DR.. Taylor. places tho question Of blame
fully on Mr.. Tankersly, and renders his
position certainly an unenviable one.
In further corroborasion Of the state
mcnt Of DR.. Taylor, we learn from New
Orleans paper. that the bill IN question was
signed by the officers, and submitted to the
Governor for his signature, but that he de-
clined signing il, A. the officers had affixed
their names to il, stter tho adjournment Of
the Legislature. II IL not reasonable to
suppose tho officers would have signed Il, Il
DR., Taylor had in any manner impaired
the bill
A. to the charges against Mr. Payne, Of
New Orleans, wo have but little 10 say. 1t
is somewhat singular, however. that they
were not heard of before the appearance OF
Mr. Tanker.ly's card. We have no idea
thu, they have any real foundation.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26
tTor the Republican
p o y r r z.

Or earth do We all live for JOY.
The question ia. where On i; DWELL
Where lind the pure gold san. alloy,
Can wealth, fame, or fortune, now tell
Wealth and fame on us may shine brightly,
And fortune her gifts may confde.
These-,ho' to our breast we clap tightly
A something there is wanting beside.
Come, MI high the goblet with wine,
Qnair deeply the nectarine stream
With friend by your side 7 will combine
To make life pass away as dream.
|, is true, sweet they all do impaft,
A nectar ambrosial to taste,
But touch no, the chords Of the heart,
Oh. there reigns desolate waste.
When love lights the fire in the soul,
II CLOVIS with warmth quite sublime.
Der its charm we seek no control,
Ii turns with a fame so divine.
When dreaming Of her tina, We love,
We soar in region Of bliss,
When cla-ped in her arm.---oh the dove,
There is heaven on earth in kiss.
Now desiring alone to b~ blessed,
Nor caring. nor wishing for more,
will fly TO that haven Of rest
The bosom Of her adore.
b. W. II.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

Az AsyLuN roR ixERRiArxs.-Tml
itor OF III. New \ ork Journal III ('omanI
man in every way competent 10 II
paid trip to Maine. and has seen NJ
ration Of the fsmou. law, and syssls Z
10 the following manner;
IL have been in Maine and sesn II 4
derful asylum for inebriates. much Il
than the Crystal Palace, being two ~
and twenty five miles long. one AsA
and ninety >6ys miles wide. and rssksl
tho heavens. II contains. wiAis r.
vast fores:s, swcrt green Aslds, ~
gardens. and fine streams Of walter.
tho poor inebrixts can roam ad hbIiAa
fined BY no bars or bolts. and 10 pss6,
cured. II 10 kept BY one Neal De-!
man Of short name and smah siatass
Of great skill in his profession and ~
table energy. II any New Yosh g..
man has u drunken son, wosA G.
him to scnd him 10 Maine. AID -
corporation would s+nd thi,her all ~
committed for drunkenness 10 ths ~
and support chem there Tor . ysas.
would savs much expense and rcst'
receive them back. Useful citisepa
| was thsrr, = few snvioas spisis
crying out against il. aud Nsw tsse
slsr was furioua b~cAuss he 6osh -
in |, = drop Of the druakard's drisa;
believe il will stand. aud hots il =
model for one in every state Of H. y
II this information will 10 Of valss u
Que who has drunken relations. =
city corporation. | shall b. happy =
impaired IT,"
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

M. Esfron
havs bssa sold tSdlIs : ,~,..s b
be.hood In this eo':::::y, ~ vass
have pet forth a<.aif ss1s, 49, l.
f0llows:
believing ~ sss u Istos,sst
- = beverage, ~ b . esrss u "a
curss 70 society. asd . ssrss = ~
uaIs whA1oes them, saSrsll a Z h
Ice; 81 lhas The svIi j greatly eoss:.
BY associat,ne With thoss whe NM
il. and by uslnR spirits II psrtlss, = =,
ways; therefore.
I'VE. whose nsmss are aane,al .ktI
ladies Of Harrison county. solsasl, n
ourselves not to res 70 nogs. sykaSsI
any other beverage whatever, eesSs|
spirituous liquors. 1t wsddiaea.
parties, or Al any other time al ! o.
use al honorable means to pssv>el NJ
Of them BY others; that We will ~
society Of all young men who ~ ~
liquors. wine, or cider, ~ . bsvssee..
this pledge ws will keep sstl N ~
hJe." a
This is an example worthy Of 80
II young ladies' generally wosh ns
the principles hero sst forth, ths r.
anee Keiorma,io" would very sose Y
complishrd. Let them oil w Il NJ
result will 10 astonishing. eva = ~
selves. But. says one. We will p
be.ux. Don't you believe = wss1 4 r
No, one Of them. who 10 worth : ~
,ull OF snuff, would cling to bic ca sn1
!, down." would he :hs general - I,
down il would 90. Aud in q ~ y
one door after another Of the psiss:o1nl
Of Bacchus. would b. ssen 10 eloes b.
not ono would b. left to corrupt tAse
Of society. q
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

The first trial Of officers under the new
steamboat law, took place At Cincinnati
on the 18Th OF February. They were the
oihcers OF the Steamers Ptsburg aud Falls
City, which struck each other on the morn.
ing OF the 23d Feb'y The Evening True
Delta, Of tho ! lth instant, contains the
testimony in the case. aud the decision OF
Mrssrs. llA'deman and Guthrie, inspectors
OF huils aud boilers, before whom the par.
ties were tried. The license OF John White,
the licensed pilot on duty on steamer Pits
burg, was suspended of twenty days, and
that Of jeremiah Mason. the licensed pilot
on duty on steamer falls City. WAS sus
pended for ten days.
They were found csnsurablc. not for in-
competency, nor any intention TO injure
each Others boat, but Tor not cempl, ing
with that part OF the Rules and Keguia-
tions." which expressly requires the bell
to be struck. or the steam whistle to he
sounded every two minutes" when running
in = fog.
The decision Of the Inspectors. concludes
~ follows:
We were inclined to lsnity IN our dreis.
ion IN this csse from the fact that the law,
and the Rules and Regulations under t.
are new, and A. yet inpsriecsly understood.
and no evidence appears against these oil
GERS Of incompetency, or evil intentions, or
tscklessnssa In the ordinary senss Of that
term. Yet We find them neglecting one
OF those precautionary measures Of the
Law. the importance Of which 10 made sp>
Psrent by the present case.
Bat In order to fall understanding Of
our position aud purpose. and - guide to
all licensed officers and othsrs concerned,
the board deem il their duty now 10 give
notice. that in all future casss Of collisions
Or other disasters. placing l;fs In peril.
coming under our supervision, the most rig
oroos penalties Of the law will h imposed
upon such ~ are found 10 neglect Of vio-
alto ito 'squirsmsass.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

Fs,sxp Lorowssr,
I occasionally ~ in your paper =" a1.'s'e
m the mssvslloes Spiritual Rapp'"es .. me
nr.sen, 4ay; and - have taken . NIUE
notice Of the thing from my water so"s,'
/ would bs glad Il yos would p"l,!'sh ne
iolIovinp warning 10 the people.
In the Scriptures those who have "a
mili,r spirits" or in other words. those VINO
n,of..s 10 hold intercourse with the ,"hao'
n,,,. If the Invisible world, are uniformly
associated with ldolstsss, W'sard's &c.
and ,h.y and their works are denounced -
an abomios alton in The sight Of God.
so,us have denied the existence Of witch
.,af, and nil these strange and unsccosnt-
All. ,h,nu., altogether. That such persons
and things have been found among mo" IN
former times Is evident. from the hequen'
,lu,;ou made to tbs subject !" Holy Writ.
Co,,ul, Lev, 10. 81, 900, ~. Deut -
H. Sam. -. 3. 10 , Kings 81, D.
~ "a | Chron. TO- Is. 2 Chron. ~
q l.a.s. 1919 800 l. And the Tsp"
i,u,l,sm" of the present day. which !" many
plsces in our country, is exc't'ng 90 m"c"
interest. and doing 50 much mischief, scent
to be only revival OF these ancient s'""'
nations.
The inconsistency Of holding such
per.ons in estimation. or having recourse 70
fortune tellers, divines. charmers. and such
like. appears in .his-l. II If initiating ths
heather, AID giving conntcnancs 10 t"e
foolish superstition aud sbsnrd practices o'
nnpans. =. Such persons are held IN VI
borrsnc~ BY the Lord. aud their very ex's'
,~uce forbidden. 3 Tie threatens to pm
;sh those who consul. them. 4. It's wrong
to hss. anything to do with them, ~ It u
setting an awful example to others. o II
IL often productive Of the grsstest evils
deception, discord. disappointment, and IN
credible mischief Witness the mania about
witches und wtchcralt which ragged in New
England in 1892, to such an extent ~, for
A time, to almost entirely unhioge the frame
work Of society which filed their prisons
to Overlooking with accused persons o.
every rank, aud occasioned the execution
Of ri least twenty unhappy victims wit
ness the crowds that nre move ne w. y
lunntic hospital. 10 parious portions OF oo'
,oap.r,. ard zoe lccas oaal sole O. FfoS'
ile ttter l.rt OF i5, nouri sd wF'r ~PIf
imal p.spre.a- these saeee.sors Of tn
" sch OF t.n.dor.
a wise man foreseeth the evil AM
hide,h himself, hut the thoughtless pass o.
and are punished"
Hours very sincerely.
JESSE WITT.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

. vsIDSl1SM W ~ ~ ~ 49, -
~ ssssiu ssa ~ sdaie'stFs6sa.
AlshossL ~ lsassssal. = ss@s rsspess'
does not accord fslIy With err views, YET.
a. = whole, W. ,rssrdit - snsiasnsly ~oe'
thy Of the praises bestowed upo" u. u
the administration 10 conducted according
to the principles there ea'bodied, the eosa>
try will 10 left IN prosperous condition !;
tho national character viii b. elevated
abroad; eonteutmsnt will reign Al home !;
and the Union will he ~ strong ~ At any
period OF its existence.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

tue l....oi Law lie was ID a., 4 y
DAYS OF curious nomenclature, 10 e,.1l
" liberal" lie advocated the legal I, A.
only OF every man 10 make hsaa =
Hend Of himself, bu, also . ,n,s' 1 4 ri
liberty Of every one vile enough b i
money by sue b means, 10 do all in NJ =
er to degrade his fellow men. to ks,i
hearts OF parents. wives, aud childsM, q
bring disgrace, ruin. and ~resebsdssA 7
families. The b., . in his Bible elssA, II
ever. were OF = different way Of 49,
They were temperance men and IN ~
Of their teacher se~n,ed to them plsiA)y ?
consistent with the prrcepts Of that ~
whose sacred lessons he professsd ii
s,,uc, them from Sabbath u SabbsA r
cordingly they declared, just bssss :
election, that. II Deacon - was eeael
yot. tho rum ticket" they did II =
him for their teacher, Election DE- -
and the deacon voted the liberal ~
which, inct the boys were not slow 10 M
On tho next sabbath they were very II
italy in their places in the school. . -
Soon their teacher came in, and vi q
in his accustomed place. No sooass
he done so than the boys started and ~
of in n body to another part Of the ~
10 wing the deacon to pursas bic msd;aa1
upor The Scriptures alone. It 10 =
hoped that his reflections upon The II
OF the day were not Improbable.
When such decided priucicls il msaiil
cd Oh the part Of the y -.ail,. there b NJ
10 hope well Tor the future moraly 4 I
community. --Z'on's Advocate.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

NV ,,po,t was male; eeassqssasly,
an eor,ee. in my opinion. seio,e .e ca,
jovrnmsnf Of ne SeSsie. HAD tn's %"
L..n accompanied BY a proper report whe"
,,..coted | have no doubt Il would have
ieen signed aud become Jaw. U"e 'se'
1 mu,, state. Col. T.. had this b'u IN h's
oos.ss.;oo for some time before u was pre-
..o,eJ 10 the House. and many suppose"
he intended reporting it #" correctly e">
rolled When the yeas ana nays WIZ, -,
called for on my report. to when I",. -
has alluded. my report sss sas'*'"e" ny
large majority Of the members P'ese""
The vote do not recollec,; but those vo
ting to sustain my report, would. J believe
have made majority Of the whole Rouse
had every member been present. A'er inc
House had adjourned and met again a.
night, another difficulty sprsng mp, when
was. | suspect, the true cause OF the defeat
OF th. bill. The bill had disappeared from
the Speakers table. Where Il went to .
knew not, but from hints received ont OF
the House. suspected. was surprised and
mortified tina, the bill had disappeared and
did sincerely hope the gentleman had no
connection with its disappearance, who !"
his late comnunicat asks the question,
am | censorable when the bill WAS taken
from myself and the House, and all res
ronsibil,ies assumed by another without
authority r. And who says again, surely
| discharged my duty when the bill was
placed in possession OF the House. and
ceased to have further control Of the same.
Who then dared to take possession OF and
carry Off this bill after my report was made
| was not a little surprised that night to be
asked by Senator 'rruit. If had this bill,
when /, was missing and could not be found
to be signed and still more surprised. when
told by Senator Truit that Col. Ta"ksrslsy
had stated to him habit This. however,
Col. Tnnkersley denied to me. but was
contradicted when he did co hy Senator
T,ui, The remarks which followed from
these gentlemen, will not repent. Senator
Truit was very positive. and Col ]. although
firm, was prudent AS he should have been.
with gentleman so much older tina" him
self
Ihave no doubt, from what have learned,
this bill was prevented from becoming a
law by i,s disappearance from the House
thereby preventing its be'"~ tigned by ihe
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26

lxrExrkRAxcG N Bosrox.-o
records kept At the Boston City - !
pears the ons hundred and ny eas
sons were committed thsse daring ~
ending The gid ult.. Of which nsnsee = =!
I've were for drunkenness. and d ~
naming any cir. u 10 probable -
wsrs strictly temperate psssons. ~
day morning inths Msnipiesl Cosse
Rogers presiding. forty one inss"Re ~!
sons were fined or sentenced 70 ~
Of Correction. nov ovsrflowing ~
oners. three quarters fsr intse'psse
N. u. CArisijss ~
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-03-26


~ syssess 4 ~ lssssseal q The
~ President. wAieh ~ PseSsasd s~o
weeks ago. wss. in mssy 'ssPsess. vaGss
~ vssssisfae,ery. TO day ne psl''ish
Ills important doesmeot !" foil, 70 that our
radon nay have an Opportunity OF scan
Ming !, closely; Of aoslysias it, language
Of weighing fally the force Of i's express.
.ions; and Of eri,icising the political We've
which Il puts forth. This inaugural Is
worthy Of this scrutiny. II 10 = state pa.
Per prepared evidently with great deal Of
care and - an index to the character. Of
The administration Of tho government for
The next fur years, IL interesting 10 tho ma.
ton al large. Il is mixed up with no am.
biguoas expvessions--no vague gsnrra'i'ies
no ponpous attempt NJ display. in order
to crown ~ an idle speech, the pageant
Of the day Its language i. plain and di.
rect. and upon every quss.io" 10 which il
adve,ts Is unmistakabls.
What is singular to us, this Adjress I.
made the subject Of favorable comment by
he Wig press. Every political principle
cor, sised IN i. 10 in direct conflict with
vbs Assirins. A. regards shs subject Of
or fsrsiga relations. the protection OF
Amsricsns abroad. integrity and faithful.
ncss In the public service II hone. and
ionomy In the administration Of the gov
e. ,msns. he language Of President Pierce
.oa,ds very much line rslxks to the con-
dot Of The oss tina. has Just closed. His
l.onuAgs conveys inteIligibly 10 tho mind,
Vat, 10 these important branches Of the
bile service. his course will be the reverse
= his predecessor; that IL there is not
ma cd change. his administration will re.
sul n . miserable failure.
7 he excitement growing out Of the
comsromiss measures cngrossed almos. en-.
trels the attention Of our leading men, and
he pressss Of the country, aud diverted
ibe pnblic mind from cfiticis,ng c!ossly the
sets of NJ. Fillmore. Tho euIcgiums of
whis presses passed current for facts. Even
now when the recor.. Of his acts are before
The country. we find his administration the
items Of favorable comment By = large
portion Of the democratic press.
Bat, for ono. while We ar. willing 10 &C
cord 10 tho late President. honesty and
sinr0rity Of purpose. we have no desire 10
oouplimsnt him with praises to which he is
ir no manner entitled. The expenditure Of
ff, millions of dollars in single year,
marked the extrsvagant waste Of public
money; the numerous frauds perpe,ra.cd
3urln, his administration. denoted 4 o. ono
of criminal ne2lieeo~r SOB ssrtrrio n
our ghts ~ ssrorla. thr .0gflif, sdop