Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-06-17
Impor..ns Atrsss--Dl.eo.sry o ssapshaoas Frauds

Important Afrest--Blscovery OF stupehaous Frauds
and Extensive Band OF Forgers, sc.
CINCINNATI, June ga man named S. Craig, was
arrested at Newport, KY. to-day, and Immediately
brought this city, on the charge of being implicated
in extensive forgeries The prisoner was arrested
when in the act of writing letter, which is said 10
pontedy mplicate himself. In his house were found
large trunk, pair of saddle bags, and several bas-
kets full of letters. with blank Deeds certfcas, &c..
duplicating large number of persons in various parts
of the Union Netorial presses and seals were also
found ard upon part of the deeds the notora seal OF
Hamilton county had been found.
An examination of the OF documents found
brings TO light series of most bold and vlllanous
TRANSACTIONS and appears that widespread, fraud
uent real estate business has been carried on tor
years. of the letters being dated far back as
lS49 Some of the letters pretend to be copies OF let
tiers to from members of Congress. There are also
blank certificates, doubtless stolen from the recorders
offices in Illinois, Ohio and Georgia. parchments Tor
drawing up land Warrants deeds signed and sealed,
| requiring only the insertion of names.
| Craig is in Jail awaiting trial A letter to Brown
& Co. of Uniontown, Pa, opened by the postmaster
of that place, who did not know any such firm: and
supposed the letter msdreced, let 10 this discovery
Late and Important from Buenos Ayres.
| BosToN, June 13.-By arrival we have Buenos
Ayres dates of April Oath, being three weeks later
Letters state that all attempts at reconciliation had
king on both sides. The Buenos Ayres Government
have issued $12OO0,0OO additional funds, and have
proclaimed martial law The custom house and
other Offices closed and all able bodied men have
been required to bear arms Urqulza' on the I9tn'
commenced the siege of the city, and on the oath
provisions had become scarce and in demand He
also threatened to blockade the port, but the Buenos
Ayreans hoped to prevent this by the Intervention
of foreign powers. Warm work and much bloodshed
is expected. DoubOons are quoted at 33|.
ACCIDENT TO GEN. SCoTT.-We learn from the
N Y. Post that Gen. Scott met with accident on
Wednesday night, which is likely to prove some
what serious. AS he passing down the Fifth
avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets. about
half past nine o'clock, he stumbled against tagging
stone that had been raised above the surrounding
promptly by some gentlemen who happened to be
near, and taken home. When they offered to sup
port him BY the arm, he said Don't touch that, I
believe it is broken" This, however, it is hoped is
not the case. His face was also badly bruised
The night quite dark, and the .irregularlty In
the pavement was not visible
The Tribune of yesterday says his arm was not
broken. but he severely bruised and his right
shoulder dslocated Had he struck his ght shout
der, which has been badly wounded by musket
ball, the consequences would have been seri-
Gus. DR.. Mott reduced the dislocation, and, on
Thursday night, the General was considerably bet
ter, although suffering some pain.
ANOTHER GREAT DEFALcAT1oN-It is reported in
high quarters in Washington, that important develop
ments will be made, touching financial opera
ton. by which the Treasury has been made to bleed
The Democratic version of this story is follows -
An Ohio man, named Minor, obtained from Secretary
Corwin, upwards of year ago, transfer draft on
New York, for the of $10O, 900, Minor agreeing
to place the amount in proper hands in New Orleans
within specified time. This he failed TO d. alleging
that the institution in which he deposited the money
had failed. Minor recommended to the Secretary
as responsible and honorable, by the President of
Bank or Insurance Company in Ohio and several let
tiers in relation to him passed between Mr. Corwin
and other parties. Five thousand dollars of the money
have been recovered, but the balance it is said, will
be total loss 1t is hoped that the late Secretary
will EXPLAIN in due time, the details OF this transac.
ton.