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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-07-15

GREAT RAINs.-On Monday last the long and dis
tTesSng drought was brought to an end A heavy rain
apparently divide extent, FELL and relieved the parched
earth and decaylng vegetation. This succeeded by
another and even greater ouipouring of the clouds on
1ue*day-accompanied by thunder. lightning, and
wind Many trees and limbs were blown down
We have much hope that these rains will revive
the prospects OF corn, and that. with moderate rains
hereafter, toleraole crop at least will be made The
prospect gloomy that within a few DAYS corr
rose here from rs cents to 81 25 bushe As there
Is great deal of last years corn on hand, we sup
pose the changed appearance will bring the price dowr
again,
during The storm small house was struck by light
ming and set on fre but without much DAMAGE
telegraph post and tree were also struck.
FdUetterfLLe Obs
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For the Journal
john T. MOORE. Secretary

NORFOLK. Va, JULY 4th, 1858.
DEAR FULTON 1t may not prove uninteresting to
your readers to learn how they view the canvass in
your district here in old democratic Virginia.
hear but expression, and that is one of unqual
fed of the Of the courtly but erring
Leak, and of appreciation of Ashe. The Wings here
say that if they could elect such democrat Mr.
Leak processes to be- they would illuminate and build
bon-fres. The Wings and disconsoldte democrats in
four five Congressional districts in this State at
tempted to elect men that are not half so deeply
tinctured with the land faacy MIR. Leak, and
they failed in every instance, Mr.. Leak is obliged
to fail in your sterling district
am asked here what Mr.. Leak has done for the
party in North Carolina, and the only thing have
been bile to point them to- is the defeat of the cleo
ton of United States Senator in the North Carroll
Legislature last winter, which defeat, it is
derstood, Mr.. Leak very much contributed to-
They ask me what influence he has exerted
since they have only heard of him in certain
of the party, and in its principles In this
they pose me, and have only to tell them, that he
will at the ensuing election, carry his Vhig county
"a feat he never able to accomplish when he
used to advocate democratic doctrine.
Mr.. Ashe is spoken of very kindly by every dem
ocrat that has spoken to about your canvass
and they look forward 10 his election with much
anxiety If Leak should be elected the democrats OF
Virginia. rest assured, will Grape their flags, hang
their rostrums in sack CLOTH and sprinkle ashes
| the floors of their halls.
heard coterie of democrats speaking of the
Wilmington district election at Old Point last
night, and they were warm the 1Ceather If
their hopes that Ashc would be returned. tel
you sir, your folks don't know how highly Ashe il
priced by democrats every where, they would
for moment entertain the crude, electioneer
ing notions that borrowed from the uChig speech
es in the . Congressional Globe" and revamped a
new for the guIleess and unsuspecting down you
way.
Gen. Mlson opposed in this District upo1
mott rIu las those nd
yanced by Mr.. Leak, but he was elected Keen i
good heart. Write another philippe good as tina
which appeared in your last Weekly, and belev
me to be your and Mr.. Ashes friend, VIATOR.
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For the Journal.

The fourth was admirably celebrated by the citl-
zens of Long Greek and vicinity.
At the appointed hour, procession was formed
at Temperance Hall, headed by fine band of mu-
sic, and marched through the principal street of the
village, then returned to the Masonic Hail. (Which
had been kindly rendered by that fraternity) At
ter Prayer, by the Rev. G. w. Wallace, and appro-
pirate music by the band, the National Declaration
of Independence was read in a forcible manner, by
Lewis Kerr, Esq. next, the Grafton. by David Wal
lace. have heard but opinion of Mr.. WIS eff
fort on this occasion all speak of it in the highest
terms 1t would have done credit to the most dis
tinguished Orator of the age.
The company then repaired to the grove and par
took of bountiful and sumptuous dinner, to which
the most of US done ample justice.
We then returned to the Hall and were highly
entertained by very appropriate Temperance Ad-
dress from the Rev. Mr.. Wallace. VIM. S. Devane,
Esq, was next called to the stand, who held the au-
dience spell for hour with one of his very
best speeches. On this occasion he fully sustained
his equation as promising young Orator. N. D.
Fennell called and responded in brief
address.
Thus ended the public exercises of the glorious
4th at Long Creek. J. t. M.
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DIED,

In this town. 9th inst, CATHAR1NE c., infant daugh
ter of r. J. and A. E. JONES, aged months.
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Later advIces by the America state that British
troops have been ordered Shangh 10 protect the
British interests nthat quarter 1t is also stated that
pirates are plundering along the Chinese coast.
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ArrIvnIof,he ucrp,o,,,

New York, July THE steamer Hermann, from
Bremen and Southampton, has arrived. Her foreign
dates are not so late by three days the Americas.
II is repore that Russia has offered ST 900 900 for
the steamers Franklin and Humboldt
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The Washington correspondent of the New York
Journal of Commerce that the grave of james
Madison, twice President of this Republic, CANNOT
nOw be recognized.
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For the Journal.

composed of delegates from all the Divisions Sons of
Temperance in the County and Rock Spring Tent of
Rechabites, met in Temperance Hall, Long Creek,
on the 4th inst. The Rev. G. W. Wallace was ap
pointed President, DIR. C. T. Murphy Vice President
and John T. Moore Secretary.
The object of the Convention was pertinently ex
planned by DR.. S. S. Satchwell.
On motion Of Dr. Satchwell, the following resolu-
ton adopted:
Resolved That this meeting tender its admiration and
thanks late Senator from this County James Kerr for
and in the last Legislature the Temper
ature that memorial full of ndgnity and contempt to
the memol iaiss.
On motion of VIM. S. Devane the following pre-
amble and resolutions adopted
WHEREAS, The members of the different Temperance
CARNATIONS othe County of New Hanover met accordance
with previous notice in general meeting for the urtherance
the Of Temperance and having time
the business likely to before the Convention; there
fore, be it
ResoUed That this Convention adjourn to day to be
hereafter specified by the members of Long Greek Division
of T. for the purpose of holding County Convention at
Long Creek, for the promotion of Temperance.
ReSored, That the members of Long Creek Division
requested give suitable notice of the time specified by
them for holding said Convention the different Temper
On motion of DR.. Satchwell. the Secretary re-
quested to transmit copy of the proceedings of
this Convention to each of the Wilmington papers,
and the Spirit of the Age, with request that they
publish the same.
The Convention then adjourned.
G. w. WALLACE, President
c. r. MURPHY, Vice President.
D. JOHN T. MOoRE, Secretary
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ExcELLENT.-" The Canal Street Switch Man." a
contributor to the New York Tines, writes the fol-
loving good story:
LAS Tor advice, | doubt whether anybody-news.
paper editors exceptedget So much of it, and care so
little for it, do publishers Many of them can tell
good stories of their experience this way:
A number of years ago brace of very virtuous and
somewhat elderly ladies formed themselves into com
m.ee to demonstrate with prominent publisher re-
specting the character of the books which he issued
Bulwers novels, if remember rightly, were the spe.
cal objects of their indignation. The worthy bibli.
pole at first taken aback by the vvacity of their
assault put in plea in mitigation that the great
er portion of his publications. were unexceptionabe to
even the severest criticism the score of moral char
acter.
The ladies looked obviously over their spectaces
" Have you read ths-or this-or this! he asked
pointing ont the titles of works in Theology and His
tory, and Biography, and Poetry, and every depart
ment OF Literature which graced his extensive caa
logue. Not one of them had the committee perused
Then: perhaps" limited the publisher, you are no
certain of the character of the works you object to
perhaps you have not read them ," "Yes, we have,
answered the spokeswoman we know their cha
racter perfectly well we have read every word O
them Why will you publish such Objectionable
works ? Madam replied the sly bibIipee, witt
bow and smile worthy of Chesterfeld-s' we pub
sh them for ladies like yourself who will never rea
anything else"
A reoinder equal TO that of Dr. Johnson to the lad,
who said to him, "Oh, Doctor, am so glad that yoi
have left all the naughty words out of your dictiona
ry" g Madam replied the gruff photographer
you have been looking, see. for them"
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CLASSICAL AND ENGLISH SCHOOL,
BY Il. w. CHADWICK AND E. H. RENICK
Beaufort n. c.
D ATES of Board and Tuition for boys vary according
III the studies from forty eight fifty six dollars Der
sion OF hVe months. May 49, 1856 3m
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Seven Days Later from Europe.

The steamship America arrived at Halifax on the
9th inst, with Liverpool dates to the 25th June.
Business in the English Parliament was unlmpOr-
tant The prevailing opinion was that the combin-
ed French and English fleets would enter the OAR
danelIes in consequence of Russias occupation of
the Danubian Provinces, after which Austria will
offer to mediate and negotiations commence. twas
fully believed the crisis would terminate peaceably
Several ministerial changes announced in
France statement has been to the effect that
the Emperor intends to submit the question ofpeace
or war with Russia, to the popular vote 1t is also
rumored that the French Government had copy of
the Russian manifesto ten days ago, and had recon-
mended the Porte to accele terms in the form of a
note instead of treaty.
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.-A statement from ST. Pc
tersburg to the 18th, says that final resolution
respecting the occupation of the Danubian ProVin-
ces would be taken until the refusal of the Porte to
the uItmatum was received. The, ultimatum was
finally rejected on the 10th. 1t thought that
the Russian policy to exhaust the resources OF
Turkey, by causing immense outlay for its de-
fence 1t was reported that the Russians had enter
ed Moldavia and were proceeding to Bucharest
The Car reviewed the balance of his feet at Con.
stadt on the 18th. Menzikof had been appointe
Governor Of Crimea. Advices from Odessa mention
an advance in Grain owing to large purchases fol-
the Russian troops.
CHINA-Advices from Shanghai state that the
English residents are greatly alarmed and had en-
rolled volunteers and landed guns from their ships
The Americans had also held meeting and appoin
ted Mossrs. Cunningham, Westmore, and Warden
committee to act when necessary. The Americans
had given direct aid to the Chinese executive. The
British had resolved to preserve neutrality.
Our Book Table,. H. PIERCE Bookseller, Mar
ket street. has laid on table, Vivian Grey" b.
B. Dsraili I" Flirtatons in America or High Lif
in New York ~ " The Two Merchants or, Solven
or Insolvent )" and Harry Ashton, the Will anc
the Way" The above works are we'll spoken of BY
the press. For sale above.
PEAcHEsl-Coroner John c. Wood has presented
us with several very nice peaches taken from hi
orchard at Little Bridge They not as large a
some taken from the same orchard last year, owing
we presume, to the late drought. They are, never
theess of very nice flavor.
By the way, may we'll state that Littl
Bridge will be made free in few days for publ
travelling
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fast young gent married old enough
to be his grandmother, because he owed her $50 fol
| board an
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Marine Intelligence.

PORT OF WILMINGTON. neutrality-suspicious.
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t DELICATE INSTITUTIONAL Southern paper
just drops hint, that it's not good sign to d
principles of genuine Jetfersonian Democracy to a
lamp post Just our opinion only better expressed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-07-15

DIv1DEND.-The Fayetteville and Southern Plank
Road Company has declared semi-annual dividend
Of per cent.
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QU1CX.-A gentleman came from Ogdensburg, N.
Y, TO Boston-4l9 miles-in less than twelve hours.
The first eleven miles of the journey run in nine
minutes. The public loves to go FAST and encourages
fast travelling and pats the conductor engineer up
the back who put it the road quickly but let
the off the track into a bridge, and the
public is the last think of blaming itself for what
is its own fault.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28
BY TELE APH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
CONGRESS.


SENArE.-Petitions were presented and conmu-
nicaons from the Executive departments.
Mr. Cass called up the resolution introduced by
him, relative to the establishment Of British Col.
ony at Belize Honduras.
MIR Maugum moved that the further consdera-
ton of the resolution be postponed until after the 4th
of March next. he said the resolution looked to
war with the most powerful nation of the earth,
and he opposed It's adoption.
Mr. Cass said he did not seek 10 bring about a war,
but he, nevertheless. hoped should have war
whenever the same was necessary for the vindica
ton Of the honor Of the country
Mr. Cass also rerewed his discussion, commenced
yesterday, rejecting aga INST Mr. Seward with much
feeling.
Mr. Bill followed in opposition.
HoUsE.-NIr Phillips from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported bill making appropria.
ton Tor the transportation of Mails.
Mr. Houston, on the same Committee, reported
bill making appropriations for the service of the
Post Office Department.
MIR Stanley said he was permitted by the Com
mittee of Ways and Means, to report his bill au-
thorIzing the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit
with the several States, the fourth instalment of
the money authorized to be deposited by the seve-
lal States, 1nder the act of Jnne, 1886. The
money TO be devoted to the transportation of free
people of color to Liberia
Mr. Sweeiser moved the bill be tabled and de-
cided ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to 60.
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oh E . q iIn spy.
FRIDAY. JANUARY 20. 1858.
The Dread Institute, and Worcester

Academy.
These two nourishing literary institutions the
former for the education of young women' ana the
latter fer the education of young men, situated d-
recty opposite 10 each other upon fine eminences of
ground. and fronting upon Main street. in this city,
aboni half a mile South of the Common. hold their
semi.annua vacations during the month of Feb.
ruary.
The DREAD INSTITUTE has public eXamua-
on at the close of the present term, but the recita
tions and performances of the pupils, in the pres
ence of numerous parties Of invited guests, during
the term, and especially those presented by the char
acters IN the beautiful and original French Play, be-
fore numerous audience of the ierat of our city,
Wednesday evening last under the general man
agement of their gentlemaoly and accomplished
teacher of modern languages, Professor Misner,
spoke highly of the assduty Of the teacher, and the
proficiency Of the pups--as did also the musical
performances ofthe pupils of Miss Capron, and Miss
Bemis.
Many of the works of art, executed by the pupils
of Mrs. Grosvenor, and which were exhibited dur.
ing the evening, are fine productions. The speci-
mems of Paper Mache work. and of water color
painting, were exqusItey beautiful.
The compositions read by many of elair pupils,
whom only term breads, (nynphs of the
mountans,) for the want of knowledge OF their
prosaic names evinced degree of rare talent,
in the most favorable course of development, under
the instruction OF Prof Webber.
The perfect order and general interest of these
social entertainments, during the present term, re-
fleets great credit upon Eli Thayer ESQ.,, the Princ-
pal, and Mrs. Curtis, the Maron of the school, and
have been efficient mode Of presenting to the pub
lie the high claims of the Dread Institute as Sem.
mary for female education.
Her brother institution, the Academy, has held
straight forward and progressive course in prepar-
ing its pupils of the sea, buffet the social,
political, aud professional storms Of the world, in
manner highly creditabe to all concerned. The ex-
aminatons, in the various departments Of study, on
Wednesday, at the close Of the term, were conduct
ed By Rev. E. J. Avery, A. M, the Principal, and
teacher of Latin, J. H. Brewer, A. B., teacher of
Greek, and N. E. Goldthwait, A. B. teacher of the
higher English branches, in the most thorough aud
satisfactory manner, and spoke highly of the charac-
ter of the school.
The spring and summer term of the Worcester
Academy, will commence on the fist Thursday OF
March, and that of the Dread Institute on the day
following. X.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28

MUsEUK-Last night Katzbres celebrated Drama of
The Strnnger played, Mr.. Waack sustaining tie
part of The Stranger. In this in his part Of Richard
ILL., on the previous evening, he exhibited al the traits
of finished dramatic artist.
IN addition to that mental grasp which enables the
true artist TO comprehend his subject, Mr. Waack pos
sesses in perfection all those subordinate but essential
attributes of his art, which long prac ice and close OBJ
servation can only give Every motion is full Of grace
every word has full and distinct ulterance In Richard
he was the bold and subtle tyrnt. In The Stranger he
was the isolated and melancholy msanthrope. 'Theac-
tor was forgotten in the character he represented as
the highest triumph of an arst is represent his part
SO well as to seem really the person he persrnatrs
Tonight shakspeues great play Of The Merchant of
Venice is to be repr senred for Mr.. Waack's benefit
There will certainly be an ovesAowirg house C.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28

LEGISLATIVE. 1t will be seen that the House
Of Representatives. yesterday, adopted the amend
ment of Mr.. Morton, of Farhaven, relating to the
liquor law. This refers the subject to commit
tee, toreport on the expectancy of amending the
law, SO as to make it more efficient in its opera
tion, and more beneficial in its results, aoithout
Infringing on heJ fundamental principles of that
Hct. Mr. Morton is strong friend oflho law.
1t is said that Ashnun's friends kick GOOD,
deal about the nomination of Everett, and threaten
what they will do, and what they won't do
SOUR army swore terribly in Flanders They
will fiat out, however. The Boston folks will
1chip Them in, as usual
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28

INTERESTING NARRATIvE.-We would re-
commend to the particular attention of our readers
the narrative of Solomon Northrop, the colored man,
who was kidnapped in Washington and kept eleven
years IN slavery 1t fully confirms the existence of
some of the most revolving manifestations of the in
stltution portrayed in 'Uncle Toms Cabins 1t
VIII be SEEM that after the cruel wrong and injustice
done him, he has no remedy, and that, because his
oath is not allowed in the District of Columbia under
the exclusive jurisdiction of our National Govern.
ment' the infamous kidnappers go unwhipped Of JUS
tice How long shall it be, that our government
shall not merely sanction, but do such gross nius
tice?
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Cambridge Catne nTnrl.D, M, Or

Al marker s76 Cattle-about $50 Beoves and .oe
stores, consisting ct Working Oxen Cows aud Calves
Yearings, and TWO aud Three Years Old
Prices y Market Beei-Exira sGl n 81 ner c,v,. A.,
s4l a4i ordinary, &4. f''''l'
llidts-S1a a per cwt. Tallow--S7a7l
Pelis-Sl H. Cali Skins--lvc per lb
Veal CHlye.--s4 5,hae.
Barrcltug Caltle-@dl a s per cvt
Stores Working oxen-s77 g. 80. Oln1lA
Cows and Calyes--$25, 30, 80, 52 a 81
Yearlngs--None
Two years old-S1e, 81, 2Gn3d
Three years od--S22, rs, 3In41
Sheep and Lambs--25l 10 NJ market pr,cos ~.
&c. 6, 7as BY boz, 81, "a, B. 4a1i. "A'"'
swine-ll7 nt HOES at market Wholesale, Gle rcr
lb. '' NV y"
Remarks-Ihe market is lightly stocked, and holders
are firm. ~ ''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28

A QUEER DEAcoN.-Curious expressions son,e-
times creep into the prayers of good men. At
meeting on Sunday evening, Deacon +. was
Heading in prayer. llehad got past the "Jews"
and continued thus-"And, furthermore, we pray.
that rlghi ana justice may speedily prevail upon
tub made to stand upon its own bottom--to ,se
q common Hough cutgar erpyeySioa," added the
deacon, after pause, by way Of an apology for
the use OF his very colloquial phrase
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28

Promising BoY.-There is a boy now at
tending the Quincy School in Boston, who has
been pupil there ever since the school was es-
tabished, (some five years since) and has not been
absent single half day during the time, and has
been tardy but twice. Boys there is good ex-
ample for YOU!
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28

FIRE. About O'Clock last evening, car
penter's shop on Clinton street. the property of
Hon. l. Davis, and occupied in the lower story
by Francis Cloyes, and tho upper by Capt Sal.
mon Putnam and Leander Putnam, was entirely
consumed by fire, together with all its contents,
except the tools of the occupants, which were
mostly saved. The Fire Department was early
on the ground, and prevented the confagralion
from extending TO any other building.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28
Explosion of a Locomotive.


An accident occurred this morning on the Peeks-
kill train at Tarytown. The locomotive had
stopped to water at the station house, and imme-
diately blew up, and became "A total wreck A
part of the engine was thrown two hundred feet
into the river, but fortunately but one man was
injured
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-01-28
Court of Common Pleas. for the Trial of
Criminal Gases.
BEFORE JUDGE MERRIcK.

bhFUhE JUDGE MERRICK,
THURSDAY, Jan. 27r
VIM jenkins, (colored) and james Hanna, of
Southbridge indicted for assault with intent to
rob, and also for the robbery of ApoIonus D. Bug.
bee, of Tolland, on the 26lh of December, 1852
The prisoners pleaded not guilty. II, d. Stone,
ESQ., and George Vary, Esq, were counsel for the
defendants.
1t was alleged by Mr. Bugbee that on the night in
question When he was in the grist mill of S. P. Ir.
win OF Southbrdge, he assaulted by the prison.
ers and robbed of money TO the amount of SIS or
500.
The Court WIS occupied all day with this case
and adjourned before it was brought TO termina.
ton. 1t will be continued to day.