Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-09-09

Rsa@ According to the u. S. Treasury statement OF
a1st Aueust there was in the Treasury on that day.
subject to draft, s25,974,223 o6. Of this amount
s127S3 "a was in the Depository at this place
N, C. SIX Per- CENT STATE BoNDs.-Mr. Courts
State Treasurer is advertising in the Raleigh papers
proposals of $780, 900 in Bonds of the State, on &C
count of the appropriation the States subscrip-
ton to the Central Railroad These Bonds bear six
per cent interest. Coupon Bonds of this State are
now quoted in New York at S107 to sos.
&C. The deaths from yellow fever in New Orleans,
for the fourteen weeks ending the 9th ult. is set
down by the Picayune at 6449.
The inmates of the city prison, well as those of
the insane asylum, continue TO enJov good health
The Pcayune congratulates the citizens upon the de-
cline of the epidemic, and speaking of the conribu
tons in various sections of the Union, in aid of the
sufferers, says:
This generous sympathy with stricken city will
never be forgotten by the people OF New Orleans II
money could stop the pestilence the purses OF our
warm friends al the country would have ere this
found specific remedy it is they have aevlated
much suffering soothed many pangs, saved many lives
May Heavens blessings and the heartfelt gratitude OF
great city reward the kind and and noble donors!
The Howard Association has taken charge of 9 900
cases, and bills amounting TO $92 900, due by the So
ciety have been presented for payment. Other bills
are also due. The funds received up to the 3st ut
reached $4,000.
State Agricultural Fair.-Farmers, Mechanics and
Manufactors Attend:
The first State Agricultural Fair, under the direc
ton of the State Agricultural Society of North Car
DINA, will be held near the City of Raleigh, begin
ming on the 18th of October next, and continuing
until the 22d.
The Farmers Mechanics and Manufacturers of
the State earnestly requested to present. at that
Exhibition thing in their various branches OF
huSinp hat will in heir inter-
est and afford instruction.
The State Agricultural Society appeals to the
people of the State, to every exertion to make
the first Fair such an one as will reflect credit upon
them.
| We have the material among US for getting up
such Exhibition, and if there should be falling
short of what we have right to expect, the blame
may be justly attached to want of energy on the
part of our citizens. The necessary preparation is
being made for large Exhibition ample means
will be provided for the taking of large num-
Der of various kinds of stock Those persons who
design to present specimens of any kind at the FAR
will confer favor upon the Committee of Arrange
ments. by addressing a letter to JERE. NIXON, Esq,
the Chairman of said Committee, at Raleigh, and
apprising him of their intention.
The ladies of the State particularly requested
to give their presence on that occasion, and also
solicited to bring specimens of their excellence
| in the household arts.
Come one come all. to the State Agricultural Fair,
and you will not fail to 60 home highly delighted
with your visit.
WADEsBoRouGH, N. c., July 8, 1858
GEN. ALEX. MACRAE-Dear Sir: At a called
meeting of the State Agricultural Society of North
Carolina: held in Raleigh, on the 28th of May, the
duty was assigned me, Corresponding Secretary
of the Society, of addressing the Presidents of the
various Railroads. Plank roads, &c., in the State,
asking them to allow all stocks, crops and spec-
mems in the mechanic arts to pass to and from the
State Fair FREE of charge. AS the President of the
Raleigh and Wilmington Railroad, make this re-
quest of you in behalf of the State Agricultural So
oiety, hoping that those whose interest will be ben
Gifted rather than injured by it.
Very respectfully, yours:
I + T0MpKINS