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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

Below WILDE found a table of the new Congress
siona Districts laid off at the recent session OF
the Legislature. showing the counties in each with
their votes for President ut the late election and their
aggregate Wing or Democratic majorities respec-
lively 1T viii be seen that the Scripture say
ing has been fulfilled in particular: at least Tor
verify the first District shall be last and the last
shall be first Clingmans District which was for
lnerly the first being the eighth, and Outlaws
which used to be the ninth, is the first
AS the thing appears the face of it, the Wings
have maiorities in five Districts. The first, fifth.
SIXTH Sc, enth and eighth and the Democrats in on
ly three-the second, third and fourth; but we are
inclined to think that the result OF the next August
election will show that four Democrats and four
Wings have been returned to Congress. The seventh
District although nominally Wing, Isl we feel GER
tain. Democratic. The falling off in the vote OF
Lincoln the native county of Mr.. Graham. being OF
itself more than enough to change the District
There was also heavy falling off in Mecklenburg
and Cleveland. The It'll District is unquestionably
Democratic.
Opposite to the names Of several counties, no re-
turns appear they being new countless and their re-
turns having been made with the old counties from
which they have been taken. This, however, makes
no difference since the old and new counties are in
all cases placed in the same district-with the ex
ception of Orange which is divided into Orange and
Alamance-Or belonging to the 4th. and Ala
nance to the 5th 1t makes little relative difference
however, as parties nearly balanced in both
portions of the old county:
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From the Fayetteville Observe

SENATE CHAMBER. Dec. 25th. 1852.
MeSsrs E. J. Hale g. Son-GenHemen-I have just
in the Observer of the I'D, an article copied
from the Wilmington Herald in relation to the APP
pointment of Magistrates in Bladen county, doing
me such great inj justice that forced to the dis
agreeable necessity Of asking favor-which have
never requested of editor before-to allow me
through your paper to place myself right.
1t is true that the Commoner from Bladen pre-
sented to me list Of persons AS in numbcr) to be
recommended as Magistrates, which | refused to
sign, before ercn read the Names kneaU rho the
persons When the recommendation came to
the Senate, did oppose these appointments, upon
the ground that there were in that county about
forty five Mag iStrateS, being about out of every
twenty men ; and if these were commissioned We
would have out of every ten.
If this was DONE it would be equivalent to abol-
ishng the County Court, it would be utterly i'm
possible to get together ma ority of the Justices
Upon these grounds alone did oppose the appoint
ment Of so large number and merely requested
that the recommendation should be laid the table
until could learn in what portions of the county
Magistrates were needed
This was done with scarcely dissenting voice
1t is very illberal thus to attempt njure with
those gentlemen several of whom are my near rela-
them my personal friends.
| have more reason to complain that my name is
brought forward in this conspicuous manner about
manner of interest to the public, from the fact
that had after this, consented to the appointment
OF one Justice of the Peace for each dstrct-this
being greater number than thought the good of
the county required.
Yours very respectfully,
n MoDO{VEII
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Complctc success. of the CaIorIc Shin.

The new ship of 1900 tons, which has been built
in New York under the direction of Capt. Ericsson,
the Caloric principle, made a trial trip on Thurs
day last and attained speed of full fourteen miles
an hour She requires but six ions of coal in the "a
hours, whereas steam vessels of a similar class use
seventy to eighty tons in the same time. Her ma
chinery does not occupy onc-fourth the space of
steam machinery. The principle is the expansion
of atmospheric air by heat. According to the ac-
count in the New York Herald, there be no
doubt of the complete triumph of the new principle,
which seems bound to supersede steam, since it is
cheaper to put up occupies less requires little
or no fuel, comparatively speaking, and can be at
tended by one hand
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14
TIE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
The Accident to Gen. PIorce's Family.

Few ircidepts.in our remembrance have given
more forcible illustration of the proverba uncertain
ty uf human affairs and none have elected larger
share of general sympathy than the late distressing
accident by which the President elect has been rem
dered child less.
If public opinion had been called upon to desg-
nate fortunate man. and one occupying an envia-
bile position. General Pierce, above all others would
have been the man SO designated. Popular beyond
northumberland by all who knew hIm-called
to the Chief HIagstracy Of great nation by vote
nearly approaching unanmity-happy in his domes-
tic relations and blessed with wife and child whom
he idolized nothing seemed wanting. In moment
in the twinkling of an eye as it were--hIs bright
cup Of enjoyment is dashed with gall and bitterness
and the childless President bending over the mang
led form of his boy-the last, We believe of tive
children-is an object ofpity 10 the humbest. What
to him now, bending under such stroke, are the
pomps and vanites of life? How coldly must they
fall upon heart left desoae by such an afiiIctlon!
And the mother-she who chung to that boy as
the last of her little ones-the object in which CEN
tired all her wealth of maternal affection-whose
very growth she had watched as only a mother can
watch-begging that this one at least might be
spared to her-t would be sacrilcgc to intrude upon
her grief-folIy to attenpta description Her health
has been very delicate for years, and although her
physical injuries by this accident are by no means
serious the effect upon her mind may be such as to
endanger her life.
With saddened and subdued hearts will they en-
Ter the White House-a dark and sombre shade
hanging over their whole lives and feelings.
One fatal remembrance, sorrow that throws
It's bleak shade alike DER their joys and their woes
To which life nothing darker or brighter can bring
For which joy has no balm and affection no sting.
God help and support them. He alone can
The Effects of the Cuban Correspondence In Eurcpt.
We publish very significant article from The Lon
don Times, fully sustaining the view taken by of
the effect of the publication by Mr.. Fillmore of the
secret correspondence OF this Government in rela-
ton to the purchase of Cuba 1t has most assured
ly rendered the peaceabIe acquisition of that Island
ten times more difficult than it would otherwise have
been it, indeed, it has not rendered it wholly mpos-
Ribe and the conviction must force itself upon
ry mind that the intertion of MIR. Fillmore was to
produce that very effect, we'll to cast odium, if
possible, upon the Democratic administration which
preceded him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14
Later from Europe.

New YoRK, Jan. 1l-The steamer Baltic, from
liverpool with dates to 29th December. arrived to-
day. The steamer Europa arrived out on the 26th
December. The new British Ministry are composed
rs follows Premier, Earl Aberdeen: Chancellor
Lord Cranswort Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr.
Gladstone: Home Secretary, Lord Palmerston Sec
rotary of Foreign Affairs Lord John Russell Secre
tary of Colonies Duke of New Castle; Admiralty 81,
James Graham President fthe Council Earl Gran.
Vile Keeper Of Prvy Seal Duke Of Argyle Score
tary of War. Sidney Herbert; President of the In.
dian Board, Sir C. Wood Public Works, Sir w
MoleswoFth Seal, without Office. Marquis of Lands
doN ne. The above form the Cabinet Parliament
adjourned till Feb. 10.
terrible gale occurred at Liverpool on the night
of the Goth Dec Many vessels were damaged.
The markets dull, owing to the HOLIDAYS The
sales Of Cotton amount to 1000 bales prices rath
in favor of buyers, but decidedly as to
! a change in last quotations. Breadstufs are dull
without change in former prices
/ FRANcE.-A decree has been published nominating
ex-king Jerome and his son, linea he'll to the
throne, in the event of direct or adopted issue
Louis Napoleon.
A commercial treaty with France has been voted
by the Belgian Chambers.
r. The Popcs nnncio has received orders recognise
Napoleon ILL.,, as Emperor
he nomination of Jerome Bonaparte and son. rs
heirs to the throne of France, had been received
somewhat nnfavorably by the Parisians.
lND1A-No Their progress in the Burmese war
The Northwest frontier of India had revoted.
Dates to Goth Nov. from the Cape of Good Hope
report that the war was almost over. The Chiefs
are making peace.
From Melbourne in Australia Oct. l. reports are
favorable regarding the miring intelligence. Cole
was plenty. Prices of provisions, however, were
ex0rbitant
London papers say that the steamer CITY of Glas
gov, on her last trip from Philadelphia, brough
100000 in Kossuth bonds, addressed to a member
of Parliament
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14
a Proper Hove.

A bill has been introduced into the New York Le
gislature BY Mr.. D. B. Taylor, for the repeal of ex
ting lawsf so far as they prohibit the legal tran
sit Of slaves through New York territory. on thei,
way from ;ore slave State to another. This action
on the part o. Mr.. Taylor, grows out of the Lem
mon case, ardIwc hope will promptly pass. 1t i.
due to justice and good neighborhood, and especial
ly due to the mercantile and shipping interests q
New York engaged in Southern trade.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

nSPThe Cunard Steamer America arrived at Hal
flax ON the 9th inst, with Liverpool daes up to the
25th, as stated yesterday The British Ministry
had resigned Lord Aberdeen is to be the head OF
the new Cabinet It's further composition is not yet
known. Arrangements are progressing at Limerick,
Ireland, with fair prospect of success for the es-
adjustment of a line of steamers to America.
The news from France is not important. The En-
pire gets along quietly. It is said that overnres OF
cancellation had been made to Louis Napoleon By the
Cavagnac party, but firmly declined The Empire
had been officially proclaimed on board the French
ships in the river Tagus, when the French flag was
saluted by the English and American ships in the
river.
Insurrcctionary disturbances spreading thro-
out the Turkish Empire
In Spain, Murillo's Ministry has resigned, and is
succeeded by Gen. Roncali President and Foreign
Minister Roncali was sometime since Captain Cen
eral Of Cuba. -Dniy Journal 18Th inst.
II History of oil Nations. from the Earliest Periods
to the Present Time: or, Universal History; in
uhich the History Of Every Nation-Aneient or
Nodern-is separately giren.-BT S G GooDRIeH."
The above is the title of a very large volume of
about twelve hundred pages, SUPERFICIAL octave,
printed in clear type and upon good paper, and IL
Illustrated by 70 maps and 100 other eugravings: all
upon wood: which has been laid upon our table by
the agent, Rev. S. G. Adams. 1t is simply COM
pendulum of the leading facts of general History. pre-
scented in the agreeable style which characteristics
the writings of Peter Parley." So far we can
judge from hurried examination. the plan of the
work, as we'll as its general execution is peculiarly
suited for popular reading embracing: as it does an
immense mass of valuable information, properly ar
ranged, and conveyed in plain and easy language.
AS for the engravings, they will attract the atten-
ton, and assist the memory of the young unfortu-
natey for u.s. however, we have little too much
knowledge of the :'getting up of cheap pctoria!s.
to derive much pleasure from examination Of
these having them all tefore, in shapes innu-
merabe. The maps, though, valuable feature,
and upon the whole, the work is we'll worthy of at
tention-even from the more advanced student OF
history or the general rcader-for we-all of US
want some familiar book of reference at times when
deeper research would be inconvenient impossible
1t is offered at Sc. The agent suppose will see
everybody and everybody will see the agent, and
buy not, may good unto them. We think
they had better buy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14
North Carolina Umreprcsentcd.

The Democrats of the country have regarded WIZ VI.
anxiety not unmingIed with surprise, the la'e py
ceedings of the North Carolina Legislature; az fa'
their failure before the adjournment 10 elect an ~"
ted States Senator. The story is now out, anu =.
proper that the staunch, honest Democracy o. , n
land should know and understand the causes ""s
have conspired to leave the old North State unFT'
scented.
II has tcen heretofore hinted that the Hon N' n,r
lus NJ Saunders, was the leader of the secesSIA
ty, and that lie contributed more than any o'N'
render the election impossible, D.. "
By the North Carolinian, received yes'efdstt'- ,j
learn that the Hon r. NJ. SannleFS "aS e, =, ,p
Judge of the Superior Court of North CsFo''E Wm 4
late session of lis Legislature vice Hon y"
Battle, promoted to the Supreme Court Bench maj
Let the party in North Carolina marx h hi'9 vii
well. He has failed in his trust once, and tns''
be no excuse for them if they permit them'e'''''
defeated twice through his agency. rh,t re
In connection with this matter, 1t IS so"eI ~ BIZ
markable that General Saunders was eIect" .r ;
present position by majority of some tWen,1 Viii
He stands, therefore, convicted of trucking watch
influence for private benefit. and he deserves
ing in future -PennsyIUania Of tile oW '""
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14
Illness of Col. King.

Correspondence of the n. Y Tribune.
WAsHINGToN, Thursday, Jan. 9th, 1853.-Wm R.
King has made his will He born in 1856
owns 5000 acres land in one body in Dallas county,
Alabama, and upwards Of one hundred slaves His
entire estate worth about Sl50,000 He is a humane
master. He told me some years since that he never
sold but one slave in his life. and he compelled
to sell him because he terror to the neighbour
hood. Col King cannot possibly recover. His ply
stefan has sounded his lungs with the stethoscope
and declared that one Of his lungs is entirely
gone and the other partly Col. Ks niece, Mrs.
Ellis, is with him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

SoCND 1RUTHs-In announcing the future conduct
of the n. York Enquirer, upon the accession of Mr.
J. K. SpaudnS, of the editors. that gentleman
enuncates rule which should ever be Observed
He says, =" Personalities, whether as regards public
men, or private, | shall endeavor to avoid There is
no surer mark of low and narrow mind than dis
position to believe that dissent spring only from
dishonesty so there is more certain index of the
consciousness, of weakness than resort 10 personal
abuse. This is The lowest and last of all weapons
one which no honorable man will touch at all and no
man not honorable until he is reduced TO an extremity
Courteous towards the contemporaries of this paper
shall always strive 10 tetaking pride in their honor
and satisfaction IN their success cannot disparage
my brother editors without disparagng my profession
and cannot disparage my profession without dspaag-
ing myself"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

Pierce would be the next President OF the w. States
For this most suspicious termination of the bors of
the convention the Democracy of the Union> is in
debted we believe, in no small degree to The admis
rably timed appeal of Mr.. Dobbin. We hope the
President will Weld to what doubtless the natur
al promptings of his own heart, as well as 70 the
wishes Of the Democracy of North Carolina, by ma
king tb, gentleman one of his cabinet ministers
Few. if any appointments would give more general
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

GOLDEN HALF DoLLARs.-Refering TO Inc nee, the
plans for aeviaiing the want OF small cn iaI,r cod
Philadelphia Ledger is OF opinion that ball remote
pieces may be made, varied in shape as io,lar pie
all dangers OF conioundng them xIth Inc he dino
cies and sufficiently large in ersumieFe',IIs are The
issue Of Two millions per month OF The three cen" nIoa
ces, as at present, there would be ltlIe o.
venience, il believes. for want OF change
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

BISHOP IyEs.-There seems 10 be no longer any
doubt of the change of Bishop Ives to Catholicism il
being auihortvely stated that before his departure for
Europe he left paper with DR. Forbes of New York
IN thof cH.c,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

The Steamship Daniel Webster arrived at New
Orleans on the 7th inst, from San Juan, which place
she left the I'd. She brings San Francisco dates
to the 18th December, being two weeks later. 1t is
stated that the regular mail steamer from Panama
would bring $2,00000O in gold. The news from
San Francisco represent the mining business as sue
cessful The rainy season had, however set in
Good health generally prevailed Provisions scarce
and high Flour higher than ever before known
since the discovery of the country, and many per-
sons were suffering severely. The passengers by
the Daniel Webster brought $4,000 in gold.
ANOTHER STEAMER FOR THE APE FEAR.-A. H.
VANBoKKELEN, Esq. Commission Merchant Of this
town, has lately purchased the steamer Spray, of
Wilmington, Delaware. The S. will, learn, be
placed upon the Cape Fear River, between Fayette-
Vile and Wilmington.
Pgg~The Mail Steamer Wilmington got on the
Rip yesterday morning, and did not reach her wharf
till about o'clock last night.
BSy~We are indebted to Hon. w. S. AsHE for part
first of the annual message and accompanying docu-
ments of 32d Congress- first session.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

CHERAw Rail. RoAD-The Cheraw Gazette says
The survey OF our rail road has been nearly com
pleed and understand the Board of Directors have
determined 10 let out grading of the entire route on
the l2ih, 18Th, and 4th inst, at Darlington c. H
Society Hill, and Cheraw. Considerable preparations
already made by persons DESTROYS of getting con,
tracts for al once Commencing the work.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

Nothing further seems to be known about the
composition of the Cabinet, save that Mr.. Han
ter has positively and finally declined to accept any
Cabinet appointment. 1t is hardly probable that
any progress will be made for some time, at least
owing to the late distressing accident in the Presi
dents family. AS yet there has been no action ia
ken by the Senate on Mr.. Badgers appointment to
the Supreme Court Bench.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

Bs7~A bill has been introduced into the Pennsyl-
vania State Senate to allow citizens of other States
owning slaves, and desiring to pass through Penn
sylvania with Them, to hold their slaves as legal
slave property during their transit
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14
Further PartIc ulnrs of the Accident Gen. Pierce
mud Family.

and Family. ..,-,
BosToN, Jan. Gen Pierce and lady are now
staying at the house of Mr.. John Aiken at Andoyer
Neither of them have received much physical inju-
ry, but Mrs. p. is Frustrated with grief the loss
of her son.
Mr.. Newell. of Cambridge one of the passengers,
is injured beyond the possibility of recovery.
CONCORD, IN. h. Jan. 10 p. m.-Our latest
accounts from Andovcr represent Gen. Pierce to be
still there. His health is good. and Mrs. Pierce is
recovering from her inj ures. The funeral of the
son will take place here tomorrow. The legislature
will adjourn for the purpose of attending it.
The extensive powder mill at Acton blew up this
afternoon. killing three persons.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

03-kIdde' "hg' has been elected Mayor of Pitt
burg, Pa, by $50 majority.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

G5- Capt Ericsson, the inventor of the csloric en-
gme' is Swele By birth but an adopted citizen of
the United States
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Small Pox at EIavana.

MOBILE. Jan. 8
The passengers by the steamer Black Warrior
from Havana report that the small pox raging
at Havana with much fatality. The epidemic was
unchecked at the time the Black Warrior sailed,
and many deaths had occurred.
BALTIMORE Jan 9.-Later advices from Saint Do
mngo, state that the report Of the occupation Of Sa-
mana by the French is unfnunded.
NEW YORK, Jan, o.-The steamer Northern Light
from Aspinwall with later dates from California has
arrived She brings nothing additional of importance
The markets Of California were declining
Sxow-A considerable snow tell in this vicinity on
Monday night and Tuesday morning last. During The
last few days the river has been remarkably high
Fayetteville Carolinan SM inst.
New YoRK. Jan. lO.-The steamship Humboldt.
from Liverpool, arrived Yesterday bringing cargo
worth over two millions Of dollars.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10. 1853
SENATE Considerable deb.te ensued as to the
understanding of the Clayton and Bulwer treaty.
HoUsG.-The proceedings unimportant. A
resolution to close the debate to morrow on the De-
fcieney Bill. was passed.
peg~ Senator Hunter Of Virginia, and Mr.. Ather-
ton, Senator elect from New Hampshire, arrived in
Washington on Thursday. Of course everybody is
on the qu vve but there is nothing positive as vet
on the sub ject of the Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, lS53.-The Senate was in
secret session to day. discussing the proprietv of
removing the injunction of secrecy from the procee-
dings on the occasion of ratifying the Clayton and
Bulwer treaty.
DEATH OF A DISTINGUISHED CITIzEN-CoNcoRp.
JAM l0th.-Hon. Charles H. Atherton, father of
Senator Atherton died at Amherst, Mass on Sat
urday.
Thomas s. Hambn, Manager of the Bowery Thea
tre died in New York on Saturday night
Bennett. of the New York Herald, has made for.
tune of $250,000 out OF his paper, and has had abou,
twice that sum stolen fIom him by treacherous ata-
ches.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

*Judge Saunders and Judge Bailey exchange circuits
Gov Reid has appointed Judge Manly to hold Beaufort
Special Court, Judge Dick to hold Cum berland Special
Court, and Judge Bailey to hold New Hanover Special
Court
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14

NEWSPAPER CHANGEs.-It is reported that the Re-
puolc at Washington City is TO change hands. and
'hal an independent Democratic paper is TO be started
there.
Samuel Medary. the editor Of the Ohio Statesman,
II is SAID will be The next Postmaster General There
IS little doubt that he will make an efficient one
o. Gov. Cobb has written 10 his friends remons,r,.
ting agaest the getting up petition in his behalf for
a Cabinet appointment.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-14
Superior Courts.

The Spring rulings of the Judges of the Superior Court
will b. follows, viz:
Edenton, Saunders.
Newbern, Manly.
Raleigh, Bailey.
Hillsboro', Settle.
Wilmington, Dick.
Salisbury, Caldwell.
Morganton, Ellis.
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WASHINGTON, jan IL, l853-The Senate was in
secret session to day. discussing the propriety OF
removing the injunction of secrecy from the procee
dings on the occasion of ratifying the Clayton and
Bulwer treaty.
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| DEATH OF DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN.-CoNcoRD.
JAM l0th.-,Hon. Charles H. Anterior, father of
Senator Atherton. died at Amherst, Mass. on Sat
I'd