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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20
European Affairs.

AT last there seems to remain but one impression
in Europe, with reference to the difficulties between
Turkey and Russia, and that is, that general is
inevitably for, of course contest 10 which England
France and Russia partners, cannot fail involve
the rest of Europe and also exert perceptible nu
ence in this hemisphere Even the London Times
generally looked upon Russian in its leanngs-is
forced to the admission that negotiations were never
hopeless and that but solution can be looked
forward to-that France and England must put forth
all their energies render the coming war as Short
and as decisive as possible. The Times has been
found throughout the whole affair." to be in the
fdence of the British Cabinet, whose sentiments it
speaks and consequently such language from it &C.
quires double significance.
Austria, which all along appears to have been more
than lukewarm in its cooperation with the Western
powers behalf of Turkey, has almost totally
clivi,es to such extent as leave no doubt that
in the last resort it would take sides with the Car
in any course he might choose to adopt. Upon Aus
tria, therefore, the first vengeance Q BE Western
alliance is denounced. Upon IL the Times
says the first and heaviest blows will fall, if
it should elect to cast its fate with that
of Russia. Even Russian aid could hardly save the
feeble and disointed fabric of Austrian empire from
dismemberment, with French army in Italy and
British feet at Trieste and Fume; and of the deter
mnaton of Louis Napoleon to act with energy, and
to insist upon similar course by England, their
remains not doubt. 4 few weeks, perhaps
days, may bring startling intelligence, perhaps
the declaration of war, if not the actual commence.
ment oil hOstilites
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20
The Heavy Rains.


This place was visited last week by the heaviest
rains We have for long time
The Little Pee Dee and Lumber Rivers. between
this place and Wilmington, very rapidly and
have been higher than usual. Several portions of
the Wilmington Manchester load east of this place
were damaged by the washing away of the embank
ment, which delayed travellers for a short time All
the breaks however, repaired in day or wo
and the passing regularly as usual The
Post Master General has decied to transfer the great
Southern mail to the Wilmington & Manchester road
as the arrangement for doing can be made,
which we learn will be effected in few days
Marion STAR l7h INST
We presume the Star is right about the mails al
though we hardly like 10 say anything so many "a
bortive arrangements have been announced It is
than probable that the Express mail may be put
on the Manchester Road in very short time. The
regular mail we learn, cannot be until about the 1st
of April when the Roads south can run the schedule
of two trains day, connecting with the Manchester
Road, about which time we presume the Boats NAV
be dispensed with.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

The New TERRITORY OF NEBRAsKA.--The follow
ing is copy OF the last section of the bill to organize
the Territory of Nebraska reported to the Senate by
Mr.. Douglas. on the 4th inst, from the committee on
Territories, substitute for the originally in
troduced by Mr.. Dodge of Iowa
SEC. 81. And be 1t further ena cted That, in order
to avoid all misconstruction it is hereby declared
be the true intent an! meaning of this act, so far as
the question of slavery is concerned, to carry into
practical operation the following propositions and
principles. established by the Compromise measures
of one thousand eight hundred and fifty. to wit
FIRST. That all questions pertaining to slavery in
the Territories, and in the neW States be formed
herefrom to be left to the decision Of the people
residing therein, through their appropriate represent
tatives
Second. That all cases involving title to slaves
and questions of personal freedom are referred to
the adjudication of the local tribunals, with the right
of appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States
Third That the provisions of the Constitution
and laws of the United States in respect to fugitives
from service 10 be carried into faithful execution
in all the organized Territories the same as in the
States
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

MIR. MITCHEL's Position ON THE SLAVERY CUES
TIoN.-The following explicit announcement appear
ed in the second number of John NIitchels paper
The Citizen:
than Moses, Socrates, or Jesus Christ We deny
that it is crime, or wrong, or even peccadlo
to hold slaves to buy slaves, sell slaves to keep
slaves to their work by logging or other needfuI
coercion; By your silence says Mr.. Haughton
you will become participation in their wrongs, but
will not be silent when occasion calls for speech
and as for being partcipaor in the wrongs ace, for
our part, artsh had good plantation qreH stocked
1cih healthy negroes IN Alabama"
There is a Hibernian frankness about this avowa1
which seems to have stirred up the ire of the New
York Tribune, which reoins to the Citizen with
some warmth.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

The local editor of the Cincinnati Commercial
gravey remarks that the Siamese twins appear to be
much " attached To each other as ever Dobbs
thinks their good feeling all sham however, for to
his personal knowledge, he says there has always
been " little something between them"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20
The OPERA.

The performance of Norma last mig ht, drew
large and fashionable audience at the Theatre, which
filled throughout from top to bottom and none,
we believe, came away dissatisfed-at least none
that we saw; and in fact the universal feeling and
opinion seemed TO be, that the Company had given
the richest musical treat ever presented in Whining
ton.
Madame DEVR1Es as Norma possesses voice of
great volume and sweetness and completely under
control. In smoothEess, we think she eXcels PARo-
DI, although not in force Her CaSta Diua, in the
first act certainly appeared 10 produce more impress
sion than we have ever known it to do here, some
part of which may, perhaps, be attributable to the
surroundings, but the most of it is certainly due TO
its superior excellence. Throughou she sustained
the character admirably at least so far the
singing is concerned. Signora SEIDENBURG, as
Adelgisa,' may not have done herself justice,-we
think not,-for she seemed tuttered-wanted self
possession in her acting, and steadiness in her tones,
some of which were very pleasing indeed, but not
sustained. We anticipate far superior performance
from her tonight. ARNOLD, =" Pollione," sang
and acted wel-very welI and what was equal
ly commendable, with marked respect to the audi
as did also CoLLETTI, as " Oroveso' the chief
of the Druids The choruses and concerted parts were
given with effect than we had hoped for,
sidering the bad construction and condition of the
Theatre and the Orchestra, under the leadership of
ARD1TI did its full duty Somnambula will be given
light. We find it more popular among our play
goers, than Norma, and we feel assured that it
will be equally well attended.
With much to praise, we feel reluctant to notice
anything by way of censure; but we feel called upon
to suggest reformation in one thing which we
know unpIeasing, and apparently disrespecfu to
the audience. sort of by-play. and tendency TO
laughter among the ladies of the Company, even in
the most serious parts There may have been some
provoking cause of which not aware. 1t GER
tainly marred the effect.-DdiIU Journal It'll inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

Bsg~The Petersburg (Va) Express, states that a
genteel looking young man, representing himself as
DIR. R K. Williams, of Wilmington, n c.. was brot
before the Mayors Court of Petersburg on Monday
morning last, charged with the grave offence of for
gerry, by passing forged checks on several Of the
Banks of that place. We never heard of any DR. R
X. Williams. of this place He don't belong here
Perhaps ii may be Wilmington, Del, or more likely
the name, like the checks is forged:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20
Much Cry and LIttIe Wool.

On Monday last, the town authorizes, or somebo-
dy else L" under authority, emuous, not to say envi
Gus of the coming glories of the Italian Opera Com
pany, resolved have little street concert of their
own, wherein several of the most distinguished
ments Of hog-dom were to appear 10 great dsadvan-
tage: Signora Squeeett being tied hand and foot,
so 10 speak, although her loud and plain
tiff enough to move the heart of grndstone. Other
hogs OF eminence Jared equally bad and the uproar
was awful.
Opposite to office seemed to be the seat of great
demonstration against live pork. Several most true
ulent looking negroes negroes who catch hogs al
ways look truculent)-were rolling and wrestling
bout in the of their more respectable looking
quadruped brethren, while white man enacted
something like the pictures of the good shepherd in
old school books, save that young pig was substi-
tuted for young lamb in his arms.
We wish the authorities would 90 or send round
more frequently, not at all big black he pig has,
to our knowledge, openly paraded his fair proportions
around the neghborhood for length of time to which
the memory of runneth not to the contrary, ana
yet has never been taken up. while all the little pigs
whose mothers didn't know they were out were grab
bed.
We speak with all due Difference to better iudg-
ment when we ask for information in regard to the
absolute necessity of the negroes such occasions
behaving like fends on froc We 60 strong fol-
arresng the porkels, but the niggers and the dogs
| make dpucp of a
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

John" said pedagogue the other day, whats
detained you How came you so late to school a.,
"Well, sir. had soup for dinner, and had to wait
for 1t to cool =" Take your seat; your excuse is
sufficient" =
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

RoBBERY.--On the 10th inst, a petty robbery was
perpetrated at Whitfed's Hotel, Weldon, by which
several gentlemen deprived of some valuabes
and indispensibles. The Route agent lost various
tales of clothing, Mr. Wilkins lost his watch, pants
vest, and nine dollars in money, Jno Deford lost his
vest, and the mail keys in his possession, and Col
M. K. Crawford's trunk was completely glutted.
Npgr Ey0
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

Nor COUNTERFEIT.-It was some time since stated
by the papers thet certain three dollar bills the
Bank of Newbern, were counterfeit, and certain
marks pointed out to detect the spurious bills
1t now turns out that they counterfeit, but
only the last issue Of the Bank. The initials :"
c. omitted in the first plate, now in the bills
and the words Merchants Bank are also lighter in
the last issue.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

Losses BY Fires IN NEW YoRK-The following
recaptulaton of losses by the great fires in New
gate loss of upwards of four million dollars, and in
surance to the amount of one and a half million
The statement is as follows, given by the N York
Times
October 2Sth. Fowler's Buildings, loss $3.50 OoO
loss 1000. insu rance $3.50 900; Nov. II. lane
and Washington streets, loss $3.50, 900, insurance
$4,000 Dec 10, the Harpers and other buildings,
loss $4,000 insurance $4,000 Dec 27, Front
street and the shipping, loss Sl5Oo,oOO, insurance
5000, 1000; JAM 6, Metropolitan Hall and Lafarge
Hotel, loss SlOO0,OoO, insurance $3.50. 900. Toiai
loss S4,S40,000; insurance Sl.730OOO
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

We learn from the Newbern News that Capt. Jas.
Bishop, for many years resident of Newbern, died
at that place on Monday the 9th inst, from the
effects of burns supposed to have been received by
the explosion ola Camphene lamp. The same paper
states that negro woman named Polly was burned
to death on the mornin of the same daY-Nep Era
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

JUDGE STRANGEs HEALTH.-We are pleased to
know that this distinguished gentleman is re-
covering from his recent illness, and with the pros
pect of speedy restoration to his usual good health
By the by, it stated in the Raleigh " States
man" that Judge S has been suffering from paraly-
sis of the side and tongue. This is mistake Judge
S. has not been stricken with paralysis, the only APP
Proclamation to anything of the kind being tempo
rary attack in one hand, which speedily relieved
We hope to see him entirely restored TO health
North CGrolinian.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20
The san ErnncIsco.

We notice that some of our exchanges are urging
upon The attention of Congress the propriey of offer
ing substantial testimonial of regard 10 the Cap
tains of the Three Bells the Kelly and the Antarctic
who rescued the passengers. Chiefly United States
troops from their perleus predicament on hoard the
i'll fated San Francisco. On the suggestion of our
contemporaries we fully concur-especialiy with ref
erence to the Captain and crew of the Three Bells,
who, in the most tempesuous weather, laid by the
disabled ship several days. until opportunity offer
ed 10 extend relief those in peril even while their own
vessel was not free from danger at the time and while
portion of the cargo of the Three Bells had 10 be
cast overheard TO make room for the additional pas
sengers The Kilby also subjected herself 10 danger
and loss in the cause of humanity, did also the
Antarctic. These instances of selfsacrifclng human
lily deserve honorable notice under any circumstances,
but especially in this, where the services have been
rendered to persons in the service of the United Saes
it is peculiarly incumbent upon Congress to show its
gratitude, and the estimation in which the country
holds the commanders and of the vessels refer
red to- TO neglect them would be tacitIy to offer
| premium to inhumanity
| We hope to this matter promptly brought TO the
notice of the National Legislature.
| P S. Since the above was written We have seen
by the debates this week in Congress- tEat resolution.
have been introduced into both Houses providing fol-
taking proper action in the NATTER and have doubt
been passed by this time
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

SUMMAR1.-Mchael Livin was convicted ofbigamy
in Plttsburg and sent to prison in double quick time
On Tuesday his second marriage was discovered by
his first wife. the same day he was imprisoned-on
"wednesday true bill was found against him by the
Grand Jury, and Saturday he sentenced to the
DenitentiarY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

SNow.-On Saturday night last we had the, heavi-
est fall of snow have had for many years past being
to the depth of six inches The weather being cold
sleigh ride, in that would have excited the
mrth of Northern folks to a considerable degree 1t
gradually melted, however, it nearly vanished in a
steady rain on Wednesday. We see it stated in the
Northern papers that they have had also heavily
depths of snow-in Boston, two feet deep on level
and in places where it had drifted it was ten
feet deep. Iarborcugh Southerner. 14th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20
THE BARQUE KILBY.

THE BARQUE KILBY.
New YORK, Jan. 16.-The barque Kilby spo-
ken this morning in tow of steamer. She has on
board IS survivors taken from the wreck of the San
Francisco.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

TEHUANTEPEc.-We learn from Col Sloo whose
arrival in this city announced some DAYS ago,
that he has effected contract with the firm of Sykes
& Co., of Sheffield, England, for the construction of
plank road across the isthmus of Tehuantepec,
under what is called the Soo grant," and that
every preparation has been made for the commence.
ment OF the work on the first of February next
Col Sloo will leave this city on the 18th instant for
Minatitlan twenty-four miles above the mouth of
the CoatzacoaIcos river, where the road will COM
mence. MIR. j. J. Williams, formerly an engineer
under Major Barnard, will accompany Col SIoo-
The operatives TO complete this work are to come
from England; but the commencement will be made
by party who have already sailed from the United
States. Mr. Williams is to superintend the engi
neering department; and Mr., York, the agent of
Sykes & Co. the mechanical department. Two or
three steamboats,, suitable for the navigation of The
Coatzacoalcos river, to be sent dowa as soon as
practicablethe northers at this season of the wear
rendering II almost impossible for them TO go at pres
ent. We wish the speedy and successful conclusion
| of the work N. o. PicaYune
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

GREAT FREsHET.-1he Cape Fear al this place
rose on Friday and Saturday last about so feet; and
has since fallen 10 or Is feet We have not heard
of any damage by the late heavy rains-Fdy. Obs
16tb
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-01-20

SIX DAYS TO EURoPE.-The New York Tribune
supplies the following notice of the steamer construc
ting in that city, to make the voyage to Europe in
six days.
The new steamer William Norris, which is 10 make
the passage to Europe in FIVE six days, is rapidly
hed and sbe w probabV be aoa IS nm
This vessel is simply flat and sharp, with good mo-
del for running fast in smooth water She is made
unusually strong by having her tmbers strapped d.
agonay with bars of iron, and by iron kelson ex-
tending from the keel to the deck excepting in the
central part of the vessel devoted to the engine This
kelson is composed of two parallel sheets of ron
half inch in thickness less than foot apart
and so fashioned and connected to form a water
tank On either side off this kelson bge nelson's
formed IN the same manner, also connecting with the
deck 1t is expected that these unusual supports will
give such amount of strength and soidity TO the
steamer to make her excel all other vessels of sim
! liar dimensions
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-20
MISSISSIPPI.

1901 From Jackson, by New,own, Spring Ridge, Lane
Store Gsllsun, Horgrsvc, Union Church, Scot
land, erslcom, Hamburg, and Washington, 70
NAIshs Ito miles ard back, three umss wssM
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-20

Leave Port Gibson daily, except Sunday, At "a m
Arrive al Grand Gulf SANS day by sam.
Bids TO run six times week on the whole route VIII
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-20

s1ops::is sr ihird vs.iiy Ris siiI e considered;
n1 Prom Gainesville, by Sum'esvlle. 10 Livingston, II
miiss and back, three week
Leave Gsnesvilis every Tuesday, Thursday, and
saturday =, 2pmi hvs
Lssvs Livingston every Tuesday, Thursday. and
Saturday u ami
7ia0 From Lvingston. by Jones's Bluff and Bogss 10
Eutsw, - miles and back, twice a week.
Leavs Livingston ever Monday and Thursday at
Arrive Il Eusaw same days by 4pm;
Lsavs Eaaw every Tuesday and Friday at am,
Arrive At Livingston same days by pm
HN From Livngson TO Brewsrsyille, ! mites and back
week.
Leave Lyineston every Wednesday s,ssm;
Arrive It Brewesvie same day by 10 mi
Leave Brewersvine every Wednesd at Ii am,
Arrive II Livingston day by pm.
N30 From Livingsor by Hobbie, Int recourse, CASTOR
wIliams's Cross Roads, Mount Sterling, Butler,
and Bsrrytown, TO Old Wash pgton, rs miles
and back, twice week
Leave Livingston every Monday and Thursday at
Arrive It Old Washington next day by spmi
Lesys Old Washington every Monday and Thurs
Arrive at Livingston next days by 5pm
Tias Prom Dsmopolis, BY Spring Hill, Linden. NanaiA-
lM F1neyhle, and Moryin, 10 Coffeeyile, ~ niles
and back, three times week.
Leave DsmoPolis every Monday, Wednesday, and
es Arrive !. CoEeeviIe same days by SPIN;
Leave Codssvle every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday z 10 PM
Proposals 70 run, after ,ssiag Linden, via Choctaw
Csrnss, Saggsville, &C., TO Jamestown, 100 miles
IN al, in ~ hours each way, invited.
T1N From Linden 70 Jefferson, miles and back twice a
a@ week. aS#
Leave Linden every Wednesday and Saturday a. 8
NE am; - Et-E
Arivs It Jefferson days by l0i m;
Lave Jsdsrson every Wednesday and Saturday at
iii am;
ArIvs 1t Linden days by 2pm.
7l36 From Nanaas, by Iompkinsvillc, Wilamss Cross
Rsads, Barbour, Rosserville, Aiamu,cha Miss,
and Why Not, TO Marion, 81 miles and back, once
week.
Leave NAnafala every Wednesday at ! p m;
Arrive Il Marion next Friday by p M;
Lsaye Marion every Monday at m;
Arrive q Nanafalia next Wednesday at 10 M
uaS EfQm NAnafais. by Butler. PuahmNtahn, Hurr-
Worcester daily spy., 1854-10-06

At the Court, on Tuesday, at Ball
ston, Spa, the kidnappers, Merrill and Rus
sell, had their trial put off on account of the
absence of material witnesses, until Februa-
ry. They have been endeavoring to compro-
mise the matter, but without success.
The brig Clarissa, of Warren, Me
Hartman, master, was fallen in with ats ca on
the I'd inst, in sinking condition, and the
clew of ten persons, including the captains
wife and child, were taken off, within an hour
after which the brig sunk.
During the last three months there
were six hundred and eight prisoners in the
Bosten House Of Correction, of which num-
Der Rve hundred and ninety one were for
eigners.
1t is said that the constitution of the
only military company ever attempted to be
organized in Nantucket, began with the fol-
lowing article: 50 Article l. In case of war,
this company shall Immediately disband.'
The names of eighty-two streets and
places in Charlestown correspond with those
Of streets and places in Boston, and will have
to be changed to prevent confusion under the
united organization.
Worcester daily spy., 1854-10-06

got safely ashore, the work of breaking out the
cargo commenced but this was necessarily
slow work, as most OF 1t was submerged IN
water. ;,
On Saturday afternoon, small steamer,
Damed the Victoria, which was plying be-
tween the different posts OF the Telegraph
Comnanv. with provisions, &C., hove i'll sight,
and being signaled by Capt. Leitch, hove to,
when she was boarded, and an agreement
made for the transfer of the passengers to St.
Johns, at five dollars per head. That night,
$50 of them embarked on her, and the re-
Inainder on the day following Their luggage
was sent after them to the same place III
schooners.
The passengers, on their arrival at ST. Johns,
N. F., were provided with the best accommo-
dations the town afforded, the Company in
curing the expense of their maintenance, and
the townspeople demanding double price for
every necessary. 1t was announced that the
Company would provide for the passengers, as
speedily as possible, suitable conveyance to
PHILADELPHIA, and that until that time, the
expense of their keeping would be borne by
them; also, that to such as chose to proceed
earlier. their expenses would be betrayed to
Halifax. 1875, among whom was myself, ac-
cepted the latter proposition, and came on in
the mail steamer Merlin. The residue pre-
ferrcd to remain for the promised conveyance
to Philadelphia.
Previous TO our departure from st. Johns,
severe storm occurred, which did great dam
age to the steamer. She is badly hogged,
and it is believed that her back is broken
When we left, the sea flowed in and out Of
her, and her cabins and hold were said to be
fast choking up with sand. Capt. Leitch told
me she would prove total wreck, and that in