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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
The Revolution in China.

From Annoy the most melancholy accounts have
been received and involving an amount of blood
shed that is calculated to strike terror into the hard
est heart, and with any other people than Chinese
would induce a reaction and a cry of vengeance on
the authors of such fearful outrages as those now
acting at Annoy and in it's neighborhood The I'M
perlalists have retaken the place. and have marked
their success by Staying in cold blood nearly one
thousand persons, most of whom took no part in the
late movement except on compulsion. The streets
and wharves of Annoy have literally streamed with
human blood not shed in any warlike operations,
nut done IN savage revenge and to blind the author-
ties at Pekin as to the bravery of the enactors.
A letter from Annoy, dated November o. states
that up to that period all was quiet, and matters
wore much the same appearance as far as foreigners
were concerned, as under the insurgent rulers Ex-
ecuuons were OF daily occurrence. The mandarins,
TO mark their success were revellng in human gore,
putting to death all who fall into their hands, indis
crimlnately. The original mover of the rebellion
mad been given up 10 the mandarns the unfortun-
ale wretch was executed on the l7th November TO-
ge'ner with his son. both bodies being quarered and
neir heads placed on the principal city gates, The
villagers around Annoy were made to contribute 10
the monster executions Whole villages were threat
ened with DEATH unless they gave up all who took
part IN or sympathized with the rebels and as a
consequence of his brutal demand, the poor, weak
IN onenslVe and defenceless villagers were surrender
ca up as Victims 10 satiate the mandarins> thirst TOR
blood
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
Maine Legislature.

BALTIMORE: Feb. 7.--Ip the Maine Legislature.
Mr. Crosby, Wing, and Mr.. Pittsburg Wild Cat
Democrat coelesced, and consequently MIR. Crosbv
was elected Governor, beating Mr. Lot M Morrill,
temperance Democrat, and MIR. Holmes, Free SOLE
Wing Counsellors and Democrats Secreto.1 r.
State were elected 'y Vi
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
Later from Havana

BALTIMORE, feo. 1.-The Steam Ship Black VAR
fior arrived at New York on Monday from M,b;io
v'1 Havana, which latter port she left ON the lst in
slant. At that date Sugars were brisk at slight
advance Inc weather was favorable Coffee. Mo.
lasses and Rice were firm. 1'Ao'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

The Nebraska BM-Prospects of ats Passage Bright
ening-Cam any Southern Wing finch
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1854.
am happy 10 say to you that the prospect of pass
ing the Nebraska Bill has very much improved since
my last letter. After free and full interchange of
information and comparison of votes with the men,
bers from every State, teel satisfied the bill will
pass-upon the assumption, of course, that the South
will be united and firm To doubt this, will be to
doubt its loyalty to itself Is there one in the South,
or from the South, who will permit Northern to
go further in support of our just rights than he will
go? 1t is hoped not, it is expected not If there be
such an one, let him make up his mind in all future
time to he the object of unmitigated scorn and con-
tempt.
If we have a full house (and we certainly shall(
when the final vote is taken, and the South is united
as we assume, we shall then only have to draw on
the free States for twenty nine to secure sue
cess-that the influence of the Administration, COM
bined with that of Gen. Cass, Judge Douglas, and
other good men and true" will give US more than
that number do not entertain the least doubt-in-
deed | could, if it was proper to do So give you
list OF names, members, of more than that number,
ho entirely reliable. In this list do not include
certain members, who it is expected qUW make At u
point of honor 10 vote for the bill.
Our friends have very wisely, think, determined
to vote down all amendments which NAV be offered
10 the bill.
On the whole, I can say in the language of our
venerable and much esteemed friend The skies are
bright" new lease is about to be given to this I'm
ION and equal ri ghts Esto Perpetual"
ORSERVER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
II . N I y w TsIlLe
r. w. COLLISION Secretaries.
Another Steamboat Disnster.

COLUMBUS, Ga. Feb 8.-The Steamer Alabama from Col
umbus for Apaachco with 1900 bales of Cotton was
destroyed by fire ON Saturday night Fortunately no lives
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

ACC1DENT.-Mr. DeFord, Mail AGENT m thu W.,
mlngton and Raleigh Railroad, died at Warsaw on
Saturday from injuries received in attempting 10
jump upon the engine after it had star,ad Fo "
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

BENTON ON ON NEBRAsKA.-A Washington letter vr;.
ter makes Old Bullion say the following Of Sa,a VIE
Douglas and his Nebraska BILL VI senator
douglas sir, is politically dead, sir. # he fail.
carry nus 10 O the South will kick him in the
his brains ont q. carry IT, sir, the North will beat
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

:, I Inc editor OF the Newburyport Herald saws
the price in the United States, but we will up
the prediction, that no flour purchased above the
present market price will pay any profit Skinned 10
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
From the Charleston Courier of the 9TH inst:

a U,r,e Wilmington and Manchester Rail ROAD
Having received the suboined from SnS
" liberty to withhold it from our readers .
Messrs EdtOrs beg leave through your the
affairs of this Road sundry highly Objectionable
in the in which the passenger trains are
dnced over Wateree rese work at most dangerous speed
Within the last week train with about lou
There is not dangerous defective trese IN tne
State and over it with that or tSe ear
been off, the calamity would have Inc cnm
of Norwalk the lives and limbs OF the travelling com
peer or conductor! why not the Wateree bridge and
tres and built according the
ton than it can possibly be avoided unsafe and
wise It tring with the lives of the people IL is I'M
nolitic in a pecunary point of view
If accidents or damages take place. what right or
what would be the measure OF damages which an
further notice bareaced ppng is allowed in the
passenger to the great annoyance OF the more
The subscriber witness to this some
ten days since There set of some half dozen men,
who with their bottles resorted frequently to the water
naced in our of the car for the
purpose of nduging in their unhecomng potatlons TO the
great disgust of one present. not OF tna uoe anu
During the past week. there great complaint
the passengers from Wilmington on account OF the
States mail connecting with the down tr IN from
Columbia to Branchvile the South-Carona ROAD from
which they suffered great Inns could nave
been endured the disappointment had resulted from
inevitable But this said not to be the case
For losing many hours by delay at the Mars Bun
Are these things tolerated! Is that Road which
much be conducted in this manner Let the
proper authorities look to it. -
A STOCKHOLDER IN SAID ROAD.
We take the above communication from the Charleston
Courier attention ofhose nterestedn the Man
Road who that Ito the charges
which brought against it. We cannot speak understand
ngy relation to the state of the Waeree trete work. fo
which however the South Carolina Road equally response
BILE but we do know fast running there is in direct
ation of the laid down by Mr. Fleming the supernen
of the Wilmington and Manchester Road and printed
along the schedules furnished to employee of the
Road The following is the printed rule
The speed the following Treste Work and Bridges
shall six miles per hour Eagles Island Hoods
Creek Livingston Big Creek White Marsh Porter Swamp
Lum and Little Pee Dee Rivers, Tobys Creek Great
Creek Black River Scape Ger Rocky Bluff, Green Swamp
Cane Savanna Cumpbclls Greek and Wateree River.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

ne Manchester Railroad is laid along its whole line
ana Is rapidly approaching completion and efficiency The
perod therefore, viii arrive hch will test the
OF the calculations based upon the Cotton be brought
TO Wilmington by that Road We believe the amount fairly
to be expected put something like fifty thousand bales
per annnm item certainly of great Importance being
equal value to half of all exports of few
years since 1t confidently hoped that this might
De much and that regular cotton market estab
shed here would also attract considerable quantity that
staple to this point which seeks other markets.
We think that all these hopes and calculations may be
fully realized There every opening for establish
ment of full regular and important cotton market and
far there is market for all that comes but nevertheless there
is abundant room for the employment Of additional enter
prise and capital order the accession of this
and other branches which confidently
and which, to be secured must be met and provided for The
Manchester Road alone will bring accession the naval
store business sufficient to tax to the utmost the ia
ctes for the transaction of that business add to this
the business from at least the first division the Central
Road through Johnston county, that of the Deep River
country which will all be rendered available within the year,
it will be easy that carry the trade of the place.
its present established branches enlarged force
and capital will be necessary More capital and buyers
will certainly be needed in the cotton market To
and retain the cotton trade within grasp, must offer
market equal in all respects Charleston We speak there
fore in the interests of the and of its when
of capital and experience in the cotton trade
here and elsewhere that there opening for the estab
hmen successful business here in that line Let
bale offering be bought promptly in Charleston, and at
the rates. and sixty thousand bales will here
nually within the next three years.
AS have said before, merchants with enterprise
and beray in which they have superiors the CONT
endeavor to meet the demand in this respect and do
in the present state of things but it is certain that
anything like the state of things predicted from the
establishment of the Manchester Road, will require ad-
dona force of and money These cannot properly be
drawn from the naval store lumber and other trades of the
place These branches of business bid fair to occupy the
full every and dollar engaged in tansacng them
Experienced cotton buyers from any where would be
acquisition.
We wish to call the attention of the mercantile communi-
ty abroad to this state of the Wilmington is growing
rapidly The trade pouring upon her growing
rapidly than the place 1t additional capital in
and money. This capital would find profitable employment
to the advantage of all parties.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
Our Book Table.

From Mr. Whitaker we have GO The Partizan revou-
lonary novel; OF which the scene laid South Carolina
by VIM. Gilmore Simms. a very readable novel. and
withal, containing much good history of the times
|. From Mr. Munds, 6 Mrs. Partngton's Carpet Bag of
Fun illustrated by vast number of suitable engravipgs
many of which palpabe hits. The stories are also
rich-most Of them of course old get into all
these protested books of fun but upon the whole this hook
'ish goot.''
We got Hot Corn some time since but being in a.
hurry, gave after slight glance Some how the
affair has obtained sort of notorety and what is of more
moment to its mountebank author-Solon Robnson-it sells
The attention which it seemed attract and the differ
of opinion in regard its merits made us curous to
read it for ourselves With the exception of two or three
sketches originally published in the Tribune as nec
men Bricks from the Babel" Hot Corn is unfit for anv
family circle 1t disgusting mixture of cant and OH
sceny Nobody doubts but RIGHTEOUSNESS in
world but we see nothing be gained the cause of
atty by initiating the reader into all the mysteries of
New York houses of i'll fame 1t is prurient and abomna
BILE. just like the old scoundrel that wrote it.
WESTERN RAILRoAD.-We understand that the
Board of Directors of the Western Railroad are about
concluding contract for building and stocking It
entire from Fayetteville TO some point in the Coal
Flelds' with Company IN New York. Under the
proposed contract the work is TO be finished within
fifteen months from the date of the agreement We
hope soon 10 be able TO give further particulars
Fayetteville Carolinidn, 4th INST
PREPARATIONS FOR Wharf.-The Paris Monffe,.r an
nounces the calling of 40 900 men of the class Of
1852, and the calling out of the whole reserve. So
ooo if necessary am also told that serious prep
araton being made for sending an expeditionarv
corps of $4,000 men, chiefly from The French African
army. 10 the Island of Candida to be ready to oin
the Turks if necessary. They are to be Joined by
10000 English troops. Only few days since a
young friend OF mine was obliged 10 leave London 10
join his regiment, under orders to be prepared to
bark for Gbralter and the East at a moments no.
tice.
DEATH OF JOHN w. WRIGHT, Eso.-It is our mel.
ancholy duty 10 announce the death of John w
Wright, Esq, Cashier of the Bank of Cape Fear at
this place. He died suddenly last evening from an
attack of hemorrhage of the lungs He has been in
feeble health for some time past He was most
excellent and worthy citizen
! Fayetteville Carolinian, 4th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

". A.MPERANcE IN VIRGINIA.-The committee of the
virginia legislature, to which was referred the tenn
pefance petitions have reported that it is inexpeden'
pass prohlbltory liquor law, to refer the ques
ton to vote of the peonle
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

"A DIT OF REALLY PRACTICAL SAGAcITY,-lf very
seedy but trustworthy fellow, possessed of anything
IKE abilities, owed US $500. We would Immediately
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

We publish in another column by reques) from the New
Bene Atlantic of the LIST inst, statement of the Ship
of the Schooner Doyle and Provdenta Rescue her
Crew. the narrative of which is signed M r. Goodng,
who is stated to have been the Captain of the Inflated
Schooner The only portion of Captain Goodng narrative
which propose notice is the following where after
lang connected with the loss and aban
donment of the Schooner and the arrival of three of the
persons board at Charleston in the Steamer Isabel from
Havana-the Spanish passengers which vessel made up
$40 fer them-he says:
At Charleston stated situation to the Captain and
agent of the Wilmington st Gamer, Gov. udey, and
desired to purchase few clothes with the bounty of the
Frenchmen and Spanaras expected humanity from
fellow citizens. We desired abatement of pOr-
ton of the passage money They asked how many there
of uswe remarked, Mr.. Ramsey, small boy and my
self They replied, long it they would charge
S. each-whch was full price.
The Captain of the Steamer Dudley requests distinctly
to state that such application made to him. and
sequently such could have been given. The
charge, far he is concerned is wholly groundes, and
To his knowledge single instance has occurred
the establishment of the line wherein any charge
made against Shipwrecked The Captains of the
boats between this place and Charleston have long been
among the popular Commanders the coast their
known character gives reputation to the charge of Captain
Goodng which, TO say the least very strange mistake,
to no harsher phrase.
As for the agent the line in Charleston have had
opportunity of hearing from of seeing him. and of
cannot speak by authority in his We know however
and every body at all acquainted with Mr. Winsow knows
that the and vulgar put into the mouth of
tain and agent used by the latter who is always
particular in the of language.
The papers that have published Captain Goodngs state
ment will do an act of Justice bv publishing this also
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

Fellow popped his head out of the window ex
claiming hat o'clock is it by your lap board !"
upon which the tailor lifted up his lap board and
struck him a blow on the head exclaiming
"It has Just struck onen
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
A Large City.

The Legislature of Pennsylvania has just passed
bill consolidating that strange collection of munich.
paities, known as Philadelphia, into one City-undel
one City Government; and not only that, but it has
also taken n the chole County. The corporate limits
of Philadelphia are now somewhat larger than Min
evan and Babylon eombined-and Solomon, in all
his glory, never heard of SO extensive City. Lon
don amt circumstance and Paris is nowhere, ex.
hat: the filed up portion has mighty broad brim
To IL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10

Accommodations half past o'clock yesterday morning.
man named BENTs, employed at Mr. Green's brick yard
burner severely injured by the falling of she'd Both
his legs learn broken He has been brought into
town and receiving every relief that medical skill
aHa
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-10
Reflection on the War.


The n. Y. Courier thinks there is Indifference the
part of the people of Western Europe realities the
with Russia which is inevitably before them vergng
the extraordinary
sThey are scarcely able 10 believe that the whole
thing is not strange dread Eve ,old) They
admit the crisis, and yet practically refuse TO credit
it, They buy and SELL weave, forge, and navigate,
just if " the piping times of peace" were to last
forever. Their commerce is every day extending its
wings wider; their internal trade exhibits 81 gn of
languishing; and their manufacturers are working
with confidence still Of the markets of the
world The barometer of The public funds, ordi-
nary the surest of all indicators the approach of
a war tempest from week to week hardly varies a
degree. The men who speculate about the war do
it with GOODNESS, sang frod, which betokens any
thing but actual realization of its horrd propin
guilty. And yet any month"; any week, and, indeed,
almost any day may upheave the whole continent in
chaotic confuson.'
This is certainly striking popularity, connected
with the existing position of affairs, and takes its
rise in the confidence felt in the ability of the mara
time powers to prevent any war with Russia from ex-
tending beyond the limits which it would assume,
were Turkey the only power likely 20 be opposed to
the projects of the Gar The Navy of Russia, op-
posed to that of England and France, would be per-
fectIy powerless, even for purposes of annoyance,
and voyages would be undertaken, and calculations
of trade would be made in almost great security
though such power existed. The amount of
goods exported from England TO Russia is, at all
times, very small indeed, and is quite likely to be
increased diminished by War which would open
facilities for smuggling, and thus of evadng the du-
ties of that Empire, which are, in many cases, so
high as almost TO amount TO prohibition. With the
Turkish ports on the Medterranean no interruption
would be felt for it is impossible to believe that
any Russian ships of War could pretend to keep the
sea, much less attempt blockade.
Some sriagency, perhaps in the money market
would suppose, be felt but hardly any other re-
suits of serious character, affecting commerce be-
tween the advanced manufacturing and trading
nations of the West need be expected to follow even
the outbreak of actual hostlities. There appears tc
be actually no panic among mercantile men at any
of the great centres of trade What unforeseen turn
affairs might take, it would be difficult to say-but
such is, at present, the position Of affairs and the
state of feeling upon the subject.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-08-26
CO.PARTNEKSHIP.

TTNHE undersigned have this day formed Co-partner
i ship under the style and firm Of GEO. FOSTER az Co.
for the transaction of general Forwarding and Com
BusiHess and have erected for that purpose
very large and spacious Fire-proof Warehouse on the
Wabash and Erie Canal and corner OF Locust and Dun
ham streets and near the Depot of the Evansville and
Charlottesville Railroad, where they will have ample
room and convenient facilities for storing all Kinds OF
Produce and Merchandise.
They will give special Conslgnmens, either by
River, Railroad Canal Wagons, and VIII forward
promptly at the lowest rates.
They will give personal attention to the purchase OF
sale of Produce or Groceries in this Market and solicit
orders for the purchase OF Sugar and Molasses on the
Coast as one of the firm will be In the South durng the
Winter.
They hope by unremted attention to merit and share
the public patronage. NJ: w. roS EN-
decIa w. NJ. AIKMAN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-08-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


EVANSVILLE CLOTHING STOhEs .
DELlEVING that the interests ofthe Great !" est ana
Of the people OF Evansville and vicinity IN parucu'
lar, would be much by establishing Clothing
Factory In this city, and being aware that Cionng can
be manufactured in superior manner and at less cost
In the West than In the East we have estaoiished
Clothing Store in this city, where we will manufacture
and sell, WHOLESALE RETAIL. Clothing OF the best
quality all Of which will h. made under our own super
vision at the lowest New York prices OF tie latest
and of the best material.
We purchase our Goods from Importers for Cash,
which enables us to compete with
ANY HOUSE IN THE UNI1DD STATES!
We will also carry a Fashionable Merchant Tailor
and Gentlemen's Furnishing establishment, In which
will be found every article in that line.
Our stock Of Cloths, Cassmeres and 'estngs are oil
the style and best quality: and as one 81 the nrm
Is Practical Workman and takes charge OF the Meas
uring and Cutting, are enabled to WARkENT a
good ft in all cases, no sale.
We also keep hand every variety OF Ialiors IrIn-
mings and Agents for SCOTS Report OF rashons
Particular attention paid TO Gentlemen furnishing
their material.
RICHARD RALEIGH takes charge ofthe commercial
affairs of the Establishment. and DAVID oNEiL oil
the manufacturing. Grateful to their individual friends
for past favors and solicit continuance OF these
favors for the enterprise they pledge thems vesso
merit all the confidence that may be reposed In
Store Main street, between First and Second sts
mh3l- RALEIUH 81 ONElL.