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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

Col David ellis, Edwd Spearman, Col R q ellis,
Neil Graham, John Mcclellan, David Gee. &C Wright
John Harrington. Alex Mcdonald, D. McAlister.
Henry R King, Neill Mckay, Col Stewart, G w Law
renee, VIM Kelly Arch'd McKethan Cs Barbee'
Archd McCollum, Shaw.
RK Bryan. ESQ., offered the following resoiullon'
which was unanimously adopted -,
Resored That the death of Hon Robert Strange late
our fellow citizen and neighbor society has lost one OF
most useul members the country one of its most patroe
citizens and the democratic party one OIL most
efficient members. ~, L. Gu,
The following resolution was submitted by Sam
E. Johnson and adopted without dissenting voice
Resolved That this meeting recommend to the democrats
of the different Captains Districts in the county TO hGI
meetings in their respective districts and to appoint
gateg to Convention to be held at Fayettevue on Tn
Monday Superior Court beng the 10Th Jay Oh y
for the purpose nominating candidates to represent
herand County in the and House of Commons OF Tn
next General Assembly.
| On motion of Maj Cook,
Resolved That the proceedings of this meeting be pup
lsbed in the North Caonan and that the Raleigh otaho
| ard and Wilmington Journal be requested to copy
Thanks were then rendered to the Chirman ant
Secretaries, and the meeting adjourned
: L. BETHUNE- Chm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
S. E. JOHNSON, lsocrotor;es
VIM. ]. YATES, oec'e'"lieN.

California Intelligence per the Daniel WEBSTER
New ORLEANS, March 13.-The steam ship Dan
ie Webster. which arrived at New Orleans on Sat
nrday in five days and.a half from San juan reports
that terrible accident had occurred on Virgin Bay
Lake to some Nicaragua passengers who were cap
sized in launch, and twenty four drowned Nine
teen bodies have been recovered.
The Star of the West sailed on the evening OF the
9Th inst with $50 passengers, and nearly S1,OoO'
900 in specie for New York, as, also, dd the George
Later adyces from Walkers expedition state tina
fory-six mer had abandoned him. but that he had
reinforcements of $50, and still maintained his posi-
tion.
The mining accounts from California were highly
favorable and denoted considerable activity, which
was produced, doubtless by the recent heavy rains.
Trade in San Francisco dull and heavily de
pressed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
Havana Port Regulations.

1t is generally understood in Havana that ere a%n
period shall have elapsed very material reG Gl;
will be made in the duties imposed upon Dl'I ii
manufactures imported into Cuba, whilst Inc !"
lowing series of 8 ORDERS confer some advantage
which the owners of shipping in the United STATES
not be slow to avail themselves
TRANSLATION. .,L
series of orders from the general supeFln""
ency of the Royal treasury REAL HAA1NDAy ,y
:" 1st All vessels laden entirely or in the gls'
portion with coal will have and continue to en%s !
the facilities and privileges hitherto EXTENDED 'n
IN all and any part of this Island, where the! H.
arrive, even though they may have other merc1SOr I'D
"a. Those that are only partially adenea, . y"
COAL that is having the lesser portion other tCD
SO taken up, will be relieved of the payment o. mi
mage duties, upon the portion taken upwth coa'
the due payment being required on the remaInus
Cd Those vessels laden with coal, to the eA Land
their tonnage, but having other merchandise I ~
relieved OF tonnage dues will be sublectea! 5us
payment of Ponton. or Mud dredging Shbg
hospital dues, opening of export Registry al"
corresponding charges ..af
4th Vessels discharging less than The quar- .hsr +
manifested, by 20 per cent and certified BY u rs,s
speetIye Consuls, will loose all right to the PRINT
conceded and will be held liable TO the pay iso
all dues, exacted, as in other cases. These sr
to last for the term of one year from date as oNn
by her Majesty, which ia made public for the
allon of merchants and all whom it may co'''
Dated 9th Feb. 1854
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
The Accomplices In the Gardiner Fyaud.

In article on the conviction and suicide of DR..
GARDINER, the Washington Star after paying a high
compliment to the jury says
We are free to confess, that we hope that all the
means to that end at the command of the Government
Will now be directed to the unravelling of the whole
history OF the Gardiner fraud transactions so far as
persons of nominal high standing, who were connec-
ted with the original obtaiament Of the money from
the treasury who have not yet been formally prose-
cuted, may have been directly or even indirectly in
VOWED IN the affair We not among those who
can believe that lawyers of great experience and
with lntellects admitted Con account of what thew
had previously achieved IN other cases) to be of the
very first order, could have managed the Gardiner
CLAIM tor years. without, to greater or less extent,
obtaining knowledge of its true character The ends
OF pubic justice require il there be laws which NAV
aothorize such an Investigation that all such persons
implicated IN the original case be prosecuted to the
end' heir turn comes next The mere reclema-
non OF the portion OF the fraudultntly obtained mon
ey' Which has been enjoined in the hand. Of third
parties we apprchend, ha. not been the main oh.
lect OF the Governments proceedings though that
follows the verdict renawed yesterday The main
purpose was TO make an example of this fragrant
" an he laws hand has fallen hard indeed
upon The nnminal principal. Those who used him
however, yet go g unwhipt Of Justice" Shall thew
escape much longer.
On the Gardiner award $428 $50 was fraudulen,lv
obtained from the treasury s23s, 900, of which has
Teen ehJolned-to be probably returned into the
treasury. The deceased DIR. George A. Gardiner
also drew from the Treasury S153 900 on the claim
OF Dr. IT, Mears; $50, 900 of which went directly f.
MS own endowment. Mears, who is in Mexico. hav.
ing been indicted boldly admits that has claim was
shameless fraud and unbiushingly defes the Gov.
eminent of the United States there being no axtr.
dton convention or treaty between the two govern.
ments, under which he can be demanded of May;co
Tor trial under indictment in this country.
IT police officer is after you, the best thing Won
can do is TO lock the door, and then bolt Yourself
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
March, l4th, 1854
Additional News by the Asia.

BosToN, March 1O.--The Royal Mail steamer
Asia has arrived here from Halifax. Her mails will
be DIES patched for the South this afternoon
In looking over the European papers and letters,
there is little additional news beyond which has al.
ready been forwarded
The general aspect of the affairs is decidedly war
like. The London Times reiterates the opinion that
general European is now reduced almost to an
absolute certainty-that all aow depends upon the
disposition of the Gar, who, at last accounts was
determined 10 carry out his plans. The most extern
sve preparations for war were apparent throughout
Russia
them highly indignant at the course pursued by
Nicholas, and his sentiments in reply to Napoleon's
letter.
The Breadstufs market closes firm in Liverpool
and London, al the very latest dates. There was,
however, a very large supply and heavy shipments
Cotton closed dull. and tending downward
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
A CARD.

To tic FOtcrS of Nc,c HGm0re, C0ullY:
Grateful for the confidence reposed in me- by your
the last election Of Members to the General Assembly, in
eecng your Senator for this countyI hereby tender
thanks for the honor thus conferred upon me- and feel
duty to the public, announce private
nature impe decline being candidate for reelection
Your obd't servant
JAMES KERR.
Nerch
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

lheess, twill be necessary for our government to
fully understand the matter in all its bearings and
circumstances. before taking decisive action-and,
when this has been done. the country will look for
the adoption of such course as will fully meet the
requirements of the case and above ALL such course
as will put an end TO the perpetration of arbitrary
and vexatious outrages at Havana, which, after all
the mischief has been done, may be disavowed at
Madrid PC.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
Washington Items.

WASHINGTON March IL, IL 80, P M.--The Jury
of inquest over the body Of the late DR.. GARDINER
in accordance with the testimony of the Physician
returned verdict on Friday to the effect that he
died from the effects of strychnne.
Considerable eXcitemement exists in Washington
relative to the seizure of the Black Warrior.
Neither House Of Congress was in session on Sal
urday.
The President repudiates the CoNKLrNG treaty.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

The Steamer Isabel Capt. Rollins, arrived at Char
lesion on Friday night last, with Havana and Key
West dates TO the 9th inst.
The Havana correspondent of the Charleston
Standard, speaking Of the seizure of the Black War
rior says:
1t worthy of observation that the only surd by
entering the - Black Wdui0T in 50 Ballast is the
Ponton Dues of one and three quarter Rals per Ton-a
sum too contemplate to lead to the supposton that
the of her being entered - whilst snug
Upon the Custom House officer speaking of getting the
out Of the hold Captain Bullock told him that if
attempted he would haul down his flag and abandon
the ship This appalled, the Spanard and lie shore
for further orders which having obtained he retired and
proceeded to get the cotton of the hold when Captain
Bullock caused his flag to be hauled down. and with his
hcers and left his ship the charge of those who had
usurped his authority protest" was Immediately en-
tered at the United States Consulate and the acting
sui forthwith went with it to the Captain General but no
benefit derived from the interview About fifty bales
of the cotton discharged that night and The ship has
been hauled alongside the quayher entire
LIS been c0nScated and fine of double its value
maed by the Custom House here, imposed upon the ship,
which in round numbers will about $3.50 900
The United States steamship C0,tci,t, you know was
despatched the l Instant with this intelligence and
all await with anxiety the reply know what action
the United States government will take in the matter There
and must be returned uninured and good round
paid for the detention ofthe ship and passengers hry
and upwards in number and crew, the people must
in their ght, an relieve these Spanards of the care
and government of Cuba they did Captain Bullock that
of the BtdcE Ud11ior. 'Twoud be just retaliation
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

Private advices from Mexico induce the belief that
4 formidable opposition is being organized against
Santa Anna, on account of the Gadsden treaty, but
it is thought that he will be able to sustain himself
that u.s. if it should happen within any reasonable
tme--unt he receives money from The United States
to establish his schemes of absolute government.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
The Massachusetts, Liouor Law

BosroN, March 10 Judge Shaw, of the Supreme
court has decided that the sections of the Liquor Bill
authorizing the seizure and destruction of liquor are
unconstitutional This takes the vitality from the
bill
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
Our Export Table.

We have delayed until now the publication of a
table of exports from the port of Wilmington, for
the year ending December 3ls, 1858 in the hone
that the Chamber of Commerce might be able TO fur
nsh us with correct official statement of the amount
up to the close OF the first year of its organization
but regret 10 fnd application TO tie Secretary
that he is unable to furnish with such statement
list, from the reason that the members have not
as rule, handed in their respective amounts TO him
some having neglected 10 DO We have conse-
quently, been compelled to rely entirely upon cur own
reports These, we believe, will be found nearly, il
not quite correct. We feel confident that they will
be found fully correct as any similar reports can
be made, and perhaps near the exact truth
as it is possible 10 arrive by any method at present
available.
1t will be seen that Spirits of Turpenline forms a
very important item the total amount for the yeal
having been ia barrels, Of say ~ gallons each
amounting, at an average of SIS cents per gallon 10
$2,66O519 40 1.-TWO million six hundred and sixty
thousand five hundred and nineteen dollars and fo1y
cents.) Rosn will perhaps come next, $50 459 bar
rels at average OF, say 81 25 per barrel,
ing up to $525573 rs Give hundred and twenty-five
thousand five hundred and seventy three dollars and
aeventy-fve cents, over half ii million) Timber
and Lumber will also amount 10 fully half IL million
Thus it will be seen that three articles alone
amount TO the neghborhood of four million of dol
lars. This fact will give idea of the aggregate
amount of the whole, which will be found, on exam
nation, TO exhibit immense advance upon all pre-.
vious years.
The figures which publish will give an idea Of
the extent and character Of the exports from this
place and will be found useful as matters of refer
ence, TO the mercantile community. and to all others
interested in the trade of Wilmington. We have ia
ken considerable pains to have the table accurate,
and we believe that have succeeded as far as it is
possible to obtain accuracy in such matters it is
nearly correct as it could we'll be made We shall,
hereafter, publish quarterly statement of exports
gG~The contract for building new Jail in this
town and county, has been let 10 J. c. & r. B. Wood
ana Jas +. Post, Esqrs., builders of town, for
the sum OF eighteen thousand dollars, to be finished
and ready Tor deverd at March Court, 1855 The
plans adopted were designed and drawn by R. B.
Wood, Esq.
Dg- The name of " Cypress Grove Post Office,
in New Hanoyer county, has been changed to that of
=" Burgaw Depot and WILEY FLOWERS appointed
Postmaster.
12s~Mr WHITAKER, Market Street. has laid on
our table. the illustrated Magazine of Art for March
"a very interesting number, with 27 full page illus
strations.
Also, Harper for March. profusely illustrated
Price 25 cents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

II police officer is after you, the best thing yo,
can 90 is 10 lock the door, and then bolt yourself
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

Dg- The name of Cypress Grove Post Office
in New Hanoser county, has been changed to that of
=" Burgaw Depot and WILEY FLOWERS appointed
Postmaster
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
Latter from California.

The Steamer North Star arrived at New York IN
Saturday, with too weeks later news from San Fran
cisco.
The mines were yielding abundantly, and the news
from the mining regions was generally favorable
Business generally steady. The supply of goods
fair. Prices of breadstuffs were upwards.
The annexation of Sonora was believed to be soon
at hand. Several vessels were up at San Francisco
for Sonora and Guaymas.
The citizens of San Diego were to have meeting
denouncng the proceedings of the FiIlibu<tcrs in
lower California, and to make preparations to attack
and rout them. Walker has issued proclamation
eXhoring his men to assist him in rescuing the peo.
pie from the tyranny of Mexico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17
OF Course.


The Raleigh Register OF the 18th contains the cor
respondence between Hon. r S. Donnell and Gen.
Alfred Dockery, in which Mr. Donnell informs Mr.
Dockery that the Wing Convention has ho%ored
Dockery by nominating him as the whig candidate
for Governor. and Mr.. Dockery informed MIR Donnelf
back again that he shall honor the convention by
accepting the nomination And Furthermore the
General saith g make no pretension TO any merit
ability which would entite me TO aspire ee-
waited position nor have | ever sought it. And
could feel at liberty disregard the wishes of the
Convention, and of many valued friends and to
suit my own feelings and the interests of my family
should not hesitate respectfully to decline the honor
thus fatierinsly rendered to me-
Now, everybody knows that all this is matter of
course-a common formula, which nearly every Can
didate employs without meaning and in which GER
tainly General Dockery not serious since it is
we'll known how hard his friends electioneered for the
nomination. However, let all that pass the face of the
things is in the remarks of the Register which assn
redly display refreshing confidence in the verdancy
| OF its readers Thus saith the Register
! "AcCEPTANcE OF GEN. DocKERY.-Wc highly graft
fed to lay before Wing friends, to day. the admirable
him by the late Convention Let every Wing in the State
emulate the example thus set before him. Let all sacrifice
sectional considerations, General
has sacrificed his individual and domestic interests upon the
altar of our cherished cause!''
Isn't that rich The Register actually affects to
believe all that reluctance genuine and serious The
sacrifice, we have reason to believe, will be quite
SO great as the General to anticipate. 1t will
end with the first Thursday in August, that imposed
by the duties and expenses of Office will fall upon his
Democratic Competitor.
CrNTp AT R.IT RoaD-Wa learn from, tho
Charlotte Wing, of the 18th inst, that loco
motive the PactoIus, has been placed upon the
Western end Of the North Carolina Railroad and is
engaged in conveying material for the supersruc-
ture from the Depot of the Charlotte Road. The
Wing calculates that the road will be finished be-
tween Charlotte and Raleigh, in two years
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-17

1asrMr whitaker, Market Street. has laid on
our table. the illustrated Magazine of Art for March
"a very interesting number with 81 full page illus
strations.
Also Harper for March, profusely illustrated
Price % cents.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-28
THE WILLIAMSBURGH RIOTS.

MEETING IN BEHALF OF THE FAMILIES OF AMEisi-
CAN CITIZENS KuLEDIN THE LATE WILLIAMS
BURGH RIOTS
A large and enthusiastic meeting, for the above
purpose, was held last evening in the Broadway Tab
ernace, which WIS nearly filed at % cents per ticket
The Hon. JANIS HARPER, EKMayor, presided.
military band was in attendance and played several
national sis TIE tribune was hung with the Ameri-
can colors draped in mourning. The Waldense
Guard was in attendance in full uniform.
Professor swrETHAS was the frst speaker. lie
was received with loud applause, and sPoke a. con-
siderable length. His fret observations applied to
the argument that the prescription aimed al by tne
American party il unconstitutional. he maintained
that it was constitutional but that the Constitution
was document, noE-sd days, as little UNDERSTOOD as
the Bible. The truly unconstitutional prescription
Was that which stood Of the pOus ara yOtsi WIN
blind eyes unknOwiDg mind eet s"iiL to shed oool,
ard mouth full OF oursDg. Who The asked viii
maintain that the Constitution has cOmmstief the
frlIcAse Of this country into tue hands OF suen
proscfiptiOn Ibis Inc very nature OF tne DaiOt-
boy utes the possession Of two qualities 90 the part
OF those casting ballots into il, VIZ: intelligence add
freedom; for there must be Intelligence TO make
selection and true mental freedom 70 use that IN
teligeuce Alright Thus the dumb ballot box rebukes
the traitors % their country. The exercise Of
the suffrage sboaId be combined with at least
some degree Of education, united to the s10ve
qualities. lie proscr Fon when tne American parry
demand IL that which is bounded by the above lin
itatons and who will deny ths this prOscrpsiOn Is
Constitutional The ballObox and the Bible Ia the
Common Schools the two roots essential 10 the
Republic let them not be made, continue 10 be,
matters Of traffic. To the argument that exlslng or.
CARNATIONS OF parties adequate TO the Of
sting evils the reply H. that these very parties are
themselves prime movers Of the Ills complsined Of.
There tine when the two great parties had ds-
tinctiye end good primo pies, but these exist 90
longer; The spoils, lot pnI cple Is now the nsla-
spring OF each party II ever reform ]. 70 be az
tanned il must be By the people taking the n ste1 an
their hands, out Of those Of traitors NJ So.
Insinisined hat While kis teachings were followed,
the honor Of the Republic was m.,ntainea W.. ~.
now, tina, the topics Of European Poacy en,eny en-
ploy the Government, the falling seL go tsassI :.
are sboysd INTO Offices Of trust Be thought Il would
not be long before the Aaereaa people would y =
called On 10 sappor. nsNXss opposed 70 Eas 'glrIs o
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-28
NEw-YoRK BIBLE SOCIETY.

Last evening the Annual Meeting Of the NeT-fork
Bible Society auxiliary to the American Bible So
eiety, was he'd in DR.. Alexander's Church, At the
corner Of Flfth-sy. and Nineteenth ST. Mr.. L. W.
K1SosLEr, President WV. ALLES BrTLEa, secre'
tsry.
large sssenbage took part in the exercises Of the
occasion.
The Rev. Mr.. MERcEIS commenced the services by
reading portion Of the 18th psalm after which ne
uttered prayer.
The Rev. DR.. DIwI1r read tae 18th psalm, which
was sung by tie choir and congregation
Mr. HENRr MARSHALL, the Treasurer, presented
his report for the past year. showing total increase
Of sl4,577 60.
Mr.. WV. L. BUTLER, Secretary Of the Society
presented the Annual Report from which we extract
the following synopsis Of the doings Of the Society:
This Society Is auxiliary to the American Bible 30
ciety 1t purchases from that Institution copies Of
the Scriptures in the English and the various foreign
languages, embraced In its issues. and undertakes to
distribute them u the City oNsu'lork 70 svsTy