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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22


QUEBEC, Sept Is, 10 p. M.-The screw steamer
Ottawa arrived this morning from Liverpool bringing
dates from Liverpool to the 5th inst She expert
enced heavy gales.
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.-Rnssia uneqnivocally de-
clnes accept the last proposals of the Allied Pow
ers. and announces her determination 10 act on the
defensive.
The Cholera has abated in both the Russian and
Allied armies.
There is nothing of special interest relative TO the
war
The Russians ale concentrating in different parts
of Modava. They have also blown up the forts at
Hango
The London Times of Monday says that Austria
will probably not declare against Russia, but
that the Austrian army will be increased in the
Principalties to 100000 men.
SPAIN.Spain is tranquil, the country having once
more settled down under the new administration
MARKETS.
LONDON, Sept 4.-The weather is fine, and the
harvest nearly over Wheat is Is. 10 IS. per az.
lower on the week.-Mrs.. is the top price.
Consols closed at $50.
The harves, in Great Britain and on the Continent
is now abundant.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 5.-Wheat is As. TO Is. lower for
the week
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

Governor Johnson has proffered the aid of the Sto
should it become necessary, to the suffering c;ta
of Savannah in the following beautiful and toncb;s
letter '"g
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Milledgeville, Ca. Sept 10, 1884
Hon. John E. Ward, Mayor of Savannah
DEAR SIR The calamity by disease. storr,
food, which spreads such gloom and grief over bl
city of Savannah, wasting her energies susnena; e
her business, bearing to the grave hundreds Of bns
citizens and carrying anguish and woe 10 everr
heart and hearthstone cannot fail TO awaken ~
keenest solicltude in every benevolent bosom Po
ing the seaport OF Georgia, diusing thrift and nros
perly by her liberal enterprise, the State throph
out her whole extent, will promptly respond to 1h
call for coincidence and sympathy which emanates 80
loudly from her stricken and suffering people. havo
kept silent as long as can and feel that, as ~
Executive of generous and warm hearted nsoni he
| should be unworthy my high trust if withbat
tor another hour, the expression or the painful rno
tons with which | contemplate the march 81 ~.
pestlence. Receive, my dear sir, my unfeiened or
pathy for the sufferings of the city of Savannah
and the assurance of my highest admiration for th
herosm with which YOU maintain vonr nost ~ NE
face OF danger and death. May God, in his morol'
preserve you, and fill to overflowing vonr cnn - 9
blessing '"i cup OF
In view of the restitution of the Door Of vor,
city, VINO may be unable to provide themselves With
needed comforts and medical aid CONSIDERING Tho ~
fiction of Savannah under the circumstances d.
amlcon to the State at large, and that if is but inc;
and humane that all the people should enioy the Inv
ury of extending relief, venture to inquire of Won
the extent of your necessities in order that 1ou
make suitable contribution in behalf of the State
It is perhaps not strictly within the province of the
Executive; but so far from censuring, am orea'i,
deceived in the character of the people of Georr;s
if they will not cordially approve such an apple.
ton OF reasonable amount of lublic money A1an
events, confdng in their magnanimity and generos;
ty shall not hesitate to tender to you as Mavor Of
the city, such sum as your reply shall indicate TO he
reasonable and proper.
Il pray Heaven TO rebuke the pestilence resore
the sick. and comfort the bereaved.
Respectfully, your ob't sv't.
HERSCHEL V. JOHNSON"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

DEATH OF DR.. WILDMAN.--Asain does death call
upon us to record his triumphs!
The reader every where will learn with pain OF
the death by yellow fever, of Dr. P. H. WiIdmsn,
which took place at his residence in this city abon,
six O'Clock last evening. This is most sad event
for the deceased fell noble sacrifice TO his efforts to
relieve the sick. He went night and day. in sunshine
and storm sleeping ottener in his carriage than in his
bed, and paying sometimes many as eighty and
one hundred visits during single night. Several
times he felt the invasion of yellow fever upon his
SYSTEM bat he Informed US, he succeeded in check
ing it's progress by taking Muriated Tncture of Iron
the remedy which he has applied with so much sue
cess to others.
Great, however, his physical powers of endu.
rance were, he. overtasked them, and the specific
which brought relief to so many others who sur
vive to mourn him, failed when applied to himself
DIR. Wildman about forty five years of age
and of Northern birth. He came to Columbus, in
this State, several years ago. and from thence to
Savannah, in 1852. He was one of the most skilful
surgeons and able physicians in the South, and had
already entered upon extensive practice in this
city. Of great intellectual force, simple manners and
social dspositon and Of rreproachaIe character his
disappearance at such time us this, is like that of
great ship at sea freighted with the hopes of hun
dreds.-SaUGnnGt Republican.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

German journals announce that DR.. Schlet ua
Professor of Law at the University OF LeiPslc n4o
discovered, in the library of that city, comp r
manuscript copy of the penal code promulgated W
Charles v in 1882, of which code only tragn'eTTS" o
and those incomplete, were known to exist. lne'
discovery is of considerable importance. as: apa
from it's historical interest, the code is the ounO"
ton of the criminal law of Germany.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

BsF@ A Railroad Meeting at South Troy, redell
county, recently adopted the following resolution:
"Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting,
that road connecting the Western counties with
the central road at Charlotte would be injurious 10
the trade of North Carolina. nasmuch as it would
divert large portion of her trade TO seek an outlet
from the parts of S Carolina. While road from
Beaufort 10 Tennessee, would give the whole trans
portation of \. Carolina product 10 \. Carolina
roads,
Upon this the last Charlotte Democrat comments
with some warmth. The resolution evidently strikes
ut the project of Railroad from this place to Jones'
boro', Tennessee, via Charlotte The chief feeling
is manifested by the Democrat in regard to what it
considers the improper efforts of Salisbury TO damage
Charlotte, by getting up prejudice against any
Western extension from the latter point with view
of concentrating everything upon Salisbury. With
desiring, at present. to enter upon the discussion
of the relative advantages of Roads running West
ward from Salisbury Charlotte, wishing, at any
time, to take part in The difficulties arising from the
mutual jealouses of the rival towns, yet toe
fully convinced Of the usefulness and strictly North
Carolina character of Road between Wilmington
and Charlotte to have any hesitation upon the sub
ect. Its tendency must be to bring to North Caro-
lima markets trade which cannot be brought there
now 10 connect portions of the State which cannot
otherwise be connected.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

THE SCoUT, OR THE BLACK RIDERS OF CoNGA-
REE.-This is a novel of nearly five hundred pages,
by VIM. Gilmore Simms, which Mr.. Whitaker laid
on our table some days since, and which we have
actually perused from beginning to end without skip
ping line. 1t is revolutionary novel of which
the scene is laid in s. c. and is fully up TO the usual
standard of Mr. Simms' novels. which is no small
praise Redfeld n. Y.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

Considerable anxiety begins 10 be felt about the
new steamer City of Philadelphia" built to take
the place OF the i'll fated City of Glasgow" on the
line between Liverpool and Philadelphia She has
been already out over twenty days and nothing heard
from her
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

Ba~ gentleman, writing US on business, en-
qures whether spirit barrels can be secured with
war (w)hoops, and if so, the cost of importing them
from Turkey.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

Rago Mr.. Munds has handed US some Commercial
note paper specimen OF stock while he has or
sale at 81 so per 1t is capital article for the
counting house.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22
What Causes the Gulf Stream.

Mr. Stanton ShoaIes experienced navigator,
gives it his opinion that the waters Of the Gulf
Stream nothing more or less than the waters of
the river Amazon. This great father of waters is
bedded more than thousand miles Immediately
unoer the equator and all It's tributary streams, for
many thousand miles, are constantly pouring their
hot water into this mighty reservoir Of wafer. As
these waters gathered in under the burning sun
of the equator, it is extremely warm lar SO
than the Atlantic Ocean waters under the equator
The great body OF heated water shoots out into the
Atlantic more than hundred miles, in the face Of
the eternal trade winds.
The Amazon is sixty miles wide After being
belted in lis irresistible course it curves off 10 the
left, and scuds off before the strong trade winds till
out OF their reach Driven along with great force,
takes its round the great bay formed between
the two continents of North and South America
Dashing along the Northern coast of South America
and passing to the eewrd of the West India Islands,
it leaves the shores of Cuba and proceeds along the
shores OF Florida the capes of Virginia, and the
south coast OF North America and passing the shores
| of Newfoundland and ends it's mission among the
icebergs which float out of the Northern Ocean Cut
off the Gull Stream and it would not be many years
before the North Atlantic would be filled with ice.
bergs that would be very destructive to navigation
But wise Providence has provided eternal res.
ervor of hot water constantly rushing around over
the back of the cold Atlantic 10 its destinations where
after spending its vital warmth among the cebergs
it is hurried away by new supply of native warm
water from the great Amazon. Seamen can always
tell when out of the Gulf Stream by dipping the
hand in the water alongside.
Undoubtedly this view will be new to some readers
but what have written is from experience, and was
seen while was rowing upon the mighty deep. The
Gulf Stream, repeat, is nothing less than
the waters of the great Amazon OF South America
have crossed it in many places, and for many years
have gided through its warm water, always pleased
| to have it astern. The most violent storms, from
whatever quarter they may come, never change its
lis current, but it continues to move on ir
that Irresistible power which given to it in the
beginning by the Power above
The London Times, commenting on the Englst
crops, states that the difference in the price of wheat
compared with tina, of the previous twelvemonths
will be at least 20 shngs quarter in favor of tn
/ public which on the whole consumption will amour
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

For some time past the papers at the North have
been full Of complaints about the extravagant prices
demanded for Pennsylvania Anthracite coal, which
they attribute TO the workings of speculative COM
bination among dealers The real cost of mining
and placing ton of 2,24O pounds of coal upon the
wharf in Philadelphia is about four dollars and yet
it has been run up in New York and Boston 10 over
nine dollars with corresponding prices at the port Of
shipment. To keep up these rates. it has been
gravely proposed, in the Potsvlle (Pa.) Journal
one OF the coal organs to keep the supply short by
suspendng operations for some time. This extor-
tonate policy the part of the coal interest cannot
but prove suicidal. They enjoy protection OF 20
per cent, that being the duty imposed upon foreign
coal imported into the United States. The impOsi-
ton attempted by the coal dealers and mine owners
is creating clamor which must eventually result in
the destruction of this protection we'll as in turn
ing the attention of 10 other sources OF
supply. Indeed under the reel prOcty treaty lately
concluded between this country and the British pro-
vinces colonial coal will be admitted free Of duty,
and must take the place OF Pennsy lvania coal, il
such exorbitant prices continue to be demanded for
the latter. This is already beginning to be felt and
the spectators have been forced to submit to very
considerable reduction. :" Live and let live" is a
capital rule and we like to see everybody get fair
price for labor produce-but we do also like to
those who enter into combinations to demand un-
fair prices for food and fuel caught in their own trap
1t is not fair trade, but gambling speculation in
the actual necessaries of life, of which the public
are TO be the victims, and if The game should turn
out against the spectators confess to little SYM
patty in their misfortunes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

n5- A. L. PRICE, one of our firm, will attend Du-
pin and Wayne Superior Courts, for the purpose OF
making collections of moneys due this establishment
We hope patrons and all, will find it conven-
lent TO make their special business to pay up at
Dublin next week and at Wayne the week following.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

THE SENAToRsHIp.-Th Washington Daily Globe
says sit is stated that the election OF the Hon }.
c. Dobbin. as United States Senator from North Car
DINA, has been definitely arranged, and that Mr.
Mallory of Florida, will succeed him as head OF the
Navy Department
We find the above precious affair going the rounds OF
the press We need not call attention to It's ridiculous
fooIishness-whch appear quite as ridiculous to
Mr. Dobbin as to anybody else, if not more so 10
definitely arrange the election of any gentleman
from this State to the United States Senate, belongs
only to the Legislature of North Carolina, not yet IN
session and Mr.. DObbin is gentleman of too much
sense and good taste not to feel Disguised by
any such announcement in advance. The utmost
that could be said would be that it had been definite
" arranged that Mr. Dobhin should consent TO be a
candidate for one of the Scholarships. Without
wishing to pre- udce the claims, or interfere with the
preferences of Others free TO say that the cleo
ton of Mr. Dobbin would afford us the highest sat
sfaction as VIC believe it would the people of the
State, of both parties but that must depend upon
the action of the Legislature, and cannot be ''}ef
nitey arranged" by newspaper paragraphs, or Other
extraneous agencies If Mr.. Dobbin is to be can
ddate Justice demands that he should not be injured
by such offcious and nonsensical announcements
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22
North Carolina State Fair.

The undersigned takes pleasure in stating that d
public meeting of the citizens of Raleigh was held
at the City Hall, the l2th inst, for the purpose OF
making all necessary arrangements to accommodate
visitors to the Second Annual Stale Fair of the North
Carolina Agricultural Society, beginning on Tuesday
the 18th of October next There much interest
expressed by all present, and from the desire mani
tested there will doubtlessy be ample accommodation
afforded to all the agrculturiss, mechanics, and 9TH
ers of the Stale, who will by their presence show
that they have the true interest of the country at
heart, and every assurance given that all would
be properly accommodated,
Three committees were appointed by the meeting,
one to attend at each of the three principal Hotels
of the City, for The purpose of referring visitors to
places where they can be comfortably lodged, after
the rooms OF the Hotels and other public houses are
occupied. All those who may desire to be relieved
from the trouble of looking out for themselves will
please call at the Marlborough House, where com
mittee consisting of MeSsrs Yarbrough, J. X. Mar
riott T. J. Utley, p +. Pescud Seaton Gales, and
Col. J. F. Taylor; at the City Hotel, Capt Lawrence,
Col. r. l. Wynne 0. II. Perry J. Nj, Towles and
and T. H. Selby at Guions Hotel Me>sr>. E P.
Guon, R. S. Fucker James Biggs, Wesley Whita-
ker, r., and C w. D. Hutchings, who will give
them directions whereby they be suitably ac-
commodated. WM. DALLAS HAYWOOD,
4 w.,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

THE BRIDGE OVER THE PEE DEE-We notice, IN
the Marion Star, a statement that the Manchester
Railroad Bridge the Pee Dee is rapidly approach
ing completion and is expected to be finished by the
18th of next month All the cylinders have been
sunk, and there remains but one span of the super
structure to be completed.
This is the pioneer work of the kind in this coun-
try, although not in England, where several piers
have been constructed upon the same principle III"
experiment here has been carried on with the utmost
determination to successful issue. At the last an
nual meeting of the w. & NJ. r. R. Co., comph
mentary medals were voted TO Major Gwynn, the
Consulting Engineer, and l., J. FIemming Esq, the
Resident Engineer of the Road To be presented as
the first train passed over the Bridge. This
is now about to happen.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

The steamer Benjamin Franklin, under orders to
sail with General Paez against Venezuela was seized
IN New York on Wednesday, by the United States
Government, at the solicitation of the Hon. Ramon
AZyurua. Minister for that country. The minister
has also sent to the Venezuelan Consul at St Thoma
the necessary orders to in like manner there with
the brig Cathanne Augusta, which left New York
some days ago with arms for Gen Paez *
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

The London Times, commenting the English
crops, states that 'he difference in the price of wheat
compared with that of the previous twevemonths
will be at least 20 shlings quarter in favor of the
public which on the whole consumption will amount
to boon of G25, 100000 TO that public on wheat a.
(lone besides corresponding relief other grain"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22
Raleigh, Sept. IA, 1854.

We understand thai several extensive halls TO
be erected for the accommodation of the var Gus
classes of articles exhibition, and amphithea-
nient point for observation The halls will be "A
large Reception Hall at the principal gate. Plan
ters Hall. IL Mechanics Hall. and Floral Hall, and
Ladies' Retreshment Saloon. Floral Hall has been
very considerably enlarged. he other buildings
now on the grounds to be enlarged also and bet
ter fitted up for the purposes for which they were
designed
The Executive Committee are very DESTROYS that
all the members of the Society and those who de-
sign becoming such, should be present at the meet
ing of the society in the Commons Hall, Monday
light the 10th OF October at that time the Judges
will be appointed.
Members of the society will procure their badges
from the Treasurer-Nlr Hutchings-on the morn
! ing of the 18th, at his office in Reception Hall
| Exhibitors particularly requested to have all
their articles at the grounds by Monday the 10th, in
order give the several committees time TO arrange
every thing before the opening of the Fair, and to
secure to themselves good location for their ar
| ticleS.
POwer will be provided for the purpose of testing
! the different kinds OF machinery that may be on eX.
hlbition
We publish below the result of the deliberations Of
the Executive Committee. ncuding the names OF the
special committees and their respective duties. II
will be seen that a rigid and efficient system has beer
adopted, which, we trust will contribute greatly tt
! the success OF the Far.
| l. COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

ga LITTLE MORE GRAPE."-FIFTY CENTS WORTH
OF GRApE-Sc UppERNoEG GRAPES AT THAT.-Twen-
tv.three little niggers with their tongues out ran
down Princess streeI-four big nggers brought up
the rear ;--seventeen nggers came up on The East
side of Front street-nne came up the west, ana
they conveyed at the corner, round about Messrs
Ounce & Cowans Store, and there was crowd
De high Goly And they all talked about . de
grapes" And an old colored lady, of ampllfed pro-
portions pulled and bowed like horse after four
mile heat only So and she related her sorrows
" Yeth Boss | followed 'em, and followed 'em up.
and followed round-all round, way up and down -
And there the thing was, sure enough, as alleg-
ed,-to wit, that two ycung men had bought htty
cents worth of grapes from the aged coored indvid-
ua, who sits in the Market-house but somehow for
got to give her "de fifty cent, she up stakes and
after them, until finally she engaged tie sympahes
and services of "the powers that be- which ended
in her getting the money, which rejoieed the good
old soul exceedingly. She was actually pale We
wonder if the young men actually did eat up the gal
lon and a half of grapes
All the above mentioned terrible and exciting cir
cumstances occurrences and transactions took place,
happened and TRANSFERRED yesterday afternoon Scene
No. ! Aged colored individual seated in market
house-ener two who purchase grapes--erennt
without paying, Scene No. 2 Young men travel
eating grapes-aged colored individual in hot pur-
suit, perspiring Same Scene. all round town. FL
male: Tnterposition of Town Consable--reward OF
perseverance. Aged colored individual gets her fiji
ty cents. Ereunt young men eating grapes. Er't
aged coored individual, perspring- Grand tableo"--
little. niger stands on his nead-cyncal individual
mutters something about "sour grapes Rain
Wind varIabe.-Daity Journal, goth inst.
The six days steamer commenced in New York
with view of making the to Europe in six days, is
now finished but having changed hands, the present
proprietor talks of putting her in the Mobile trade
provided sufficient encouragement be offered
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-09-22

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.-While the Democracy
of the North are wrangling and quarrellng, it is a
source of peculiar delight to every friend of the South
to observe the unity and harmony which pervade
the Democratic party of the South 1t has been our
good fortune to mngle with friends recently TO
considerable extent. in various parts of the State,
and it is deliberate opinion that the Democratic
party is stronger to day in Georgia than it has been
in ranks here, but all seem to vie with each other
in their defence of the principles of the Nebraska
BILL and the great conservative principles of the Con.
stitution. We hope the same spirit may continue to
exist-we ask our friends to avoid all personal con.
ilcs, and let their watchword be harmony and con-
cert of action upon the doctrine of equal rights and
equal privileges. We know, in inditing this article,
we are not in the midst of political canvass, but
our opponents are armng for the contest under the
specious and deceptive cognomen of Know Nothing
lsm and it behooves us we'll to watch the current OF
events and prepare for the coming storm atlanta
Examiner.