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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-28

estimate, and, in short, every element to make no
rich happy and prosperous people, we have htbo,"
to- for want of means of speedy and cheap interco
munication with commercial points. send out but .
1.-THE of our surplus products.
North Carolina is most deeply interested in con
Meeting her seaports with the growing West. and III.
rapidly increasing valuable products, agricnl,rtoI
mineral and manufactured of the interior States e.,
it may be laid down ncontrovertible proposit;
that the wealth population and commercial importoo
of the Atlantic cities in proportion to the extaOs
and fertility of the back country they represent anS
whose products are due to the laws of transpora,;u
and trade Then, let the cities of your Atlantic coos
throw back their iron veins 10 the West and br;ns
within the sphere of their commercial influence ne
product of that great region, and they insure at onro
their growth in wealth, population and Commercial
prosperity.
We invite you and shall welcome you TO orr St.,.
line at any point which we can reach by the Watan
ga Valley, 10 aid in this important and mutually ad
vantageous connection.
If your State Legislature will enact the charter 81
the '' Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad e.
which was granted by our Legislature, we have ~
once overcome half the difficulty in forming this con-
| nection.
The last Legislature of our State gave the TenDa.
see part of this line $4,000 per mile to iron and
equip the road.
Our people feeling that the completion of the Fas,
Tennessee and Virginia Railroad will be realized At
an early day. are turning their attention to the great
ehtoAPAA0 which Is 10 De the SUBJECT OF your deliber.
ations and we feel an abiding confidence, that what
ever may be needed in addition to the aid granted BY
our State to complete the work to the State line
can, and will be promptly subscribed and secured
whenever we are assured that your people will NEE,
US, whenever informed that the Charter far
the road has been passed by your Legislature Il is
important to us that the present Charter be passed
by your Legislature, for is under thaiCharter that
we get the State aid, already secured TO us.
/ We sincerely regret were not able to attend
your ConVenton-some of us, until within day Or
two past entertained the hope that we might be able
to be with you. If it would meet the appreciation of
your meeting, we would venture to suggest that
meeting should be held in the month of September
say the 18th, Morganton, N. c., at which time and
place we would endeavor to send Delegates.
With sincere desire that your meeting may realize
the most sangune expectations of the warmest friends
OF the great enterprise, mutually interested in
advancing. We are, Gentlemen, very respectfully
your obedient servants,
| JACKSON, LCH oss,
| L C HAYNES, LIB UNN1NGHAM
| 1 Il NELSON, VIM II CROUCH,
r S OWENS, IL BREssNE
JOHN BRozLY, LAWSON L1FFoRD
| A BRoZLY, CH BEAN
JAS w DEADERICK
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The Prospect throughout the Stale.

The precise name of the next Governor is proven
bialy difficult of pronunciation until after the cleo
ton, upon the principle that g doubtful things are
uncertain; but assuredly, if there be any depend
ence to be placed the signs of the times and in the
accounts received, MIR. Braggs chances for an cleo
ton amount almost if not quite, to certainty 1t
is 4 noticeable fact, that in many of the Western
Counties, the Wing candidates for The Legislature
make not the slightest reference to General Dockery.
The Charlotte Western Democrat, in an account of a
recent visit made by the Editor to Concord the Coun
ty of the neighboring County of Cabarrus states
that Col. John NJ Long, of Cabarrus, land Freeman
of Stanly-both Whigs-are candidates for the Sen.
ate in the District composed of Stanly and Cabarrus
and Col. D. NJ Barringer (late Minister to Spain,
candidate for the Commons in Cabauus The Demo
crat adds =" What was a remarkable fact, neithe,
of the candidates made any reference to Dockery
and, so far their speeches were concerned, the
hearers could not have told that canvass for Gov
ernor was going on"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-28

DGg~ 1t is favorte cant with the opponents of the
Democratic party 10 pretend that it is indebted for
it's triumphs to the foreign vote" To this it is suf
fcent to say, that those sections of the Union
in which the foreign vote is the smallest precise
y those in which the Democratic preponderance is
most uniform and decided The heart and centre of
the Democratic party in the Southern States which
receive, comparatively speaking of the foreign
emigration we might say literally none d.
rect. The heart and centre of the whg party is at
the North, which receives all of it,
o. John Swinson, Esq, has been appointed Post
Master at Buena VISTA Duplin county, N. c., vice
S. M Grady, resigned.
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HENnERSnNYILLE. June "a. 1854


Gentleman Your favor of the 9Th instant, inyi-
ting to be present and participate in the delber-
atoms of convention TO be holden in Charlotte on
the 4th of July next, by the friends of Rail Road
Convention between Wilmington in this state, and
Jonesboro in Tennessee, was duly received some two
weeks since
For this mark OF respect, please receive my thanks
Il would gladly be with you if convenient with my
other engagements; but the week including The day
in which your convention will convene, is set apart
by law for holding the County Court Of this county
at which am bound to be present This will pre-
vent me from accepting your invitation, and, hope
excuse me from every suspicion of indifference 10 the
great work for the advancement of which your con.
Vention is called.
| For more than twelve months have stood com.
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Supreme Court.


The following opinions have been delivered since
our last report:
BY NASH. c. J. In Adams Barnett, in equity
from Person, dsmssing the bill with costs Also IN
Barnett Barnett in equity from Person, dismisSns
the bill. Also in Hinton " Powell, in equity, from
Wake. Alsc in Smith Thompson, from Davidson
affirming the Judgment
By Pearson, J. In Lewis and Jackson v. Keeling
from HEREFORD, awarding venire de novo Also III
Doe ex dem. Bohannan v. Shelton, from Stokes
affirming the judgment.
By Battle, J. In Thompson v Bryan, from Wayne
affirming the judgment. Also, in Doe ex Dem Law
renee " Pitt, from Edgecombe, reversing the JGog
ment below and directing judgment here for deieH
dant. Also, in Doe ex dem Dowd v. Gilchris afhrnl
ing the judgment Raleigh Star
81 am going to the Post-ofice, Bob; shall inquire
for you 2" "Well, yes, if you have mind to, but
don't think you will End me there"
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For the Journal
Railroad Meeting in Bladen.

large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of
New Hanover, Baden and Sampson, held at
Mount Zion," Saturday, July 22d, when Pa
trick Cromarte called 10 the Chair, and DR.. D..
Sloan requested to act Secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
ern R. R. is inevitable, either to Wilmington or
Beaufort; and Whereas, we believe its extension to
Wilmington is of vital Importance to that place, and
very desirable for Fayetteville and ourselves; and
Whereas, believe the extension of the same
Road West, probably to Salisbury, is equally GER
tain: therefore,
Res0tued lst That warmly in favor of its
extension both TO Wilmington and Salisbury and will
show interest at the proper time, by subscribing
to the utmost of our ability.
Resolved, 3D. That in our opinion the proposed
Railroad should leave the W. & R. Railroad at
Marlesvle, eleven miles from Wilmington and pro
coed thence direct line to Fayetteville
Resolved 3D. That the Chairman appoint COM
mitee of nine to confer with the citizens of Will
mington, Fayetteville and Salisbury, to the prac-
ticablity of making these extensions, and that they
be authorized to call general meeting of all those
interested, at such time and place they may elect.
The following gentlemen were appointed, viz: DR..
w Il Beatty,James Kerr james Murphy,N. Bonham,
G. w. Bannerman, P. L. Anders, Rev. C. Shaw J.
P. Moore and w. J. Parker, to whom were added,
on motion, the Chairman and Secretary.
Resolued, 18th. That the Wilmington, Fayette-
vile and Salisbury papers be furnished with copy
of these resolutions and requested to publish them.
P. CROMARTIE, Ch'm'n.
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Later from Havana-ArrivaI of the Black
Warrior,

MOBILE, July 20.-The steamer Black Warrior ar
rived yesterday, with Havana dates to the 10th She
brings accounts of the loss of the iron steamer Grace
c. Lee from Wilmington, DEL bound to Nicaragua
She exploded her boiler the Sd inst, two days az
ter leaving Havana, off Cape Antonio, and sunk
The Captain and crew were saved
The markets were quiet Sugar had advanced
real. Lard had advanced to 143 cents in bbls and
IS in kegs Tobacco was irm-the crop being re-
ported one third short.
The ship Japonica, from Philadelphia, had
rived Mt Havana
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The Safest Course:

The Democratic Convention of New Hanover coun-
ty assembled here on Tuesday, of June County Court
and nominated candidates for the Senate and House
of Commons To these nominations there has been
no opposition SO far, that we know Of although, as
was, perhaps, have been expected there have been
some who did not quite like all of the nominees. -
Under these circumstances we did not feel called upon
to say anything about the matter.
More recently, however, rumours have been adoat'
speaking of some secret moves or arrangements (not
among Democrats, nor, trust respectable Wings J
How far these moves arrangen ents have any con-
nection with new secret political organization, we
cannot say but they may tend to imperi the success
of the Democratic candidate, unless the members OF
the Democratic party out and vote for these can
didates and without wishing to be alarmists we think
it our duty to inform Democratic friends out OF
town, that such afoat here and point to
the election of Wing, the object aimed at The
safest course is evidently TO support the nominees ana
give full vote that no snap Judgment may De Ia
ken
P S.-Since the above remarks were In type, an
advertisement has been handed in, signed &C Many
Voters, bringing forward the name of John d. Pow
ers Ed as a candidate for the Commons We have
only time to reiterate what we have already SAID
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Later from California.

New YORK, July 23-The North Star has arrived
with California dates to the LIST July. The news is
favorable to the crops yielding largely and will have
grain to export.
Much excitement prevailed about the elections, and
some fighting
There was large influx of Chinese
The editor of the Stockton Journal. John NJ Taber
killed James NJ. Mansfield, editor of the Republican,
in street fight.
braggs' survey report that the whole route from
San Diego is practicable for rail road
Markets quiet. San Francisco -four easier. Gal
lego and Haxas brands $40 50 $l075. -,
There has been an earthquake at Panama with
light damage.
The Illinois, with the mails, sailed on the 5th for
Aspinwall
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Likely TO be Mistaken.

II seems that the people of Richmond, Virginia,
calculate with great certainty obtaining connec-
ton between their Richmond and Danvile Road, and
the North Carolina Central Railroad. The dstance
between the present terminus of this Richmond and
DanVille Road and point on the North Carolina
Central Road at or near Greensboro is about fifty
miles. The building of these fifty miles would COM
pIete the Charlotte and DanvilIe scheme, which the
Central Road was planned TO defeat, by offering the
citizens of the West different outlet to market
without cutting the State in two, by road having
both its termini out of the State on the North at
Richmond, Va and on the South at Charleston, S C.
The Richmond Dispatch says: ''North Carolina
has put her face against the connecting link in her
territory but North Carolina will not maintain that
position--she cannot" We rather think that our
Virginia contemporary will find out its mistake. The
feeling of State pride is stronger and more pre-
dominant than it has ever before been in this State
and what she refused in 1848 she will not be apt to
grant again. So much appears certain. Strange
as it may seem to our neighbors. North Carolina is
strongly impressed with the belief that she is
sovereign Stale, and not mere strip of land Her
vassalage is nearly at an end.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-28

Qy> Since the subsistence of the excitement here in
regard the fate Of the Cape Fear appropriation,
everything appears to be rather dul,-not even the
election now close at hand having power to get up
much stir among our people, although we are incn-
ed to believe that there will be pretty full vote
poled for Governor; at least, such is the nforma-
ton have received from nearly every precinct in
the County. The Democrats throughout this Coun-
ty-and there are none truer or frmer in the Union
will come forth in their strength for Mr.. Bragg
There is but one voice on that subject, and we be-
ieye that the feeling it indicates will be still
powerfully and Enthusiastically exhibited on Thurs
day, August Sd SO let it be- It has been the boast
of New Hanover that she falls behind herself
but that at each successive election, her ma oty for
the Democratic candidate, for Governor or President,
is in advance of that which she gave at the prece-
ding one. If Democrats will only go to the polls,
give one short day to the election, and see that the
full strength of their party is brought OUT similar
result will be exhibited this time, and 1854 be in
advance Of 1852 as that was of 1850. 1t can be
done may we not say that it wW be done
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The LeQiklafure.

1t is more than probable that the best calculators
and workers in the ranks of the Wing party feel,
and have felt from the first conscious that the cha n
ces for the election of Wing Governor are very
SLIM and that, therefore, their main efforts will be
directed to secure preponderance in the Leglsla-
ture This they only hope for through divisions or
distractions among Democrats, in Democratic Coun-
ties and is against this that Democrats have chief
ly to guard. If we should unfortunately, fail in
securing majority in the next Legislature, our fail
ure will be due to this cause and Democrats who
may from any motive of personal pique, otherwise,
fail TO give hearty support to their party candI-
dates, will have themselves to blame. 1t will be
purely and wholly their own fault 1t is neither our
business nor our wish to interfere in the local af
fairs of other Counties or to allude to the private
feelings or differences among their citizens but we
feel it our duty to say that such feeling should be
allowed to jeopardize the success of Democratic
candidates and Democratic principles. All the regu'
lar Democratic candidates in this section stand square
up on the principles of the party-on the platform
Of the State Convention; and it is duty which all
good Democrats owe to themselves and to their prn
ciples, to give them a hearty support.
Calculations have been openly made and proclaim
ed by the Wing presses in this District, founded up
on Democratic divisions. Democrats have the mat
ter in their own hands. In their hands it ought Il
he and will be- safe.
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D. SLOAN, Secretary.

Arrival of the Steamer IsabeI-Later from Havana.
CHARLESTON, July 25.--The steamer Isabel, Capt
Rollins, arrived today. She left Havana on the NOR
ming of the 22d and Key West on the same evening.
on Saturday evening Meyer, passenger, fell over
board and was drowned.
The Isabel brings no political news from Havana
The ravages of the vomto were dreadful. Out of
y passengers arrived in the last Spanish mail steam
er, scarcely three weeks since, but twelve are living
mild tofm OF cholera appeared at Sagua La Grand.
The Spanish war steamer Isabella Segunda and
the Ulloa left Havana the evening of the 10Th,
the former having coasting schooner in tow, report
ed on the expedition 10 catch slavers but corespon-
dent has asCerained that their destination was Porto
Rico.
The remains of Admiral Duquesne were shipped
privately on the fifteenth inst, board the French
merchant ship Clementine, for France.
From Key West there is nothing of interest. The
health OF the Island was completely restored.
The wreckers report things very dull Gains having
prevailed 10 an unusual extent in the Gulf
A SHORT STORY Dickens tells the following story
of an American captain:
In his last voyage home, the captain had on board
young lady of remarkable personal attractions-a
phrase use as being one entirely new, and one you
never meet with in the newspapers. This young la
/ dy was beloved intensely by FIVE young gentlemen
passengers, and in turn she in love with them all
very ardenty but without any particular preference
for either. Not knowing how to make up her deter.
mination in this dilemma, she consulted my friend the
captain. The captain, being man of original turn
OF mind, says 10 the young lady, jump overheard anc
marry the man who Jumps after you The young
lady, struck with the idea, and being naturally font
of bathing, especially in warm weather, it ther
was, took the advice of the captain, who had boa
ready and manned, in of accident, According
ly, next morning, the FIVE lovers being deck, an
looking very devoedly at the young lady, she plung
ed IN to the sea head foremost. Four of the lover
Immediately jumped in after her. When the youn
lady and her lovers got out again, she says to th
captain, what am to do now, they are so wet -
Says the captain take the dry % And the youn
lady did marry him.
YELLOW FEvER-The French steamer Chimer
previous 10 her arrival at Norfolk had several mil
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THE PACIFIC ARRIVED !,
LATER FROM EUROPE!!

New YORK, July 24--The Pacific has arrived
bringing Liverpool dates to the 18th She brings
large number of passengers, and heavy freight
Her political and commercial news is unimportant-
MIsCELLANEous.-No battles of Importance had
been fought.
The feet had been temporarily withdrawn from
Cronsadt.
Prussia is forcing Austria into negotiations
Strong suspicious are entertained of Austria's good
faith towards the allies.
MARKETs.-COtton active and no change We
quote New Orleans Middlings at So Upland Mid
ding ST
Flour-W Western canal IS 36s Ohio 36s Cos
Cd. Corn--Whe and Yellow "a 36s.
Consos had declined to 915.
FURTHER BY THE PACIFIC!
Advces were received TO the 18th of June, giving
details of the Spanish insurrection They are very
conflicting The insurgents maintain themselves
through the country.
The Russians are forming o camp of 10000 be-
tween Bucharest and the Danube.
Col. Manteufel had left for Berlin TO conciliate the
opposition to new peace negotiations.
1t is rumored that the Gar will Withdraw all troops
into Russian territory during negotiations
The London Herald announces the arrival at Ma
drld of an American agent authorized to purchase
Cuba.
The feet had withdrawn from within gunshot Of
Cronstadt.
The cotton brokers say there is no revival of the
demand. The market is freely supplied, and buyers
have the advantage.
Flour had declined one shilling Corn steady
Bacon one to two shillings lower.
STILL FURTHER BY THE PACIFIC
The cholera was raging terribly at St. Petersburg
and Cronstadt. These the causes which infu-
ence Napier to withdraw the fleet.
1t was rumored at London that secret Russian
Diplomatist had arrived
Madrid was quite tranquil at last accounts. The
Spanish rebels are retreatinp towards AndauSia
Arrival of the Steamer IllinOis-HighIy Important
News-San Juan BOmbarded and Burnt the
grOund!!
New YORK, July 24.-The Illinois has arrived with
million of dollars and the California mails. Her
news is quite important.
On the 18th, the sloop of War Cyane, demanded
satisfaction of the authorities at San Juan, for in
sulting Minister Borland. They refused peremptori
y to apologize, when the town Immediately
bombarded, and burnt to the ground The people
were spunk to the last, refusing to apologize. Not
house is left Standing
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ELECTION-THURSDA AUGUST Sd.
Please send in election returns soon as possible
Mount Vernon.


We take pleasure in laying before our readers An
Appeal to the Women of North Carolina over the
signature of "A Matron of North Carolina !" The
object to which it is designed 10 call attention is
which appeals to the highest feelings OF our nature.
To do honor to the ustrious dead--to preserve and
cherish every memento of him WI g life and history
are but other terms for patriosil and public virtue
to rear proud monuments and make public displays
of nations gratitude, perhaps, more strictly
the province of the sterner sex but 10 guard his
home from profanation-to leave sacred legacy
to posterity the scenes of his domestic retirement
the sphere of womans power and hallowing infu-
ence--where the statesman and warrior sought, in
the family circle, the peaceful quiet and gentle
association which the world could not give these
are objects which fall peculiarly within the
province of the of America In this
work, we feel confident that the mothers and
daughters of North Carolina will not be behind any
of their sisters, and pleased to see that the
present movement has been made. The Appeal y
itself will speak rresistby 10 the purest sympathies
of the heart, and its beautiful language finds res
ponse in the homes and by the fesdes of the State
We trus, that papers throughout the State will
copy 1t.
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YELLOW FEvER-The French steamer Chimere
previous 10 her arrival at Norfolk had several mild
cases of yellow fever on board. Her commander
was among those who had it. is said that thew
have nearly all recovered.