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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
The New York Frauds.

Since the discovery of the New World by Column
bus, we have heard of few discoveries which have
created great stir as those of several stupenGOus
frauds which have recently come out in New York,
involving over-ssues of stock and bonds to an amount
not yet known, but certainly between two and three
millions of dollars. Robert Schuyler, the President
of the New Haven Road having issued about two mil
lion dollars worth OF extra stock and made away
with the proceeds Ryle, the Secretary of the Har-
lem Road, has over-drawn his account $500, OOO.-
1t appears, also, that Robt Schuyler has misapplied
the proceeds of the bonds of the Harlem Road re.
Gently negotiated, to the amount of $500, 900. A.
transfer agent for other companies, he has also
on In the same fraudulent course. He was largely
connected with the Illinois Central Railroad and 9th
er Developments are looked for.
These things have naturally created an immenst
panic in monetary circles and depressed the marke
value of all stocks in New York Confidence il
shaken, and no one knows who will next be founc
out. Lavish expenditure and reckless overtradin,
have lead to dishonesty and fraud, and it is mpossi
bic TO say who is honest where all seemed TO hav
wed in the career of extravaganza. Wall stree
sUecuators are dangerous characters and it would b
as well for our people in North Carolina TO watc
closely their connection with projected works in thi
State. 1t is not time to take things upon trust
and those who do so, run an exceeding risk. Moth
ing can be lost by little caution and much may
saved
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Supreme Court.
For the Journal.
Railroad Meeting,

Pursuant to previous notice, number of the citi-
zens of Kenansve and vicinity assembled at the
Court House in that place, Wednesday, the 18th
inst, to respond to the proposed Fayetteville and
Beaufort Railroad, when on motion of Dr. Allmand
Holmes, DR.. c. w. Graham was called to the Chair,
and John A. Bryan requested to act Secretary.
On motion of Henry Grimes, committee of four,
consisting of D. Reid, J. J. Whitehead, Kedar Bryan,
and DIR. A. Holmes, were appointed, who reported,
through David Reid Esq, the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That this meeting approve of the Inter-
nal Improvement Convention proposed to be held at
this place Saturday. I'd inst, and that the several
districts in this County be requested to send delegates
TO said Convention
Resolved, That thirty delegates be appointed to
represent this district in said Convention.
Whereupon, the Chairman appointed thirty dele
gates and it was moved and carried, that any citi
of this district, present on the occasion, be
thorized to act as delegate.
On motion OF A. Switzerland, Esq, the Secretary
requested to forward copy of these proceedings
to the Editor OF the Wilmington Journal and request
as a special favor, that he publish them in his next
number and request the Fayetteville papers to copy
Whereupon, the meeting adjourned.
&. w. GRAHAM, Ch7m'n.
JOHN A BRYAN, Secy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14

If there be any dependence be placed in the news
from the Danube, and of the main fact namely, the
raising of the siege Of Slistra there appears to be
little or no doubt, the Turks have certainly display
ed power of resistance to the military forces of
Russia far beyond anything that the world had been
led to expect from a feeble and expiring power. So
far the armies under Omer Pasha and his generals
have held in check the invaders and displayed
ergy and efficiency far greater than that put forth by
the Turkish forces in 1927, g or 49, IT, is assert
3D. the course of Turkey is downward, and her decay
certain and progressive, that decay does not to
have extended 10 the military spirit of her people
and with all their glazing faults and barbarisms
cannot be brought to despair of the fate of people
who capable of making so gallant stand for their
faith, their homes and their nationality. There is
life in Turkey yet-there is muscle and backbC lie
plenty and the right sort of material to build up a
nation, and every man is ''a brick"
What the allies have yet done for Turkey is not,
at first sight, so apparent still it will be SEEM upon
little reflection, that they have done much in the
way of creating diversions, Eve don't mean making
fun, exactly although of their moves have been
ridiculous enough,) both in the Black Sea and the
Baltic. A large portion of the Russian forces are,
vi CouFse ut'dHeo loI Ihe ueiehCe vi Heod0UoPoi du
other points the Black Sea- which might have been
brought to bear directly against the Turks. The
may be said of the Baltic, which is literally
lined with troops, account of the presence of the
allied fleets. The Russian fleets also cooped up:
and, far the present war is concerned, to-
tally vaueless-so that, in fact, the drain upon the
resources of Russia and the abstraction of her troops
from the immediate seat of war; is about great as
though the English and French were really engaged
in active operations. The Withdrawal of the fleets
would leave fully one hundred-perhaps two hundred
thousand Russian troops dsposable, to meet whom
would require corresponding number of soldiers
1t is in this way that the demonstrations in the Baltic
and Black Seas produce their effect. They equal
to one hundred and fifty thousand men on the Da-
nube
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WOmen'S Rights.

On Saturday night last just before nine o'clock,
we saw which has puzzled US ever since, to
know exactly what to make of it. The actors con-
sisted of two negro women and negro man, the la
ter being fagellated by the former apparently with
Fight good will, and without regard to his earnest
expostuIatons. The first we knew of it was on
Fourth street, nearly opposite the Odd-FellowS'
School House, where we heard sound very much
like that produced by the powerful application of
whip to colored shoulders, and Immediately after,
the whippee said, in piteous tones, Now Ma'am |
tnk dat ought to satisfy you-you whip me enough
about it." The it is what don't appear on the re-
cord. Presently he started to run, and one of the
women flung brick and hit him on the back, and the
other caught him by what was left of his coat tall
and they whipped him again, and one of the women
was going to see {" dat woman gwaing to dribe her
out" In something of this ORDER they passed up
Fourth street, and it is said they cowhided the color
ed gentlemen clean over the Railroad Bridge; GER
tany, the last we heard was a whack-whack and a
prayer for mercy.
Now, are at loss TO know why the women
whipped him, and whether they stood in a relation
that warranted them in doing If the woman that
whipped him his wife, why, of course, it was all
right, and there is nothing to be saidand of course
too, he was bound to submit like dutiful colored
husband; nay, if the whpper his wifes moth
er, there is still little to be said the duty of cor
recting refractory and disobedent husbands is
ded to extend that far but certainly, were the case
ours we should object to have the Aagelating circle
extended beyond the limit already indicated
But achy did they whip him 1t seemed like
reversed edition Of AtheIlo. Desdemona was jealous
u OBJ dat woman gwaing to dribe her out" That mus
have been the mysterious 1t to which the cooret
gentleman alluded. Served him right for trying tt
set up for colored Brigham Young.
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Later from California.

New ORLEANS July THE U. o. mail steam shin
Eldorado has arrived at New Orleans from Aspnwat
bringing advces from San Francisco TO the 10th ult
The U. S. mail steam ship George Laav left Aspn.
wall on the LIST inst, for New York. with 81 O0G 600
in gold, and $50 passengers.
She has also on board bearer of dispatches from
Com. PERRY, with the Japan treaty, by which it is
understood that two ports opened to American
commerce, at which merchants may reside, the con.
suls be stationed. Americans are also permitted 10
visit all parts the empire, within twelve miles of
the coast.
The steam ship Golden Age had arrived at Panama
in 80 days from Australia, with large private mail
and 100000 in gold.
Serious squatter disturbances had occurred in San
Francisco, in which one man was killed and several
wounded.
COL WALKER had been arraig ned in San Francisco
and held to bail in $4,000 to take his trial on the
ID of August.
An earthquake had occurred at Santa Barbara on
the 18th instant.
The accounts from the mining regions were favor
able.
| In San Francisco FLOUR was in active demand
at previous rates. Beef and pork were steady
Sugar and Coffee had improved. crushed Sugar was
quoted at from Is 13A cents per ID.
Advices from Oregon to the 10th ult., state that
the Democrats have majority in the Legislature and
that the proposition for State Government viii be
defeated.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Later from Havana.

MOBILE July 4.-The U. 5. Mail Steam Shin
Cahaacba Capt R. W. Shufeldt, arrived at Mobile ~
the forenoon of the Fourth from New York. ro w. III
vana, having left the former port on the 26h nIt
and the latter on the I'd inst '
From Havana we learn that the brg>Grev Eaolo
formerly of Philadelphia, arrived on the 25,h nit
from the coast of Africa, and succeeded in andno a.
Artlgosa near Havana, cargo of 600 Slaves. Aier
L'Espeigle, cruising the coast, discovered ma
made prize of THE islaver, but subsequently gave
her up to Spanish man. of war; (also cruising in
the same vicinity who claimed to have made a IRE,
vious capture. Search being made on shore. abopt
two hundred of the negroes discovered but the
rest had vanished. '"'
The Havana papers are delighted with Judge Camn.
BELLS charge to the Grand Jury in the Fnlbustr
case at New Orleans.
Several English and French 9essels of war were Al
Havana
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is indefinite. There are rumors that Nicholas Is w.,
disposed towards Peace, whilst other statements more
it that be has become determined than ever
is about to raise army of one million troonS 1hd
the purpose of marching ectivey against the sID lot
1t is evident however, that he has been disannoeS
in the course of Austria and Prussia. fF'"'ed
France and England were quiet Sweden -,
Denmark were decidedly opposed to Russia 'nd
The weather throughout England and France MO
favorable and the crops promised abundantIv was
MARKErs.-Liverpool. June % Brown &, shiu
ley report Breadstuffs dull. Flour has declined 81
and corn Cd. The quotations of Wheat are--red IN.
1Od.; white is. Cd. 1O'
Cotton is firm, with an upward tendency.
American stocks were in good request with an ~
ward tendency. up
Consols closed firm at 94b. No change in the rata
of interest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Later from San Juan.

Webster has arrived at New Orleans, from San Juan
dc Nicaragua, which port she only left the Sd inst
having been detained in consequence of having had
wait for the steamer Star of the West which had
ran ashore.
The Steam Ship North Star sailed fran San Juan
for New York on the Sd inst, with $50 passengers
and 100000 in gold.
San Juan was quiet The revolutionsts howev.
er, were besiegng the city of Grenada. 80 miles west
of Nicaragua, or the N. w shore of the lake, which
it was anticipated would soon capitulate.
The San Juan river was in good boating order, and
the first Of tie new steamers had arrived.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Later from Havana

New ORLEANS, July 9.-The U. S. Mail Steam shin
Philadelphia has arrived at New Orleans from NpTr
York via Havana, bringing advices from the LATTER
port to the 5th inst.
Admiral DuQuesne, of the French Fleet died ot
Havana on the Sd inst of uomito
A Dutch ship had arrived at Havana from China
with 47O Coolies
New ORLEANS, July 9.-The Americas adyices
had favorable effect upon the Cotton Market in n
Orleans, on Saturday, and prices were sitter, with
81 cents per lb. Flour was dull at Sc u per Dbl
for Ohio. Corn was active at previous rates.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
THE BALTIC ARRIVED!
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Evacuation of the PrincIpalities by Russia -!

The American mail steamer Baltic arrived at her
wharf in New York, Saturday morning, about one
o'clock, having sailed from Liverpool on Wednesday,
the 28th ut, and has consequently made her pas
sage in little over nine days and half.
The Battles news is brief but extremely impor-
tant.
It is reported that the Gar. in reply to Austria,
has consented to evacuate the princpaites, and is
already withdrawing all his forces TO beyond the
Pruth.
Lord John Russell has officially informed the Par
Lament that the siege of Silistria has been raised
The advanced guard of the French and English
army have reached Prevedi.
Omer Pacha is advancing his whole force to the
Danube
From the Baltic, the Black Sea and Asia, there is
no news.
The Greek instruction had been entirely quelled
The minor German States have accepted the Aus
tro- Prussian note
Brazil has notified France and England of hel
neutrality.
The British government has sent Sir John Bonhan
from China to negotiate commercial treaty with
Japan.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
COn2ress-FFiuay.

SENATE.-Mr. Allen presented resolutions Of the
legislature OF Rhode Island in relation to the subject
OF slavery and resolutions in regard to Thomas W..
Dorr.
After passing large number of private bills, the
Senate adjourned until Monday next
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-Th vote by which
the civil and diplomatic bill rejected yesterday
was reconsidered. as the vote by which the custom
house amendment was inserted therein. After some
debate, that amendment was rensertcd by vote Of
II TO IA. The bill was then read a third time and
passed by vote of 90 to 81. The meadclam bill
was laid upon the table, and the House then adjourn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
More Railroad Accidents

PHILADELPHIA, July 8:--Two men who occupied
the position of greasers upon the Reading railroad
were killed last night by being crushed between the
cars.
The down train from PottsvilIe last night ran over
a cow near PhonixviIle One car was completely
demolisheL None killed. Three persons badly in.
jured, and six slightly.
BALTIMORE, July S-The news by the Baltic has
depressed the market for breadstuffs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
The seven Million Check

N, YORK. July II, The check for seven millions of
dollars presented to-day at the subtreasury by the
Mexican minister, Mr.. Almonte, and promptly paid
in gold 1t deposited as follows So 100000 in the
Bank of Commerce. So, OO00OO in the Bank of Amer
ica ST. 600 in the Merchants Bank, $500 900 in
the Bank of New York, and $500, 900 in the Phenix
Rop
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Death of an Englncer-The Japan Treaty

WASHINGTON, July 11.-Capt. jeremiah N. Scaret,
engineer, belonging to the corps at Key West, died
of yellow fever on the 22d ult
Capt. Adams arrived in Washington last evening
with the Japan treaty, which will be laid before the
cabinet to-day. The treaty provides that in the event
of the futurer formation of treaties between Japan
and any other foreign nations the United States
shall be placed in all respectson the better footing
which may be stipulated for in any such convention
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of deaths of the week, $780,
Mr.. Slow ON SYMPATHY.-The Boston Post re-
produces the following moral reflections of Mr. Slow
Bmelech,'' said Mr.. Slow solemnly extending
his arm like a pump handle, &c you are now old
enough to understand the words of wisdom-being
eleven and half in other words half. past eleven
and wish 10 advise you never to interfere with no.
body, to interfere with nothing that don't belong
to you. Shet yourself up, like gold eagle in your
pocket book and don't get spent in too much concern
for others If people is inclined to go to ruin letem
90 if they're mind to-what business is it of
yourn If neighbors quarrel, what business is it of
yoar'n? Let 'em fight it out. Why should YOU
risk your precious head in trying to save theirs q
When you trade, alters look to your side OF the bar
gain and leave the one you trading with to look
arter his. If he gets bit faint your fault Take
keer of number one is scrpter the real golden rule
and he that acts unto it never can die poor Never
have anything to do with sympathy. Sympathy
doesn't pay 'Taint worth one per cent But if YOU
must be sympathetic because it's poplar, besure be-
fore you begin that it amt agoin TO cost you any,
thing, and then praps twill do TO invest in it No.
body never lost anything by not being generous, SO
lay by yourself what folks expects you to give 10
poor people and other vagabonds, and when you are
old ii will not depart from you You will have
something to make you happy Pay your doctors
bills, confound hospital and buy gravestone full
of exalted virtues Be CAREFUL Bimelech alters look
aEtar the main chance, and beware of sympathy"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Another OverIssue.

New HAVEN, Conn, July Tt isreported that on
examination 100 shares of the canal Railroad are
found to have been over issued.
The weather is cool and agreeable here to-day, in
comparison to that we have had for few day past
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Destructive Fire at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, July Our city has again been visit.
ed by most destructive fire, by which the Louisville
Journal office and three extensive wholesale houses
have been destroyed.
Total loss by fire. $4,000.
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LATEST


The Austrians will march into the Principalies as
the Russians leave them.
Letters from the Danube mention that the Russians
are leaving their sick behind in the hospitals The
Turkish authorities have given strict orders for their
protection and care.
1t is estimated that the Russians since entering the
PnneIpates have lost 60, 900 men by disease and in
battle.
Cen Schilders is dead Gems Gortschakoff and
Luders, severely wounded are at Bucharest
The latest London papers state that the entry oil
the Austrans into the Prncpalities has been decided
on and Count Coronin with the first division, TO be
followed closely by the second, is ready to descend
the Danube to Guirgero, whence he will march to
Bucharest.
NJ Lie Bruck is to communicate with the Port as
TO the steps necessary to be taken with view 10 the
occupation of the Prncipalities of Austria
To avoid danger of collision, the Russians will re-
turn before the advance of the Austrians
The overland mail from China and India has ar.
rived The Russian squadron is supposed TO have
taken refuge on the coast of Kamschatka.
MORE BY THE BALTIC
NEW YORK, July 6.-The intelligence from Russia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
More Failures of Stock Broke,

New York, July 8.-Messrs Deaunay Iselin. &
Clark, stock brokers, and Bishop & Co.. railroad con
tractors in connecticut, have failed.
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Fire.

w .
The building with the greater part of its contents,
was totally destroyed. We do not know the exact
amount of loss but have heard it estimated in the
neighborhood of three thousand dollars. We learn
that there insurance whatever. 1t falls very
heavily Mr.. Ivey, as it embraced pretty much all
he had
Mr. Ivey's establishment was saved with great diff
fculty during the fire in that neighbourhood in the
Spring
ANOTHER FIRE.-The distilery of Mr.. Owen L.
Filyaw was discovered on fire bout o'clock on w
nesday night The fire was however, soon put out and
but slight damage sustained. There is evidently a
band of ncendiaries in our town, and every effort
should be made to ferret them out.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-A fire broke out on the NOR
ming of the 9Th inst, in the rear of Welshs Thea
tire and Circus near the corner of Ninth and Chest
nut streets, Philadelphia, which resulted ill the de-
struction of the Theatre the Chinese Museum, and
large number OF buildings on Chestnut street occu-
pied as stores The Grard House, opposite, was
scorched, but not actually set on fire.
The loss will not exceed four, or at the utmost
100000 dollars. The Theatre and Museum were We:
ry large buildings but PLAIN and the other buildings
were old time dwellings turned into stores Unfor
, tunately, one of the actors, named Shepard. go
burned TO death. He returned 10 get his watch, anG
never out of the burning building. He is spo
ken of as promising performer and respectable
man.
The insurance generally very small. Howev
err the burnt district will be unrecognizable this time
next year, save by it's beauty and modern appearance
The steamship George Law arrived at New York
on the 10th, with 400 passengers 81, 1892 in gold
and San Francisco dates TO the 10th of June
Among the dispatches from Commodore Perry is tn
Japan Treaty." which will probably receive the i'm
mediate attention of Congress. It opens two of tn
principal ports of Japan to the Commerce and resi-
dence of Americans.
A serious disturbance had occurred at San Fran
cisco, resulting from the uncertain tenure of land Ii
ties The news from the mining and. agriculture
| districts is highly satisfactory.
The news from the Sandwich Islands is to tn
} Goth of May. Parliament was in session. Th
King with much dignity, had proclaimed strict neu
trality in regard to the European The power
, can now breathe more freely.
The Russian frigate Diana, and the English sloo
of Cyncernalee, were at Honolulu. Several Rus
sian frgates were shortly expected at Honolulu, afte
which they would proceed TO the North Pacific.
Great anxiety felt at Sidney. for fear the Rus
sian frgates would capture the place, which is alto
gether without defence.
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% The New Hampshire Legislature has adjourn
ed without being able 10 elect Senator either for
the full term or the short one to supply the place of
Senator Atherton. The Senate, which was strongly
Democratic, went for Hibbard and Wells. Nebraska
Democrats; the House, in which there was an op-
postion majority, went for Free-Solers The House
passed anti.Nebraska and Wilmot Proviso resolutions,
censuring the Senators and members of the House
of Representatives who voted for the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise, and praising those who did
not; the Senate did not. So, in fact nothing was
done.