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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

New York, May 22.-The steamship Franklin,
from Hayre via Cowes. with Liverpool dates TO the
10th May, has arrived.
LIVERPOOL, May 10.-The sales of cotton for the
last three days amounted TO $4,000 bales Baltl-
more Flour has advanced Is. has advanced Is.
Richardson's circular quotes Baltimore flour at 39s.
40s corn 39S
Hoilingshead reports cotton as dearer and quite
active there being considerable demand for export
RIcMakin's circular quotes Baltimore -four at 37s
BIS cd.
The Manchester market was quiet.
The London money market was easier.
The Arctic had not arrived when the Franklin
left.
The Hermann wa, off Cowes at midnight. on the
9th. The America reached Liverpool on the 9Th.
Consols had advanced to 80, in consequence of a
declaration of the Chancellor of Exchequer that NO
loan would be raised for war purposes
In Paris, the Bourse had risen on the report that
Denmark and Sweden had Joined the Western Powers
in their plans against Russia.
Austria had presented fresh terms to Russia fol
settlement of the differences between Russia and
Turkey 1t is said, if these terms are rejected by
Russia, Austria will then join the Western Powers
1t is reported that the Russian fleet left Helsing-
fors on the 5th OF May, when Admiral Napier signal
ed the allied fleet to prepare for sea Immediately.
Admiral Dundas' official report had not been re-
/ ceived.
An additional camp of fifty thousand men had been
formed near Marseilles
l ne i urKS were ABOUT 10 DOcKaOe 1Teece
The Shah of Persia had bee ONE hostile to Russia
and was raising an army of fifty thousand men,
The Turks had advanced from Kalafat TO Kraj iowa
The India mail has arrived at Trieste, with dates
from Calcutta to April 9th, and Hongkong to March
| 9th.
| The Russian fleet had left Manila for Batavia
1t is understood that Lord Elgin has been charged
with special communication from the English gov.
eminent to the President of the United States.
Nothing of importance has been received from the
Black Sea or the Danube
camp of 100000 men is TO be formed near St
Omers, partly demonstration against Prussia
and partly to throw troops from thence into the Bal
| tic when necessary.
Fuller details of the bombardment of Odessa have
been received. The Russian version makes quite
different affair Of the claiming it as brilliant
feat the part of the Russians, and stating that de
coratons had been bestowed on the officers engaged
in it. They acknowledged killed and 63 wounded
A late despatch to Southampton, from Richardson
& Bro, who received it the same morning by tele
graph from Cork, from the Captain of the Baldour
reports that on the 21st March saw steamer with
hull and funnel black. paddle boxes yellow, no pei
son on board, and smoke issuing from her pipes
barque was alongside, supposed 10 be rendering
sistance and it was thought possible she might b.
the City of Glasgow. They were making for TIT
Azores about 400 miles distant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
The Node of Applying Postage Stamps.

Everybody has heard of the man who was direct
ed by his physician to rub himself or be rubbed down
with brandy. but who preferred applying the liquor
internally, and rubbing himself outwardly with the
bottle. Although this rule might have worked well
enough in his case would venture to suggest that
postage stamps are intended for external application,
and answer their purposes much better when placed
on the outside than inside of letter This we know
experimentally, for we received letter few days
since, postage unpaid, on opening which We found
enclosed three cent postage stamp, intended no
doubt for the prepayment of the letter; but, as il
turned out we were minus the difference between five
and three cents, from which are lead TO believe
that the usual custom of sticking the stamp on the
outside decided Improvement and worthy of being
followed in all cases. When on the outside, the
postmaster can see the stamp and mark the letter
"paid" on his way bill, which he cannot convent
emily do in the other way In this thing Of postage
stamps as in a good many others, we like the ola
way best, and hope correspondents generally vii
not adopt the neg one.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.

Latest from Merieo-Return Of Santa Anna to the
CGpital-Aeapulco Retakem, Aluare@ Defeated.
private letter from Mexico, to gentleman of
Anna had reached Tuckabaya. miles from the Capt.
tai, and that Madame Santa Anna had left the city
thai morning to join the president at his Summer
retreat.
The general impression that he had re-taken
and garrisoned Acapulco, and opened the communi-
cations between the Capital and that Port which
had been Constructed by Alvarez and his Pinto adj
herents.
There had been alarming Earthqua Ike in Mexi-
co but it fortunately passed off without any injury
10 the City, although the Inhabitants greatly
alarmed by it, rushing from their houses during its
continuance into the public squares for safety.C.
Courier.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
The Craige and Hunt Difficulty.

We find the following in the Philadelphia Penn
syvanian of the 10Th Itgives the clearest and most
rational account of this affair, and of the bearings of
the case it stands, which we have yet seem
Of course differs from the crude and hurried accounts
and notions sent off in hot haste by the lying cores
pondents of many of the Northern papers
WASHINGTON, May 18th, 1854.
The teegraphc dispatches which have appeared
in several New York and Philadelphia papers in re-
gard to the late difficulty between Mr. Craige and
Mr.. Hunt, have not only placed the former gentleman
in an incorrect position, but they are calculated to
bring about result which all good citizens must de-
precate. AS | understand them, and as they arc
generally understood here the facts of the case as il
now stands are simply these: Mr.. Hunt who had
been acting steadily with the antiNebraska men,
openly expressed on Saturday last desire to have
the difficulty settled in honorable and equitable
manner, lntimating at the time that if the debate
were kept open until Thursday (to-day) he would
vote for motion to go into Committee and take up
the Nebraska bill
When Mr.. Richardson's motion was Eoffered on
Monday last, which extended the time of the debate
beyond the period asked for the surprise Of many
members, Mr. Hunt voted against it. Mr.. Il. asked
leave to explain his vote Mr. Craige objected ;
stigmati@lng, at theitime Mr.. Hunts course as a
factous one. The latter gentleman branded the
stigma as false, when scene of confusion &c.
ensued On the following day, the difficulty
was renewed, commencing and terminating in the
| same way and almost in the same words AS the
quarrel now stands, it is, as Sir Lucus O'Trigger
says, pretty sort of QUARREL and it might remain in
peace and comfort until doomsday OF the resurrection
OF General SCOTS hopes, il not for the mische-
vous and meddlesome interference OF lobby loafers
and Avenue iders
Hunt" say these peacemakers, ''insulted Mr.
Cralge, by .pronouncing his (Craige's) statement
1alse ana therefore the said Crage owes it to his
country his constituency and the peculiar institutions
OF the South TO attempt to perforate the body of the
SAID Hunt with pistol balll'' As am not unacouain
honor-ha win hoo h1
the mosquitoes of New Orleans for eight consecutive
seasons boldly deny the correctness of this chris
llan conclusion. According to Webster, stigmetis'
means Ito disgrace with some note of reproach or in
fanny and stgmdti@ing, branding with infamy."
IT therefore follows that the insult if insult was in
Tended came first from Mr.. Craige for how could Mr.
Hunt brand brand No subseuuen, words coulG
change their original relative positions. To illus
,Tate: If Mr.. Brown calls Mr. Briggs liar, anc
Inc sIanderous Briggs retors the belgerent Brown
oy calling him thief it is clear that the challenge
must come from Briggs, if the insult must be washet
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
They were from

*Liberated by the late Joseph Bunch Esq.
The Sophia Walker brought down 81 from Balti-
more and is expected to take on board others Sa-
vannah.
Quite large number of emiglants are expected
to go out in the next fall ship from Petersburg, Rich
mond, Portsmouth. Norfolk City and the Western
Branch The spirit of emigration to Liberia is in
creasng Several applicants for passage in the Sophia
Walker were refused a passage for want of room
N0rforik Herald
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
SfenmbonL Accident.

Adjspach received this morning, dated Fayetteville
Nav 25th, states that there was collision between
steamer Governor Graham. and Fanny Lutterloh last
niobt-the latter sunk in three minutes the Ora
ham was leaking badly. e
The Fanny L1t,erloh had on board, number OF
delegates to the Bar Convention which mere
'"'' '0''"' DaiEu Journal, 25th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

The Superior Court for this County is now in Ses-
sion, Judge Saunders presiding. Owing to the very
large number of cases on the Criminal Docket, but
On yesterday Jonathan Baker was put upon trial for
the murder of one Edwards, which resulted in his
conviction. For the State, Mr.. Solicitor Strange
for the Prisoner, VIM. B. Wright, James Banks and
Joseph Baker, Jr.
We learn that this day Thursday will be devoted
principally to the trial of John and Eva (negro boys)
for arson. in setting fire 10 the dwelling of Mr. M
McKinnon
1t is but fair 10 presume, from the appearance Of
the Civil trial Docket, and the great number of i'm
portant cases that there await adjudication that Hi.
Honor will appoint an extra Term for this County
We hear with pleasure that our new Solicitor
Robert Strange, Esq. has performed his very arduou
duties throughout the entire Circuit with marked
ability.-FayetteUHle Observer 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
Terrible Gale at Wheeling.

WHEELING. Va, May 1.-THE Suspension Bridge
the Ohio River at this place, was blown down
this afternoon, and lies in the river total
wreck. All the cables except two, were broken and
twisted to pieces. The gale was the most terrific
ever witnessed, turning the bridge bottom upwards
The abutments slightly injured. No lives lost
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
Steamers to Wilmington

the steamer Calhoun, which is already advertised 10
leave for Wilmington on Sunday next, the steamer
Nina and the steamer Carolina will also be placed
on the route, leaving this port on the succeeding
Tuesday and Thursday, thus forming tri-weekIy
line of superior steamers between the two cities.
The establishment of this line is experiment,
and its continuance will, of course, depend upon the
amount of encouragement afforded to it. The pre-
sent mail arrangements have loaded Charleston with
disadvantages and inconviences serious and so
generally felt, that should hope there would be
unanimous feeling in our community 10 support
the new enterprise by every means in their power.
They may thus recover, in great part, what they
have lost and in addition 10 the substantial advan-
tages thereby secured they will have the satisfaction
of feeling that they them to their own exertons
Charleston MercurY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
The Appointment OF Delegates.

The meeting held at March county court recon-
mends the last Saturday in May as the best time Tor
holding meeting for the purpose of appointing del
epates to the Democratic County Convention. Sat-
urday evening" however, is generally Dusy tme 10
friends to attend meeting held that evening we
have therefore, thought it best to give notice Tor the
holding of the meeting. for the appointment OF dele
gates, on Monday night, 10 make it most conVe,
Hient to all. The call is for both the Districts at
once. which, we believe has been the usual method
Il would be difficult 10 get up separate meetings, be-
sides entailing unnecessary trouble. We ask Tor
I'LL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
The Demoernt,e COUNTY Convention.

At the Democratic County meeting held al the Court
House in Wilmington on Tuesday of March County
Court, the following resolutions among others, was
unanimously adopted:
9. Resolved, That that this meeting recommend TO
the Democrats in the different Captains Districts
throu ghout the County the holding of meetings IN
their respective Districts, 10 appoint delegates to
County Convention TO be held al Wilmington, on
Tuesday of June County Court week, for the pur-
pose OF nominating candidates 10 represent New
Hanover county in the next Senate and House OF Com
mons of North Carolina
The meeting also recommended the last Saturday
in May as a suitable time for holding these meetings
Of course this could only be in the nature OF sug-
gestion, as circumstances in each district might per-
haps present themselves calculated 10 indicate different
times as more convenient However, as the time fol-
the meeting OF the Convention is close at hand being
only two weeks from Tuesday next, it is absolutey
necessary that the various districts should take active
to be represented, and that these measures
should be taken in such manner as to secure bona
de representation OF the Democratic voters of each
district and such one as will give salts faction Il
those sending them.
We would suggest that such districts as conVen
ently can, should hold meetings for the appointment
Of delegates at the time and place recommended tina
is, at the usual place of meeting in each district
p o'clock on Saturday next, the 9th inst, and tina
those who cannot make it convenient will settle
upon some subsequent day, say Saturday of mex
week. that all may be fully and fairly represented
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
presbvteriau Convention,

PHILADELPHIA, May Is The general assembly of
the Presbyterian Church, school, met this morn
ing, and about 200 delegates present. Rev DR..
Allen, of Lane Seminary, preached the opening SER
mon upon comprehensiveness of the doctrine of the
Cross. Rev. DR.. Skinner was elected moderator, and
Rev. Mr.. Darling clerk.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

refused to repeal the rule which prohibits St. Thomas
(coIored) Church, from sending delegates to the
convention
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

SPECIAL CoURTs.-Gov. Reid has appointed Judge
Bailey to hold the Special Term of Superior Court for
Moore County on the 4h Monday, and that for Robe.
son on the 5th Monday. of this month Obs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

A FRENCH SoUA DRoN AT HAvANA.-New York, Nav
i9th-Ihe steamer Crescent City, from Havana
has arrived below She brings 200 passengers
French squadron of six vessels had arrived al
Havana, their object being unknown. Business was
dull. Political affairs unimporant.
On the ! 4th inst, when the Crescent City entered
the port CT Havana. salutes were being exchanged
with the english man of war brig Lespiegle. She had
Just arrived there from Kingston, Jamaica. which
place she left on the 3D.
she reports having left there the French squadron
composed of frgaie two sloops of one freate
one steamer and one transport. They were TO sal
tor Hanover on the next day. The said squadron was
from San Diego.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
The Resignation of MIR. Everett

BosroN, May 18.-The Hon. Edward Everett, in
consequence Of i'll health, has resigned his seat in
the U. S. Senate 10 take effect in June. 1t is rumor-
ed that Gov. Washburn has rendered the seat 10 Mr.
Choate
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

NEW ORLEANS, May 22-The steamer Illinois
arrived here this morning from Aspinwall with
San Francisco dates TO the lst inst
The steamer United States left Aspinwall on the
18th instant for New York, 100000 in specie.
The markets in San Francisco were dull. Gallego
and Haxall Flour quoted at SIP.
Col Fremont arrived at San Francisco April 10th,
with only twenty men, completely exhausted
Accounts from the mining districts were favorable.
1t was reported that Santa Anna, on the 5th. sum-
moned Acapulco TO surrender. Alvarez refused TO
comply with the demand, sailed out, took 800 prs
oners and Santa Anna fed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

MATT F. WARD-Matt. F Ward, the murderer oil
Butler, ask for suspension of public opinion. Public
opinion has already demanded suspension OF him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

o. Mrs. Ives, wife of Elk Bishop Ives of North
Carolina, was received into the Catholic Church al
Rome on Good Friday
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
SAML. ]. PERSON, Esq.
EDENToN, May 18th, 1854.

EDENToN May l2th 1854.
Mr.. THOMAS BRAGG
Dear SIR We. the undersigned, having understood
that your position taken on the Internal improvement
question: during the late discussion between youself
and Gen. DOckery in this place, has been misrepre
scented, desire 10 make the following statement which
we believe to be substantially correct General
Dockery spoke in favor of the extension of the Cen
trail Railroad East to Beaufort, and West to the Ten
ne and stated that the debt of the State would
be increased thereby to the amount OF ten mtcn of
dollars He asked how this debt was to be paid and
said that the Democratic plan was 10 tax the people
to pay it, and that of the Wings to raise it by getting
distribution of the Public Lands You argued to
show that, in the first place. distribution could not
be obtained, and if it could share annually would
not be more (taking the average sales for number
of years. than fifty or sixty thousand dollars and
the interest of such debt could not be thus paid,
and that the whole thing was calculated to deceive.
In reply TO this question you whether you in
favor of the extension of the Road East and West you
stated that you were-that you did not know, in the
present state of things, what amount would be need
ed to complete IT, but you were willing 10 go far
as the means and resources of the State would admit
so not to incur debt beyond the ability of the
State to paw and that you unwilling 10 do that
as you were opposed to repudiation-that you would
have the State government act precisely private
individual ought to act in the management of his
own affairs, &C., &c. This. sir is substantially what
recolect of the discussion in relation 10 internal
Improvement" and cheerfully send you this state
ment, act of pile Justice TO one who, we
hear, has been misrepresented on this subject.
/ Very respectfully,
! ]. c. BADHAM,
A. DIXON,
/ RICH'D. PAXTON,
/ J. F. MANNING, M. D.,
VIM. N. SKINNER,
JAS NORCOM,
VIM. G. HUNTER,
THOS. c. MANNING.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
n. G. District Tent.


The following officers were elected for the present
year by the N. c. District Tent, |. of Rechabtes
in session in this town Tuesday last
VIM. Sutton, D. p. G. r.
T. Southmayd, D. C. r.
Thos. J. Stewart, D. D. +.
VIM. Larkins ID. r. S.
II. NJ. Bishop, d. I.
D. ]. Greer, d. F. S.
James M. Howard, D. L.
VIM. N. Bragg D. c.
The District Council is composed of the following
members:
Jos. M, Foy, John T. Hewett E. D. Hall
P. D. D. R., w. l.. Jacobs Rept. to Hight Tent.
?. D. d. c. r. ]. ]. Conoly, Alt'te g
The affairs of the Institution, we believe, are in a
fourshing condition.
COAST LIGHTS FOR THE U. STATES "A Paris letter
in the N York Express has the following.
1.-The large number of coast light houses ordered
by Government of the two manufactures in Paris
iii forward state of complexion. Four or five
hundred workman, comprising nearly all engaged in
that line of business in Paris are occupied on the
American contract. There are but three establish.
ments in the world for the manufacture of the i'm.
proved French light, two in Paris, and one in ST.
Petersburg.
EMIGRANTs FOR L1BER1A.-On Thursday, the 10Th
inst, the agent of the Virginia Colonization Society
embarked on board the ship Sophia Walker in
Hampton, Roads, 1l6 colored emigrants for Liberia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
Democrats OF Wilmington, Attend:

The Democratic citizens of The two Captains Dis
tricts of Wilmington are requested to meet at the
Court House on Monday evening next, the 29th inst,
al eight o'clock, for the purpose of appointing dele
gates to the Democratic County Convention to be
held here on Tuesday of June County Court week
A full attendance is earnestly requested.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

Cooley Fon JUNE.--We have received Godeys
Ladies' Book for June from the publisher, Louis A.
Cooley, Esq Philadelphia, and also indebted to
Mr. Whitaker, Bookseller, Market Street, for copy
of the same popular Ladies' Magazine, which has its
usual attractions. The select plate of Easpor Maine,
on Passamaquoddy Bay is really beaut iful affair
Price So year; % cents number.
bas~ We have also from Mr. Whitaker, hand
sOmey bound volume published by Charles Scribner,
AS Nassau Street, New York. entitled ''The Myrtle
Wreath, or Stray Leaves recalled, by Minnie Myrtle
A pleasant book for summer reading.
Aso from Whtaker's, "Yankee Notions " for
june comical affair, with cuts nnumerable and
some of them very good indeed.