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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-04

An extraordinary case of swindling is recorded N
the late San Francisco JourEa's as having occnrre3
in that city. man named Mccain, who keans ~
exchange Office Pacific Street, did consider.bIo
business in the purchase of gold DUST in consequence
of his paying higher rates than any other establish
ment. He has frequently been arrested and taken
before the Recorder ON charges of abstracring COLA
dust from the bags of miners who offered it for so
but in what manner the theft was performed corII
not be ascertained. trap was set by the police n
detect The theft, and much curiosity was felt as 70
the result. miner, who had been ENDURING for
good place to sell The dust he had gathered in Tho
mines, was recommended to McCann's and polire
man accompanied to see the operation Before going
hey both went to the banking house Of Adams & c.
and had the dust weighed by careful and eypcri.
enced clerk, who had weighed millions OF dollars
worth OF the article The amount was asctrainnl
20 be 384 ounces. This agreed very nearly with the
miners own estimation, which was 3S4 ounces The
gold was then carefully put back into the bag lied
up, and then taken TO McCann's, where 1t was
weighed IN presence of the policeman, and found to
ne only 3Z"Z. 8dwts. Yet the policeman never took
his eyes of MrCann who weighed the go d, and could
not see how the dust was abstracted. II was tied IN
IN a bag and taken TO Adams & Co.'S and weighed
there again, when the weg turned out to be 1907
8dwts. The weights of Mccain had meantime
been sliced false and taken to be tested when 10
they proved to be perfectly accurate, were also
those Of Adams & Co. Mccain was arrested and
taken before the Recorder. The opinion prevailed
thai the theft was committed by slright of hand -
The Police Marshal went 10 McCann's Office and
made a close examination, but could find nothing
wrong about the counter, scales, any of the ar
rangements
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-04

The Monster STEAMER.-The immense screw
and paddle steamer, building at the yard of NJ ,ssrs
Scott Russell, at Miilwall for the Eastern Steam
Navigation Company is 10 be completed in twelve
months. Her keel has been laid down. and severa
of her buikheads compartments are raised and the
works are proceeding with energy and expedition
A rail road has been laid down along the entire
length of her way, to facilitate the conveyance OF
the materials from the factory TO the different part,
OF the vessel The exact dimensions of the ship are
as follows Tonnage, builders measurement, %
QUO tons tonnage burthen, 10000 tons; extreme
length $50 feet; extreme breadth, SO feet extreme
depih % feet power of engine (screw and paddle
ZoOO horses Her engine in the course of con-
strnctIon by Messrs. James Wit & Co of Soho, and
Messrs Scott RUSSELL and will be fitted in the yes.
sci before she is foated off TIL hull will be en-.
trely OF iron, and of more than usual strength From
her Keel up to SIX feet above the water line is double
OF cellular construction. The upper deck will al
so De Strengthened on the same principle, and will
torn complete beam, similar 10 the tube of the Rr
tannIa bridge, so that any external injury will no,
affect the tghtness or the safety OF the ship She i
divided into len separate water-tsht compartments
each being 60 feet in length, enabling her to take
out sufficient fuel for voyage TO Australia and bach
to England without stopping
| James Roundtree, charged with being connected
win an extensive band of counterfeiters was arrest,
ed at Paris. KY. on Monday ST 1000 was found mn
| on hm-hftes on the Bank of North Carolina. ana
other denominations on the Bank OF Louisiana.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-04

The SPANISH REvoLUTIoN.--It will be reco'lect,
ed that some two months ago took occasion, in
writing OF the condition of Europe, to explain how
and why that the first serious con,inen tai rev.
olutlon would occur in SIP lin. Already that prcdc-
ton (founded on information only obtainable, on
this side of the Atlantic, in Washington city, has
been confirmed. Letters received by various parties
here this morning from London Paris and Madrid,
confirm previous expectations of the serious char
acer OF this contest Ii is not 10 be doubted that
the revoutionsts, who have hoisted the republican
banner, already have The upper hand in Madrid and
also in Barcelona and elsewhere in the Provinces -
Though General o Donnell is the nominal head OF
the revolution, in London and Paris it is understood
by the best informed persons that Espartero "a sin
cere Republican, and the leader of the Spanish Pro.
gressiss) is the real head OF the movement and that
Navaez will very probably soon be found to be en-
gagged with him.
So far the future of Cuba is to be aft .cted BY
the result of this revolution we have TO say, that
be that result it may it cannot fail to hasten our
acquisition OF the Island If the revoIutionss tr.
umph for any considerable time, they will gladly
transfer 1t to Us for consideration If the present
government arc the vicors, they will return TO the
government without dollar in hand and with no
other means OF obtaining money than the sale OF the
Island TO the United States Thus Providence is
working in our favor, as it were Washington Star
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-04
Northern WhIggery.

We cut the following call to the wings of Craw-
ford county, Pa, issued by the chairman of the Wing
County Committee, from the I" Conneautville Wing
Banner" of July 22d. The Banner is published at
The County seat of Crawford County, Pa It is wor-
thy of attention.
A CALL TO THE WINGS OF CRAWFORD
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-04

o. Our Baltimore and Washington City papers of
yesterday containing the details of the fo aign news
have not come to hand Mondays and Saturdays
Baltimore exchanges, by accident, succeeded in
reaching this place by the mail last night and this
morning. Our mail facilities progressing back
wards just about fast they well can. We shall,
in all human probability. receive the result of the
elections to take place in this State tomorrow, some
time about the middle of September next. What is
the matter? Cannot something be done to get the
affair straight, at leas; to show where the fault
lies We ask the attention of the Post Office De-
partment. Our suferngs are intoierabe'
We have sufficient reason for believing the fault is
with The Richmond, Va Post Office.
Daily Journal end inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-04
THE WINGS OF CRAWFORD
COUNTY

Whereas, The recent action of Congress in organ
isng the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas has
forced upon the people of the Free States issues of
vast and unequaed importance, before which all
questions which have hitherto distinguished party
action comparatively of minor consideration, and
whereas, we feel it of great moment that all good
and true who seek the preservation of our
heritage, should unite in active, energetic resist
ance to Southern domination and aggression There
! fore,
Resolved, That recommend the following as the
only issues with regard TO which we should cast ou
votes at the approaching election, viz;
| lSt. Opposition 10 the Nebraska Fraud.
Cd Opposition TO &aUt1y and Slavery Extension.
Sd Actire efforts to the MOI foation or repeai
of the Fugitive AoUe Lac,
Resolved, That we AL upon our Wing friends and
ali others who endorse the foregoing principles and
will cooperate with us in maintaining them to meet
at the several places of holding elections in the
rious districts in Crawford county, on FRIDAY, AL
M.-and elect two delegates from each district to
meet in County Convention in MCadvilIe, on the
TUESDAY following, AUGUST 22d, al II A. NJ
and place in nomination County Ticket, and trans
act such further business as may be deemed neces-
sary.
By order Of the Wing County Committee
. HAYS Chairman
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-04
TIE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WILMINGTON. N. c.. FRIDAY. AUGUST A. 1854.

The motion to Repeal the Fugitive Slave Law
On Saturday last, we received the following Tele-
gronbic despa,cb from Washington citywhich pub
=. an nxirn 81 hnndhil
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

Rev John wiling, ID. Of PLi.o, phiA. will deliver
or Of the South Dutch Chur:h Fifth avenue oornsr
Twenty. nrst street this evening
THE PROVINCIAL BIsHoP's APPOINTMENTS.
To-day, forenoon, ct the Epiphany church, Nsw York
afternoon ut tns church of the Holy Evaag slss
ing at the ohursh Charity Foundation, Brooklyn.
ORDINATION.
The Raw Edward Doanv 10 10 ordained 70 the work
Of foreign missionary 70 day 81 p \, o. Dr. Hat.
1elo' church In roone street Sermon BY this Rsv g.
W. Wood, Secretary of The American Board Mr.. Oosns
ia TO ss shortly for the MoroaesAn Islands In the Pa
cifc Ocean.
INSTALLATIONS.
Rev Charles Porter. late OF tae church Of the Pill
grimase, ii Plymcuth Mass Installed pastor OF
the Phillips church, South Boston. the 22d last.
Rev Martin W. wulis nstAlled ~ pastor Of the
Unitarian church and society in NAahus, N Il on Wed
nescsy, the 22d inst.
pBArHs IN TIN MINISTRY.
Rev N Knspp, rector vi cnrisis church, Mobile,
DIED on the nth inst
Rev Mr. Green pastor Of the Baptist church In Scotia
village, Schenectady county, died very suddenly on the
l6th INIT
Rev r. l. Burburt pastor OF the Prssbysrisn ohuroh
n CASTLE, disd on the IL instant aged &c years.
Rev. Is. G. Gsssavay, formerly the rector OF Chrbt
church, in Georgetown died "a the 18th Inst at St
Louis, Mo- from wounds By tbs explosion Of steam
boiler OF the Alton packet, Ksn Kssrnsy.
NEW cHURculs
To day the RI Rev De- L,ughln Bshop OF Brooklyn,
will ceoiaate the German church recently stsd
under the invocation of the Ma, Holy Trinity This
church situated Mentro,e avenue, between Graham
avenue and Ewep street, Williamsburg. Services will
commssoe a. 10 O'Clock
The Second Parish church, 10 Hammond street, B<n
ger Me- bavpg been rebuilt was dedicated on tbs IT'D
instant
Anew Epsoopal church 10 to be built ct 9reenbas
opposite Albany Tbs Rev Mr. Lowry takes the pAitorai
charge Of the parish.
new Baptist ohureh sidce TO Be dedicstsd 10 the
town OF TitchbuEs, Mass. on Wednesday, March L
The new Methodist Epi,oopaI church At New Vernon,
Morris o,unty, N vas dedicated the 23d Instant.
Bishop james Officiating
MI CELLATsoUs
The 1t. Rev Bishop wainwright viii administer the
Apostolic Rte Of Confirmation In the Church Of st. John
Bspts (exinGton OF Thirty hfth strest
on Ash Wednesday, March IT i0o'cleck A. H.
The r. Rev Hshop Scutbgats. Of Bostos, has dscline
Invitation 70 ths rsctcrshp Of Mount Calvary Church,
b fillmore.
Arrapgemssts have BEEN made with Rev. henry N
Peek lsts Of KAAmao to supply the pulpit OF the Coo
gsgaopal Church in Detroit during the absence Of it,
psstsr Rev. n. D. Kitohsli
meeting Of the members Of the seventh street Assoc
Church In Pttsburg vas bsd on the 10th last 70
strats against hs set o. the Board Of hissoos Of
that sharoh requiring the Rev Hama Lee the pastor
OF the church sbABdon his bors here and proceed 10
dsr rhomss Davis re~gned ths pastoral chsrss Of
the First Ba1st Church Of WsntAgs sasssx county NJ
10 take pIsss ths ist Of April. 1854.
RE Unitarian socisty Of Washngtou, d. o. has ssIsst
ed The Rev Charles Brooks Of Rostos, thss pastsr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

EMANCIPATION IN AUsTRrA.-The Augsburg Ga.
sefe announces that the Emperor OF Austria has de-
initvely signed the decree communicating the enap-
cipstion Of the peasantry In Bohemia Morayis, Hum
gary, Serbia the Banat, aud the Waiewodins. from
all statute service labor hitherto paid To the no.
b!eman or original owner Of the soil. The decree
prescribes tina, the peasant shall receive farm with
the necessary buildings on It, az his own propertv.
The worth of 1t il valued leaving the peasant 10 nav
1t on easy terms, which are settled by special com
mission formed TO mediate In the matter between the
mobiles and peasantry. Incomplete as this emanci-
patton may be- it assures independence 10 the people
sewers all tho ties between master and peasant and
redeems the latter from the extortions and rights OF
arbitrary election hitherto exercised by the
former. The value Of the homestead once paid the
peasant il free and wholly independent master Of his
land, time and labor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

A SAD AID MYSTERIOUS AFFAIs--On the 10th Of
January last, man by the name Of Nicholas Phil
pot, a saddler and harness maker in the employ Of
Mr.. Ensign in this village, married ut she Epis-
copal church. and In the evening himself and BRIDE
together with about . dozen others, held wedding
party at Mrs Peard's, in East Pembroke. Shortly
after the party all that attended taken violently
the name Of Peard all died the early part Of last
week, and the Others are still very sick. The cause
Ia not known, but Is believed 10 DO from the effects
Of poison contained In some liquor used on the occa
sion, placed there either by design accident We
learn that some Of the physicians Of the opinion
that The disease was typhoid fever but we think the
circumstances fully warrant the belief that it Is
poison and Is Of those cases that ought TO be
Gscertaned. Two more OF the party are 30 dan
gcrousy Ill that their recovery Is extremely doubt-
iu.--Batapia Nv. ~ SPIRIT Of the Times, FED. Al.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

RoBEsRY AND MURDHR IN OXoNDAaA County,
horrible mnrder and tosbery occurred 81 Hoslstt Hi
the Of opos a. about ave miles from this Ctr
Wsdr escsy night. ct the house o. Mr. Alfred rlIsr
Mr. fsr states that he heard In his house 10
uspsctsd 10 b. robbers and escaped By back door 70
alarm his nsghbors for tbs poss Of ospurng thsm
On his return MI wife vas found isg the door Of the
sut and several severe abs 10 hsr back About $50 II
cash US taken nom the bursau drawer Asd e3S from his
concealed With his watch the bed AID escaped The
notice Of the robbsrs Too hired nss, sho were snpIoy
ed b. M rlr and boarded WITH him, vsrs absent tht
Of age spt In hss bed II the same roosa cd
states that he maj Who looked NE his Athsi, Hin
place whore tina hirsa girl slspt From chat - have
been aSs TO learn the eirsumsAnees potst 10 M him
SELF 90 the murderer but the evidence Of Tie girl great
" In his favor Svd1N Ssssdsrd, ~ -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

NJ yohn HoltsmAs. Hiring IN Preston sounv Va, nssr
the nItimors and 0h.o Railroad lost too a his Htus
ehidrs b. the burning Of his house. which took pAss
few Gays since.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

Ship Building In the United States for 1859.
Statement showing the Number Of each class Of vs.sss
built In each State and Territory with tho aggregate ton
sss thereof during the year, ending June 30, 1885,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

dorsed them and stuck 'em in his letters Just a.
wrote 'em. DamnAtion good natured IN him, VS. il
not nowT
Eyes, it was, and / am sorry you have not sho vn
more gratitude, and let the old feo get fe dol
lars more pay and the title of Lieutenant General :,
As said before, President can't d. a he likes.
! must be guided by Marcy and the other fellows.
is no use talking otherwise. When have You heard
~ got letter yesterday. I'll read 1t 70 you the
next time you come to see me-"
agreed. And now must say good night for il
is quite lsts.n
"Good night
TIE MAN WoT NOMINATED FRANK PIERCE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

assured the man and his friends that it was certain
thing, and poor Dobbin had said ditto. Cool-was
it net ~
Very queer, indeed but, IL |. won't take up too
much time, tell me how 1t happened. 1t is worth
making note Of for il begins TO appear 10 me that
. President. even, can't do as he likes"
"N,, indeed, Sam. This Hart. who was to be
Navy Agent In New York, went off at five o'clock.
He had not been gone half an hour when two city
members called at the White House, aud insist ID
upon seeing me upon the most urgent business. l
sent down word that was at dinner, and could not
be setn--to call again. Back came the servant with
the cards Of Hiram Walbridge and Mike Walsh, and
begged me to sec them, as their business admitted
Of no delay"
81 suppose you thought New York must be on
fire Z"
"Don't interrupt me, please. or course, az they
were live members Of Congress, left my dinner 20
get cold and sent for them. They entered. Ismed,
and said was glad 20 see them, when, TO tell you
the truth Sam, should have been pleased 70 choke
both with my cold apple damplings. Walbridge was
the principal spokesman: understand, Nj Presi-
dent, from Mr.. Charley besor, OF New York, that
you have consented to appoint Nanny Hart Navy
Agent, and that he has lett with such PROMISE
. That IL exactly So General, said /.
Pray, Mr. President said W., do you know
who Nr. Hart f. and wha; claims he has upon you
for that officer
g. supposed II was all rigbt-thst he was one Of
York delegations Colonel Forney told me 80, said 1.
Then Col. Forney told you id lie; and my
friend, Mr.. Walsh. will confirm what say. Why,
Hart is the man that did his damndest to defc It my
election In New York. He got his brother Je~s,
In London TO send money out for that purpose Yes.
H.. President, 10 defeat your election. az we'll as
Bihe. That is the sort OF man you have promised TO
appoint, continued WaIbridgs, In perfect rage
"Centlemen, you amaze me- Have you seen Dob
bin YETI You had better 60 and zee him. Why did
you not come beforer
"'Come beforep said waIbriJge, perfectly raven.
Dus, Why until secor, Harris friend, accused me OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

Total.....-. .os 20 6sl s94 272 LII 426,S72.l9
Statement exhibiting isnsed view Of the tonnass
Of the several districts Of the United statss ON the son
- Lar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

ding, puny position the State Department presents
At this moment. While the nations are moving, and
vast armies are on loot and the peace of the world in
jeopardy your Secretary Of State is instructng our
foreign Ministers what breeches and coats they
wear, and making our country the laughing stock OF
every nation and court abroad. While every other
government In this crisis places it's most eminent
at the head Of its foreign affairs, you select Macy.
Great Cool can national degradation 60 down to Q
still lower deep!''
GO away with your nonsense. Let nations,
kings, emperors and sultans eight as much as they
ID please, We have got nothing TO do with it.
They live long way from US, and Marcy says II the
Ambassadors adhere to his circular OF June about
costumes we need not get In the muss'
Russia and England a. war What sublime
spectacle, eh Z"
But Dudley Mann brought me letter from
Tom Seymour, dated in London, and he says he has
not the slightest question but what the Empero
Nicholas win receive him in plain dress, and tina
will put us and Russia on good terms We will have
no war"
France, too. win be in the Geld With her vas
armies, and headed, too, BY the present Napoleon
Empress, Eugene, rules him, and Mason, our MINIS
ter Of Paris mas g't into her good graces by wearing
the sky. blue costume
The legions Of Prussia will take sides, too, with
"Ru. We are all right with Prussia. Old Cover
nor Vroom will wear the diplomatic dress Prussia
wishes, and Marcy says we must allow it under the
circumstanees.n
Italy. too viii rise in rebellion
"Let her rise. and be id Cas- il all right
with the Pope; and though Daniels, In Sardinia,
won't any thing but black, yst the King of Sar-
dina will have enough else 70 attend to without
watching what sort Of coat brooches our Minister
wears
Even Holland-her king, William, being o
nephew OF Nicholas Ut Russia-may take part in the
European convulsion and his throne may be swept
away
Suppose It does; Belmont is safe any where In
any costume. The Jews have got no need of auy
particnla- country. They all hail from Jerusalem,
and live everywhere. Belmont will find q home even
without breecbee and therefore that business is all
snug. We are all right with Holland, throne or no
"Sr TO you"
"0urs Is a great country. What Judy old Scott
made Of himself when he was In Mexico N
Never heard OF Is before. Who told You p,
"Ofd Marcy. He says II Scott had kept Mexico.
which he could have done with forty tboussnd men.
that he would have been President at this moment
and Mexico would have been q lot Of United State
Territories, applying for admission. Marcy hates
Scott ~ be does hell. rather like the old cock He
was very kind to me in Mexico. l wrote my own
dispatches, puffpg myself, and Scott always en-
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JAMES H. WHEELER, Secretary.
New Orleans, January ~, 1854,

Fire, River and Marine Insurance.
PROVINCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY
OF TORONTO, C. W
Epwp, G. o'BRIEN, Secretary. A. CLARK, President.
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pes SEAS ALSO against lose damage
by FIRE. at the current Of premiuu
BENJAMIN FLoRANCE, Agent
ms ly HARMON DOANE, Assistant Agent
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