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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

as wanting that sound common sense and sagacitv s
essential in a statesman, as disposed to do
eeive the people by making promises not kelv In y.
performed. But Thomas Bragg is no sue man e
What he says he will stand to. He feels that th.,o
works ought to be done. But he knows thew MI
cost large amount of money, and that this mona,
must be raised by taxes the people of the State
hence he is in favor of prudence and economy in ev
cry step which may be taken in this matter. WIZ
will condemn him for this Does tie not on tho
contrary, deserve credit for it
1t is also charged by these Wing presses on tho
authority of a statement of Gen. Dockery, that NJ
Bragg said at Edenton he was opposed to borrow;n.
money for purposes of internal improvements SnnS
statement is absurd TO carry it's refu,aon
with it. and we surprised that any man of sense
should listen 10 it for moment. Mr.. Bragg nevsr
said. never thought of saying any such thing. Ho
knows, as we all know, that the State il she proc
cutes the system, must borrow money, for she is bor
rowing now for that purpose, and the annual taxes
will NO more than support the government and nav
the interest on her debt
North Carolina Whiggery must indeed be in de-.
plorable condition when of its main issues is an
attempt to make capital out of internal improvements
subject equally important to US ALL and in The suc
cess OF which men of all parties so deeply inter
ested.
Let it be borne in mind that the State has dos.
pered beyond example under the Democratic admin
istration of David s. Reid and II at Thomas Bracr
if elected. will tread in his footsteps With such
men at the helm of State all interests will not only
be SAFE but the of people will be onward
and upward in the path of Improvement The east
and the west will be linked together with bars of iron
the mountains will speak to the sea, and the sea
will shout back again from the funess of the rich
commerce borne upon its waves. Democracy-pro.
gressive Democracy if you will have it so, will do
this and Thomas Bragg is the mar already chosen
in the popular mind 10 execute the work.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02
Tribute OF Respect.

The following proceedings were had by the Grand
Lodge O. O. F. at their late annual meeting in this
town:
WHEREAS, Official information has been received
by this body of The death of P 6. NJ, Perrin Busbee,
of Raleigh be it therefore
RESOLVED, That by the death of our lamented broth
err P G. NJ, Perrin Busbee, the Grand Lodge Of l.
o. o. F., of N. c., has been deprived of Jealous and
distinguished member.
RESOLVED, Tha, in testimony of our high regard for
his many estimabe qualities, and Of oGr deep atf1ic
ton at our loss we wear the usual badge Of mourn
ing thirty days, and enshroud charter with Grape
for the same period of time.
Resolved. That copy of these Resolutions be for
warded by the Secretary to the family of our deceas
ed brother, expression of our sincere sympathy
and coincidence.
RssolUed That copies be also furnished the papers
of Wilmington and Raleigh for publication.
o. The Democrats of the Middle Sound District
met on Saturday the 27th of May, 1854 and appoint
ed r. j. Howard and J. w Howard Delegates 10 re-
present said District in the Democratic County Con-
vention, to be held at Wilmington Tuesday of June
County Court.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

SYRACUSE. May GA tremendous excitement
was caused here to- day, by Geographic despatch
ceived by MesSrs Golf & Wheaton, abolitionsts stat
ing that fugitive slave in charge of the u S. Mar
shall on the way south would arrive in the 6. o'clock
train. The alarm bells were rung, and a crowd of
more than 1000 turned out, attacked the cars up
on their arrival
A negro was caught but it was proved that he was
a passenger, and resident OF that place. No fug-
tive was discovered. and the report is now thought
to have been a hoax
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

ATTEMPT TO SINK VEssELs.-A letter from VAL
paraiso. under date of April H. says:
Of late several shameful crimes have been commit
ted on board vessels sailing from this port. No less
than four vessels have been found leaking badly at
ter getting few days out to sea, and putting IN;
10 port it has been discovered that their bottoms haG
been deliberately and maliciously bored through ane
through with an auger. Gillian vessel. the Hf,
ginia, not many weeks ago, sailed from MontevldeO
with cargo of -four. She put into Chloe, at the
South, and nad eight auger holes in her bottom Inc
voyage has in consequence, been broken up. Day
before yesterday, also, American ship, the Emily
Taylor, whaler of New Bedford, with full car
go of oil, returned in similar condition. She for
whole year has been ryg to get home, and hinderea
by one difficulty after another and now this one
has come added to all the rest Many of the men
were in irons when she came in and the ConSui
went at board to form statement of the case
1t appears to be crime of the same nature as aFsOu
in SO far outlines and exposure Of life is eonct
ed. | know not what is the law on the subject, Ou'
it ought to be severe in order TO repress such Viay
There is no United States ship of war here now lne
st. Lawrence is or was at COqumbo The German
town is expected shortly from home.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

THE SECOND ADvENT-We had hoped that the
Mlletes upon the signal failure of their predictions
that this beautiful world of ours would be destroyed
in 1843, might henceforh be content to await the is
sue quietly and in patient silence. And for several
years they did so. But the fever is beginning to
rage again; and of these people are fully deter
mined that the globe shall be burned up during this
year of 1854, whether or no. The more sanguine in
deed have faith in the occurrence Of that magnificent
incendiarism during the present month We shall
See In the meantime, we advise the community not
10 be alarmed but suggest that each man live that
whatever happens, he may meet it with courage
The end of the world comes to thousands every day
Portland Argus
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02
Congressional Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, May 29th.-The Senate, today, re-
fused to recede from the amendments 10 the Deficiency
bill and appointed committee of conference on
printing The whole Patent Office Report had been
given to the Senate printer. concerning which there
had been a dispute between the House printer and
the Senate printer.
In the House, 10 day, Mr.. Faulkner asked leave to
offer resolution to compensate the widow Of the
Deputy Marshal recently killed by the Boston rioters
The rules we're not suspended.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

ATTEMPT TO RESCUE AN AMERICAN MINISTER
Just before the sailing of the q Northern Light an
attempt was made to arrest the Hon. Mr.. Borand,
the American Minister, by the authorities of San
Juan. He however, took refuge at the Office of the
American Consulate which was attacked and fred
upon by mob during the night. Next morning he
managed to get on board of the Northern Light
A meeting of citizens of the United States was
called and measures taken to protect American cit-
zens and property on shore. A volunteer force of
fifty men, principally passengers, organized un-
der command of MIR. Crawford Fletcher, formerly of
Tennessee who remained at San JUAN and under whose
protection MIR Fabin, our Consul, Immediately placed
himself
The outrage grew out of an attempt on the part
of the authorities of San Juan to arrest American
Captain of river steamer for murder, which attempt
Mr. Borland resisted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

From HAvANA.-The arrival at this port yesterday
bring us advces two days later than those received
by the steamer Isabel but it does not appear that any
thing of much interest had transpired in that time
Great anxiety Prevails amongst all classes in the is
land in regard to their relations with the United
States Seven or eight hundred Cinnamon, laborers,
had arrived there within few days, besides con-
siderable number Of Galegos, class of-aporers from
Old Spain. who expected to make up for any def
cheney of African in the civilizations Of the soil
CbnrIeStOn, COur.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02
The Fugitive Slnye Case.

Boston, May 30.-The examination of Burns, the
fugitive slave, has been postponed till Friday next
The excitement has subsidized considerably A petit
ton to Congress for the repeal OF the Fugitive Slave
Law has been signed by many who sustained the
Compromise of 1850
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02
The Fugitive Slave Excitement In Boston
U,F,. ~ ~, E.s the Field.

BosToN. May %. Col Suttle, the owner of the
fugitive slave Burns, offers to sell him for $1,000 and
the money has been nearly all subscribed.
Theodore Parker and Wendell Phillips, two noto-
rous abolitionists have applied TO f Authorities for
protection from the Irish populat;s who threaten 10
avenge the death of their counryman, Bacheder, the
officer killed on Friday night. The streets are crow
ded and the military still under arms.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02
Returning to Odessa

A letter from Odessa to Greek firm, dated April
g. says:
"People are hurrying back to town to reopen their
houses, warehouses; shops, and premises and to-
morrow vestige of the sad scene witnessed few
days ago will remain. Trade will be resumed, con-
fdence restored, and we shall be enabled to follow
diligently our peaceful aYocationsn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

POINT PETER FOR SALE.-We would call the atten-
ton of Captats and all others interested to the ad
vertisement of this valuable property, with it's great
extent of available wharf 'front.' as we'll as it's other
advantages 1t must, in view of the opening of the
Deep River and the commencement of the coal trade
become largely enhanced in value
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02
THE NERRAsx. BILL IN MAssAcHUsE

THE NEBRASKA BILL IN MASSACHUSETTS, 8
Boston, May 24-The Democratic Committee :"
Suffolk county met last evening and adopted resoa,
lions endorsing the Nebraska Bill by vote OF 70 ~ ~
g. They also voted to fire salute OF ll3 guns !"
day,-one for each one who voted for the BILL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

In pursuance of call issued by o. G. Parsley
ESD Magistrate OF Police, an unusually large meet
ing of the citizens of town convened at the Court
House last night, to take into consideration the pro-
per measures 10 be pursued with reference to the
state of affairs existing at Boston, arising out OF
the arrest of fugitive slave from Virginia, and the
attempt made by an abolition mob TO defeat the ope-
ration of the laws by the rescue OF the prIscner IN
which one Of the assistants Of the United States
Marshal has already fallen victim to illegal vo'
Ience, while in the discharge of his lawful duties
The more immediate object of the meeting was to
take measures for rendering efficient assistance to line
bereaycd family of the murdered In view,
however of the fact that the case is still pending
and that is impossible to foresee what future CON-
plicaons may arise, and what further cases may
vet be created calling for relief it was deemed prop
or to postpone definite action until such time as all
the facts and results of the could be known,
and such action be taken understandingy, with all
these facts before citizens. 1t therefore re-
solved TO adjourn the meeting until a future day
A committee OF three, consisting of Col. John Nc
Craze, Miles Costin and Geo. Davis, Esqs., to which
YVES added the Magistrate of Police, was appointed
to prepare business for the action OF future meeting
to be called at such time as to them should seem
most fitting after the final result Of the whole af
fair should be ascertained, and all the facts be in
their possession There is evidently deep feeling
awak ened in the community, which appears unlikely
TO vent itself in mere words and this feeling, we
are fully convinced pervades the whole Southern com.
munty There is one way, and but one way, TO
reach these fanatics of Massachusetts, and that is,
through their through total suspension
of trade; whether this point will be reached at this
time, depends upon the Developments of the not dis
tant future In advance of these Developments, and
of the action of subsequent meeting, we do not teel
inclined to speak We await the proper time.
The Magistrate of Police presided at the meeting,
and Eli w. Hall, Esq. acted as Secretary.
We notice that the examination before Com
missioner Loring has been postponed until Friday
(omorrow) and therefore, for the present, at least
any further action there would be premature. In
the meantime, the excitement at Boston appears 10
have subsided, with the certainty however, of break
ing out again, when the examination shall have
been resumed. daily Journal, 1st inSt
HALIFAX CoUNTY.-A correspondent of the last
Halifax Republican presents the name of our former
fellow citizen, VIM HILL Esq, suitable candi.
date for the legislature at the coming election in
Augest next Mr.. Hill would make most capital
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

FINE VEssEL.-n passing along the wharf this
morning our attention was attracted by the clip
per schooner Emily recently built in New York for
the packet trade between that port and our own.-
She supplied the vacancy in the line caused by the
loss of the schr. Decotah time since. The
Emily measures l13 feet, inches on deck; % feet
10 inches breadth of beam; feet. inches hold;
and of the capacity of 278 1895 tons She is very
fine vessel, built of the best materials, in workman
like manner, is of fine model and has handsome &C
commodations for passengers. Sheis owned by Messrs
Freeman & Houston, Commission Merchants of our
town.
We wish the Emily prosperous career Herold.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

The Fugitive Slave Case In Boston.
BosToN, May 29-Tbe trial of the case of the fu
gitive slave Burns is progressing The court square
is crowded by an excited populace, The place is
strongly guarded by the military.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02
destroyed: by an Earthquake.

Intelligence received by the Northern Light states
that the City of San Salvador totally destroyed
by earthquake on the night of Easter Sunday
Two hundred lives were lost and over four millions
of property destroyed. The shock lasted nearly
minute, and laid the whole city level with the
ground.
Hon. G. NJ DALLAs.--It is rumored in Washington
that distinguished townsman Hon. G. M Dallas
and Hon. Howell Cobb, of Georgia, have been ap-
pointed special ENJOYS to Spain to act in conjunction
with Mr. SouIe. The important aspect of our rela-
tons with that country demands the most careful
attention from the Administration, and shall be
leoced to learn that the great abilities Of Mr. Dallas
have been enlisted in the service of the nation in
quarter where interests and considerations OF the most
vital Importance at stake.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

o. The last Greensborough Patriot says, Gen.
Dockery has made the following appointments, at
which NJ Bragg will meet him:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

HALIFAX CoUNTY.-A correspondent of the last
Halifax Republican presents the name of our former
fellow citizen, VIM. Hill, Esq, as suitable candi'
date for the Legislature, at the coming election in
Augest next. Mr. Hill would make most capital
representative.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02
Congress-.

There is proposition pending 10 adjourn Congress
during the heat of the Summer months, say from the
Sd of July to the 1st of October-a resolution having
actually passed the Senate to adjourn sine die
the first named day. This, OF course, will be
considered and we think that if recess be indeed
!aken ii will be only for a short time There is plenty
OF real practical basness yet be disposed of, not to
take into account Buncombe, which must also be at
tended to- so that an early adjournment Or long
cess of Congress is hardly to be looked for.
The Deficiency Bill has passed both houses, with
out the appropriations for the Potomac acqueduct,
and for several custom houses etc. The rapid growth
OF the know Nothings in Washington city seems 10
have bad effect upon appropriations for works
there. The majority Of both Houses IS opposed TO
lavish money a community which fostersin lis bo-
som a secret political organization, which eludes
scrutiny, and shrinks from submitting its objects and
doctrines to the test of free and open discussion.
The Nebraska BIZ n Practical Question.
There seems to be considerable difference of opia-
ion to whether the repeal of the Missouri Compro.
mise has any immediate, practical value, apart from
the assertion OF principle and the balance of opn
ION appears TO lean 10 the negative Most people
1hink it has not-that slavery will not go there al
any rate.
We must confess that such has been our own opinion
and as so yet to some extent yet, cannot why
such opinion should be conclusive or decided. The
original Nebraska" has been divided into two ter
FtOrieS, and although the Northern portion to which
the name of Nebraska still pertains is almost Ger
tain 10 become a non-slavehoding State, there is NJ
such certainty about the Southern or Kansas portion
The last census shows that one fourth of all tn
slaves in the Union are North of SO degrees 80 min
Utes, which certainly goes far to disprove the
ton that slavery cannot exist North Of that line
Tobacco and hemp are the staples TO the productio
of which Kansas is peculiarly adapted. Experience
has shown that slave labor can be quite proftabi
employed in the cultivation of these staples
cotton sugar, rice, or other Southern products ii
deed, neither tobacco nor hemp are raised TO any
tent or with any degree Of profit, North Of the lin
of slave labor
Nebraska is bound, we think, TO become nor
saVeholdng State. Kansas has fair chance of b,
coming slave State, engaged in the cultivation
hemp and tobacco
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02

THE SHORTEST PASSAGE TO SAN FRANcIsco.--We
learn by Telegraph from New Orleans, that the clip
per.shp Flying Cloud has beaten herself. having
made the passage from this city 10 San Francisco in
eighty-eigh days. She had discharged her cargo of
1000 tons of merchandise, and sailed for China, on
the goth day from leaving New York-a feat beyond
any thing before accomplished.-N. Y. Com. Adu
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-06-02


ally recommend the extenton of the North Carolina Road
East and West to the favorable consideration of the
legislature.
Now, what does this amount to 2 Why, simply
that the Wing Convention was in favor as every one
is, of liberal system OF internal improvements and
II recommends the extension east and west to the
Favorable consideration of the next Legislature
Who cannot do that? AS matter of the commonest
courtesy any one-even one opposed TO internal i'm
rovements-cOuld rec Ommend work to the 'fayora-
BILE consideration of the Assembly There can be
no harm and no risk, probably in CONSIDERING Now
mark the difference the Democrats boldly take the
ground that it would be polite and proper for the Le-
gisature to complete the works now in progress and
to extend the same which extension of course refers
TO and includes the lines TO Beaufort east and Ten
| nesee west whereas, the Wing Resolution merely
| recommends these extensions TO .ihe favorable
consideration of the legislature" The former is d.
rect positive, and unequvocal the latter is reserved,
eVasIve and equivoca Is it not so? And yet With such
resolution and with Mr.. Bragg standing lit, Wing
presses nave the assurance to charge the Democrats
and to charge him with being opposed internal i'm
provements. Mr.. Bragg is in favor of these works,
but he is not prepared to lose sight of the means and
the ability OF the people 10 construct and pay for
them. He would prefer doubt, to see the present
WORKS nnlshed and new ones begun and carried or,
III the same spirit of economy and prudence which
would characterize enlightened farmer in having
work done on his own plantation and the fact that
he looks carefully to the resources of the State and
10 her means toE preserving her credit unimpared
"hiie engaged IN making these improvements and af-
forwards affords the strongest proof that he is in
nest IN his advocacy of them. Were he to talk and
act otherwise were he to speak as lightly of ex-
pending millions as thousands and at the same time
rely for these millions upon the bounty of the fede
raj government, he might well be suspected either
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-04
CITY TRADE REPORT.

r.
AsHr-Sales of 80 bbb. were reported, NJ IS 1851
pearls and IS 90 for pots, POI 100 lbs
BREADsruyys . Hour was In pretty brisk demand and
arm The Gays business included 10 000 bills ordin airy
to chsce State ct 81 rs s7h mixso to fancy West
ern At 81 IS 81 s3 and other grades at pro poionAts
heard that 200 IBIS sou horn were bought 81 sl
81 9SH for mixed to good 81 9S % for favorite; and
So s. 81 for fancy Rye -four and corn meal were in
animate. Wheat also quiet having BEEN held above
the views Of buyers There sales reported (but not
authenticated 900 bushels good to handsome
white 1t ~ 05 "a 10 Factors Of rye asked 81 %,
and deoned 81 Il PER bu'hs Barley and oats varied
little Corn uch better The transactions reported
to-day amounted 70 600 bu1he, chiefly at to- 100.
for new, and SOC $40. Tor old.
CorroN were ads TO- day Of l2l bales Is fol-
loys;For export 100; home use, 9os and ipecula-
ton, pa bales Market quiet
FRuGsIs Rates continued steady, and W noticed
gagemepts for Liverpool Of 20 600 bushels grain ct
I'D in bulk Flour g. 3D. 400 bales compressed cot
at A. Cd and 22o boxes bacon at 40s TO London rates
were steady but engagements Light 100 baes palm leaf
we're engaged between dssss o. y: o. 10 H.vrs -four
change notice in rstes for California which ranged
from 600. . eoc Per foot, msasuremsnt
FRUIT -Osy $40 boxes bunch raisins, wet dried found
HAY vas in fair demand at s0c ssssc for shipment;
S pig ~s' quoted du yss steady, .. ss7
-RocIiand vas rather bsttsr request at 81 lax
for common, and 81 40 for lump per Dbl
Ons-Whals, sperm, asd olive continued inactive
There only A0oe Gaons liasssd taken 1t q per
HOlAs,s 80 sbls. rsboilsd New Orleans sh,ngsa
hancs, ~ Il O. par gallon.
PRovEIoxs.-Pork Was in good demand the sales con-
sisted Of $50 bills, 1T S14 62a Sl4 Is for
$l3 s7k for old do; AMI $l1 l2 for do. prime. Cat
before Teporsd. There were 210 packages
lard disposed Of At exc loo. per h. Beef remained in
tAticns Butter and cheese appeared about the same
TonAooo-A few ANAL lots Of Kentucky changed hands
Atl0xo per Id.
wHsxM sales have been made of 500 bbh Jersey
and prisen. ut 27c. ATTIC. anc 2sc. Per gallon.
RoK-There have TOO tercss good common TO
prime sold within he lat four ave busnsss days a
SSs1k - SIX per los lbs
ssGAhs Some TO- OF Havana In bond realised Sl2
per thousand
SuGARs-Ths days sales con6ns to 60 hhds
New Orleans, At bHa; 60 Gaia, 1t &c.. and 30 boxes
brown Havana. 6Lc. lb.