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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-12
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The late Bloody Fight with InGians-Thirty U >
Soldiers kiIled-CoI. Cooke u Pursuit.

The late Bloody right with InGinns-Thirty U. :.
Soldiers kiIlsd-CoI. Cooke in Pursuit.
The St Louis, Republican has dispatch dated
Independence, April 26, giving the following inter-
estng particulars in reference to the recent Indian
battle in New Mexico.
On the 9th of March, there was a fight between
Lieut.. Beale, in command of thirty Dragons and a
party of Jicarla Indians. Six ofth Indians were
killed, and two of the soldiers four dragons were
also wounded. The Indians for the first time were
whipped.
On the 3Oh of March Company l" of the ORA
goOns sixty in number. under the command of Lieut.
J. W. Davidson, met the Apaches, to the number of
$50 warriors, II miles East of the Senegua, near
the foot OF the Mountain, and the road from Taos
to Santa Fe. The battle a sanguinary ONE
Thirty five OF the troops reported to have been
killed, and seventeen wounded Only eight of tie
whole number escaped without being injured Lieut..
Davidson, in command, and DIR. Magruder were
slight ly wounded: the first Sergeant was killed The
loss on the part of the Indians is said to have been
very great Fifty horses belonging TO the Dragons,
all the Colt revovers and cabines fell into possession
of 1.-THE Indians.
large force under command of Col Cooke of the
I'd Dragons, were out in pursuit of the enemy when
the mail left. but ii 10 to be understood that they
not so easily inundated and they saw thew are
ready 20 meet troops. We fear we shall receive fur
theF news of similar tenor to the above
Twenty men of Major Charetons company of
Dragons have deserted from fort Albuquerque takns
with them two horses apiece, all the Colt reyoIyers
and a six mule team loaded with provisions They
were headed by the FIRST Sergeant of the company,
The Indians who killed four of their number. for
witchcraft, were being tried in the United Sses Dis
trict Court at Santa Fe.
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QUEER DoINGs IN ARKANSAS. Judge Tarman recent
~ arrived at Marion, Arkansas, to hold Court when
the people assembled public meeting and requested
MN to resign which he refused 10 do whereupon they
heio another meeting and passed resolutions declaring
tna' he had disgraced himself by aiding they aIleg
ed in the escape of murderer, and if he still refused
10 resign, he should not under any circumstaces pre-
side over court in that county.
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For the Journal.
Public Meeting.


At a meeting of portion of the citizens of Bladen
county, on the 5th of May, Thos J. Jones Esq. was
called to the Chair, and James |. McRee requested
to act secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained
by the Chairman, on motion, Committee of Five,
viz Thos D. Mcdowell, James Baker, Duncan Ke.
ly, Dr. A. K. Mcdonald, and John A. Richardson,
ESQ was appointed to draft resolutions expressive
of The sentime nts of The meeting.
The Committee, after few moments absence, re-
turned, and reported, through their Chairman, the
following Preamble and Resolutions, viz
WHEREAS, it has been suggested to us by the
ton of several of our sister counties, that unite in
conventions TO be holden in the town of Wilmington
on the 25th of the present month, to take into con
sideration the improvement of the Bar at the mouth
of the Cape Fear River and whereas, we feel deep
" interested in the and prosperity of North
Carolina therefore
Resolved, That We unite cordially in the movement
now making to improve the commercial facilities of
our State and believe that the deepening of the Bar
at the mouth of Cape Fear river will tend very great
y to effect this end
2nd Resolved, That our thanks are due and are
heartily rendered to the Hon. George F. Badger and
the Hon VIM. s. Ashe, for the prominent stand they
have taken to advance the interest of the Cape Fear
region of country.
Sd. Resolred, That the Chairman of this meeting
be- and he is hereby requested to appoint thirtyone
delegates to represent the county of Bladen in the
Convention to be holden in the town of Wilmington,
on the 25th inst.
| On motion, the CT arman and Secretary ad-
ded 10 the list of delegates and the Wilmington and
Fayetteville papers requested to publish the above.
7. J. JONES' Chm'n.
J. |. MCREE, Secretary.
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Bragg in the Field.

RALEIGH, May 10th.
The Democratic candidate for Governor arrived in
this city Sunday evenings train en- route to
Fayetteville, where he expects to meet Gen Dockery
to-day. His numerous friends here desiring to hear
him, upon short notice, collected very respectable
audience, who were addressed by Mr. Bragg for some
hour and half IN strain exceedingly fecitous, and
which carried conviction 10 every unpreiudced mind
We regret that our limits will not permit to give
our readers at this time detailed account of this ex-
cellent speech. In next we willard will ex-
pose the Interpretations of Gen Dockery and the
federal presses in regard to his position on the inter
nal improvement resolution. Mr.. Bragg is on the
platform of the Democratic party, concealing moth
ing, nor dcdg'mg anything-and his reasons for be-
ing there unanswerable
Our democratic friends who heard him are highly
gratlhed and are proud of their standard bearer and
more than one Wing who heard his speech will vote
for m.-Standard
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For the Journal.



On the evening of the 9th inst. respectable por-
ton of The citizens of Columbus county met IN the
Court Room at Whitevle, for the purpose OF APP
pointing delegates to the Convention to De held In
the town of Wilmington on the 25th INST
On motion, the meeting organized by calling
Col Josiah Maultsby to the Chair, and requesting
DR.. A. j. Drake to act as Secretary.
The Chairman having explained the object of the
meeting in few appropriate remarks r. George,
Esq submitted the following preamble and resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS We heartily concur in the proposition
ia hold Commercial Convention in the town OF WILL
mington on the 25th inst composed OF delegates
from the several Counties of the State, tor the pur-
nose of taking into consideration the best means OF
mnrovino The Cane Fear Bar, in which not only the
town of Wilmington is interested, but the entire
State of North Carolina. and TO request the Hon. VIM
S Ashe our representative in Congress, TO use hi:
influence to secure and effect said object therefore,
Resolved That the Chairman of this meeting ap
point twenty five del gates TO represent the County
of Columbus in said Conven ton.
In accordance with the above resolution, the Chair
man appointed the following delegates TO attend sai'
Cow .ntion viz Augustus Smith, Alva Smith, DR.
/ A. ] Drake A. F. Powell, Allen nman, F. K. Pow
ell. Lott Williamson, N. L. Williamson, John Mills
w. w. Brown, James Beach, James High, Cot. )
Gore, w K Gore J. A. Maultsby, A. J. Troy, JOIN
Pierce, w. G. Smith, Alfred Smith, w. NJ Baldwin
Col Nj Powell, Calvin Haynes and F. George Esq
On motion
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting b
sent to the Wilmington Journal for publication witt
the request that the other papers of the DIsfic
copy,
On motion the meeting adjourned
]. MAULTSBY, Chairman.
| DRAKE Secretary
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J. |. MCREE, Secretary.
CARTHAGE. Nav 6. 1894.

CARTHAGE, May 6, 1854.
At meeting of number of the citizens of Moore
county held at the Court House in Carthage, on this
day. for the purpose of appointing delegates to
Convention TO be held in the town of Wilmington on
the 25th instant.
On motion of A. R. Kelly, Esq. Col. John Morrison
called to the chair, and 2. c. Shaw and J. H.
Rowan requested to act Secretaries.
A. R. Kelly addressed the meeting at considerable
length, showing the deep interest which every Caro-
linan has in the improvement of the Cape Fear Bar
and in conclusion submitted the following Preamble
and Resolutions which were adopted unanimously:
Whereas, it is proposed to hold Convention in
the town of Wilmington the 25th inst, in rela-
ton to The Improvement of the Cape Fear Bar,
ReSoiUed, That we heartily approve of the object
of said Convention and will appoint delegates to
present the County of Moore in the same.
Resoiued, That as the constituents Of the Hon
John Kerr, the member to Congress from this Con-
gressiona District, deeply interested in the object
of the proposed Convention, we, portion of these
constituents. do hereby respectfully and earnestly
quest him to use his influence to procure from Con-
gress an appropriation in all of the contemplated
improvement.
On motion, the Chairman appointed the following
delegates to represent the County of Moore in SAID
Convention, viz:
. c. g. McCrummen, Archibald r. Black, Arch R.
Mcdonald. DR.. JHo. Shaw, Gen. w. d. Dowd, K. w
Collision, Col. A. A. F. Seawell, Alexr Kelly, D.
Hutchinson, P G. Evans, G. w. Foshee, DR.. C Chal-
HES, NOt j. lie ID w III DdTFett, LIT - u bruce,
Col. W. B. Richardson, Alex'r H. NcNei c. Har-
rngton S. Cole, Maj. H. C. Mclean, NJ. Blue,
DIR. Jno Mathews, Jesse Bean, r A Stuart, Maj. d.
McDugald. D. M. Mcintosh, B. Coffin, C. Shields,
A. R. Wardswortb and A. r. Kelly,
On motion, Resolved, that in The absence of del
egae from this County, Col. S. j. Person and Martin
Black Esq of Wilmington, be requested to represent
the County of Moore in said Conventions and that the
proceedings of this meeting be published in the Fay
etteville and Wilmington papers.
On motion. the Chairman and Secretaries of the
meeting added to the list of delegates and the
meeting adjourned.
JOHN MORRISON, Chairman
P c. SHAW,
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Another Great Fire In New Yo

another Great Fire In New York.
New YORK, May "a fire broke out in Forsyth
street to-day, and destroyed thirty houses-mostly
dwellings. Loss very heavy
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SS~Gensral Dockery did not seem to take very we'll
at Chnton-his speech produced no effect whatever.
80 lar as he is concerned no voice from Washington
is necessary The Democrats in Sampson are more
than usually enthusiastic and harmonious.
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MIR. Bragg's Appointments.

dispatch Fayetteville, of the 10th ins informs us
that THos BRAGG, Esq, the Democratic Candidate Tor
Governor, will address the people at
Iumberton, Robson county, Monday May 10Th;
Wbitevills. Columbus county, Tuesday g l6th
F1izabethtown. Bladen county. Wednesday May 18th;
Rockssb Cumberland county, at Muphys Mills May 18th
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CLINTON, Nav 9Th. 1854

CLINTON, Way 9Th. 1854.
The stage from Warsaw to Fayetteville, with sew
eral passengers-am amongst them Mr. w. T. J. Vann,
Lady, child, and servant, of Wilmington-got upset
last night, Spring Vale Post Office some six or
miles from this place. regret to learn that
both Mr. and Mrs. Vann dangerously hurt
Mrs Vann was able to travel this morning, and
reached here about IL o'clock to day. Mr. Vann was
not in a condition to be moved this morning. but it is
understood he will probably come to the village early
to morrow morning. Their servant also injured
though, believe, not badly. The child escaped I'M
hurt Mr.. Vann lay senseless all night, as have
Just heard his wife being also in similar condition
for some time. Neither of them are believed to be
mortaHy injured, though they are seriously hurt
The driver also got badly hurt. He had his foot on
the break at the time the stage turned on It's side
which threw him off, the wheel passing over his right
leg, just above the ANGLE, though not breaking it,
even breaking the skin, as | could discover this morn
! ing.
The accident happened by the stage getting into
deep gully in the road. 1t appears that the drive
was endeavoring avoid the gully, by going arounC
it, when his horses turned too short quick, throw
ing the wheels side into it, causing the stage
upset. | have not heard any blame as vet, being at
ached TO the driver. 1t supposed that Mr.. Vann go
hurt at the time the stage careened. probably striking
his head, as he was badly stunned. They all re
manned at Mr.. Yales last night Mrs. Vann lac
her wrist sprained No bones were broken.
| THE STAGE ACC1DENT.-We are pleased to learI
that the injuries received by Mr.. and Mrs Vann O
this place. by the accident to the Warsaw stage an &C
count of which was given above. are less seriou
than was it first apprehended. NJ, Vann, who wa
the most severely hurt, about on Tuesday las
and will probably soon recover.
/ MessrS. T. J. Norcom and J. r. Blossom of thi
place, and Mrs. VIM. s. Larkns of Long Creek, wer
also in the stage at the time, but were not hurt
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We have received the following account of pain
full accident to the stage passengers, between War
saw and Fayetteville, in letter from the associate
Editor of this paper, who in Clinton the first
of this week:
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Blockade of the Port of Acapulco.

On the 22d, at F. M, arrived off the harbor of
Acapulco, saw two vessels, showing what appeared
to be French colors, laying off the main entrance
each of which fired gun as the Stephens approach
ed through the north channel, and soon afterwards
fred shot which fell short of US. The engine was
Immediately stopped, and the helm put to starboard
The ship forereachng came in full view of the forl
which appeared to be crowded with The
steamer then losing her Storage way, and drifting
towards the rocks the north shore of the bay the
engine started head to bring her round head TO
wind and tide, when the ship and schooner coming
up under our lee in point blank range fired two shots
close over US. The engine was again stopped a
boat lowered, and the first officer sent to inquire the
cause Of their firing into He not allowed to
board the ship, bat met by officer in the ships
boat, who informed him that the port was blockaded
and that we must Immediately leave the harbor,
he would sink US if he could.
Capt. Pearson himself then boarded the ship, and
was Immediately informed by the commander that
his orders were imperative from Santa Anna, to al
would fire into US. Having sufficient coal to reach
and orders given the chief engineer to use all pos
sble economy.
26th.-The engineer reported sufficient coal to
reach Panama. and the ship was accordingly put on
her course for that port.
During the detention of the Stephens at Acapulco,
shots were frequently exchanged between the two
vessels and the fort, and without effect on either
side. Santa Anna with army varousy estimated
at from {, 1000 to 5000 men, was encamped in the
neighborhood, and it expected that he would
make an attack on the town during the night.
28th, at 9 P. NJ, arrived at Panama with barely
sufficient fuel TO reach the anchorage
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Fire.

The Editor of the Commercial returns his thanks
to those of his fellow citizens who so promptly ex-
tinguised the fire in his dwelling house. on Sunday
last, combining it to the in which it originated.
by which disastrous consequences were averted from
himself and, probably, a large number of others
The fire in way be accounted for hut as the
work OF an incendary. 1t occurred during our alb
sence at Church, about Il M Commercial 9th inst
The alarm of fire on Wednesday morning proceed
ed from the Gas House at the lower end of town. 1t
was promptly subdued The damage. we learn was
trifng.
! o. We did expect to find a full account of Mr.
Braggs speech in Raleigh, on Monday, in the COL
umns OF the Standard and Register of Wednesday
But as the Register says that '.of course it is i'm
possible for u.s. Litl in to-day's [Wednesdays issue
OF the Register to present even an abstract of the
several points discussed by him." Braggl why,
we must be content g 10 wait little longer" We
lind the Standard nearly as far behindhand Well.
we suppose large bodies move slow The little "Star -
of Tuesday, did contrive to give US some notice
OF the speech 1t was not very much, it is true, but
it showed a willingness The Standard saws its
heightened account is crowded out BY press OF mat
Ter. 1t gives brief notice, which is excellent SO
far as it goes
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0G- We are requested to state that the Cape Fear
and Deep Rlrer Navigation Company DESTROYS to
borrow Immediately, to carry on their works to a
speedy completion, the sum of twenty thousand dol
lars. The bonds will be made payable in the City of
New York five years after date, bearing seven per
cent interest, the interest payable in the place
semi annually; and the bonds vii! be endorsed by
eight gentlemen who are represented as being worth
in the aggregate at least two hundred thousand dol
lars. The names of these gentlemen have been
placed in possession; we know them 10 be men
of wealth and high integrity. and we have no doubt
the investment would be entirely safe. Its advantage
and no inconsiderablP one it ISIS that the bonds
can be obtained at par, will bear seven per cent in
terest, and the interest will be payable semi annually
in New York.
We sincerity trust this effort on the part of the
Company TO raise the necessary to complete
this important work will be successful R Standard
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o. The Raleigh Star of the 9th, evidently with
bad grace reports Mr. Bragg as havingin his speech
at that place the Sth, denied the truth of the re-
port of his remarks upon Internal improvements as
given IN the Newbern Atlantic and Wilmington Her
aid He was not opposed to Internal improvements
nor the extension of State works; he simply con-
tended that in going into the prosecution of such
works the State should act a prudent individual
similarly situated, and regulate her progress by her
resources and means of payment and not 90 into
debt further than she has the means 20 pay That
don't seem unreasonable, does it?
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APPoINTMENTs-At meeting of Commissioners
OfNaVigation held on Mondsy night, John Griffith was
elected Harbor Master; VIM. Furpless and John
Smith, Fumigators at Smthvle, and s. Burnett a,
Federal Point
DIR E a Andorcor- ...ns u Ill,
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FARM NEAR WASHINGTON FOR SALE

TIME subscriber oifors for sale his Farm situated
i about i've miles from W ashngton, ID. g., in Prince
GEORGES county, Md Ii contains 1854 acres, more
than 30 OF which IL fno alluyal meadow, producing
"A ton and half Of hay 10 tho acre, but which
der improved cultivation would produce at least two
tons. Hay soils in the Washington market at from
SO to $50 por ton. About four OF the place
n marsh, covered with several feet in thickness Of
black earth, the result Of decayed vegetation which,
properly composted, is source from which the up
land may be enriched Mt reasonable cost. About
90 acres of the farm is woodlandgrowth principally
oak and chestnut. The land, except the meadow, liz
undulating and affords many beautiful sites for build
ing. There are many springs of excellent water on
the place, and il is noted for its heathiuness The
soil of the greater part of the upland is sandy loam
underlaid by clay-in some places, clay predomna-
ting. About 20 could be divided into small gar
doning farms giving nearly equal quantity of wood
and arabic land to each There is orchard Of so
ing The farm is well fenced The buildings area log
rooms meat house Of dried brick "A log kitchen
separate from the dwelling corn house stable,
riage house, &c There is a Of water running
through the place, with sufficient water and fall for
small mill. Price $40 per Terms-one third
cash long credit for the residue, IL desired or il
would be exchanged for real estate in the city 81
Washington. Address MARTIN BUELL.,
Washington ID. q,
Fifty acres. about hnIf Of which is woodland, and
which could be divided into three gardening farms,
with woodland and beautiful building site to each,
would be sold separately Or if preferred will sell
the other part of the farm on which are the buildings
orchard and meadow, which cannot be conveniently
divided. Nj. Il.
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CHINA. CHINA, CHINA!

~ S. FOWLER co. (storc in Odd Fellows Hall,
u. 7th street, have Just completed opening large
assortment of CHINA, QUEENSWARE, and GLASS,
making their stock at this time equal to any in the
country; consisting in part ms follows viz
Decorated gold band and plain white French China
Dinner, Desert Tea, and Breakfast Sets, and de-
tached pieces, such as Fruit Baskets, Compotiers,
Casseroles ornaments for dining tables, and Punch
Bowls
India China. in dinner and tea sets, and detached
pieces:
Iron Stone China decorated flowing blue, and white
dinner, tea, breakfast and toilet SETS and detach
cd pieces, in every pattern and shape.
Also in great variety
Dresden, Terra-cotta, Parian. and French China;
Vases. Card Receivers, Jewel Stands;
Candlesticks. Motto Cups and Saucers
Mugs, Pitchers &c.
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved.
Crystal straw. stem. and Pressed Goblets;
Champagnes. Wines, Cordials, and Tumbers;
Finger Bowls, Water Bottles, Spoon Holders
Toilet Bottles Cologne Bottles. Globes
Lamps, rich and plain Decantcrs;
Cut and pressed Bowls, and silvcred Bowls
Solar, Ethereal Hall, and Side Lamps;
Candeabras, Girandolcs, rich and'pain Casters;
Britannia Coffee Urns Tea Sets, covered and un-
covered
Pitchers Punch and Moassos Pitchers;
Fine Cutlery and Albnta Forks Spoons. Ac Of the
most approved and latest patterns;
Also. Block Tin Coffee Urns higgins. Tcapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, &c
With an endless variety OF goods not named which
respectfully invite strangers and citizens TO call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Storekespcrs and country INGREDIENTS viii find Il TO
their advantage TO buy of Us. our facilities arc
equal 10 any other importing house in the United
States, and determined to sell rs Low.
N. b. Goods carefully put up Tor the country by
experienced packer and delivered free Of charge
in any part Of the city Jan 2-du
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BUCHANAN ON GRAPE CULTURE,

AND On IuE STRAW
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Of /" Buchanan on tho Grape, we subjoin few
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