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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-11-17

TO THE STOCKHOLDERS WILMINGTON RALEIGH RAIL
COMPANY.
Circumstances which have centro render it
sary that should decline reelection the office of Pres
dent of your Company Permit to tender to you my sin
acknowledgements for the long continued confidence which
have reposed in 1t nearly nineteen years
entered the Service of this Company during which haye
without solicitation my part been called upon to fill var
Offices of trust in your service The dut assigned
have endeavered discharge faithfully to he best of my
ability but, that have not in their performance
have not the vanity to believe This much, however,
it owing of Judgment not intention
With sincere wishes for yur prosperity,
remain respectfully,
ALEX. McRAE.
*We give the following experiments En- gland il
corrobor alton OF the statement above to the distance
qured to stop train:
EXPERIMENTS IN SroPP1Ne RAPID TRANs-It has been
long curious problem to determine the period of ir
which heavy train of carriages, in rapid motion Rail
usual methods under the control of the driver
of the traand to apporon those periods any degree
the rapidity of the motion to be suspended.
In of the raising question lately Eng
land arising from fatal collision the Croydon Railway
whether all efforts were made in that case bv the
driver OF passenger rain moving at speed of from 80
90 miles an hour, to bring it to stand, from the moment
receiY ing notice of obstruction the track series
experiments made under the direction of Captain y
ler of the Board of Trade in concert with the officers
the Southeastern and Brighton Railway Companies, with
view OF throwing light on the subject The results of these
experiments deserving of notice. they appear
been made with care and satisfactorily authenticated
The object aimed at, to ascertain within how short
Time and how small distance train running at the spee(
above described could be stopped For this purpose
were made by each OF the
named companies laden respectively with 80 ron prop
ery distributed among the carrages-that being computed t
be about the weight Of $50 passengers who the excur
sion train to which the accident occurred That the
might compare nearly possible ordinary run
ming at that rate of speed the charge previ
ousy informed at what moment they should pull but
to await signal Arbitrarily given by Captain Tyler mo
ment when they might not be expecting it. -Four pertinent
were madeLtwo by simply shutting off steam and apply
ing the breaks-and the other two by the application of hes
and in addition reversing the engines win the furthe
addition in the last of scattering sand the track The
suits Were that the trains stopped iii the first
in space of little than mile and fftA-n the second
IN mile and one sixteenththe Sd, little over mile
the 4th, in little over three quarters of mile
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-11-17
WILMINGTON q RALEIGH RAIL ROAD.
Presidents aud Directors Report.

The President and Directors of the Wilmington and
Raleigh Rail Road Company submit to the Stockhol-
ders, their nineteenth annual report showing the
business operations of the Company for year ending
the goth of September, 1854
The receinfs have been as follows:
The daily union., 1854-07-30
ny j. @. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE AND IMPROVED REAL
Estate Pennsylvania avenueBy virtue of the
circuit District Columbia Washington county,
passed in wherein William 3. Laurie
piainants and James c. Hall and Lizzie Dele defend
ants will sell at public auction the premises Tnesdny the
18th O'clock
tanned No. 1 the edo
avenue, and described foows Beginning for the
point Of l99
northwest corner Of said and running thence with The line
said weswardy 25 leaving said
right angles uthwary about 9 feet inches ney
feet in width; them with the line Of said alley, &c
nches thence northwndy ITO feet inches place
nng together with The improvements teeon which consist
brick dwelling and back building
said property stusted directly opposite Wiiard's HoteI
Terms Of One third Of money paid
and The residue
six weve and eighteen months thereafter with interest from the
which deferred payments the
of the purchasers and the title the said remain the
until the fun Of the purchase and the final
ratification OF tho sale. A. AUSTIN SMITH, Trustee.
JAMES G. MCGUIRE,
June 81 cod Auctioneer
{hy-The above sale unmv0Idab1y postponed unIiI
Tuesday afternoon, Angus, ], same hour and place.
4. AUSTIN SMITH, Trustee.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE
July 30-eod Auctoneer.
The daily union., 1854-07-30
SCRUTINY.

EXTENSIVE eoNfLAGRsroN.-The most destructive fire
Wmch has occurred IN our city for the past five years took
place at noon yesterday Before its rayages were stay
about fifteen stone and brick and wooden houses
were totally consumed The fire broke in hayloft in
rear OF Mr. Gaspard Garneaus house ST Joseph street. st
Roche Suburb, and in short time extended the whole
block of brick and stone buildings reaching from that
corner to Grown street and communicated also to
several dwclinghouses Des Fosses street all Of which
were burned TO the ground The premises destroyed were
owned respectively follows Mr. Garneau three houses
and some hangards Andre Picard house; Joseph
Normand, two houses occupied drygoods stores by
Nessrs Latulippe ludon Widow More Francois Parent
6agnon, Martin, Widow Laliberte Charles Hunt c. Du-
'resne, Miss Smard, Widow Bernier Michel Renat and
Beaudon, house each Serious apprehensons at
one time entertained for the safety of the st Roche Con-
vent and Parish church the other side of st Joseph
street. happily they proved to be nfounded rs the fire in
'nat direction was soon exnguished The buildings
owned by Mr. Garneau were insured for only FL 200
Nessrs Lapippe iudons loss is about E30oo-insurcd
for u 500 The losses of the other sufferers are principally
covered by insurance Quebec Chronicle, Juty 90
The daily union., 1854-07-30
UNITED STATES MAIL.

@ Posr OFFICE DErARrxxsr,
July %, 1854.
for conveying the OF the United States
10, 1854, June ~,
State OF TENNESSEE viii be
unit ocock of Thursday, September
to be- deeded by The next day
No. sV3 From Chattanooga by keiey Ferry Outs Landing
per, Battle Creek Keepers, aud Pelham, to Hills
boro' o5 miles and back, Il week
Leave Chattanooga Monday Z, a.. M
Arrive at Hllsboro' next day by Q, p
Leave HilIsboo' "Wednesday at 7, m;
Arrive at Chattanooga tday by D. IN.
fo form OF PROPOSAL and certificate, and also
Instructions embracing conditions be incorporated in the
ac to be executed by the accepted bidder such extent
the department deem expedent and
inviting proposals for mail
ending June 30 1854 of kentucky
see, &C., dated January 9, les4
Each proposal should te sealed marked Proposals for No
Tennessee and addressed Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral, Washingion d. 9.
JAMES CAMPBELL,
July % Postmascr General.
The daily union., 1854-07-30
BY aREEn Il SCOTT. Auctloneers.

VERY SUPERIOR AND NEARLY NEW HOUSEHOLD
and kitchen furniture piano forte, Ac aucuonOn Tues
day the M OF August we shall SELL at 10 O'clock the
ence Mr. b. French the south side Off be-
9th and 7h aod excellent
nearly new furniture, which enumerae in part, viz
One superior rosewoodcase piano o of fine and
touch
Do do meodeon
Two mahogany plush covered tcte aea and other sofas
Mahogany and rosewood plush receptions and other
chairs
One very fine walnut writing desk
Mahogany marble top and other tables
Parlor and other curtains, window shades, sc.
One large Frenci-plate mirror, very inc
Velvet tapestry Brues ingram, and other carpcr oil
Two mahogany sdeboards cane-seat and other chairs
One fine mahogany extension dining table
Feather beds, hair and other bedding &C
Mahogany and walnut marble and other
DO do do wasbsands, toilet sets
Do and walnut wsrdrobes and bedsteads
Large assortment Of cutlery glass; and crockery wnre
A fne lot Of table linen, &C.
With other articles which deem unnecessary
win be worthy attention OF peseas wishing good
furniture,
S23, 925, credit
months, endorsed bearing
P.S.-The house is for sale rent
GREEN SCOTT,
July 20-eodkds Auctionesrs.
The daily union., 1854-07-30

The Alta California says that henvilyloaded cart
was recently passing down Jackson street. in San Fran
cisco the street planking gave way, and the cart disap
pcnrod suddenly into the depths below Upon examine
ton il found tia, the supports of the pankng be-
meath had been bored through in many places by some
m;schevous individuals who had obtained there by
the aid of boats The Alta California thinks there is no
doubt the perpetrators of the plot had designed to rob
the specie cart its way the steamer and for this pur
pose had weakened the supports intending when the cart
fell through to be prepared with conveyance beneath
and sezng their booty to decamp with all possible speed
The daily union., 1854-07-30
OFFICIAL,

Fsnkn ree Psde Of fhs United Saio Of fmeriea to all
vhom It cosesrn
Satisfactory evidence having exhibited that Alphons
Edward appointed of Brunswick ST.
Louis in Missouri, do hereby recognise him
SUCH and enjoy such funcions
powers privileges allowed to the consus OF the most
favored nations in the United States.
in testimony Whereof have caused these letters 10 be made
paen ofhc United States to be hereuno Alfred
my hand tho city Of Washington the 27th
81 july A. D. 1854 and Of the Independence of the United
States of America the seventy ninth.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
BY the President:
w. u. MARCY, Secretary OF State.
The daily union., 1854-07-30

COUNTRY RESIDENCE FOR REMIT rent several
with attached each, situated
Green northeastorly from
the Capitol.
Those spacious and convenient with cellar wood
and pumps excellent
The overlooking of
and in full Capitol.
The approach 7t and Delaware and
omnibus ne fare has been permanently established
twice day between Kendall Green and
Presidents square, leaving at m and y p Returning
Market where makes brief stand at 9x 81
O'Clock.
Ren--twO hundred dollars year.
taken and
by applying VIM Sickney who lives Cottage
sell, at my residence, the premises.
AMOS KENDALL.
July 23-eodu
The daily union., 1854-07-30

CARD1he attention Of the ladies' gentlemen of Wash
n and the public respectfully invited the sale
residence of French Of e. between 9Th
and 7h which will take place Tuesday the LIST Of Au
10 O'clock The piano superior instrument,
the furniture excellent the will be worthy the attention
of persons wishing purchase, The rent In
quire subscribers.
GREEN h aCOT
July a0--d ApcionceTs
The daily union., 1854-07-30

The Manchester Mirror says that awel-appearng woman
TO that city last Saturday in search OF man who
formerly lived there but not finding him, went TO Nashua
where she found him in the street and ut gave him
severe cowhdng She had heard that he made reports
injurious to her character nnd took this method to obtain
gatisfaction
The daily union., 1854-07-30

junction depot of the Chicopec Massachusetts, burnt
Friday morning, and two girls named Courty, and two
Others named Coughan and Collins burnt to death
Patrick Bolar was also badly burnt in rescuing his
mother.
The daily union., 1854-07-30

lnsontCrhc officers and meMbefs the Lodge
the District OF Columbia hereby lied
of Hiram Lodge No Wednesday
August, n O'Clock,
OF the Wesern Presbyterian curca, the First Wsrd
BY order Of The NJ W. Co. Master:
CHARLES S. FRAiLEY,
July 3a-3t Grand
The daily union., 1854-07-30
By j. 4. pIcGUII,E. Auct,onepr.

tNRUsTEE's SALE OF STEAMBOAT HOTEI..-On Monday
afternoon, August 2si ats O'Clock, the premises the sub
will SELL public alciion
ing July 1884, duly recorded Libe NO.
The Washington
ty Columbia, piece ground
designated the ground plan Of said city LOT numbered
numbeed three
Of brick hding occupied aud
known " Steamboat Hotei.'
tfl balance
years with interest," by deed Of the premises
by order the
JAS G MCGUIRE.
30-atawads AuciUneeT.
The daily union., 1854-07-30
By GREEN !S SCOTT, A.ct,oneers.

TWENTY CHOICE COTTAGE BUILDING LOTS, LOcA-
pleasant part of Capitol Hl auctionOn
Monduy, she'll sell
ociock M twenty beautiful building lots fronting ls
feet EACH giiuaed
avenus Sd north, fine eminsnce
plot Of the be
any time previous TO the sale.
fourth balance twelve, and eiglen
months, bcaiipg Interest from day Of sale.
indispushlc.
GREEN SCOTT,
July
The daily union., 1854-07-30

GJ~ Rev. Mason Noble viii preach Ia the sixth
bytarian church, Sixth Maryland
bath morning. at II O'Clock and in the evening at O'Clock
The public respectfully invited
July 80
The daily union., 1854-07-30

WE ARE RECEIVING. per schooners Hamilton and
195 half chests fresh green black
liza bays Java, MaTacaibo; and Rio coffee
so boxes fresh ground do
60 do adamantine candles
% do Castie soap
30 do Hull l. Sons fancy do
5000 pounds sal soda
SO boxes pearl starch
IS dozen yeast powder
i50 do brooms
60 do painted IN buckets
SO do cords and lines
200 gross matches
SO do Hacking
rs lbs. eastern herrings
10 ssgs grain pepper
80 boxes bunch raisins
95 salad oil
10000 choice Havana efgars.
ALSO IN STORE
100 hhds. 4, a. aud N. o. sugars
Is hbls. crushed powdered, and clarified sugars
80 bills and erces New Orleans moasses
40 bbls. small mackere
$4,000 shoulder bacon
1000 choice family hams
20 boxes manufactured tobacco
100000 German cigars
And general assortment Of wines and liquors
For sale low by MURRAY & SEMMES
July 92-6e0dn
The daily union., 1854-07-30
h Y II T. l. T. q II A PHI.
TIE CAolsra. de


BvTrAIo, (N. Y.) July 2s-Charles Fillmore, brother
Of the President died St. Paul. Minnesota of cholera
PHADELPHIA July 29Thirty eight deaths from cholers
have occurred in the Westcheer poor house since The 18th
instant out Of l7s inmates.
Deaths in Philadelphia this week 57370 which were from
cholera.
New YoRg, July 29The total number of deaths in this
city this week has been o9s23 which we're from cholera
Serious Accident Ia New York
New YoRK, July 29Ths afternoon the walls of large
brick building being erected by the Manhattan Company
at the foot Of Fourteenth street. fell in with
crashthe noise resembling the bursting of boiler.
About hundred persons laid been within and
is not known exactly how many killed One account
says fifty escaped Particulars will be soon as re-
ceved.
[sEcoSp EspAroH.l
BY this fall five persons We're instantly killed. and eleven
seriously injured The building acre
ground Three heavy iron roofs suspended across
ported by iron pillars which gave way The brckwork was
very poorly done Two horses killed 1t is now stated
that only twenty persons were within at the time of the
fall.
BALTIMORE, July 29.-The Sandersville Georgian states
that cholera has appeared in Burke county Georgia Out
iy-seven cases fifty died--twelve in one family
lumber raft, worth $4,000, for government use at
Brooklyn, passed Norfolk on Thursday.
Great Fire.
BALTIMORE July 29.-In Lowell the Railroad House and
thirty other buildings have been destroyed by reloss
5000 000 Three hundred families rendered housees
and it is reported that three persons killed
SteaAner Burnt.
NEw YonK July 2oThe Hartford Times learns that the
steamer Agawam burnt the Connecticut river last
night. Loss estimated at $4,000.
Sandoy Lar IN Philadelphia.
PHILApELrHIA July 29.Mayer Conrad made a speech to
the police this afternoon declaring his intention close
the Sabbath regardless of the decision the
supreme court.
The daily union., 1854-07-30
Public, No. 53.1.

Public, No. SO. l.
AN ACT supplementary to act entitled " An act to
thorize public take and certify oaths, arma
tions and acknowledgements in certain cases"
BE enacted BY thc Senate and House of Representatives Of
the United oes Of america Congress assembled That all
the powers and authority conferred in and by the above
cited approved September sixteenth, eighteen hundred
and fty upon notares public in the States and Territories
be and the hereby vested in notaries public within
the District of Columbia
and they hereby authorized take dcposons and do
such other acts in relation to evidence to be used in the courts
of the United States in the and with the
effect commissioners take acknowledgements Of bail and
niidavs may lawfully take or do.
Approved July 49, 1854.
The daily union., 1854-07-30
BY &c. >. WRIGHT, Auctionecr.

uUGAR AND MoLAsSES AT AuCTlON.--Un Wednesday
y I'd August IL O'Clock, T. and A. Dodge
wharf, cargo The brig Eidc from New Orleans consisting
Of
2l7 hhds
y2 bb prime molasse-
T., y. WRIGHT,
July 3J--siiti Auctioneer, Georgetown.
The daily union., 1854-07-30

Sandoy Low IN Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA July 29.Mayer Conrad made a speech to
the police this afternoon declaring his intention to close
the Sabbath regardless of the decision of the
supreme court.
The daily union., 1854-07-30

FCIAE FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY II q fully
organized female college, chartered endowed with
by the State Of Maryland is located Frederick city, Mary
This institution has able and ecent board Of professors and
teachers nine in nubs library excellent musical nstu
extensive chemical and philosophical and
confidently believed that offers facilities imparng
thorough and refined
land.
Tho school IL
For circulars and further particulars Rev sepmus Tusin De-
d Washington, D. G..
July 2l-dAcp3moss .
The daily union., 1854-07-30
Proposals.Repairs at the University Virginia. and
for Water-works to the amount OF S35. 900.

pROPOsALs will be received the Office until
O'Clock meridian, the 25h Of September Repairs
o. the terraces OF the University buildings
AZ the time and proposals will
ducng supply Of water for the Unversy Virginia.
sctrg tho necessary wslks for the
For the works nhs be
cash. remaining bonds Of the Univ etsy
will be given payable the lsi day Of July, 1856.
Plans and Obtained anpca-
ton at the Proctor's Office
ROBERT r. PRENTIs,
July 2ldkcpt23Sep Proctor Of University Of Virginia
The daily union., 1854-07-30
by GitEES .x SCOTT, Auot,one.rs.

By GitEEiS ~ SCOTT, AUctioneers.
NXTENSIvE SALE or HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUR
at sesrs Temperance Hail. on 81 street Fcnnyvnuia
and at 10 O'Clock, extensive
OF excellent furniture, viz
Mahogany sofas, sidcboards and buresuu
Do dinins centrr, card, and other tables
Do piano ore, hairack
Do dressing and work iables
DO book case aud secretary, beds,eads, clock
Chna, glass erocse,y' nna l,,IN stone ware ware
Cilt aud mahogany frame mirrors
Widow curtains, blinds, aud shades
20 fine feather beds
25 nne hair
a large assortment of bedding and shuck mattresses
BiQh aud low post b.dscaj-
Cane and other ehairs
large number Of carpets and oil 10Th
Wardrobes, washsands, and toilet
Rcir'rt aor,, cooking, radiao hall, and other stoves
Anditons, siioyel tongs, and tenders
With large sst kitchen requisites
other ar,cis which deem enumerae
$50, &C sixty ninety days. $50, two, and
MONTHS for all OF credit satisfactorily endorsed
~''A GREEN SCOTT,
July 3D-3tSTkW huc,ioneers.
United STATES DIseENsArORY, edition.
Just received a. TAYLOR q MAURY's
July 80 bookstore. 9th II.
AMERICAN STATE PAPERS and American Ar
II cives wanted TayIer Maury, bosksec 9th street.
Washington city desire To purchase several Of the above
oe.al price, exchange for any o'e books published in The
United States In Europe.
Odd volumes will also he purchased.
July 20
CON sALEA county residence situated immediate
vicinity Of Falls Church. Fairfax county Virginia. consisting
eighteen land, part dwelling house
surpsscd convenencs good barn. including house,
within ride of the cities Washington
Aexasds Gcogctown any wishing spend
summer season in e county, mo. healthy peishhoshood
would be desirable
made accommodating.
For further particulars apply 10
n. y. JUDsoN,
July @-2av3w' Fals Church, Fgnar CO., Va
The daily union., 1854-07-30

The cholera broke in the State prison at Charles
town. Massachusetts, on the 9th, and at seventy
prisoners under medical treatment Fifteen
ty reported real Asatc cholera others cholera
morbus The best medical treatment has been secured
and as yet no deaths have occurred
The daily union., 1854-07-30
BY AUTHORITY.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.

Public, No. 52l
AN ACT to incorporate the proprieors the Genwood
The daily union., 1854-07-30

I NIFED STATES DIsPENSArOKY, new edition,
u carefully revised by Wood and Bachc.
Just received TAYLOR MAURY's
July 30 BOOKSTORE 9th ST.
The daily union., 1854-07-30
Steamey Burn.

NEW YonK, July 2o.The Hartford Times learns that the
steamer Agawam was burnt on the Connecticut river last
night. Loss estimated at $lO,O ,O0O
The daily union., 1854-07-30

KIRK WOOD HOUSE,
Pennsy!rania arsnue, Of I2tA street,
WILL be ana Monday July for the re-
W cepuon of guests.
JOHN II. KIRKWOoD,
A. w. KIRKWOOD,
July dim PrOprieiors.
The daily union., 1854-07-30

During tho late session of the legislature Judge Pepper
of the seventh judicial district presented to Governor
Johnson fire shovel the workmanship of his own hands
The Judge is blacksmith by trade We presume he was
good one he makes excellent Judge TO which office
he reelected by heavy majority at the late election
of judicial officers by the people The shovel accepted
The daily union., 1854-07-30
Serious Accident ia New York.
[sEcoSp pEsPArcH.1

/ BALTIMORE July 29.The Sandersvle Georgian states
that cholera has appeared in Burke county Georgia Out
| fifty seven fifty died--twelve in one family.
lumber raft, worth $4,000, for government use at
| Brooklyn, passed Norfolk Thursday
The daily union., 1854-07-30

The dalia is native of the marshes of Peru and was
named after Dahl, the famous Swedish boanist 1t is
than thirty years since its introduction into Europe
and is the universal ivorte of florists The number
Of known varieties is about five hundred
The daily union., 1854-07-30
BY GREEN ~ NCOTvC. Auceio
July 2s..

CLASSICAL TEACHER WANTED Wanted gentleman
thoroughly qualified to teach the Latia aud Greek
Information salary dntes &c. viii be promptly furnished ap
pcanis. Address
Il. l.. BROCKETT
July 27-d6n andria, Virginia.
Richmond Eng Bali. sun, Phia. LedgerJ
The daily union., 1854-07-30

BALTIMORE, July 29ln Lowell the Railroad House and
thirty other buildings have been destroyed by re-loss
S2000O0 Three hundred families rendered housees
and it is reported that three persons were killed
The daily union., 1854-07-30

A DWELLlNG-HOUHE WANTriU--Rent not 10 exceed
$500 Apply w Dickins street, 1871 street or al the
Office of tho Secretary of the
July ?T-d5s~
The daily union., 1854-07-30

All the above furniture il made expressly
the prices least per good furniture can
bought anywhere else ,TT'7l'
Goods sent of the Union packed pei
sonal y
July 27--3Lmosif
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-11-10
APPRovED, July IL, 1854. 2.

CHAP. LXXXIT.-An Act to authorize the Pre-
sident of the United States to cause to be sur
veyed the tract of land in the Territory of
Minnesota, belonging to the half-breeds or
miXed-bloods of the Dacotah or Sioux nation
of Indians, and for other puposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United States of
America IN Congress assembled, That the
President be, and he is hereby, authorized,
to exchange with the half-breeds or mixed
bloods of the Daeotah or Sioux nation of In
dams, who are entitled to an interest there
in, for the tract of land lying on the west
side of Lake Pepin and the Mississippi Ri
yer, in the Territory of Minnesota, which
was set apart and granted for their use and
benefit, by the ninth article of the Treaty
of Prairie ds6Chien, of the fifteenth day of
July, one thousand eight hundred and thir-
ty; and for that purpose he is hereby au-
thorlzed to cause to be issued to said per-
sons, on the execution by them, or bv the
legal representatives of such as NAV be
minors, Of a full and complete relinqnish-
ment by them to the United States of all
their right, title, and interest, according to
such form as shall. be prescribed by the