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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28
For the Journal.
Rocky PoINT, New Hanover county,
31st March, 1854

MEssss. FULTON & PRICE:-
Gentlemen Recently saw piece in the Will
mington Journal. signed by three of our young men
of this County, the purport of which they
would vote for no TO represent said County who
is not known to be in favor of the prohibition Of the
Liquor Traffic.
Now, ! am as much opposed TO ntemperance as
any man in the County, and have lived as soberly-
but am panied, when reflect, 10 see young men
parading their in the public Journal apparent
~ for two purposes One, to be conspicuous; the
other, / will not mention. And | am still further
greved and panied to see such young men trying to
dictate to whole County, as though they were the
Lords of the manor
could say much more upon this dictatorial doc
trine, but will cease for the present. was born
and reared in this County, but shall never try to
Govern A CITIZEN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

0a-The Steamship North Star arrived at New
York on the 23d, from Aspinwall on the 14th She
did not connect with the Steamer from San Francis
co, and brings no California news
Only six of Lieut.. Strains party had persisted II
will be remembered that this was an exploring party
sent out to examine into the practicabty of canal
through the Isthmus of Panama.
A French squadron of six vessels was at Carthage
ma, three of them steamers, which had come for
the purpose of enforcing the claims of French citi-
zens against the Government of New Grenada, fol
-four destroyed at Panama, some years ago.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28
Europe.-The United States.

EurOpe-Ihe united states.
Most correspondents writing from Europe seem to
be of opinion that the present difficulties on that
continent can hardly exert any permanent or very
considerable influence upon monetary affairs in this
country Breadstufs, hemp and fax, which have
heretofore been exported from Russia have to be
sought for in the United States and will create so ia
yorable state of exchanges 10 render any serious
drain for specie impossible 1t is also hardly proba-
BILE that any great amount of American Stocks, or
other evidences of debt held in Europe will be sent
home for sale redemption, since, in the disturbed
state of the rest of the world, the Stocks of nation
at peace and advancing rapidly in wealth and power
must afford more secure and desirable investment
than any other
England and France have too much at stake in the
contest in which they now engaged, to wantonly
add 20 their existing complications and embarraSs-
ments, by provoking or doing anything towards pro-
vokng collision with the United States, which, by
cutting off their trade would bring the war home to
their people, the pressure of whose dissatisfaction
would inevitably compel the British Ministry to
patch up peace and would in all probability hur
Louis Napoleon from bis throne.
Under these circumstances our commerce will
flourish unmoesed and with comparatively few i'm
pedments But at the same time we must expect no
such monopoly of the carrying trade as we enjoyed
in the beginning of the century. Then both the
great belligerents- England and France-were mari
time powers also many of the secondary par
ties, and no European flag offered anything like safe
ty, could any trade be carried unless protect
ed by the actual presence of an adequate force
Hence almost the whole trade was thrown into the
hands of neutrals AT present the case is different
Some trade may be thrown into the hands of neu-
trails, but nothing in comparison Hemmed within
the narrow boundaries of the Baltic and Black Seas
the marine of Russia hardly be said to threaten
the general commerce of the opposing parties. A
London mercantile Journal computes the amount O.
British trade with Russia and the provinces, which
likely to be the seat OF War; at per cent of thu
whole exports of the kingdom. Comparatively IN
important. Unless some peculiar and unexpected
circumstances, therefore, should arise to add TO tn
anticipated difficulties need hardly look for an,
very sudden or excessive growth of the carrying trade
consequent upon the outbreak of hostilties nor in
deed is such TO be desired. Freghts already hig
and scarce and the shipping of the country can hard
ly keep pace with the requirements of lis egitimat
commerce. Any undue demands, therefore, made UP
on the former, by foreign countries, could hardl
fail to operate injuriously upon the latter
1t would appear that, in the present case, we al
neither to reap many of the benefits nor to SUITE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

rGeneral Dockery is advertised to speak in
this place on Monday next Mr.. Bragg's appoint
ments have not yet been announced, nor indeed his
acceptance of the Democratic nomination, which,
however. will shortly appear. We are not without
hopes of his visiting US during the present Court,
although the necessity of arranging his private at
fairs and the business of his Circuit may prevent
him
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28
L0fer from H0Vann.

The steamship Isabel arrived at Charleston on the
morning of the 25h inst, with Havana dates to the
22d. She brings no news of Importance. See COM
mercial head for markets.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28
Lnfer frnnn California

New York, April 23-The steamer United States,
with dates from California to the 1st April arrived
from AsInWaIf, to-day.
The illinois was to sail from Aspnwall on the l7th
April, for New York with 81 900, O0G in gold.
The mining news is very meagre The markets were
greatly depressed.
Col Watkins, of Walkers expedition. had been
convicted and recommended to mercy. The Japan
squadron had arrived at Loo Choo. Com. Perry and
all were well.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

CoNGREss.-It would seem that the Gadsden treaty
is again revived in some shape other in the Senate,
but bearing little or no resemblance to the original
treaty and likely if passed to meet the approval
of the President or TO be accepted by Mexico. This
we regret, for Southern route to pacific posses
sons or we should say States, is extremely desirable
as is also an abrogation of the stipulatons of tie
treaty of Guadalupe Hidaigo, by which the United
States are bound to protect the Mexican frontier
against Indian incursions,
The Homestead Bill still fingers in the Senate,
where we trust it will be defeated, as we think il
seems likely to be. That opposed to all such
measures is hardly necessary to be stated now; nor
can the course of others, matter how high they
may stand, influence conscientious convictions
Every movement towards making the States, or the
people, the benefciaries of the General Government
is step in the wrong direction The energies of
the people alone can contribute to their permanent
independence Free farms and donations are direct
y calculated to impair these energies, and teach re-
lance upon the General Government.
The Nebraska Bill will come to head in the House.
perhaps within the next month and will pass al
least we think So We have seen no reason fol
changing our original opinion on that point. In
forming that opinion, made allowance for all
and than ali the opposition it has encountered
or is likely to encounter.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

TEMPERANCE CoNvENTIoN.-This body, we learn, stands
adjourned until Wednesday of next June Court until which
time final action has been postponed with avew presume
of awaiting the action of the Democratic County
to be held on Tuesday of June Court.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28
Letters of Maruue.


NJ Ducos, the French Minister of Marine, in
circular relative to granting letters of narque, says:
Public opinion in France we'll as in England
has been for some time preoctuped with the posi-
bility of Russian letters de margue being delivered IN
certain ports of the United States, and with the dan
gers resulting therefrom for the French and English
trade From the beginning the Emperors govern
ment made 1t point to ascertain how far those
suppostons were founded. The charge dafalrs Of
his Majesty at Washington accordingly instructed
to direct the serious attention of the American cao
net to the rumors in circulation on the subject ne
reply to that application such we had rlgn'
to expect. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has IN
formed me that the federal government has gwen Tue
representatives of France the most formal assurance
that acts contrary to the law of nations would no.
be tolerated in the territory of the Union This non
est and explicit declaration is conformabIe both 10 Inc
conventional law and the legislation OF the Untea
States, and is in perfect accord with the prncpes
of great nation, which has shown itself, in every
circumstance connected with the sea, the energeHSI
supporter and defender of the rights of neutras anu
Of the laws of natural equity. TIC be convinced Z"
this, you have only to examine the different tTeaIIss
concluded by the United States and the law OF ns
Goth of April, 1918, on the subject. Our VeSssn
may then, in that respect as well all others coI
tinue their operations with security. The high son
citude of the Emperor has everywhere eficaGIousr
provided for the protection of our maritime and cOD
| mercial interests
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

g1- The Post Office at Abertson's, which was sus-
pended about the LIST of last January on account of
small pox, has been resumed, and Amos w. Simmons
appointed Post Master
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28
Commencement of the Fayetteville d Western
Rail Road.

A NOTE WORTHY FACT.-It is noticeable, in con-
nection with the late Charleston Convention, that,
while the States North, South and West of South
Carolina gave free passage to the delegates the South
Carolina Road only gave return tick ets-chargng for
the going. While the Roads centreing in Wilmington
franked the delegates to Charleston, Charleston her.
self which claimed all the glory and all the honor
and all the profits did no such thing; and not only
so, but conemptuousy refused North Carolina mon
ey when rendered for the fare. The people Of South
Carolina really high spirited and generous, but it
would appear that the South Carolina Railroad is
something of an exception. That Road is greatly
controlled by certain influences ip Charleston.
BOILER DEMONSTRATIONS 2 o'clock on Friday
last the three boilers attached 10 the large foundry
establishment of Messrs Cameron, Mustard & Co.,
in Charleston, exploded, demolishing the engine-room
and projecting the middle boiler some three hundred
Patton, on the wharf side of Concord street. The
brick wall of the counting house was demolished
Fortunately no person was hurt.
| GIFTS keep clear of Gift Concerts and enter
prises." They are like distribution schemes by the
General Government. The = enterprise - men take
twice much for tickets as they distribute in gifts;
the General Government. in case of distribution
would take twice much back in taxes
o. The Raleigh Live Giraffe has come out in ad
vocacy of the principles and candidates of the Demo
cratic party. The Giraffe has lately been enlarged
and improved and bids fair to do good service for thu
Democratic party. 1t stands square upon the Demo
cratic platform.
i SUPERIOR CouRr.-The Spring Term of the Supe
rior Court of Law for New Hanover county com
menced its sessions in the Court House Monday, Hi
Honor. Judge Saunders, presiding. The docket, w,
l learn, is very full one, hut, from what we hav
heard of the prompt and efficient despatch of business
by Judge Saunders, feel disposed to think that tn
two weeks session will go far towards clearing it.
at least towards reaching ali the eases that are read
for trial
bsS~ The estimated loss by the late great fire il
+ Charleston is six hundred thousand dollars
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

so many of the losses and Inconvenience incident 10
a state of in Europe, as we did on former &C.
cason. Upon the whole, after the first speculative
effect is over and things have settled down, we think
very little effect will be produced way or the
other II anything, the effect is likely TO be disad-
vantageous to the cotton trade but not much. Ev-
erythng solid and substantial viii hold its own, al
though mere fimsies and fances will be apt to 60 by
the board.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

ACCOUNTED FoR.-The New Haven Register say
this unreasonable weather only be acconnleu, ~
in the supposton that the persons search OF cr
Franklin have gone through the Northwest paS'05'
and neglected to shut the door after them.
o. The Gadsden Treaty ratIfed by the u v
Senate OH the 18th inst
n5-The Maine Liquor Law has been deteateu !"
the New Brunswick Legislature.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

AN ARTICLE LIKELY TO BE IN DEMAND-A steam
ef mas arrived at Constahnople. from England with
700 wooden legs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

COTTON 1s KING. Charles Dickens. in a late num-
Der OF MS Household Works." after enumerang
the striking facts of cotton, says:
" Let any social or physical CONFUSION visit the
United States and England would feel the shock from
Lands End to John OGroat's The lives of nearly
two millions of our counrymen are dependent upon
the cotton crops OF America their destiny may be
said. without any sort Of hyperbole to hang upon a
thread Should any dire calamity befall the land of
cotton. thousand of our merchant ships would rot
idly IN dock; ten thousand mills must stop their bu
sy looms, and two million mouths would starve for
lack of food to feed them"
AN ARTICLE LIKELY TO BE IN DEMAND=A steam-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-28

SG~ The estimated loss by the late great fire in
Charleston is six hundred thousand dollars.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
Notifes
NJ Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy

IL Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the-sick headache, which has been recentlyofered
the public, is attracting great attention. not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials to
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by it, but also because
there are SO great number Of people who are af-
ficted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DIR.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his ''rem-
edy," is physician in this city, in high standing,
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been SO long needed has attractedthe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard of it,
From our own knowledge of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have doubt that the med
cine deserves the favor il receives and that it will
prove to be great benefit to all who may give it
a trial.-Lynn Ncps, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. d. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10

New York, November 9.-The returns of the
vote for Governor, as far as received, foot up
thus-Seymour, 76,SO6; Clark, 64,702; Ullman,
60,66l; Bronson, 1880. Mr.. Seymour thus far
leads Clark, (Whig.) IL, l04 votes, and Ullman,
(Know-nothing) 1915 votes
For Lieutenant Governor, the returns received
are very meagre, but sufficient TO Indicate that
the contest is very close between Ludlow, (Soh,)
and Scraggs, (Know-nothng)
In this city the vote for Mayor stands Wood,
(DemocratD I6,176; Barker, (Know-nothing)
l5,S4S; Hunt, independent Temperament II, 9O9 /;
Herrick, (Whig,) 4,7S5.
There are yet a few more districts to hear from,
but not sufficient to change the result. Wood is
doubtless elected.
Niagara county gives 440 majority for Clark, and
Thomas t. Fagler (whig) is reelected in the 3lst
district by 5000 majority.
Saratoga county.-In this county Mr.. Clark has
a majority Of 500 votes--a gain of 200 votes over
1852
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
New York Markets.

NEW YORK, November 9, Noon.-Cotton-Th
market is dull, with declining tendency.
Flour.--Prices have again declined 12A cents
Sales Of $500 bbls. good Ohio at So seas 81.
Southern has declined IS cents, with sales of
1000 bbs. at So 75@S9 31s
Wheat is 10 to Is cents lower-Sales of Colo
NAL at ST. S061 80.
Corn.-Prices are trIie higher, with sales of
10000 bushes--western mixed S6@S7A cents.
Pork.-The market is dull.
Beef-The market is dull, with declining ten
dency.
Lard--Market dull-declining tendency
Whisky frm.--Sales of Ohio at 4Ia@42 cents.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10

to Congress any right whatever TO prescribe
the qualification of voters for members of Con-
gress, and of any right to interfere in the APP
pointment of electors for President and Vice
President. The Constitution vests the right
to vote for members of Congress in all those
persons to whom the States have given the
right to vote for members of the most hume
rous branch Of their respective Legislatures;
and it confers the right to designate the manner
in which, the Presidential and Vice Presidential
electors shall be appointed, exclusively on the
Legislatures of the respective States
1t is clear that the naturalization laws do
not now exercise, and cannot be made by Con-
gressional action to exercise, any influence
whatever on the foreign vote in any State of
the Union. Extend the term of residence to
twenty-one years, or repeal the naturalization
laws entirely, and the rights offoreigners to vote
remain precisely and exactly as they are now
dependent entirely on the State constitutions
and the State Legislatures. AS we have said
before, the rights which foreigners acquire by
the process of naturalization have no reference
whatever to the right of suffrage. The rights
acquired by naturalization have reference onlyto
the privilege Of acquiring, holding, and trans
hitting property, coupled with the duty of
paying taxes, serving on juries, defending the
country, and obeying all the laws, uitsout
calling on a foreign government for protection.
That is all; and does any one wish to take those
privileges from them; or to release them from
those responsibilities If there be such, they
should be consistent, and require that the
Federal government should consider foreign
emigrants as mere sojourners for twenty-one
years, or forever-and that the States should
alter their Constitutions, and the State Legisla-
lures make new provisions regulating the right
Of suffrage and the manner of appointing cleo
tors. 1t is sheer nonsense to talk of effecting
the foreign vote by tinkering the naturalization
laws Of the Federal government. 1t is all non
sense-fghting for mere shadow, or perhaps,
even worse than that.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
EUROPEAN NEWS.

Our readers will find in another column the
skeleton Of the news brought by the last arri-
val from England. There are some points in
the information, which, if true, show not only
that Sebastopol is not taken, but that it will
not be taken. The probabilities are, in our
Judgment that the allies have been driven from
the Crimea. But we wait for details before ex-
pressing any decided opinion.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
Yotal ann Ysrsonal.

The Julien Burlesque Opera Troupe have
made decided hit. Their music is more than
ordinarily good, while their comcaliiies fail not
10 produce bursts of laughter and applause. Sew
eral of our friends yesterday complained of
severe pain. in the throat, owing 10 the severe
test Of their "risibles"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
THE POST OFFICE.

Il 4
The NORTHERN AND EASTERN MAIL is opened at
s o'clock, a. M, and "a p. m. closes at A. p. m.
and 9, p. m.
The GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL is opened at s, a. m.
closes at g. p. m. The Southern Mail, as far south
as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at 81 p m.
closes at 9, p. M
The NORTHWESTERN MAIL is open at "a, p. m. (;
closes at 3, p. IN.
The WESTERN MAIL is open at s o'clock, a. m. |;
closes at 3, p. IN.
THE NORFOLK MAIL arrives at IL, p. m; closes
at 2, p. m, daily except Sundays.
The CALIFoRMA MAIL direct closes here on Sd
and 18th Of each month, at 2, m.
WARRENToH MAIL arrives at IL, a. m. closes
at 10, a. m.
WARRRNToN SPRINGS arrive at IL, a. m. closes
at 10, a. M, and 9, p. m.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
The Assault ON omcer Batsman.

WORCESTER, Mass, Nov. 9.--Solomon H. Dut-
ten, colored man, has been arrested here charged
with being one Of the party who made the assault
andriotous attack on officer Bateman, who had rem
dered himself obnoxious 10 the Abolitionists by
arresting the fugitiyes Sims and Burns some
months since. The accused was required to give
bail 10 the amount of 81 900.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10

New BEDFORD, Nov. 9.--Liberty Hall, in this
city, was nearly destroyed by fire this morning.
The lower floor was occupied by stores of va
rious kinds, the goods in which was mostly saved
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
ss- stimulating Imminent, as prepared

As- stimulating Liniinent, as prepared
at Glmans drug store deserving Of the highest
mendaton a for Chronic and Acute Rheumatism
1t seldom, fails to give speedy and permanent
Lief This Linment has been prepared by r. u. Gilman
chemist of this city for many years. and since its introuc
ton has been extensively used by Of the most
spectacle families In the District and vicinity to whom
reference be made at time to its magical effects
In curing rheumatism, in elderly persons who had
been sufferers for long time. II originally made for
horses for the Of lameness, saddle CALLS &C. and Ia
much used for such purposes being invaluable
article wherever niment is required either for man or
beast. May 23
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THE CAB 81

LEAVE WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE at 8 and
ST o'clock, a. m, and and 5 o'clock, p m. The
first and fifth trains connect with the north
LEAVE BALTIMORE YoR WASHINGTON at ~ and
8 O'Clock, q. m, and 5 and s o'clock, p. m. The
first and second trains connect with the Orange
and Alexandra cars.
ADAMS az cos EXPRESS
LEAVES WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE AND THE
Norm at o'clock, p. M; for the SOUTH at 7
o'clock, p. m.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE instaa,taneousiy
changes the hair TO brilliant jet Black or glossy
Brovn which is permansnt--does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with it. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy it, for it
neuer fails.--Boston Post.
For sale by z. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 Washington city
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
Illinois Election.

CHICAGO, Nov. 9.-The following Congressional
representatives are known TO be elected in this
State First district--E. b. Washburne, Wing.
Third district--Jesse 0. Norton, Wing Fourth
district--James Knox, Wing. Sixth district
Richard Yates, Wing. All members Of the pres
ent Congress- Williams, Wing, in The fifth dis
trict; Woodwork, Republican and Know-noth-
ing, in the second district; and Trumbull, Anti
Nebraska, are also elected.
There are yet two districts TO hear from. In
the present delegation there are five Democrats;
but the returns Indicate loss Of three members
to the administrator