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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24
Aut,-Nebraska Meetings at the North.

If we can place any reliance upon the accounts IN
the Northern papers, the meetings gotten up tor Inc
pu. pose of making demonstration against the Ne
braska Bill have been thinly attended, and SO tor
from producing any effect, have turned out dead
failures. No enthusiasm has been created no deep
feeling excited-nothing, in fact. calculated even
to remind us of the days of the compromise aglta-
ton in 1850. We think that there is reasonable
Ground for the hope that the whole affair may pass
off quietly and be accepted by all sections as finally
establishing and ratifying the principle of Congress
o;onoI Intervention with the subject of slavery,
The position of MIR. Badger and other leading
Southern Wings will, we hope, put @ stop to the
whining and yeping of the little newspaper organs
NJ the South whose real reason for opposing the al
Cow was IFS introduction by Mr.. Douglass. Ihese
little organs aforesaid have now only D0''S 70
relv upoH-John Minor Bots
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

We have from Leonard Scott & Co., 70 Fulton
street, New York, the Ednburg Re- lew. for January,
and the North British, for February. The article
which we have read with most attention, in the Ed
inburg, is one upoa the Ottoman Empire. IT, unfor-
tunatey, only adds confirmation to the fears of those
who wish we'll to the cause of Turkey by exhibiting,
upon good authority, inherent causes ofsweakness
and decay, which must eventually, and at no distant
day, result in the total dsmemberment of the Turkish
Empire. The fact that that Empire is composed OF
number of separate nationalities having nothing in
common, but hatred of the dominant Turkish race
that of the fifteen millions of the Empire in Eu-
rope, only three millions are Moslems, and only this
small fraction entitled to carry arms. and from
them only the ranks of the army be recruited
the twelve millions of christians add no strength
whatever that two-thirds of the landed property is
held by the religious bodies either fully, in sort
of trust and is therefore, placed beyond taxation and
incapable of sale transfer that there no roads
no credit-no capital, what is in the hands oil
the christians and Jews, the hereditary enemies Of
the State. Of the populations of the Turkish EN-
pire, the Greek is much the most advanced anG
exhibits more capability of Improvements and, per
haps, if the Greek and Slavonans Of European Tur
key were but blended together in one eastern Empire
they might form barrier to Russian aggression such
it is foolish to expect from the decayng system
the Turks. A writer in the last number of Harper
expresses the opinion, as the result of a tou
through the Danubian provinces Save in the dog
ged bravery of fanaticism, the condition of Turkey il
hopeless.
The North British also contains an article upon tn
engrossing subject of Eastern affairs. We have no
yet had time to glance over it.
Cooley, for March, is also at hand, with lis usua
amount of interesting matter for the Ladies
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24
Loss of the Wetumpka.

MONTGOMERY, Feb. 15.-From dispatches rx
ed here yesterday we learn of the loss of the hvG
steamer Wetumpka on her upward passage from
Orleans to Montgomery, by collision with The Nj
nolia. She was heavily loaded with freight fnI
rions upper landings on the river. She was so
ly shattered as to sink Immediately
We copy from the Advertisers extra despat4
LOWER PEACH Tree, Feb. 1890 A. MI
steamer Magnolia passed down last night aboa
o'clock. She reports that she and the Wetumpkar
together near Cowle's Bluff. The Wetumphr
sunk, and is total loss
Two or three lives were lost.
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They never mention him,
His name is never named.

Be8s- The Herald asks the question, whether it Is
to understand the Journal really defending and
approving the removal of Mr.. Grice from his post OF
Chief Blacksmith in the Gosport Navy Yard? We
see nothing in the removal of Mr.. Grce calling for
or recurring defence; such things are done every day.
and by all parties, everybody knows If there
were forgeres and SO forth, it is unnecessary, we
hope, for US to say that reprobate such things
no matter by whom they have been committed.
But as for the squirming and whining of this man
G ice, it is disgusting in the extreme. He had been
in Office over thirty years. and it was time for him to
give somebody else chance. Perhaps, however he
supposed he had life estate, with the right of ap-
pointing his successor. man who is capable OF
making such Judy of himself. ought to have been
turned out long ago.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

0s- The meeting on Saturday night, held at the
Commissioners Hal, 1.-The Court House being in the
hands of the painterswas very respectfully attended
and gave evidence of the deep interest felt in the
work. with reference to which it had been called
The proceedings which will be found m another col
umn, speak for ihemselves. We know that the mea-
sure will be pressed by delegation in the House,
with equal zeal and energy, as by Mr. Badger in the
Senate. May we not hope that their efforts will be
crowned with corresponding success.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

A FRENCH WAY OF RAISING THE WIND
was recently arrested in Paris, charged with 90;
OBTAINED money under false pretenses, by meapp
lottery, the scheme of which, if not more les'l
honest, was much more simple and ingenious.
MIR. Perham's complicated plan. There was l s.,1
prize in the French lottery, and that was NeTio,
land dog. Mons Roubine--that was the ns \,
the speculator-was In the habit of changng, "
sdence, making new acquaintance, gaining the.
mIraton for his dog, and then setting him up ID n
terry and pocketing round sum by the sale u
cts. When the lottery was drawn, the dog wa ss
handed over to his new master, the fortunate W.
OF the prize ticket; but the cunning animal re'
returned to his old master, who took up new ~
dence, gave his faithful animal new name, anrr
ceeded to sell tickets for a new lottery. rory
individuals were found who had drawn the dOg's h
different names, such as Mazagran, JeIacnl'D
detzsky, Croat, Pruth, Hospodar Sultan w, y
they all failed to gain his affections, and he 'OO'
first opportunity to make his escape from them
Roublne plead that it was not his fault thai y"
would not quit him; but the magistrate tEea Y,
had no right TO speculate upon the fidelity Of w.
mall and therefore sentenced him to four mon~ nun
prlsonment. Whether the unfortunate MaSas I'D
lowed his unfortunate master to prison, is nOs
Boston 1fa''"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24
DEMOCRATIC MEETING,

We are requested to give notice, that a general
Meeting Of the Democrats of New Hanover County,
viii be held at the Court House in Wilmington, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1S54-being Tuesday
OF County Court week-for the purpose of sending
Delegates to the State Convention, for the nomina-
ton of Democratic Candidate for Governor It will
also devove upon the meeting to consider the organ
izatiOn of the party in this County, with reference
to the August elections for Governor and Members
otthe Legislature
full attendance is earnestly requested, is i'm
porant that the whole matter should fully and fairly
be considered and decided upon.
January 6, 1854. 18-tm
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Later from Havana.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2O.-The steam ship Crescent
City, which arrived at Neg York on Sunday night
from New Orleans via Havana. reports that the steam
er Fulton arrived at Havana on the 18th install
we'll.
Business in Havana was dull. and there few
vessels in port. The health Of the city was good.
The Crescent City passed on the 18th inst, off
Carrysfort Reef, the steam ship Star of the South,
bound to New Orleans.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

Mr.. BoDIsco's W1FE.-We take the folloyingd
the Boston Transcript:
He had always mingled pleasantly with sociH
Washington, but the tie which connected him b
dearly TO America, originated in a singular insHt
of love at first sight He was one day waGlI
with friend out towards Georgetown Heights Ta
he passed a boarding school for young ladies \
was attracted by fair girl of Is, who stood ST1
ing her bag and talking with animation to sOnI
her companions. who is that beautiful girl vi
is She eagerly asked he, but his friend could !
INFORM him. The door opened and in she WHti
her books and slate; all unconscious of the dE
reotype that glimpse had left on the heart
grave Russian Minister. The next day and the i
following saw him taking the same walk, which 4
SIDED to very slow step as he approached The 4
Ding, and looked earnestly at every door and Y
dow May day was at hand, and was to be celst
ed as usual, in the school, by the usual feSiHa
and the choice of Queen from among the nuBE
and this year the floral royalty happened to isI1
Miss Harriet Williams, the very girl who hadS
stantly enthroned herself in the admiration Of I
foreigner
Just before May Day, the Principal was surrs
TO receive note from the Russian Envoy al VS.
Ingron expressing great interest in education
oegglng permission to be present at the fesu's
May Day, which it would give him particular Pa
~ 40 q vIduSel 10 me customs OF the CouH"p.
witness. Consent, of course, was very graa@'
granted and the occasion was as charming as yS
ana flowers always make it. At the end of theH'
MISS Harriet announced that she would not aY
school any more. what not GRADUATED Oh
net? Are you going away" But she SHOOK
nead' laughed. and kept her own counsel, an.
lew lew weeks was the wife of the Russian Minis
One has accompanied her husband once or tFs
Russia, where she was very much admired, and 40
as the American Rose Her face had regulaH7
feature but was particularly distinguished TO-
9ulslte coolorlng. Nothing could surpass the cD~
brown of her hair, the bright grey blue Of het
nor the hue of the lily and the rose SO defass
blended in her complexion. Perhaps her figure
too much EN- bonpoint for perfect symmetry, O" :
moved with grace and dignity Although there '
great disparity of years, and great dferep5%s !,
appearance and character. between herself and "
band it seems TO have been a very happy un0n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24
WAR AT HQME3
OUR OWN SOIL INVADED,
Turkish Army 1900 Strong In NORTH, Carolina

"A Strong North CavoIfno :,
DOWN WITH THE INVADERS,u
We hasten to lay before our readers the STARTLING
intelligence that our native soil has been invaded he
army of 160O Turk (s)es which marched thronob
Salisbury on Friday last under the lead of the daring
Gen. Dodd Our citizens turned out boldly to meet
them. Young and old, women and Children Witt
and black, apprentices, teachers and pupils, editors
and devils Tadesmen, merchants LAWYERS, cInrIs
doctors, dvines-erery body exhibited their patrotsn
by rushing forth to meet the foe. The Turks host
seemed somewhat Harmed, and there were repeated
put" hurrying through town as though vengeance
was behind them, ready not only to slay but to de-.
YOUR also " O0
This army was making for Charleston, where ths
chivalrous Pamettoes will give it a ararla recenlion
and the castings it deserves.-SaI Banner MI
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

B65~ The compIacency with which the Fayetteville
Observer pronounces the charge against Governor
Manly, of having come out for the white basis talse
is rich and refreshing, especially as that charge rests
upon the distinct authority of several leading and in
huential Wing gentlemen, including one occupying at
that very time the position of Wing Elector, Rawley
Galloway Esq. Indeed conclusive was the testi
mony on this point, at the time of it's occurrence,
that we did not consider it any matter of doubt, and
in referring 10 it, did so, with view of revlving
charge, but simply of stating fact about which we
supposed there could be no doubt. The history of
the matter seems to have been simply this: Mr.. Man
ly made speech at Wentworth, and another at Rock
ford or Doweltown, we think, in which he was un-
derstood to take the white basis ground. The Ra-
leigh Standard on the authority of Mr.. Rufhn,
made statement to this effect Governor Manly
wrote to the Raleigh Register conradicting Mr..
Ruffn. This made up issue between these gen
temen the result of which, was the publication of
the testimony we gave in a previous number. AS we
there sad the gentlemen signing the statement were
of the very highest responsibility, and many of them
Whigs-strong Whigs-leading Wings. To support
his assertion Mr. Manly brings but his ipse dirt
his naked, unsupported assertion, and yet, upon
the strength of this the Observer rings the changes
on false" " false Witness and all that sort of thing
1t had better settle with the members of its par
ty before it kicks up about stating fact proved
too concIusivey to be denied with any sort of show
ing. Why, really, we willing enough to let bye
cones be by-gones, but since Mr.. Manly and hi'
statement is brought up, we think it can hardly bt
forgotten, how much this expose went against him a
the time-the thing was too plain and positive. Hi
own party dropped him on the spot and as for Whil
Z pers and leaders, since
They never mention him,
His name is named.
Why, let the Observer and its friends answer
is not for his white basis any thing of that kind
The Observer ought remember that this term 'Jatse
and all the other delicate and complimentary expires
sions which it with such graceful facility, Wer
used once before by Gov Manly; but unfortunaiel
for their force the charge was proceed. AS for othe
white basis authority we need not refer to the pas
Within any week we find enough OF 1t IN Yves
tern Wing papers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

NEW YORK. Feb ia great Anti Nebraska meet.
ing was held in this city last night. Species 1ero
made by lno ?. Hale. Rev. Mr. Beecher and otbers
Strong resolutions were adopted to be sent to Co.
gress. to the President and to the Governor If
State. - e"on
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

SOLICITOR FOR THIS JUDICIAL CIRCU1T.-The ap
pointment of Solicitor to supply the vacancy Occa-
stoned by the death of Judge Strange, will devolve
upon the Judge now riding the Circuit-Mr. Saun-
ders, we believe. The Circuit commenced at Car
thage, Moore County, on Monday of this week; what
appointment has been made if any, we have not heard
COST OF A DAILY PAPER.-The Times and Trans
crpt of San Francisco estimates the weekly cost OF
q dailv newspaper in San Francisco, at $2,7OQ, OF
$4,000 per annum. There are some ten of these
daily newspapers, and some ten weeklies SO we may
safely estimate the cost of San Francisco newspaper
literature at 81, 5000 900 per annum.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

The Superior Courts for this Circuit commenced on
Monday last at Carthage. They will be held as fol-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24
The Loss of the San Francisco.

THE NOBLE CONDUCT OF CAPT. STAuFFER-Below
give the modest letter of Capt. Stauffer, to the
cOnsgnees of the packet ship Antarctic, which speaks
for itself. The letter of Messrs. Nerega & Co. also
shows that Capt Watkins had gone 10 London to
confer with the American Minister in reference to
the best means of provilng for the return of the
United States troops and Others TO the United States
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 25tb, 1854.
Messrs Zercga & CO.. beg 10 inform you of the
arrival of the Antarctic in the river the 23d inst
where I am compelled to remain until the 28th
owing to the tides.
On the Sd inst, in lat. 80 49, lon. 81, fell in with
steamsh San Francisco, and took from her the cap
tain, purser, two officers three leutenants, and about
one hundred and ninety United States Government
troops, which detained me about fifty -four hours.
Your obedient servant.
[Sgned] GEO. C. STAUFFER, Ship Antarctic.
New YORK, Feb. 1O.-WilI you please publish the
above letter received by Pacific. from Capt
Stauffer being all the information he gives for his
noble part in the of the unfortunate passen-
gers Of the San Francisco, by which would appear
that his modesty only equalled by his intrepidity
and good heart.
We learn further from orr correspondents Messrs
A Dennistoun & Co., that Capt. Watkins has gone
to London, to the American Minister in regard TO
providing for the unfortunate. In the meantime, all
the parties remain on board the Antarctic
Any comments you may make will be appreciated
by your 0bedient servants ZEREGA co.
Jnpan.--The American and Russian EX petitions.
A letter from Hong Kong, Dec. II, says that the
United States squadron, comprising the Susquehanna,
Macedonia, Po,ohattam Plymouth, and Vandalia were
then in harbor, and were preparing for departure
northward Commodore Perry was expected over
from MACAO, in the steamer Mississippi. At Canton,
were the storeship Supply, and chartered steamer
Queen and at Whampoa, the storeship southqmp.
ton The Sea Witch, at Hong Kong, was about 10
proceed to Namoa, to ship laborers for the Panama
Railroad.
The Admiral of the Russian Japan Expedition ar
rived at Shanghai Nov. 81 in the screw steamship
Vosock, leaving his frigate, the Palas and brig of
war, under the Saddle Islands He had just arrived
from Nangasaki, where he had awaited reply 10
his mission to the Emperor of Japan. 1t was said
that finding longer delay fruitless he had looked in
at Shanghai for supplies and news from Europe. He
was thought to be bound to Manila.
DOUBT is thrown on the reported death of the En-
peror of Japan. The report is explained by the cir
cumstance that the death of a Japanese Monarch
places the Court in mourning for three years during
mhich time no foreign embassy can be received.
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For the Journal.


Columbus IS Semper Paratus'
On Monday evening, of the 18th inst. meeting
Of the Democracy of Columbus county was held at
The Court House in Whitevllie
On motion of F. George, Esq, the meeting was or
oanized by calling Col. Marmaduke Powell to the
Chair. and requesting N L. Williamson to act as Sec
rotary.
The Chairman, after having, in an appropriate
manner. made known the object of the meeting, on
moton, appointed F. George Esq, Dr. F. William
son and Thos L. Vail, Esq, committee to prepare
resolutions for their considerations who, after short
absence returned and reported, through their Cnar
man, F. George, Esq, as follows;
R1re9 That we approve of the time and place of hold
ing the Democratic State Convention as ueS'g"eo W '
democratic Executive Committee l. f,,
RESOLVED That the Democracy of Columbus having iull
confidence the wisdom and patriotism IN sad
will without expressing preference corolay suPPoi' '
nominee for the Gubernatorial Chair ~ ,,. =.
Resorcd That the Chairman appoint n1teen "
represent this county in said Convention: -. .
iResored That the Democracy of Columbus adopt, as
their rule guide the doctrines set forth IN the series o.
resolutions passed at the Democratic State Convention Of
So together with the platform of the last National Deo
cratic Convention at Baltimore NJ, couorna
Resoved That the Democratic party OF North Carona
to no individual ranks so large share OF graft
tude David S. Reid, who by the business OF ms Prcl
ne and his gallant and successful advocacy OF them MAJ
oced us on Vantage ground where have not only al
ready achieved signal triumph over the once
Resided That the firm and patriotic pursued by
President Pierce, fully ustfes the confidence reposed
him by the almost unanimous SURFACES OF his countymen
and as he knows North South and holds up t.
Just prominence the doctrine eff State Rights, he snow
himself Statesman suited to the exgences OF tn
times. =, ~,
In accordance with the third resolution the Chair
man appointed the following delegates
F. George, ESQ., ]. C. Powell, Thos L. Vail, J G
Powell Dr. F. Williamson, VIM. j. Standby. JohI
Mills j. H. Gore Jesse S. Cox. James Beach, Rev
G. w Hill, J. C. Pierce. A ]. Baldwin, Calvin Haynes
j. B. Standby, COL John Gore, A J. Butner, JOS W
! Edwards and Lovet Peacock.
On motion. the Chairman and Secretary were ad
ded to the delegation.
On motion, it was resolved that in no one 0
said delegation should attend said Convention, W. w
Holden of Raleigh, be hereby authorized to act as GU
proxy.
On motion, it was ordered that the proceedings 0
this meeting be forwarded TO the E ]itors of the VIII
mington Journal for publications with the request
that the Fayetteville Caronian and Raleigh Standar
copy the same into their columns
i On motion, the meeting adj ourned.
i NJ POWELL, Chairman.
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N. L. WILLIAMSON, Secretary

Scheme for Removal of Free Negroes to Liberia.
The Richmond Examiner has a scheme for the re-
mova of the free negroes from Virginia or elsewhere.
The writer suggests that the free negroes between
the ages of fifteen and twenty one be taxed five dol
lars per head per annum, and those above twenty-one
at the rate of ten dolars-of course in addition to
any property tax to which they subject
He estimates that there S. 900 free negroes in
Virginia, whom Al, 259 of the taxable age above
specified Of these 1922 he supposes TO be under
81 years old, and at five dollars per head they would
raise revenue Of S51 $50. The remaining 4O,93s
at ten dollars per head would produce annual in
come Of S409,380, which sum added to the foregoing,
gives aggregate of S460,94O for the first year
This sum, together with amount in the State
Treasury already appropriated to the object, would
remove about 10: OO) free negroes somewhere, per-
haps to Liberia Every failure to pay the tax is to
be followed by the sale of the negro for limited
time, until he works the tax, at wages ranging from
ten to twenty-five cents per day. The writer says
he is not actuated so much by any love he has for
the negro race as by regard for the welfare of the
whites
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

BOSTON, FEB: i9-The merchants Of this citv oav.
Kim Itnner last night to Capt Watkins, of the baTaue
Aliny' and presented him with a testimon;aI "'que
Alex. Heilborn was Yesterday snrraOda.aa .
AngilSn ohclals as fugitive from Justice. '"e
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-02-24

Oc5- We are pleased to see that Mr.. Badger, in the
Senate, and Mr.. Kerr, in the House, have made
speeches in favor of the Nebraska Bill We nust
that the same may be taken by every South
ern Whig as we'll as Southern Democrat. We do not
wish to this party question as between South
ern men.