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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

-Four large ships are now building at Wis
cass2t.
CATHOLIC CHURCH BLOWN UP.-We learn
from the Boston Traveller, that the stone Cath
Ole Church, at Dorchester Lower Mills, not
yet quite finished, was blown up by some ex-
plosive substance which was placed in the raf
ters of the roof on Monday night about mid
night.
WHAT OUTSIDERS THINK.-The Boston i. our
nal, after publishing an account of the riotous
proceedings in our city during the week past
thus concludes -
We much mistake the sentiments and prin-
ciples Of the law and order loving portion Of
the community ia Bath, if the actors ia this
foul outrage are not brought to justice.
The Post says:-
The recent destruction ofthe Bath Catholic
church proves that our plpus antCatholics,
failing of converting the church 10 Protestant
ism, are now trying to convert it to 6rewood
FoRREsTER's BOYS AND GIRLS MAGAZINE.
The July No. contains many articles Of inter-
est to the little folks. This is one of the best
publications for youth that is issued from the
American press.
BLAcKwooD's MAGAZINE for July presents the
following table Of contents 60
Jerome Cardan-Youn Bengal-Mary Rus
sell Mitford-A Letter from Madrid-The
Villa-The Recent Growth Of the United
States Of America The Secret Of Stoke Ma
nor: Family History-RUskin on Architec-
ture and Paintng-and the Glasgow Exhibi-
tions 70 Oxford
A new volume commences with this No.
Republshed by Leonard Scott & Co IN. York,
at So year. Backwood and the four Reviews.
$40.
LECTURES ON GEOLOGY. DIR Boynton's lee
lures on Geology at Columbian Hall, are we'll
attended. DR.. B. is perfect master Of his sub
ject, and discourses upon it in manner at once
pleasing and instructive. The lectures will be
continued, Of which notice will Be given each
evening Every person should hear them
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

- A young lady named Elizapeth Rand,
was badly injured in Bangor on Saturday last,
BY the bursting Of can Of burning fluid, that
she died after few hours of great suffering.
More than two-thirds of the surface of her
body was shockingly burned, and in her with
ings, the flesh was rolled off in huge wales.
The accident took place in consequence Of her
attempting to fill a burning lamp with fluid.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

"a The editor of the Kennebec Journal
approprates to himself much comfort from a
political demonstration made at the 18th of July
celebration in Augusta In the troop of fan
TASTES, was representation designed to bur-
lesque a democratic IT, S. Senate and mem
Der of the Presidents Cabinet. The per-
verseness Of Kcnnebec whiggery, is unac-
countable. In public celebration of the day
Of the nations independence or any other day,
when all classes and parties are expected and
urged to participate in the enjoyment of the
occasion, to thrust in demonstration Of this
kind, is a ''height of meanness" which no
party but the wing party has ever attained
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

A refreshing rain, accompanied by thunder
and lightning, visited US on Sunday evening.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

COMMITTED FOR MURDER. John Marshall has
been fully committed for trial, for the murder
Of Michael Calm, at Manchester, N. II.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

A citizen, seeing some sparrOws in tree,
went beneath, and shook il, holding out biz
hal to catch them as they fell. a
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

AcclDENTs.-Two young men, Andrew
Pierce and Jesse Kurdish, were drowned at
Lebanon, while bathing, on the 4th inst.
A little boy, son of Mr.. Michael Dasha of
Great Falls, II. Ii. had one Of his eyes 50 bad
ly injured, on the 4th, by the discharge of a
gun, in the hands of a masked individual, that
it is feared he will forever lose the sight Of
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

About dozen persons were sunstruck at
Newburyport, on the 18th. But none died
In that city on the 9Th, the thermometer stood
n InI
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

DREADFUL RAILROAD AccIDENT.-On the
Susquehannah Railroad, near Baltimore, Tues
day evening, collision took place between
the regular train from New York and Know
Nothing train. Twenty-four persons were
instantly killed, and 80 seriously wounded
The Know Nothing excursion train with
about 5000 men, women and children, went
out to Ryder's Grove to celebrate the day,
and most Of them were on their return when
the accident occurred. This disaster took
place about ten miles from the city, and the
passengers were obliged to walk that distance.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

The Boston correspondent of the New York
Journal Of Commerce pcrtinently inquiries how
happened the fourth to be so universally cele-
brated in Massachusetts, and New England
Garrison, Parker, Philips and Co. undertook
to abolish the day, or, at least, to have it one
of universal mourning. This is probably, the
gist Of the matter. So, on the whole, the OBJ
seryance of The day may be set down as another
sign of returning sanity in the east. Every
flag that was given to the breeze, with its
stars and stripes-every bell that was rung-
every gun, and even cracker, that was dis
charged-every vocal and instrumental note
that struck-every illumination of the heavens,
go to show, that the people are yet sound, and
declare anew for the Union, the constitution,
and the laws.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

MARTIN MERRIvALE.-Nos. four and five of
this paihetic}tale is received by H. Hyde & Co.
We venturedo prophesy that this will be one
of the most pc slar tales of the day.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

Four large ships are now building at Wis
cassct.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-13

The recent destruction ofthe Bath Catholic
church proves that our pious anti-Catholics,
failing of converting the church 10 Protestant
ism, are now trying to convert it to firewoUd
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
DIED.,

IL this Town July 9TH ADMIRE daughter of Mary Ar,
In this Town, on Tuesday, 4th of July, SARAH C.q,
Laughter OF M D., and Ann Serethey Mott aged nn
and three months 50" oAe Year
AT Carthagena, s. A., 9th April of Consumnto \,
HENRY IUL1, aged about 25 years-a native of HnI WI
but Tor the past three years resident of Wim;net
me pressure OF failing health during the greater now
the time he resided here, prevented Mr. Talrs pt Of
much known beyond the circle Of his Immediate
ces IN which he was highly esteemed and respected F
sterling worth and amiabe character Even the n'
lively mild climate of Wilmington having failed to s q
remedy or alienation from the attacks Of the fell and
lous destroyer which had marked him for its victim
sought the Vest Indies or the shores Of the Gulf rail-
with the view OF obtaining relief to the passage
this life, than in any hopes of ultimate recover IRON
brief announcement of his death in foreign land ond
strangers, closes record which finds too many
among the doomed victims of consumption re- parts paris
In Brunswick county, the 18th nit Mrs SAN AZ NJ
LIAMs, wife of Ephram Williams. ESQ ~ " IL
In thistOwn, the 7th inst, EDWIN A infant SON g A.
and l.. c. Huston, aged months and p DAYS VI NJ
In this Town on Monday the 25th ult JOHN Sr,n.
Esq aged "a. Mr.. Selby had been for many yaa,,
prominent in the community, distinguished for b.
untring industry and active enterpnzes-for his 81
cial good qualities, and kindness to the poor H.
was buried with the rites of the Episcopal Chnrc
and with his grieved kindred many friends follow
his remains to their last resting place Peace to
MS ashes Washington, On. CO. TThg
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14

erto seen but one side of the picture, ercIo.-
their perusal copy of wedding card a5ds' fol
to the house.serVants of neighbour the
Serville parish Of
Mrs Charlotte Gaines and Mr.. AdoInb,.n
request the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. Jones drown
ny Saturday evening, June Both, at es CbOa'pa-
Clock 6"' O.
My correspondent, in remarking on it, saws
eft was truly a most elegant affair-the I;nI
ter experimenting for the servant, the hos, f mas
occason turkes. chickens, hams, lobster salads The
try, ice cream, strawberries, cakes, bon. bons pas
paigne sherry and Madeira, lemonade and SIN, onam'
rooms elegantly fitted up 'yf0Ps
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones above named, were tbpmso,
married in May, their mistress sending twpvn
to Donaldsonville for protestant clergvman mites
giving for the occasion grand supper and bail - ana
happy pair and their guests, as well as to all e
field servants - the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
OVERWHELMINGLY.

SENArE-The bill to establish line of steam
mail ships between San Francisco, in California, and
Shanghai, in China, touching at the Sandwich is
lands and Japan, was read third time and passed );
as also the bill for the eftecual suppression OF
the slave trade in American built vessels.
MIR. Brodhead spoke in opposition to the INDECENT
insane bill and the homestead bill. Mr.. Williams
obtained the floor, and the vote on the indigentn-
sane bill is TO be taken to morrow
After the consideration of executive business, the
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-The Speaker laid
before the House a communication from the Hon.
Gilbert Dean, of New York, rendering his resignation
as member of the House; which was laid on the
table and ordered to be printed. Also communi-
cation from the Treasury Department, asking for dis
bursements for the rent Of the assay office. The
land bill of Mr.. Bennett up, and that gentle
man spoke at length in reply to the remarks of the
gentleman from Ohio Mr.. Disney, who obtained the
floor, when the morning hour expired. The House
went into committee on the civil and diplomatic
bill. The appropriation of $500, 900 for the con-
srnction of the Washington aqueduct condi-
ton that the cost of the works should not ex-
coed $4,000, 900, and that the corporations of
Washington and Georgetown pay one-ffth of the
whole cost, was doubted, as amendment for
Insane Hospital for the District of Columbia. Nu-
merous other amendments were adopted, and the
committee rose and reported the bill to the House
pending the main question on which the House adj
Ourned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
For the Journal.
Cape Fear and Mountain Railroad

MrSsRs ED1ToRs:-In a note, addressed you few
DAYS suce upon the proper location of the Railroad
from Wilmington 10 Charlotte and the West, you
make me say-"before investing the feelings Of the
neople. &c. This should read, 'before Interesting
the feelings of people" &c
In that note did not suggest the particular place
at which thought the Roads to Charlotte and Fay
etteyilIe should separate, or branch will, with
your permission now fill up few details in my plan
as set forth in that note.
II seems to me- as it has to many others, doubt,
that there should he railroad up the Cape Fear RlV-
er 10 Fayetteville. The route is good one on the
south western bank of that stream, and the two
towns are identical in interest, feelings and prosperi-
tv, or ought to be So Now, take McRae's Map of
| North Carolina, and draw line from Wilmington TO
Elizabeth, following the general course OF the River
that is, the shortest line without crossing the river
and it will be found that the distance between the
t1o nlaces is "a miles, and if we choose TO the
river twice the distance will be but 50 miles thence
run lne-air-line-to Lumberton, and the distance
will be found 20 be rs miles thence TO Charlotte
the distance is 80 miles, making the whole distance
10 Charlotte via Elizabeth, Lumberton, Rockingham
"a little off the lne,) Wadesboro,' to Charlotte, 149
miles following the route southwest OF the Cape
Fear and if we draw an airline from Wilmington
to Charlotte, it will be 1444 miles, and will pass
through Lumberton, Wadesboro', and near Rocking
ham. Thus, by following up the Cape Fear river to
| u,
miles more of Road to make than if follow up the
air or heeine say, then, by all means pass through
or very near the seat of Justice of each of the coun
ties, Baden Robson, Richmond, Arson. Union, anC
Mecklenhurg. Then, suppose, the people of the
counties would authorize the people OF their respec
tive counties TO take nearly all the stock in the
Road and thus insure its completion at once. From
Elizabeth to Fayetteville is 284 miles-make this
connection, and we will then have completed fine
system of Railroads for the Cape Fear region.
1t is to be regretted that Fayetteville does not look
better and truer TO her own interests She must
come doncl the Cape Fear for an opening the great
highway of nations" Her interests and her natural
outlet are in this direction.
Beaufort harbor, if it capacious enough
(Which is not the case) is SO much further Oft, anc
the country through which, railroad must pass is mo-
so we'll able to build road as is Wilmington and the
contiguous country.
Let our up country friends, then, look to US for ar
outlet. We will have water enough on the bar to-
all purposes in short time, and then cotton ant
our naval stores will be shipped directly to Europe.
go for the six feet guage because it is better in it
SELF and will enable US to prevent ben tapped by
South Carolina. Yours, &c.. +.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Concress-Thursday.

SENATE--Mr. Gillette presented resolutions of the
and censuIng MIR Toucey for voting for the Nebras-
ka bill. Mr. Toucey and Mr. Gillette spoke on the
subject.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the in
digent.insane bill Mr.. Williams, Mr. Badger Mr..
Glass; and Mr. Slidell addressed the Senate in rela-
ton to the subject and the bill rejected
q, nays %.
Several territorial and other bills were considered
and passed after which the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- enthusiastically amendments
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union, were adopted others rejected after
which, the bill was lost by vote of Is to g. Mr..
Orr moved to reconsider the vote and pending mo-
ton to lay that motion on the table, the House ad
| ourned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Arrival OF the Steamer Amerfca-Sevcn lays Later
from Europe.


from Europe.
HALIFAX, July 5.--The steamer America has ar
rived with Liverpool dates to the gath ut:
Consols have advanced TO 94s. Flour has declln.
cd Is corn Is. to 2s., and wheat 3d. TO 3D. Western
-four is quoted at 36s. Cd. a 37s PROVISIONS I'M
changed Cotton active at advance
1t is reported that the Turks have gained glorious
victory and driven the Russians across the Danube
from Silistria, and raised the siege
The Turkish brigade from Shumla entered the
fortress of Silistria June 49,
Russian despatch says that their soldiers defeat
ed two Turkish brigades with SIX thousand cavalry
and forty guns in action.
On the 18Th General Schilders received wound,
which rendered amputatlon of his leg necessary
Prince Gortschakof received a confusion.
On the 18th the Turks made tremendous sortie
from Sstria and attacked the Russians with great
fury. A fearful battle took place. and the Russians
fed the field. On the two following days both SIDES
removed their dead.
Among the wounded on the Russian side were three
Russian generals All the Russian sege-works were
totally destroyed.
Eighty thousand Austrian troops, at the last ac-
counts. were marching towards the eastern frontier
The death of Mussa Pasha has been confirmed.
The great riase in English consos is in consequence
of the Russians having been driven across the Pruth
treaty has been concluded between Austria and
the Porte, the principal conditions of which are,
that should the Russians voluntarily withdraw from
the princpalites the Austrian troops will enter them
and f rm line of defence between Russia and
Turkey.
The Turks have driven the Russians out of Ter
tuka and also strengthened their garrison at Rutchuk
IL is stated that for the present operations against
Silistria have been suspended
| The life of General Sohlders is in danger.
Prince Paskiewitsch, who was on his way TO Jassy
it is said has been ordered to return and take Sis
tra at any cost.
The Austrian summons for Russia to evacute the
princpalties has caused great irritation at ST. Peters
burgh, and the proper answer to return was under
discussion.
! The conclusion of the treaty of alliance between
Austria and the Porte has been officially announced
in the British Parliament The Times says thai it is
an occurrence of great interest and significance in
the present state of affairs.
The position of Austria and Prussia, in reference
to the western powers, remains the same.
Russia continues to carry on her war operations
with vigor, and to employ every available means t(
| increase the army.
No further fighting of moment has been reported
in Asia.
The Turks are highly elated with their success a
Silistrla, unaided by the allies.
There is nothing of importance from Madrid
England is quiet.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
HOrrId Outrage.

Last night, about eleven o'clock, free negro boy
bound 10 Mr.. A. Morgan, of this place, was stabbed
in the sde while asleep the deck of the Schooner
Augustus Moore, lying at Messrs Rankin 4 Mar
tins Wharf Mr. Morgans brother and one OF his
hands were also asleep the deck at the same time,
and were walked up by the cry of the boy who was
stabbed. The wound was evidently inflicted with a
knife Various parts of the rigging of the vessel
were CUT also The rigging of other vessels in
port. A fine COW, belonging to Mrs. Prescott, had
also her bowels ripped out, and, of course, was
killed
1t is feared that the wound inflicted upon the boy
will prove fatal the knife having penetrated full six
inches The parties against which suspicion rests,
went TO sea this morning, on board the Brig
in tow of the Steamer Calhoun. There are various
circumstances which attach suspicion TO two sailors
on board the Brig referred TO, apart from their noo'
riousy bad character. The miscreants who could be
guilty of these ourages are capable of any atrocy
Dallu Journal, It'll inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-07-14
Temperance Meeting.


At meeting of the friends of Temperance, held
in Clinton, Sampson county, the lst inst, Arthur
Brown, Esq. was called to the Chair, and James M
Mosely was appointed Secretary.
On motion, committee, consisting of A. A. Nc
Koyj A. f. McKoy and Isham Royal, was appointed
to draft resolutions for the consideration of the Con-
vention and, after retiring short time, the COM
mittee presented the following preamble and resolu
tons, which were unanimously adopted:
That the progress of intemperanCe demands from
all good citizens effort to check its career and
as friends of the cause, thinking and believing that
the practice of treating at elections belongs to bye
gone age, and that thereby many of our good ctl-
zens have ruined themselves, ruined their neighbours
and brought disgrace upon their Counties: There
fore, be it
Resolved That we earnestly request any candi-
date soliciting our suffragcs, at the coming election,
or any future election TO refrain from this disgrace
full and disreputable practice
RESOLVED, That as republicans and wishing TO
abide the will of a majority, we earnestly recon.
mend to the next Legislature that steps be Ia
ken to test the will OF majority of the people of
North Carolina with regard to Prohibtory Law,
and should majority of the good citizens of samp-
son county favor such law, then earnestly re-
quest our Representatives to cast their votes in its
favor.
Resolved, That Joel Hines w. H. Smith and Jas
NJ. Moseley be appointed committee 10 furnish each
of our present candidates with copy of the pream
Bile and resolutions.
RESOLVED, That copy OF the proceedings be sen
to the Wilmington Journal, Fayetteville Observer
and the Spirit of the Age, for publication.
! On motion. the thanks of the meeting were ten
dereh 10 the Chairman and Secretary.
N''~' " A. BROWN, Chairman.
JAMES NJ. MosELEg, Secretary.
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From New Orleans, Havana, aid Texas

New ORLEANS, July 3-Judge Cambell on Satur-
day held General Quitman, Mr.. Thrasher, and DIR.
Sanders in bonds for three thousand dollars. They
all refused to give bonds and were placed in the
tody of the United States marshal. The case will
probably be carried before the State court on writ
of habeas corpus.
We have received dates from Havana to June "a
saying nothing very important had occurred there
A decree had been published authorizing the con-
struotion Of extensive defences the west side of
the city.
Our advices from Brownsville, dated June "a, says
there is report of great discomfort prevailing at
Matamoros and Tamaulipas, on account of the arbi-
trary acts of the supreme government. Many were
leaving the city, and citizens were flying to the west
side of the Rio Grande. The Flag says a revolution
is inevitable.
Brazos was visited by hurricane on The 25th ult :,
causing great damage and several deaths The light
ship sunk, and the buoy at Galveston bar driven
away.
K1LLED-We learn that a negro man killed
on the Central Road on the morning of the 4th inst
He was riding upon platform car which was de-
scendlrg grade by its own weight: and when it came
to switch was thrown off the track; the negro was
pitched under the wheels and the whole passed over
him, killing him instanty-Raleigh Standard,
LIBEL SU1Ts.-W. w. Holden, Editor of the Ra-
leigh Standard, has sued the editor of the Rowan IN
co. Wing. The Sheriff of Lenoir county, N. C., has
sued the editor of the New Berne Atlantic. Chas c.
Clark, for libel, laying damages at $4,000. This
difficulty grew out of late trial for murder which
had been removed from Lenoir to Craven, in which
Mr.. Clark charged that the Sheriff had used means
not consistent with his Office to procure the acquit-
tai of the prisoner.
An English paper says, that at grand dinner Civ
en- TO Mademoselle Rachel previous to her depart
ure from St. Petersburg, Russian officer proposed
as toast "To our meeting in Paris! where we shall
drink champagne to the health of the great artistic
To which Mademoselle RACIAL replied Champagne
is very dear, gentlemen-for prisoners"
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On. n. C., MONDAY. JULY 10. 1854.
Authorized Agents for the journal.
.rr.n IN RrnMnNn Tarhoro' Edgecomhe co. Y.
The Charlotte Convention:

Some few of the gentlemen from this place who at
tended the Convention at Charlotte on the 4th, got
here yesterday afternoon, having been forced by
other engagements to leave before the adjournment
they were, therefore, unable to give US the full par
ticulars We learn, however, that the attendance
was large and the spirit enthusiastic The people
have made up their minds that they mil have road
The exact particulars final conclusion arrived al
we have not heard Mr.. Troy, of Robeson' was
President, and Messrs. Burr and McRae, OF Whining
ton, Secretaries.
By the way, we have now before us copy OF Inc
Charter of the "Atantic Tennessee and Ohio Rail
road" passed by the Legislature OF Tennessee on
the goth February, 1852. This Road is chartered
with capital of three millions of dollars, and the
only object specified in the Charter, is, to make
connection, at Charlotte, with the South Carolina sys
TEN of Railroads and at Jonesborough, or some Other
pOjnt of intersection, with the East Tennessee and
VIRGINIA Railroad Charleston is the only Atlantic
mort named At that point books Of subscription are
directed to be opened on the first Monday IN July
1854, by James Gadsden, George A. Trenholm, James
S. Bowie, Kerr Boyce and Samuel Farrar.
We shall shortly lay all the important points OF this
Charter before our readers II will do no harm tc
examine it-Daily Journal, 7h inst.