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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Prohibitory Legislation.

We learn, from the HilIsboro' Recorder OF the 9th
inst, that fifteen hundred and seventy five votes were
cast upon the reform question in Orange county-on-
ly four hundred and sixty-eght 'otes short of the
votes cast for Governor. Of these, Alb were for,
and l,l62 against reform. The Recorder attributes
the large negative majority to the fact that many sup
posed that vote for Reform would be vote for
prohbitory law. 1t admits that the vote is decisive,
so lar as Orange county is concerned against prohib-
ltion or anything like the Maine Liquor Law, but
still thinks that many desire some improvement of the
existing laws, calculated to render them more effective
1t appears to US that the result of similar vote
would be nearly the same throughout the State
There would be large majority against absolute
prohibition and general sentiment in favor of mod.
crate and practicable reforms calculated to give great
er efficiency to the operation of existing laws regu
latng the sale of spirituous liquors,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Point Peter steam Saw nm for sac

FOk SALE That very valuable property known az
POINT PETER MILL, situated in the town Of Will
mingon the point of land between the two branches
the Cape Fear River at their junction. and aording the
best location in the vicinity of Wilmington for Steam Saw
Mill and also particularly suited for Marine Railway
Ship Yard, or for Coal Depot.
1t has large river 'front.' with any required depth of water
extensive Timber Pens-Houses for hands, and in fact
every necessary facility and convenience The Mill is large
i'd valuable Farther description is deemed unnecessary
themselves.
For faEher particulars, apply to the proprietor, WIN
NELSON, Philadelphia, or to his Agents,
VESSEL & EILERS, Wilmington n c.
July 18th, 1854 253 d 15..f
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Lumberton, August 4th, 1854
NOTICE.

THE subscribers take this method of giving general
tce to aHpersons, that they do intend paying Ger
tam note of hand signed by Blany Williams as principal
Smith, of this County for the sum of fifteen hundred dol
lars dated the 24th Of July A. d. 1854 due, with IN
teres from date, the ID of October l55which note ""
we also torewarn any person from trading for the SANE
Our reasons tor doing because the said au
lent in every respect. FRED'K GRADY.
EMMANUEL KORNEGAl.
Duplin county, August 9th 1854 2S7u
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Wilmington & Charlotte Raurood.

GA WI offer for sale f. AS of the finest Turpcn
Atne Land, lying in body, in the County of Robe~
son, miles South of Lumberton from Il to miles from
Lumber river and ID miles from the most accessible point
the Wilmington & Manchester Railroad.
very this Tract.
bargain may be had and upon very accommodating
terms JOSEPH THOMPSON,
r. S. FRENCH.
Lumberton August 9TH, 1854 2S3-Iw-i9J6t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Instructive Fire Mt Washington.

WASHINGTON, Aug 1.-THE Navy Yard Foundry
was destroyed this afternoon by fire. They were
casting cylinder for the steamer Fulton, and had
twohrds of the metal poured into the mould when
the latter explored the eruption Immediately setting
the roofing in blaze There was about 100 specta-
tors present at the time, who ali escaped with the
workmen without injury The adjacent buildings
was saved by the most strenuous eXertions.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

CHARLESTON, August 11.-The steamer Liable,
Can't Rollins, arrived and sailed again for New York
to lay up, bringing dates from Havana to the morn
ing, and Key West to the evening of the 9Th inst.
Two hundred and thirty troops arrived from Cadez
ut Havana on the 4th.
1t was rumored that a high official on the South
side of the Island had been assassnated
Havana was extremely dull. Probably the news
of the success of PenzueIa will soon remove the dull
ness.
Key West continues healthy barque, name
not reported, bound to Havana with ice and glass,
was wrecked on the Bimini Islands, on the 28th The
vessel blged, and part of the cargo was carried to
Nassau by the wreckers.
Sugars at Havana had advanced Molasses was
scarce Freight was dull, and only few small YES
sells In mort.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
FRESH FROM NEW YORK.

on BOXES of VIM. Colgate Co.'S pale Soap;
~ hhds. prime Porto Rico Sugar;
70 bbls. r. L. Il A. Stuart's G. yellow Sugar
zoo bags of Table Salt u;
10 bbls. of Clarified Cider Vinegar;
10 dog. Painted Water Buckets;
30 bags prime Rio Coffee;
half bbls. of largo No Mackerel;
kegs prime Goshen Butter;
10 bbls. City Mess Pork;
do. prime White Leaf Lard;
40 reams of Wrapping Paper;
Case of Clark's Matches Low for cash at r,,,s
AuglO GEO. H. KELLEY .
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Congressional Election.
PARKERSBURG, (Va.O Au

FARkEKsBUKG, (Va.] august TO.
Charles 5. Lewis, Democrat, is elected to Congress
from this district by 500 majority Tt is to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr.. Snodgrass.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

The closing scenes of Congress are watched with
interest by politicians, lobby MEMBERS and crowds
of others who actuated by no other motive than
that OF ordinary curiosity But there is large class
of persons who watch these proceedings with intense
and painful socitude. We refer to those who have
private bills and claims before Congress- Many of
them have been doomed disappointment year after
year Many of them have, for long period of time,
devoted all their and all their time to the pros
ecution of these claims. They have grown grey and
grown poor in their efforts to get them through
That some of these claims unjust is quite as GER
tain that others are just and proper. That unjust
claims ought not to be aided by sympathy for age
and commisseraon for poverty, is equally certain.
Every claim should stand on its own merits Rut
while bad claims should be promptly rejected. good
claims should be as promptly allowed. There IS no
more melancholy spectacle than an aged man or an
infirm woman, with children and grand children de-
pendent on them, engaged year after year in efforts
to get their claims through Congress. After awhile
it becomes monomania, and they can think, and
talk about nothing else
1t is TO be regretted that their claims are not
promptly decided, either the one way or the other
In many cases, such has been the amount of time
and money expended in their prosecution that even
when allowed, success is no compensation for the
wear and tear of feeling, the consumption of time
and the expenditure of money
If their business is not dispatched earlv in the
session. but left to lis last days there are ten chances
to one that will be passed over for there are al
ways important measures of general interest and
great Importance that claim precedence over them
Washington Seminal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

BGg~The Democrats of Brunswick county had quite
Jubilee on Saturday last at Smithville TIE most
unbounded enthusiasm prevailed, and everybody was
in the best of humour. No accident untoward
event came to mar the pleasure and harmony OF the
occasion, which passed off as we'll as heart could de-
sire. Brunswick countyis like the State at large
A fair trial having proved it Democratic, and the
peone saw that it is going to stay
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

The Verdict of the Cororner's jury, held over the
negro killed on the Wilmington & Raleigh R. r. on
the 9th inst is that the deceased came to his death
by voluntarily lying the Wilmington & Raj
eigh R. R. track and suffering the mail train to pass
over him.
This exoneraes the engineer from all shadow Of
blame
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

The returns they come in show decided gains
over the previous democratic vote.
The American party, or the know nothings, form
strong element in the elections and the returns give
Indications that many of their candidates will be
elected
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

Sar The New Orleans papers confirm the tele-
graphic reports in placing the loss by the great fire
which recently occurred in that city, a. million of
dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
ARRIVAL, OF THE EMPIRE CITY.

New York, August 1.-THE steamer Empire City
arrived at O'Clock this morning. She left AspinwaIl
on the lst, and brings about 2OO passengers Cantor
MIA mails to the 18th of July, and eleven hundred
and twenty seven thousand dollars iii gold.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
CUBA.-The New York Evening Mirror (whig)
thus expresses its opinion about Cuba:


thus expresses its opinion abou, Cuba
sin this emergency think the time has come to
negotiate for Cuba. The pear is now ripe and ready
TO fall into somebody's lap. France and England have
their hands full in the East All available resources
OF both nations will be required to the sick
man. whose cause has become their own The rea-
ders of the Mirror well know how strongly we have
resisted the laWless attempts of the lbusters to raw
age the queen of the Antilles and to rob the crown
OF Spain OF Its richest jewell; but successful rev.
oution at home absolves the island from its allegiance
to the mother country
"Cuba' with all its sweet treasures, is floating
pilotless and rudderess past our doors Now is the
ume 1or the United States 10 stretch forth her hand
and catch the priceless pearl-not by robbery. but
by diplomacy. Commercially, the island will be
worth to us twenty millions annually; and as the
recent reciprocity treaty is the first practical step
towards the annexation of Canada, it really looks as
if the day not distant wien the stars and strnes
snail float over and protect one grand continental
Unon from Behring's straits to the southern sthmus
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Grent Fire at New York.

New York, August 10.
The Central Presbyterian Church in Broome street,
with several adjoining buildings, destroyed by
fire last nj ht.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

SCALES OF JUsTIoE.-A lady once consulted Dr.
Johnson on the degree OF turpitude be attached to
her sons robbipg an orchard.
* Madame" said Johnson i" it all depends upon the
weight of the boy. I remember my school-feiIow,-
David Garrlck.-who was always little fellow, -
robbing dozen of orchards with mpunity; but the
very first time climbed up an apple tree, for was
always heavy boy, the bough broke with me, and
it was called judgment suppose that is why JUS
tice is represented with pair Of scales"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

cTEAMsHIPs CAHAwBA AND BLACK WoRRIoR-Thes
fine steamships, which have been running for some
time between New York and Mobile touching al
Havana, will hereafter run between New York and
New Orleans, via Havana. They will sail on the 9th
and 18th of each month.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
@. R. lPHYLANbER DoEsTICKs, Pr

AN lLLUsTRIous PENNsYLyANIAN.-Itis not oanor-
ally known, says the Lebanon Advertiser, that Lind
ley Murry was an American, and born within the
present limits of Lebanon county, Pa. He was born
in the year 1745, on the Swatara, in East Hanover
township. then Lancaster, now Lebanon county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
A. d. JOLLY,

Lieutenant Commanding.
The commander of the British vessel Espeigle
that had Just arrived in the harbor when the Star of
the West left, had declared it his intention to hold
Punto Arenas security for the conduct of Captain
Hollns and that he will protect it till something
be arranged between the two governments. He
says the Point is part of the city of San Juan
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

~ The talk of uniting Spain and Portugal under
one AIooa, chy has been revived since the outbreak
of the instruction in Spain. 1t has always been a
favorite idea in England, and 3spaItero, whom tie
Instruction has placed at the head of affairs in Spain,
is regarded as the representative of the English in
fuence in that country. The union of Spain and
Portugal is, however, purely chimerlcal. II cannot
be effected The Portuguese would not assent, even
in case of the joint crown being conferred on the
young King of Portugal. The union of smaller
with larger power, matter how effected, amounts
to surrender of the independence of the weaker par
ty, instance that Of England and Scotland under
James l.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Petition to sell Real Estate to pay
debts.

TT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
fore ordered by the Court that publication be made six
weeks notifying the heirs of the said John Jacob Bonsod
appear at the next Term of this Court to plead
Estate sod prayed for in the Petition satisfy the debts
OF SAID estate J. G. BAUMAN, Admir-
July 31st, 1854 279Iw-18-5w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

1t having been brought my notice that in consequence
the owardy and wanton) cruel outrage committed by
the United States ship Cyane many depedations and he
have been committed the property necessarily left unguard
cd hereby proclaim that any person brought before witt
sufficient proof of having committed such thets deprda
tons shall be severely logged board her Majesty shI
Bermuda, under lay command.
Given on board her Maestys ship Bermuda, Greyown
this 18th day of July, 1854
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
Il CHANCE TO Make MONEY!

Profitable and Honorable Employment:
THE subscriber DESTROYS of having an agent in ta3l
county and town of the Union A capital Of from to ~
only Will be required, and anything like efficient enc
getlc man can make from three five dollars per day
deed some of the Agents employed are realizing t"
that sum- Every information will be given by addres
postage paid)
VIM A KINSLER,
Box COL, Philadelphia POST one
August 4th, 1854 4s-3tT
GROVE ACADEMY, NEAR KENANSTLLL
'NHE Fall Session commences on Monday, eth Augut
i Board may be obtained in Kenansvie and the VICINITY
on moderate terms Tuition as heretofore. For R2["
lars, address JAMES NJ. SPRUNI.
Kenansvie, 31st July, 1854 279-3t-1SZL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
LMTNGTON. n. c., MONDAY, AUGUST IA, 1854.
authorized Agents for the Journal

Authorized Agents for the Journal
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JosTAH JOHNSON, Clinton, Sampson county.
Joseph R. KEMP, Bladen county.
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B. BARNES, Black Creek, Wayne county
LEWIS JoNEs, Pink Hill P. o., Lenoir county
~ This Paper is fled and may be seen free OF charge
at Holloways Pill and Ointment Establishment, 2l4 Strand
London where Advertisements and Subscriptions will be
ceiVed for this Periodical
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
death Of Alexander darlington. Esq.

We find, in the Raleigh Star, of the 9th, the SUBJ
Joined paragraph announcing the death of this es-
teemed gentleman AS native of this county, where
he has many friends and relatives, his death will be
scarcely less regretted here than in the town and
district of his residence. Our acquaintance with
Col Ellington was comparatively slight, yet sufh-
Gent to enable US cordially endorse the language
of the Star with regard 10 his esmabe social quail
ties:
DEATH OF Col L1LLINGToN.-We were very much
panied TO hear by last Tuesdays stage that Col Lii
iington of Mocksville had died day or two pre-
vous Col L. was an intelligent, noble hearte ard
generous man, loved and respected by all who knew
him. His loss will be deeply felt by an extensive
circle of friends and relatives and void will be felt
in the hearts of many who were bound to him by his
social qualities He had been in very bad health
during the summer, much that be could not
canvass he Senatorial District in which he cleo
tel But few days passed after he was again cleo.
ted to the Senate by the voice of majority of his
constituents, when the hand of death was laid upon
him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18

PROCL
In consequence Of the non-exsence of all civil authority in
this city of Greytown Caused by the late outrage) being
charged my power extends with the protection Of
property do hereby proclaim the city and territory Of
Creytowp described by its constitution under martial
law
Given under my hand board her Naesys schooner Ber
mudo Greyown Mosquito this 18th day of July 1854
A. d. JOLLY,
Lieutenant and Commander
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-18
STA r OF NORTH ROLINA,
NEW HANOVER CoUNTY-Jttnc Term, 1854

John G.. Bauman,
VS..
The heirs at law of
John Jacob Bon
sold
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1854-12-30
R. PITM AN.

BYRON'S BAY, HILO, HAWAII,
DEALER in General Merchandise and Hawari-
ID an Produce. All Stores required by Whale
ships and others supplied on reasonable terms, and
at tn e shortest notice
WANrED.-Exchangeo on the U. statesand Europe
Oct. 2, IS54.-3m
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1854-12-30

NOTICE.-Au persons having claims against the
~ estate of the late William Dickson, Esq, are
requested to send them in in duplicate, with voucn'
ers for the same, to the undersigned.
re. WYLLIE,
]. IRWIN,
o6-n Executors.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1854-12-30

]. WOR I III
"AVING established himself IN business q. ..;.h ii
~ - Hawaii. is prepared to furnish ships w!rh
recruits on favorable terms for cash. goods OF bi'
on the United States.
Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1854-12-30

BOOTS AND SHOEs.-AT THE
Brick SHOE SToRR.-Just received
~ ASanother lot of those CUSTOM MADE,
- comprising the most extensive varlety
of LADIES. CENTS, MISSES, BOYS, AND
CHILDRENS' BOOTS, SHOES AND CATERS,
ever offered in Honolulu, all of which, quality con-
sidered, will be sold cheap.
Also. Gents, Bows, Misses and Children's plain
and fancy HOSIERY, of superior quality.
Shoe Findings, Pump Sole. Rigging, Harness, br-
die. Band. and Wash Leather
Backing, Shoe brushes. Leather Preservatlve, q
superior article for sea boots harnesses, and carrat
topsA Meats foot oil, Sparring Gloves, &C.
n. B. Boots and Shoes made and repaired vitr
peatness and dispatch. and all work warranted BY
9s-tf J. H. WOOD.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-18
FROM W.iSHING ron.

corrr crdenee Of The Y Y. Trihuu-.
WAsrIvGToy, wednesday, Aug. It, ISL.
The President syeiy much delighted win the bonn
baICuent sId destruction OF Greytown. Know
Milling had the assurance to tell Col. Forney, who
WAS ,uog zing the act to day. that the President
",eleced place about his own size TO try his Va0r
"up,n." The Hon. Berrhardt HEM OF Iowa,
would Re appointed Commissioner OF the Oenerai
Land Chce, were Il not ttat zen Cass mas gooi anu
- fcient reasons for wishing the records OF the Land
fee not TO be- disclosed 90 the vulgar gaze Just now
A few wears hence. when the present generation oi
yIers hall be buried and forgotten then and not tu
tlen NAY the recoids OF the Land Once be open Tor
general inspection. Gen. Cass, when Governor 0.
Michigan and Superintendent oil Indian A1slrs, ha1
neither retes nor bounds 10 his acquisition OF terri
tory lis said be ia rich. snd that premature DIS
closure If hs tides might bring them INTO question:
ard huny him To surrender ar nm untllneiy grave
For bis sa>e John Wilson Will be continued Commits
i,per of the General Lard Office They have raised
the cry Of Know. Nothing against John Wilson, bu' II
Will fail 10 effect bis removal lie is the secret en-
bodimoEt Of too many land speculatons and acquis-
tious on The Iar Of Senators besides ten Cass 10 nc
d,paced, and while he attends the same church VITA
tie pr, sident every Sundoy. there is 10 d1ngerhe
safe--he's orthodox.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is one of the
hest officers under the Government and were he not
tLwarted and 'yexed from day To uay Wild the
(oolsb interference Of the President ana Secretary OF
tie Interior he would save the Government immense
SUES Of money. greatly improve the condihrn OF thr
Indians, ard relieve TIE Department of the odlum aud
annoy suces which besetit The secretary ct the In
terror refused 10 recommend TO Congress the appro-
pison which, had ii been placed at The discretionary
dsposal OF the Commissioner, would Gas arn todd
have saved the country half million OF dollars. Is
there notLiuq wropg here Does the President and
Secretary OF the Interior Interfere th"srt "'eX
ron. day to day." and completely upset all the good
Ii. Ccmus,ioacr would DO and then shirk out OF lt
ara .ay all he blanc OF tie poor Commissioner Mr.:
Man,penny nay resign, aud then the President vii!
see that be has been "a penny wise and pound
foolish ayordupOis. -,
The Third Auditor has not been appointed and VIII
not be ill Col p c. Washington returns from Phla-
delpLa. Whoever be indicates ths President will
appoint.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-18
MUNICIPAL AND LocAL ELECTIONS.


WA1rRvIfrr, y. we have 50 ofen ehronielei
Know Nothing triumph. in the local elections OF late,
that we row copy from Tie Troy Budget. 81 Aug 10,
The election Of Know Something Supervisor;
IAN election held yesterday in the IOwnot Na.er-
Wet FOR purpose OF eectng Supervisor in the pace
OF Dillon B,eIe E-q deceased. which rs'ultei in the
election fof Gilbert j. Yanzandt Know Someihn-, by
ga utioriiy over n. l.. Taylor. Know Nothing. lr.
Ns1zsnat Wig and has filed the Office before lac
vote III W. the electors of the town diserminae IN
their p, Elections Mr.. Ta,l"r and il nov called
Depocrat He rot n0mius:ed by the Democratic
party tut vas nominated by a secret political orysniza-
Ton at a time when honest people should have been ID
bed. The vote siauC--N anzsIdt, 49, TAYLOR, 20.
TIE Br6ro IL N Administration Democrat paper,
and evidently relishes the rsul, II has recorie VIII
not somebody give exposure Of the object Of the
" Know Something's"
KrxruoSr-At The elections for County Oicer', held
rec.rty he Independents generally successful; IN
fact 70 pa-y candle s;es Sody such, were in the
fed CD Were that have seen, although the political
prefererces Of tie candidates known 70 the great
tod7 c. voters who supported them. In Lous' Ia,
Coyipcton oud few other towns those ublrou7 cha
rnc,ers. the Know Nohings," are said to have been
Successful. How true this is We don't know, being
Of the unnitiated and OUTSIDE Of any wigwom.