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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27
The Fate of Sir john Franklin.

The discovery of something definite in regard to
Sir John Franklin cannot be otherwise than matter
for congratuIaton, which can hardly be affected by
the fact that that discovery amounts to a contrma-
ton of the fears which had been entertained OF his
loss and the loss of his comprehension these fears
had long since rpened into cerantes, to which the
actual discovery can add little no strength. The
search for him had degenerated into useless Quix
ottism, in which brave and devoted men were over
and over again risking their lives, for rational OBJ
iect, and with possible chance of success Moth
ing but the perseverng activity of Lady Franklin
could have kept foot the effort for his recovery SO
long after all reasonable probabilities of his safety
had vanished; and even to her, the definite dlsclo-
sure, which relieves her of that hope deferred which
maketh the heart SICK, must be rather blessing
than otherwise, although it is possible that now de-
prived of the object which stimulated her being and
sustained her existence, she may soon follow that
husband, for whose safe return she so long labored
and hoped even against hope, The anxiety is now
for Kane and others, who in the Arctic regions,
engaged in the hopeless search for those who have
long passed beyond the reach of human ald--who
sleep WE'LL" in their icy tombs and who, after all
their pains and trials, went to rest in that numbness
which precedes death from cold more quietly and less
painfully than those who die in their beds, surround
ed by all that makes life precious and renders the
parting more sorowful. OF the dark struggles
which preceded this dread consummation--t yearn-
ing thoughts of home and the loved ones thereof
wives and children fathers and Mothers brothers and
ssters-none tell The record has persisted with
them-and the mind, however busy with the images
of sorrow which will come unbidden, recognizes the
shrinks from the task, as species of proanation-
Not until the earth and the shall give up their
dead, and the secrets of all hearts be made known,
can these things be revealed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

would, by all means, establish the School IN the
Arsenal buildings at FayetteviIle.)
There should Se a Superintendent and four Pro-
fessors; with some Assistants
Each County should he allowed, at first, number
of students to be called Cadets equal to its members
of the House of Commons who should pay, for their
cost of clothing, uniform board and tuition, about
$3.50 10 1915 per annun. all told.
There should be. at first one State Cadet allowed
from each Senatorial District taken from the merito-
rous youths of The District, who unable TO pro-
cure an education in any other way.
After two years the number of pay Cadets might
be doubled making in all 33O-and, by increasing
the number of Professors, the number OF Cadets
might be further Increased.
There should be encampment during vacation
season, at which all but the furlough class must at
tend, about two and a half months. The Governor
should invite about loo militia officers, from the dif-
feent regiments 10 be present as students in Tactics
and Military exercises, free for tuition, and 10 wave
their rank for the time being WEST POINT.
P. S.-The Institution would be enabled to refund
to the State large portion of its cost, after two OF
three years, by paying into the Treasury all tuition
| fees.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

SALE OF STATE BoNDs.-The opening of Proposals
Tor the Sale of State Bonds took place on the Goth
INST, as advertised. The whole of the hirtg wears
Bonds were taken at an average premium of from
one and half TO two per cent A portion ONLY of
the ten years Bonds were taken. All the bids were
from North Carolina
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

From the mutlaed state Of many of the bodies, and
the contents of the kettles it was evident that the
unfortunate party had been driven to canibaism to
prolong miserable existence They appear to have
had an abundant stock of ammunition.
Among the articles in the possession of the natives
the fragments of watches. telescopes compass
ses guns, &c, which had been broken up by them
Dr. Rae pieces of these articles with the Esqul
maux, together with some silver spoons, forks, &c
and as many as could be obtained he purchased.
list of the most important relics found, with drawings
of others, would he forwarded to London.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

WHY THE NEsTA DID ASSIST THE Arctic
The captain of the French steamer Vesta states that
from the circumstance that Capt. Luce steamed
round him, to give assistance he supposed that the
Arctic was not seriously damaged, and when she
left him his impression was she had made directly
for New York. Otherwise, the Vesta could and
would have remained by her, The bow of the Vesta
was maged-erally stove in. and leaving a rent
of thirty feet. But the compartment of bnlkhead
saved her. and the French captain thought his vessel
could have lived four five days if necessary, be-
fore putting into port for repairs. In other words,
ne could have taken Oft every soul board the Arc
TIC and landed them safely at Halifax or even Bos-
ton. That the Arctic steamed off in the Western
direction the statements heretofore published concur
That the captain Of the Vesa was put out of hear
ing of the signal guns which the Arctic subsequently,
fired, Is not unaccountabe.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

At meeting of the citizens residing Beays Bridge
Baden county. held Saturday last 2lst ns at which
DR.. VIM H. Beatty presided Chairman and A. J. Haw
ley acted Secretary, the following gentlemen ap
pointed delegates attend the Railroad Convention to be
held at Salisbury, the I'd OF November next, viz P
Cromarte G. NJ Gibbs, Colen Shaw James Kerr, James
McDufee E. J. Anders D. P. Beatty, S. Anders, j. H.
Meredith and Washington Pridgen.
The Charmans afterwards added the list of
delegates A. J. HAWLEY, Secretary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

CHINESE PERJURY-The "Celestial' children in
alltoInla, seem to have internal habit of lying to
Judge by the papers. Recently, in a case between
An Linn and All Tin, wherein All Lin accused the
other All OF absracting his money while he was qui-
city engaged in row, which charge he had distinct
~ made IN the primary examination, but on the trial
the complainant didn't know" anything about the
matter hls honor the judge was provoked to say
that ne wished the bastinado could be introduced as
part OF court discipline to exact the truth. The
jury IN the case returned verdict of not guilty with
recommendation that the complainant be shut up
for sixty DAYS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

R2g~ w. HILL, ESQ., Secretary of State, publishes
notice in the Raleigh papers, requesting the Clerks
of County Courts to read resolution of the General
Assembly of 185O'51 page sos, where they will
see it is their duty to send TO the Secretays office
certified list of the acting Justices of the Peace Of
their respective Counties, every two years, and that
the time is near at hand when this should be done.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27
Prohibition In Pennsylvania.

The Prohibitory Law was submitted to vote of
the people of Pennsylvania at the recent election in
that State. The complete official returns received
at the Office Of the Secretary of State, at Har-
risburg, show majority of three thousand against
the pOhibitory law this may be regarded very close
in vote not much under half million, that is, il
everybody who voted for Governor also voted upon
the Liquor Law which is doubtful
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

THE SOUTHERN MAIL.-We understand that the
Directors of the South Carolina Railroad have had
meeting on Friday last, and concluded decline car
rying the u S. Mail after the 1st of next month Sc
it would appear that all the overtures of the P o
Department have been rejected by the company what
is to be pursued in view of this state of the
case, we are unable to say The interests of pub
lie demand that something should be done
1t is probable that the intercourse with the South
will be kept up by means of stages direct from the
terminus of the Manchester Rail Road at Kngsville
to Augusta which, we presume can be done, as there
is long detention at that point under the existing
arrangement, which leaves a sufficient margin to ad
NIT of the matter being easily accomplished Th,
stOppage will mainly affect Charleston and other i'm
portant points supplied by the South Carolina Raj
Road.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27
New Hanover COunty-Omcia
McMillan's majority
Basn The following despatch appears in the Balti-
more Sun of Yesterday:

Success Of the KnOVV-NOthings.
WILMINGTON, N. c., Oct. 20.-At a special cleo
ton held here yesterday for member of the House
of Commons, 10 fill vacancy, D. Mcmillan (demo
crat, but supported by the know nothing) received
majority of 356 over DR.. Walker the regular dem
ocrac candidate. The latter party usually have a
majority of one thousand in the county. 1t was moi
publicly known that Mr.. Mcmillan was a candidate
until the morning of the election.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

Bs2y@ An obituary, on the death of a lady in Ons-
low county, has been received. 1t has signature
attached, and we cannot, therefore, publish it until
we are placed in possession of the authors name,
otherwise authorized TO make it public.
SUPERIOR CoURT.-The only true bill so far found
by the Grand Jury has been in the of g SAM a
slave belonging to the estate of Daniel S. Sanders,
ESD decd, for the murder of " Charles, belonging
to Mr.. J. C. Stevenson. s. Sam has absconded.
0G- William Richards, one of the Mormon Saints,
lately deceased in Utah, leaves twenty widows. How
many orphans is not stated.
Bt2s@ The cargo of the Arctic is estimated to have
been worth million of dollars. The present year
has been hard on the Insurance Companies.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27
Arrival the City of PhiIadelphia's Passenger
An Arctic Rumor unfounded.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22.-The American steamer
Osprey arrived here last evening with large number
of the wrecke passengers of the steamer City of Phil
adelpha from ST Johns Immediately after her ar
rival it was rumored that she brought three of the
passengers and one of the crew of the Arctic, who
had arrived in of the boats at ST. Johns, on the
7th inst One of the boats in which Balkans party
were saved in is board the Osprey, but more OF
the unfortunate victims have been heard from.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

New ORLEANS, Oct. 23.-The ntermen:s during
the week ending yesterday morning at A. M, from
yellow fever were 100.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-27

QUESTION FOR THE MILLIONS. is Danleh
Uilman like the river Niger!
Do you give it up! Because one has yet sue
ceeded in finding his source-NeW York Epen'ng
Post.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-12-21

at this meeting, for this congressional dis
trict,-which proceedings were unanim
ously adopted.
On motion, Committee Of thirteen
representing the original thirteen states
was appointed to report resolutions, con
sisting of:-J G. Raub, A. Miller, Pau
Seigfried, John Luckenbach, P. +. B
Schmidt, John Ludwig, Geo. Straub
Leonard Walter, Conrad Hickman, JOS
Horn, B. F. Arndt, Christian Metzger
and Stephen Barnes.-After retiring and
due deliberation, they reported the fol
lowing resolutions, which were unanim
ously adopted
ReSolrcd, That the thanks Of this meet
ing are due, and are hereby unanimous
ly rendered, to DR.. Joel B. Sutherland
for his persevering, untiring, and indie
fatigable efforts to obtain the just dues ol
the government to the defenders of the
country in the war of 1912, and that a
copy of these proceedings be forwarded
to him.
Resolred, That we approve of the prop
osition 20 hold convention to be held at
Washington on the sth day of January
next, to further the claims of the Militia
and Volunteers who served their country
in the second war of independence, upon
the justice of their country.
ReSolUed, That the proposition to give
to the citizen Soldiers of the war of 1912
a portion of the public lands, ought not
to be considered as bounty, but just
dedt. due to men who left their homes,
families, and fresides to defend their
country,-wLich country is now enjoying
an unmeasurcd. extent of prosperity and
national wealth
RcsOIred, That We consider ourselves
as we'll entitled to one hundred and sixty
acres of land each, as the soldiers who
served in the war against Mexico; and
that Congress be requested to enact pro-
vision to grant the same to US and to the
heirs of ourdeceased comrades, whether
minors or adults.
ReS0lred, That James NJ. Porter, Abra-
ham Miller James Clyde, George Straub,
Joseph Horn, Jacob G. Raub, Richard
Eldred, of Pike, and Samuel Wilhelm, be
appointed to represent the soldiers of the
war Of 1872 and their heirs residing in
this congressional district, in the said
Convention to be held at Washington on
the sth day of January next, with full
power to do all things necessary for the
promotion of their cause, and if any of
them be unable to attend to appoint sub
stitutes.
Rcso2ced, That we cordially approve of
the resolutions adopted by our brother
soldiers at the Convention held at Phila-
delphia on the 9th day of January last.
Resolrcd, That it is requested that the
proceedings of this meeting be inserted in
the several newspapers published in this
Congressional district.
j. NJ. PORTER, President.
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Prohibitory Liquor Law Movement.

The State Central Committee which met
at Harrisburg on Tuesday, the 2lst ult.,
unanimously adopted the following pre-
amble and resolutions. 1t will be seen
that the Chairman of the Committee is
authorised to call Mass State Conven-
ton at Harrisburg on Wednesday the
18th of January next.
Whereas, the interests of the cause Of
Prohibition require the utmost harmony
and union in the views and plans of its
advocates at the present time; and, as
they will naturally expect some express
sion of opinion from this committee as to
the best course to be pursued in connec-
tion with the late popular vote, therefore,
ReS0kced, That in giving publicity to
our views, the members of this commit.
tee disclaim all intention or right to in
terfere with the action of the State Con-
vention which will meet in January next,
while at the same time they deem it ad-
visable to make such suggestions as will
aid in producing union and harmony In
the measures of that body.
ResolUed, That the popular vote taken
in October last has, in our judgment, es-
tablished the fact that We are of right en-
titled to the passage of an efficient and
prudent prohibitory liquor law for the
r''0ee State BY the next Legislature. In
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Meeting of the folders of 1872.

Pursuant to call of number of Of
ficers and Soldiers Of the war of 1912, a
meeting was held on the evening of
Thursday, 30th November last, at the
Court House, in the Borough of Easton.
On motion Of Abraham Miller, Hon.
James NJ. Porter was called to the chair;
Adam Hawk aud James Clyde, were G.
lected Vice Presidents; and George Hess
and Samuel Moore, Secretaries.
The President stated the object and
design of the meeting in a very neat and
appropriate historical address, detailing
the causes which led to the declaration Of
war in 1912 by the United States, term
ing it the second war of independence"
from the fact that it was but twenty nine
years after the peace with Great Britain in
1888; together With various interesting
incidents of that war-which were re-
ceived with acclamation by the old sold
iers present.
The President also presented the reso-
lutions of meeting held at Milford, Pike
County, requesting him to represent thcm
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-12-21
From Gie0S0n'S Pictorial. I
ELDORADO.
NO. TX.
BY THOMAS BULFINCH.
Madame Godin's Voyage down the
Amazon.

Madame Godin's Voyage down the
Amazon.
One Of the French Commissioners, NJ
Godin, had taken with him on his scien-
tifc errand to Peru, his wife, a lady for
whom we bespeak the kind interest OF
our readers, for her name deserves hon
orable mention among the early naviga-
tors of the Amazon. The labors of the
Commission occupied several years, and
when in the year l742 those labors were
happily brought to conclusion, NJ. God
in was prevented by circumstances relat-
ing to himself individually, from accomp-
anying his colleagues in their return to
France His detention in Peru was pro-
tracted from year to year, till at last in
1749, he repaired alone to the island of
Cayenne, to prepare everything necessary
for the homeward voyage of himself and
his wife,
From Cayenne he wrote to Paris, to
the minister of marine, snd requested
that his government would procure for
him the favorable interposition Of the
Court of Portugal. to supply him with
the means of ascending the River ANA
zon, to bring away his wife from Peru,
and descend the stream with her, to the
island of Cayenne. Fifteen years had
rolled by since their arrival in the coun-
try, when at last Madame Godin saw her
earnest wish to return home likely to be
gratifed. All that time she had lived a
part from her husband, she in Peru, he
in the French colony of Cayenne. At
last NJ. Godin had the pleasure to see the
arrival of galliot "a small vessel having
from sixteen to twenty oars on side,
and we'll adapted for rapid progress
which had been fitted out by the order of
the King of Portugal and despatched to
Cayenne for the purpose of taking him
on his long wished for journey. lie i'm
mediately embarked, but before he could
reach the mouth of tho Amazon river he
was attacked by so severe an ILLNESS that
be saw himself compelled to stop at Oya-
poe, a station between Cayenne and the
mouth of the river, and there to remain,
and to send one Tristan, whom he thought
his friend, in lieu of himself, up the river
to seek Madame Godin and escort her to
him. He entrusted to him also, besides
the needful money, various articles of
merchandise to dispose of to the best ad-
vantage. The instructions which he gave
him were as follows;
The galliot had orders to convey him
to Loreto, about halfway up tho ANA
zon river, the first Spanish sctt!cment--
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The Cabin Boy.

A poor widow had become very miser-
able since the death of her husband. She
was full of painful anxiety, and was very
often famished for want of food, and en-
dured great hardsbips. Her only son had
Just left school, and was SO unhappy at
that state TO which his mother was re-
duced, that be went about everywhere,
seeing what be could do for her.
'We must not die of hunger, said be
one day; let me 60 to sea, perhaps l may
be able to earn something for you
His poor mother at last gave way to
his entreaties, but it cost great deal to
let him 60. and almost broke her heart.
The young boy went to the nearest sea-
port to see if he could get on board of a
merchant vessel. He asked great many
captains to take him, but it was all in
vain. After going from one to another,
weary and sad, be thought he must re-
turn to his mother, but the thought of be-
ing burden to her, made him desperate
ly miserable. Just then be thought he
saw captain looking at him. John
(tbat was the boys uame) went up to him
directly, and said
please, sir, don't you want q cabin
boy!
I'm looking out for one here, said the
captain.
'Oh, then, dear sir, do take me-
Show me your testimonials
No one knows me here, sir; if were in
my own parish, | could easily get some
q cant take boy into my ship with
out any recommendation
'0b, sir, I'll be so obedient; III do what
ever you bid me-
'0h that's we'll enough to say, my
good fellcw; but once for all, l say I'll
not have boy without his certificates
Poor John thought a moment, and
looked about him with great sadness--
Suddenly be recOllected he had got his
Bible. he took it out of his pocket, and
showed the captain what was written Oh
the 6rst page.
We'll, my boy, III take you on that
recommendation. Follow me quick to
my ship
John is ncw on board, on bis way to
s.. PsIer,burg. After few days, vi.
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a Yankee Lyric.

y domestic drama, in two acts and hal
short metre-being the kind of metre used
most gas companies.
This longing after beauty,
This sighing after curls,
This chasing after fashion,
Wherever fashion whirls,
And all that sort of thing
May % for those who like them
For those devoid of TASTE;
For those who barter diamonds of,
For diamonds made of paste,-
And other block heads.
Bat TO a wife that truly loves,
Who'd be what she appears,
Who'd spread shunshine around the man
That keeps away her tears
And brings her taters home.
Wed whisper softly in her ear,
Wed grave it on her heart,
That knowing well TO fry steak
Beats sentiments and art
"a darn'd sight,.
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VALUABLE LOTS
nNR SIZE IN pITNTSbURG, Pl.

Three valuable Building Lots for sale on
reasonable terms, in the thriving village Of
DuioiSburg, suitable for private residences,
and lying directly opposite the large Semina-
ry, now building, and only "a few rods from the
Railroad, which is nearly completed. To per-
sons desirous OF pleasant country residence
and who wish TO build on their o,cn plan, Il c
cannot 6e surassed. To such app'i-
canis they will be sold lo,o, and three fourihs
of the purchase money may remain on Mort-
gage, if desired, and be paid a the conven-
ience OF the purchaser. Apply to Brodhead
& Bro, or to David Shannon, Dutotsburg, Pa.
DecrmHer.l J, lS5i