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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
The United States and Cuba.

Here is brief synopsis of such outrages as this
government has suffered from the authorizes of Cuba
within the last four years:
''On the 22d of January, 1850. Charles Peter v
Esnard, an American citizen arrested by the
Cuban authorities, and ncarcerated in the prison OF
Havana: no charge having ever been advanced
against him. In May of the same year. two Amer
vessels, the Georgiana and the Susan Loud,
captured at Contoy by the Spanish General of Ma
rines and brought prizes into the port of Havana;
their imprisoned. On the 25th March,
1851, John Salinero American citizen, was arrest
ed by the Spanish authorities, accusation being
made against him. On the 10th August, 1851, the
United States steamer Falcon fired into and
boarded by Spanish man-of-war without any excuse
pretext. On the 10th February 1852, the Amerl-
schooner Larmartine was fired into by Spanish
vessel, also without assignable motive preext On
81 October, 1852, the Crescent City driven from
Havana, and prohibited from landing her mails on
the childish and frivolous pretext that the purser
spoke and wrote i'll of the Cuban authorities on his
visits to New York. In the March following, the
Ohio was detained three days at Havana, under an
unprecedented and ridiculous plea that she ought to
perform quarantine. On the 18th of that month the
schooner Manchester was boarded by Spanish yes
sci of war, searched, and detained twenyfour hours,
without the shadow of 0ny pretext whatever. In
February 1853, and subsequently,, the United States
mail bags were broken open by the Cuban author,
tics. many of the seals broken, and the privacy OF
American correspondence violated On the 9Th OF
May OF the same year, three American seamen be,
longing to the American bark Jasper were arrested
on vague suspicious of being concerned in the slave
trade thrust into prison. and subjected to nconceiV
able indignites and crueIties. In November, Pedro
Races, q naturallzed citizen OF the United STATES,
was arrested at Havana, crime heIng charged
against him; was tried and sentenced to years
transportation Shortly afterwards another natural
lied citizen of the United States, lsidore Rchoux'
was forced 10 leave the Island of Cuba, no motive
being assigned for his expulsion. The notorious case
of the Black Warrior completes imperfect cata
logue of the affronts have suffered at the hands OIL
Spain during The last four years.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
The Nebraska Bill in the House.

The bill for the organization of the Territories OF
Kansas and Nebraska, having been taken up IN Com
mttee of the Whole in advance of its regular order,
with the view of bringing it to an issue, and thus put
ting an end TO the excitement of the public mind
with respect to it. il discovered, by the vote on
that OCCASION that as soon as the question could be
fairly had upon the bill. it bound TO pass by a
very respectable majority. About the same tme'
the New York Tribune, and other organs OF similar
character, commenced urg ing upon the opponents OF
the Bill to prevent lis passage. by Shaving OF action
upon it. through motions to adjourn. calling tor the
question calling the House, asking to be excused
frnm voting, and having the yeas and nays taken
thereon and numberless other methods by which bu-
sness might be indefinitely postponed On to-mor-
row TUESDAY )the Pacific Railroad Bill becomes the
order of the day. during the week, until disposed OF
so that If the Nebraska Bill be got through with
BY that Time it will have to be laid again for
an indefinite period. 1t has, therefore, been the
wish of the friends of the Bill 10 have the debate
closed and get the bill put It's passage at the ear
lest moment Those opposed to IT have resorted 10
every factous method 10 prevent any business being
done Nearly the whole of last week has been
marked by strange scenes in the House on this &C
count, but the strangest has been presented since
Thursday morning. from which time, until the latest
dates, the House had not adjourned, and Tor aught
know, is sitting yet. Ultimately The Dill IS Oound
to pass and the kind of war that is now waged
against it will only have the effect of giving 1t
strength before the country but it is painful 10 wit,
ness the sort of influences that appear TO prevail
among the anti Nebraska fo ces IN the House. Inc
intimations or edicts of the New York Tribune were
obeyed to the letter by the immaculate Silver Grey
Wings and Hard" Democrats of New York-the
men who have joined hands in denouncing President
Pierce as of Freesoil tendencies. Cutting and Gi'
dings stand side by side, as do also Greedy OF the
white hat, and Bennett of the gImle-eyes' dnerlng'
apparently, on everything else, yet meeting on one
common Platform-opposItion to the administration.
F. S--Snce the above was written, we have
learned, from the Washington Union, that the un-
fortunate squabblc closed in the House on the
18th, and an adjournment effected zee the eXtract
from the Union in the next column. 1t is now hKely
that matters will be satisfactorily adjusted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
One Answer to Six QestIons.

Where are the prophecies that the annexation Of
Texas would divide the Union
Where the prayers for Bank of the United States
the only way to the country from bankruptcy
Where The poverty, the beggary, and the deV4s'"f
ton that to follow the passage of the taFIn u
1876!
Where the evidence that California is not worth i
dollar
Where the reality of the prediction that the tugr
tive-slave law would be repealed
Where the thousand antcipations of hatred anu
revenge called into life by the compromise measures
They are buried deeper than plummet ever sounaen
They are forgotten in that unfahomabe abyss wneIe,
in few months the present representations OF ,ni
enemies of the Nebraska bill will be buried anu
forgotten.--WaSh Union.
Hayti news, received at Boston, contradcts INC ~
port that Soulouque making military mO ,ros
ment against the Spanish end OF the island All was
quiet on the 23d ultimo.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
penier measurement

BooKs.--Mr Whitaker has laid on our table
"Narrative Of Voyage to the North West coast Of
America in the years 1870 1912, 1918, and 1914, or
the First American Settlement on the Pacific" By
Gabriel Franchere, translated and edited by J. v
Huntingdon Redfeld l 10 and H. Nassau St., New
York, 1854.
This is neatly printed volume of $40 pages. hand
somey bound in cloth aud illustrated 1t gives prom
Use of interest.
Also: 'The Russo-Turkish Campaigns ofI828 and
1922 with view of the Present State of Affairs in
the East" By Col. Chesney, author of 'sThe Expe-
dilion for the Survey of the Rivers Euphrates and
TigrIS,n with Appendix containing the Diplomatic
Correspondence between the Four Powers and the
Secret Correspondence between the Russian and Eng
lish Governments. With Maps
At The present time this work will be found highly
interesting, at least its ect is one to which public
attention is directed, and COL Chesney is person.
ally acquainted with the Scenes of the former strug-
gle, and of that about opening his account will pos
sesS than usual accuracy. We find one thing to
object against the book and that is that the greater
portion of the diplomatic correspondence is given in
the original French, unaccompanied by a translation
Also: The CatacombS of Rome, as illustrating the
Church in the Three First Centuries" By Il. VIM
lngraham Kipp, D D. A valuable work.
0t5- ''StruggIeS for Life or the Autobiography of
Dissenting Minister" is the title of neatly bound
volume just issued by Lindsay & Blakston Philade-
phia, and laid table by Mr. Munds Market
Street We have looked into very few pages and
the contents of chapters which give promise of inter-
est and reliability far beyond the title of the book
05- Mr.. CaniwelI, of Adams & Co.'S Express, has
SHOWN US some of the new three dollar pieces lust
issued from the Mint. 1t is quite handsome coin.
broader Than the quarter eagle, though about the
same 'hckness bearing side the head of iber-
/ ty, with an Indian coronet of feathers. and the
words United States OF America :" and on the 9th
en- the words " 3 DOLLARS, 1854" surrounded bv a
wreath composed of representatives Of the yarious
/ agricultural products of the country.
/ NO ANALYSls-No Southern Wing paper thai we
know OF has had the manliness 10 publish an anaIv.
SIS OF any CT the votes the Nebraska Bill dpr;nc
the progress of The present struggle nor once stated
the glazing and undenable fact that not one Norbor,
! Wing member of either House is found anon, ;,s
Supporters-but that all, without execution arc
found IN the ranks OF the factious minority.
Hs The 18th Annual meeting of the District Tent Of N
o. ofRechabites, convened Tuesday las in this l
we understand the attendance quite large and we arc
also gatifed to learn that the Order in aour;sbin
They had excursion to Oak Island on hoard the S..
! Sam. Berry, on Wednesday
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
The Nebraska Fight

Nebraska Fight.
The following, from the Washington Union, will
show how the affair stands and the arrangements eff
fected on Monday
HOUSE REPR EsENTATIVEs MIR. Richardson
modified his resolution TO order the debate on the
Nebraska bill TO close at ~ o'clock Friday next.
MIR. Washburn, of Maine, moved that the motion be
laid on the table pending which various obstrnc-
tive motions made, some of which were with
drawn and others negatived. At length Mr.. Rich
ardson obtained suspension of the rules, by vote
OF 1877 to Co. enabling him 10 offer resolution clos
ing debate the Nebraska and Kansas bill on Sat
urday next at II o'clock, and deferring the special
order for the Pacific railroad bill until Wednesday,
the oath inst The House refused to lay the resolu-
tion of Mr.. Richardson on the table by vote of Is
to 1874 Other obstructive motions were made and
the yeas and nays taken thereon but the House sec
onded the demand for the previous question, and
subsequently, ordered the main question to be put by
a vote of 1877 to GO. Numerous motions were made
with view of deferring action on the resolution
closing the debate. Subsequently, on motion OF Mr..
Stuart, of Ohio, the resolution divided, and the
House brought TO separate vote each question it
involved. The question closing the debate on Satur
day at II o'clock agreed to by vote of 1l3 to
co. and that postponing the special order the Pacf
ic railroad until Wednesday, the Oath instant, by a
vote of 1913 10 SO. The House adjourned at 6
o'clock
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19

A call for a meeting in the Park was circulated IN
New York last week, signed not simply by protessed
Aboltonists and Free Soers but also by such lead
ing capitalists as Moses H. Grinnell and other proml-
nent business men, with the view of getting up an
outside pressure upon Congress, and sustaining and
encouraging the minority in the House, in their revo
lutionary course to set at naught the will OF the ma
iorty by resort to frivolous expediens for prevent
ing business and rendering the progress of Leglsa-
ton impossible. In consequence, a large meeting
assembled on Saturday and passed series of nfam
matory resolutions the second of which lauds the
revouioniss in the House for their conduct State
Convention is called and other machinery of agita-
ton projected 1t will all prove in vain, and be de-
void of results in the permanent enombment OF
the abettors of revolution and anarchy. These tao
tics have found their leading organ and mouth piece
in Greely's Tribune. Let them be marked and re-
memberer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
For the Journal.
NJ EssRs. EDITORS -

MEssRs. EDITORS
We must give you short account of the Demo
cratic gain in South Washington District For ma
ny years Whiggery was immoveabIe-but not now
They in the Democratic Conventions, voting
and acting; not words but deeds characterize their
change. Reason, truth and justice too power
ful TO Withstand. and found them numbered
among the active in the Democratic Convention
Success to them they have hearty welcome in
ranks. DEMOCRAT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
Arrival of the Steamer Washington-FTveH III Il
Souls Rescued from n Sinking Shin.

ArriVaI o Steam Neutrality-suspicious. Hul.dred
Souls Rescued from Sinking Ship.
New YORK. May 1.-THE steamer Washington
reached quarantine last night, and arrived up at noon
She brings 240 passengers and full cargo.
The Washington also brings passengers and crew,
about five hundred souls, taken from the ship Win
chester. bound from Liverpool to Boston She was
wrecked in the frghtful gale OF the 18th of April,
and had been twenty days in crippled condition,
kept from sinking by constant labor at the pumps
The Washington fell in with her the ID inst, and
Notwithstanding the prevalence of heavy gale, sue
ceeded in rescuing all the passengers and crew.
The Winchester went down in thirty minutes after
the last of the left her. She belonged 10 Bos-
ton, and had valuable cargo She sailed from Liv-
erpool on the 10Th of April.
SECOND DESPATCH
The ship Winchester had $50 on board. 800 were
taken off by the ships Mary and Caroline and Para
gon, and the briggs Ann Edward and Robert Bruce
all bound to Quebec, and the remainder by the steamer
Washington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
Adjournment of the House.

night the session of the House of Representatives
was brought to a sudden and unexpected close. The
actious of few of the prominent men in the
minority had finally created such indignation among
the reasonable men of their own side. and among
the majority of the House, that Mr.. Hunt, of Louisi-
ana, of the opponents of the bill, rose in his
place, and seconded by MIR. Cullom, of Tennessee
and others of his friends, proposed 10 the majority
that, inasmuch as he and those for whom he spoke
did not desire 10 be factious to embarrass the ma
jorty, satisfactory arrangement would be made il
an adjournment could be had till to-day, Col Rich
ardson, the part of the friends of the BILL &C
cepted the proposition, and his motion, the House
adjourned till IL o'clock to-day.-Union.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19

pa We learn that at the invitation of Joseph H.
Flanner Esq, one of the of the new and
handsome Schooner. Edward Kidder, very pleasant
party assembled board Monday to do honor to the
occasion as we'll to the good things so literally
provided. Although feast of reason and flow Of
soul" other things of tangible character were
not wanting for the consolation of the inner man, nor
the wherewthaIl to pledge success to the "Kidder"
and health and happiness to all concerned.
We regret that circumstances placed it out of our
power to be present However, the next best thing
to being happy yourselfis to know that your friends
have been.
The Edward Kidder is intended to as packet
between this place and New York, on the line for
which Mr. Flanner is agent. She is valuable addi-
ton to he commerce of the port.
Her length of keel is one hundred and twelve feet
breadth of beam thirty and half feet; depth OF
hold ten feet; length on deck hundred and TWEEN
ty-one feet measures three hundred and eighteen
tons Register three hundred and seventy do
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
From the Cape of Good HOpe.-ImmeMse DIscOv,
rIes OF Gold.

BosroN, Nay l5.-By the arrival of the barque
Spring Bolt !" we have Capetown adyices to March
"a. The papers filled with accounts of gold dis
coveries, which said TO extend over the whole
sovereignty Gold is reported to be plentiful on
the surface than in California or Australia Merry
paFties.were leavngor the diggns. Agates and other
valuable stones have also been found.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.

Four Gays Later from Europe.-Decline in Bread
stufs and COttOn.--Highiy important from the
Seat of War.-Bombardme of Odessa ships
Burnt, &C.. &c.
New YORK, May l3.-The steamer Atlantic, with
four days later advices, has arrived The inte-
gence is highly important.
From the Seat of War.-Odessa bombarded
for ten hours the oath of April by the allied fleets.
and port of the city destroyed -Four gun fortress
es dismanted.
Nine merchant ships, eight of them Russian and
one Austrian, were burnt in the harbor. Three Brit
ish bombardng steamers were badly injured.
An attempt was made by the English to land 1900
men !; but they failed to accomplish their object.
The Russian fleet sailed out of the harbor of Sc
bastopo during the bombardment but retired without
offering battle.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
From Turks Island

New YORK, May 14.--Late advices from Turk
Island say that there is salt at any of the Island
except Turks, in consequence of the heavy rains.
Grand Turk it selling at 18c. per bushel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19

the JOuTnaI
At Democratic meeting held at D. Harrell's Store,
South Washington District, Saturday, 18th inst,
to appoint delegates to attend the Convention to be
held in the town of Wilmington, at June Court, to
nominate candidates to represent the County In the
next General Assembly of North Carolina:
On motion, DR.. ]. B. Barker called 10 The
Chair, and D. HarrclI requested to act as Secretary
On motion, the Chairman appointed Hardy Groom,
D. Hauell, Arnold Teachey and H. A. Molpass to
select delegates, who appointed James H. Alderman
Newkrk Southerlin and Edward Garriss to attend
the Convention in June next.
J. B BARKER, Chairman.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
Late and Important from Havana.

CHARLESTON, Is Co. May 13.--Advces have been
received from Havana the 9Th instant to the effect
that the Captain General, PcZuela has been advised
from Spain that his conduct has been approved BY
the home government. The reported contract with
England by Spain, by which the latter was to eman.
cipate her slaves is denied
Ii is also stated that decree has been issued allow
ing the marriage of blacks and whites.
FINE OLD IRISH GENTLEMAN.-The Dublin Free
man says: 'Owen Duffy, of Monaghan county, is
122 years old. When 116 he lost his second wife,
and subsequently married third, by whom he had
a son and daughter. His youngest son is two years
old, his eldest ninety. He still retains in much vgor
his mental and corporal faculties, and frequently
walks to the county town, distance of eight miles
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
THE LATEST.

The Greek insurgents have been defeated.
Russia has imposed heavy tax on all classes
The Russians making tremendous prepare
tons for the attack Silisria about the Isl of May
BERLIN, Tuesday.-The ratification of the Aus
trian and Prussian treaty was exchanged to-day
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19
ISECOND DISpATCH.1

The Russians have completely evacuated Little
Walacha. Their right wing rest on "Aluta'
so teegraphed, with head .quarters at Bucharest
Therefore below Nicopois.
The Turks have come out of Kalafat, and are &C.
cupying all the towns in the track of the Russians.
The Russian troops were beseiging Sillistria, and
would make an assault about the 1st of May
The allied troops idle.
The Greek instruction remains as at last advices.
From Asia. there is nothing of interest.
Napers fleet awaiting the arrival of the
French, and in the meantime was engaged in block
aiding the Gulf of Finland and Bathnia.
Napier at Stockholm the 21st with fifteen
ships He has ordered the Russian Consus to leave.
England.-The Preston strikes are over
The Europa arrived out at midnight on the 18th.
The Bremen barque Favorte, for Baltimore sunk in
the channel, and of $50 passengers, only FIVE were
saved. This dreadful catastrophe caused by a
collision with the barque Hesper, from Charleston
for Antwerp
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-19

~ The 7th Annual meeting of the District rT+ ~ N
ofRechabites, convened Tuesday last in this Mace
We understand the attendance quite large and We
also gratifed to learn that the Order is in sourbi
They had excursion to Oak Island on board the Sr,o,
Sam. Berry, on Wednesday.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-03-25

euce attributed TO an actors consumma,c
skill that which was mefely partial aud
accidcntal reality. The play epded, the
curtain fell It would be impossible to de.
scribe my sensations of relief as ! watched
that welcome screen of coarse green bai1r
slowly nuwiuJiug itself and dropping be
tween the audience and the stage Then
came the call before the cuftain--lhe cross
ing the stage 10 font OF the luotlighls
Mr. g led me out. The whole house
rose, even the ladies, compliment seldom
paid ! think Il ydiHei flowers for ho.
qncts, wreaths of silver, aud wreaihs OF
laurel tell N showers by US Cheer follow
ed cheer, as they were gathered up ana
laid in my arms. The Aa,s OF gentlemen
and handkcrchicls OF ladies' waved on every
side. couitcsiex my thanks and the well
come green curtain once more shut out the
brilliant a.senblsge, Then came the deep
or, trucr sense oil thaukiuluess. The trial
was over, the debHtaa'e had stood the tes, /,
she had not mistaken the course which had
been clearly pointed out as the one for
which she WAS destined.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-03-25
PROSPECTUS
OF Tnt
TEXAS REPU BLICAN.

.,,uE TENAS RE- tBlltAN sone Of the largest
] --,.,rs published ~ Eastern rcvas and clrta.ns
,r-f amount OF reading matter than any country
.riu rsas OF Louisiana,
# . 9phli.hcd At tir'u-, price 81 ~ rer -ni.e,n,
,tf at the tive II .3souping - 90 u pad 90
T.au. n - 90 II payment be ), layri until after
b d, months
4 .tii.crihers taken ont Of the county without the
anna, layment as We have found It more trouble TO
.set .ueh debts than 10 earn the monry
Persons wishing to subscribe do so by tcming
mon by mail risk, taking the receipt of the
sn,a.iel dat the money ha- been 'cn..
4. this laer has been nearly four years 10 oprra
Ne deem il unurcrss.-y 90 sny much Of its past
.., ~ future course taking the past Il guide,
| M willing iu We Judged hy II
f sufficient to say. tina II = democratic paper
| nil cndcaVor to maintain The principles Oi .ha,
| rs ia their purity
Marshal Is perhaps the best location for ne~sra'
| If any other place IA Eastern Tr,as Having
-ecl ~ mail from Shreveport, and getting great
ans PAPERS by the various boats thai run ~ the Rcd
II ifadr wr are enabled 80 lay hriur" our readers
interior. later news than they can obtain through
! lihar channel B".iir~ We have u valuable ei
lis, of ueur sixty papers ani uheizI7ss IN
inc .nmr ~ the most popular publications it 'he
p from tics, We have the best facilities for
ssjus u interesting paprf
| arius r,ys literary selections railroad arlicle-.
atunal mattcr. the markets. and every Thing cab
aird go advance the ue'r ~ cu tate aud country
he ound IA IT, columns.