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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26
The Passage of the Nebraska Bill.

At length the " long agony in the House is over,
and the Bill has passed that body by vote of 113 to
100. The mode in which final vote was reached
appears from the report 10 have been as follows:
MIR. Stephens of Georgia, moved in committee of
the whole House to strike out the enacting clause
of the Bill, with view to cut off all amendments
and to report the Bill 10 the House 10 be voted upon
In support of this motion he read the 18Th rule,
follows:
A motion to strike out the enacting words of a
bill shall have precedence Of motion TO amend
and if carried, shall be considered equivalent to
its rejection"
If the committee would strike out the enacting
clause the bill could be reported to the House with
out further amendments When in the House, the
question would be upon agreeing to that report The
friends of the bill would then vote tdown. 1t would
then be in order, after that vote taken, for the
Committee on Territories [Mr. Richardson 10 move
the adoption of his substitute, which they all wished
to vote upon The friends of the BILL standing to-
gether them could be brought to vote directly up
on the measure. In this way they would get rid of
those continuous motions 10 amend the bill. He
made this motion because he thought it was time
the House should be voting on the bill. The friends
and enemies of the measure had discussed it in the
Senate and in the House and through the country
The mind of every man, he had no doubt, made
up. Already motions had been made TO amend it in
its important features, and one notion
Mr. Giddings objected to the motion as not being
in order. The Chairman decided that the motion was
in order.
Mr. Rogers felt it due to himself 10 introduce an
amendment TO the Bill He said his constituents ex-
peeted that he would move to amend the bill by ad-
ding the Clayton Proviso. Objected to.
The question recured on the motion of the gentle.
man from Georgia Mr.. Stephen to strike out the
enactng clause on which ellers were ordered.
Mr.. Dean Let the minority refuse to vote and
leave the house without quorum. Oppose tyranny
by revolution [Cries of order," ORDER and great
confusion in the hall
The tellers reported 1902 in the affirmative.
/ Messrs. Sage, Farley and others called upon the
minority not to vote
The Chairman decided the question carried But
vote in the negative being called for, it taken
and reported-22
The bill being reported to the House after various
motions, the report Of the Committee (strking GU
the amending clause,) not concurred in. The
previous question was moved and sustained, and a
quarter past eleven at night the question the
final passage of the Bill taken and decided in thu
affirmative. Yays 1l3; nays 100
Mr.. Richardson moved to reconsider the vote, by
which the Bill agreed 10, and 10 lay that motion
upon the table.
}, The motion was agreed to and the House at hal
past eleven o'clock adjourned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

The CUBAN AFFA1R.-There appears TO be actually
nothing new with reference to this much talked OF
question We meet all sorts Of rum and surmises
in the papers, all OF which merely and
mise One thing appears not to be fully understood
namely-the demand for 100000 indemnity made
by Mr.. Soue on account of seizure ofthe Black
Warrior. The sum demanded was for the vessel and
cargo, which, at the date of Mr. Soules demand had
not, TO his knowledge, been given up. Although
$780, 1000 might justly have been considered
bitant estimate for the damages incurred by deten-
ton it would have been perhaps about fair had the
vessel and cargo not been given up. Of course un-
der existing circumstances that portion of the de-
mand will be modified
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

We learn from the Columbia South Carollnian OF
the 22d, that large and enthusiastic meeting was
held in Charlotte on Wednesday last, with reference
to a Road proposed to be built from Charlotte to Will
mington, about 120 miles in length, from IFS juno
ton with the Wilmington & Manchester Road, We
presume I being one link in Road to be called the
Atlantic Ohio and Tennessee Railroad connecting
Wilmington by the most direct route with the Valley
of the Mississippi. AT the meeting, DR.. Fox read
letters from citizens of Tennessee and Wilmington,
and resolutions adopted by recent meeting OF the
latter, expressing the interest felt by the people oil
those sections in this great enterprise, and inviting
the cooperation of The citizens OF Charlotte. Reso
lutions approving and endorsing the work were pass
ed, and delegates appointed to the Convention to meet
at Wilmington on the 25th inst
We trust that DR.. Fox, and as many more of the
delegates appointed possibly will make ii con
yenent to be with US this week. We know the pub
lie spirit and energy of fellow citizens of Char
lotte as we'll as the rapid growth of their town ii
wealth and Importance and are much pleased 10 FIND
them cordially cooperating with US in the effort te
inaugurate North Carolina system with a NORTH
Carolina spirit, especially as the tendencies OF thai
portion of the State have heretofore been, from th'
necessities of their position, towards South Carolina
Every day more fully convinces US that We have en-
tered upon new era-a North Carolina era and tina
the iealousies that have divided and injured ou
State are rapidly giving way.-Daily Journal, 23t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

WILMINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY-TARGET PRAC-
rIcE.-The prize for the three best average Shots
Saturday, taken by private O. G. Parsley, Jr.,
and presented, in the name OF the Company by Ad-
am Empie, Esq, one of the invited guests, who &C
companied the presentation with some appropriate
remarks. The shooting was generally good.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26


METHODIST PROTESTANT CoNFERENcE.-The Com
mit'ee on Slavery, in the General Conference now
sitting in Stcubenville, have reported the following
resolution the result OF their labors
'Ihe special committee appointed to take into con-
slderatlon the following resolution from the North
Illinois Conference, viz That our delegates be in
structed to their efforts secure solemn express
sion of that body against the evils and sinfuness of
slavery. The report was as follows That the North
Illinois Conference not having asked an opinion On
the subject of slavery.
Resolved, Therefore that this General Conference
has no authority in the premises
This report is signed by DR.. Laishly, DR.. Tevis, c.
w. Button and J. Tevis. Rev. Mr.. Young, from the
minority of the Committee, reported as follows:
Resolved, That in our opinion American slavery
is sin, at least under some circumstances
A New AFRICAN REpUBLIc-The late advices from
the Cape of Good Hope announce the organization
of new Republic England has withdrawn her con-
troll over the Orange river sovereignty and prov-
sional government has been established by the in
habitants. and President elected. They declare
the only bulwark OF their national existence is unity
and the establishment of churches and schools among
them. The new republic, though small in popula-
tion has immense extent of territory, The colon
ists that gold has been discovered there do not
appear willing to allow the country to slide from
their grasp, and at Cape Town q petition TO the
re- annex it to her dominions.
| RS@Newspapers, everywhere, must raise their.
prises If their propretors mean TO keep out of bank
ruptcy. So says the Philadelphia Sun.
n9~It is stated that $500 600 of the stock of the
Atlantic and North Carolina railroad have been sub
seribed at Raleigh, by company from the North
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

| nG@Newspapers, everywhere. must raise their
prises ii their propretors mean to keep out of bank
] ruptcy So says the Philidelphia Sun
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

SAIL is stated that s46O,000 of the stock of the
Atlantic and North Carolina railroad have been sub.
scribed at Raleigh, by a company from the North.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

o. THos. Richie, Jr., of the Editors of the
Richmond Enquirer, died at his residence in Rich
mond, Va, on the 22d inst, after painful and pro-
tracted Illness, in the 35th year of his age.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

BGE~ Abel Monroe, the KnowNothing candi
date for Alderman, in Boston. has been elected by
800 majority.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-05-26

Coop ADvIcE-Let another man praise me- oS9
not thine own mouth; q stranger, and not 'l'''
lips
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
FROZEN Up.

Considerable excitement was occasioned
along Broadway on Tuesday afternoon, by
the discovery Of fat boat containing
number of persons with load of furniture,
ice-locked in the river opposite the Bo-
rough. They had started from Turtle
Greek, supposing that they could force
their way through the floating ice 10 this
place. When they had reached the middle
of the river just opposite here, the ice
stopped and they were unable to move the
boat. The cold was intense and a keen
northwes,er blowing, and the men, women
and children in the boat had every prospect
of spending the night in their open craft,
without food or fire.
A number OF our citizens succeeded by
great exertions, in reaching them in small
boats. Ailer some three hours hard work,
cutting and breaking the ice with axes, a
couple Of ropes were passed 10 the fiat and
the persons on shore drew il TO land. Those
in the fat were exhausted from their pre-
yious exertions and were almost benumbed
with cold They must have perished had
they remained all night in the ice.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01

W The old adage about the lamb and
lion advent and exit of tickle March has
been most emphatically established this
year. The first week of his administration
was as mild and lamb-like as that of May.
The lamb has grown up suddenly 10 fierce
old ram, and, in the shape Of fros,s and
hurricanes, butted every body and every
thing in a most unheard of manner. The
buds and flowers that precociously peeped
out have been nipped. The little streams
that took off their icy overcoats and prepa-
red for merry dance under bright skies
and many passing Irritation with the little
| flowers which last season SO often kissed
their tiny tide, have had their hops blasted
and shrunk, like disappointed wooers, into
freezing silence.
The river has been frozen over during
this week the fourth time for this season.
The canals aIe in the same condition.
Spring business had commenced and all
the boats were already running. The ice
came upon them and they have all been
frozen uP. Numbers OF RATS of lumber
have been stopped in the ice. Fortunately
il is not very strong or much serious dam
age would result.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
fOKEIQN NENNS-

The mail steamer Africa, which has lust
arrived from Liverpool, brings three days
later news from Europe. The price of
breads,uils is still falling. The news from
the seat Of war presents no new feature,
The report OF the capture Of Kalaiat proye,
to be unioandsd. !, Is still held by the
forks Bot few RussiVn troops are now
Investing that place the main body are
marching towards Sehayl, The Turks
have been wors,rd Ia several engagements
with ihe Greek insurgents.
Tho fiat division Of the English lssl,
consisting Of fourteen vessels OF war, under
command Of Admiral Charles Napier,
sailed loF the Baltic. Three thousand
bIilish troops wsSs on board, destined co.
laad service, The EmPsTOf oi France sill
continues 10 make great preparations ioT
waF. Ausl9ia IA slso raislas large army.
Prussia declares hs1ssli a, pFsssal ios ass-
tFaliiy ios the future, nsdialiop,
A. fufsoi, tbs fTsaeh Min,slss a Aiad,
fd, Slih whom Nc, souls fought dusl,
has bssa Tsssilsd.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
SJJNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN JOURNAL.
EXECUTION oF.DAvup JEWELL, AT
PITTsBURC.

David Jewell was executed in Pittsburgh,
at two o'clock on Friday afternoon.
Large crowds thronged the streets from an
early hour, and at times it was difficult TO
suppress disorder. About four hundred per-
sons were assembled within the jail-yard TO
witness the execution.
During the entire night and Friday morn
ing, the prisoner was visited by the clergy,
and joined with them in prayer.
AT one O'Clock on Friday afternoon the
Sheriff informed the prisoner that the time
had arrived, and the executioner, disguised
stranger, knocked off his irons and pinioned
his arms. The Sheriff th,n escorted him TO
the place of execution.
The prisoner stepped forward and thanked
the Sheriff for his kindness, begging that he
would not be the execu,ioner. He then read
dying declaration, reviewing the proceed
ings of the court which convicted him. and
denying premediated murder. He had
never known his victim before he went ou,
with friend TO redress that friends grievan
ces. Heated with drink and maddened tt
insanity, he had no recollection Of events
until after the fatal blow attributed to him.
He concluded by addressing his youn,
friends, urgug them 10 avoid the in!oxicatin,
cup, cordially forgiving all, and hoping 10 b.
forgiven. He felt confident of the mere
and forgiveness Of God.
The clergymen then offered up prayer, tn
prisoner joining audibly.
f The hangman proceeded TO adjust the ropt
when the prisoner requested prayer fror
the Sheriff, which was al once acceeded Il
Jewell then commenced praying, durin
which the Sheriff gave the signal, the han,
man touched the lever, and the unfortuna
man swung in the air, his neck being broke
Immediately.
e In about half an hour the body was C
n down and placed in a coffin, 10 be buried {
" Sunday.
il Jewell displayed much 6rmness and resi-
: nation throughout.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
DEAD CHILD FOUND.

The body Of a newly-born infant was found
on Tuesday afternoon, partially buried, i'm
medialey beside the Schuylkil at the west
ern extremity of the Island in this Borough
Attention was attracted 10 il by some dogs
lha, had collected at the spo, and partly un-
earlhed the little corpse. On several persons
repairing 10 the place and raising the body,
the spectacle il presented was most revolt
ing Both the feet and one arm had been
eaten off by the dogs or hogs, and The head
was also much disfigured. jury of Inquest
was Immediately summoned and several
witnesses from the houses close by where
the child was found, were heard The body
was also examined BY physician, and pro-
uounced TO be that Of child of mature
birth but on account Of lis accidental mutt
lation, it was impossible 10 determine whether
its death had been caused by natural or for
chile means. Ii was supposed to have been
buried TO conceal lis birth Miners Journal,
March 25.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
mANrFEsro OF THE czAR NICHOLAS.

awe, Nicholas l., sc.
awe have already informed our beloved
and faithful subjects of our progress of our
disagreements with the Ottoman Porte.
Since then, although hoslillies have com.
menced, we have not ceased sincerely 10
wish, as we still wish, the cessation of blood.
shed. We even entertained the hope that
reflection and time would convince the Turk.
ish Government Of its misconceptions, en-.
gendered by treacherous ins,igators, in which
our just demands, founded on treaties, have
been represented as attempts at its indie.
| pendence, and yelling intentions OF aggran-
disement. Vain, however, have been our
expectations, so far.
The English and French Governments
have aided with Turkey, and the appearance
OF the combined fleets at Consantinope
served as further incentive TO its obstinan-
cy and now both the Western Powers
without previously declaring war, have sen
their fleets into the Black Sea, proclaimins
their intention 10 protect the Turks and Il
impede the free navigation Of our vessels o
war for the defence OF our coasts After 81
unheard.of course among civilized nations
we recalled our embassies from England AM
France, and have broken off all politca
intercourse with those Powers.
Thus England and France have sided wit
the enemies of Christianity against Russia
who is combating for the orthodox faith.
"But Russia will not betray her holy cal
ing; and, if enemies infringe our frontiers
> we are ready 10 NEE, them with the frmne:
Il bequeaihed TO us by our forefathers. Are W
> no, the same Russian nation of whose exploi
: the memorable events of 1912 bear wi,nes
: "May the Almighty assist US 10 prove tn
c by deeds. With this hope, combating f
q our prosecuted brethren, followers OF Il
faith OF Christ, with one accord lei all Russ
al eXclaim-'O, Lord, our Redeemer! who
}" shall we fear May God be gloriiied al
his enemies be scattered.'
g 'St. Petersburgh, 9th (2lsO Februar
1854"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01

HollOEay's Oiaimsai and Pub The bssl
Rsmsdies ioT bad Lsgs, and sll Kinds Of
Moands. fhs saspIisias ssle ol lhsss laval
uabls nedieiass "a sseIy pail VI he elsilitsd
~aill ls eas VI lhs mesl eenslaeins pioo's ei
lheif ehiesey ~ sailng bad lees, Old Nennds,
seioipla, and dlss atfs' of The skin. fhous.
ands " psopie Sho snasfei lsom lksss dread.
lal mslsilss hass bees euisf b lhsif uss
sllsf sssIy elhss isasiy ialisi saa u 10 .
lhslsisis Tbs alillsisi shssld ny Hollswal
l.alncsi sad Pills
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
THE NEBRASKA BILL

Was reported in the House by Mr. Rich
ardson from the committee on Territories,
with recommendation that it should pass.
Mr.. Cutting moved its reference to a COM
mittee Of the whole House on the state of
the Union. Mr.. Richardson demonstrated
against this as equivalent TO a defeat Of the
bill; but the House ordered the reference
by a vote of ll0 ayes to 90 nays go absent
OF not votingl Messrs, Curtis, Gamble,
Grow, Slraub, Trout aud Wiue, democrats,
from Pennsylvania, voted in the aiirma-
tive. All Of the whig members from the
S'ate voted in the affirmative.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
LATER FROM HAVANA.
Lib GRAFTON of the Black Va, rior

Liberation Of the Black WoI riOr.
CHARLESTON, March 25.-The steamship
Isabel, from Havana, and Key West, with
dates OF the 22d, arrived here this morning.
The Black Warrior had been given up 10
10 Captain Bullock, her commander, in pay.
ment of a fine of $4,000. The Captain re-
ceived her under protest, Oh account of dam
ages, 10 be demanded for wrongiul seizure
and detention. The vessel has received con-
siderable injury from neglect, especially 10
the machinery. The consul declined receiv.
ing her, considering the mailer in the hands
of the American government.
Capt Bullock, took possession on the 22d
and was expected to sail for New York the
next day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01

Is It the wife of The Senator from Indiana
has published in the Washington Union
long letter addressed TO Mrs Harriet Beecher
Slowe,. a little deficient in grammer, but
extremely patriotic, She quotes Vatel-
"lhe great Valtel,n as she calls him against
her adversary, and not content with demol-
ishing Mrs. Stowe, devotes more than half
of her letter TO an attack upon some positions
made by her brother, the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. Mrs Petit answers for The South,
because, as she says, she is ia native of the
South" The following is a sample OF the
manner of her letter.
II arraign you in the name Of the women
OF our country, whose sex you have outraged
in attempting 10 misleud aud impose upon
them theories repugnant 10 liberty, and in
violation of their dearest rights. charge
you with having written and published a
book full Of 'pulrid and deceased thoughts,
with the express intention of exciting fac
lions, proselyling fanatics, arousins opposition
10 the laws, and destroying The happiness
and harmony of this Union.
81 charge you with having uttered treason
able speeches TO foreigners, our avowed en-
emies; that you have DETAINED and sought
TO bring disgrace upon the country Of your
/ birth, aud invoked the wrath OF Heaven upon
| her Institutions.
ain all of which | charge, you have COM
lnilied overt acts of treason, and deserve TO
be held up 10 The scorn and contempt Of
womank ind - Boston Commonwealth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
LATER IRON oALlFoRN1A.

New ORLEANS, March 24.-The mails for
New York, which, were taken BY the Ohio
reached Panama, by the steamship John l..
Stevens. The papers received contain no
intelligence of Importance from San fran-
cisco, but the news from the Walker expe-
dilion is interesting.
The dates from Eusenada are TO the 18Th
of February. On The i4ih the U. 5. sloops
Columbus and Portsmouth anchored at En-
senada. Upon this Walker spiked his guns,
and started for San Tomas, with force OF
14O men, and a single fell piece, leaving
behind their sick and wounded.
Many of the troops had deserted, and
those remaining with Walker were despon-
dant, and had abandoned all hopes Of success.
The accounts from the mines are exceed.
ngly favorable all the miners are prospecting,
the quantity of gold dug being the largest
for many months.
Indians from the interior, arrived al Pana-
ma, repor, that Lieut.. Strains party had
been killed by wild beasts. This story is
no, believed, but they are generally supposed
TO have been killed BY the indians. Lieut..
Strain, it will be remembered, was engaged
in exploring the route of canal across the
Islhmus.
Thomas F. Meagher is among the passen
cere on the United States.
The markets at San Francisco are exceed
ingy depressed and slagnant Gallego an,
Haxall Flour, S., 9; Clear Pork, SO
Mess Pork, SIC. t......
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
GREAT FIRE AT BIRMINGHAM, NEAR
PITTSBURGH.
PITTSBURGH, March 81

PITTSBURGH, March 81.
great fire occurred yesterday afternoon
in Birmingham, opposite this city. 1t origi-
mated in The packing house of lhmsen's glass
works, and owing TO strong wind, and no
water being procurable, the fire ragged until
six O'Clock, destroying upwards of 100 houses
and stores, and rendering 200 families house.
less. The flames were finally arrested by
pulling down some houses. Abou! forty
of the buildings destroyed were situated be-
tween Grosvernor and McKie streets, some
60 others in Bradford street.
Ii is impossible as yet to estimate the loss
which is supposed by many 10 reach $780,.
600, while others think it does not exceed
$50. 900. Almost one.lhird Of the property
was insured. Ihmsen's loss is S12, 900 pro.
badly covered by insurance.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01
GI)e Mlnrkets.
Philadelphia Market.

March %, 1854
Flour AND MEAL.-The Atrica's news
slightly depressed the market for Flour.
shipment it is held at 81 SO per Dbl. Sn
sales for city use within the range Of 81
So so, for common and extra brands. R
Flour and Corn Meal are dull. Sales of
former al $4 s7a S5, and OF Corn Meal
SO so.
GRAIN There is very little Wheat off,
ing. Suall sales are reported at s. 10
red, and 81 80 for white. Rye is worth 9
per bushel. Corn is lower, small sales
yellow al rs 80 cents. Oats are inacii'
Sales of Southern at as cents, and Penns
vaNia al 4S cents.
WHIsXEY .--Sales of barrels at 26 Ger
and hhds at 25k cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-01

Spring is supposed to have fairly conn
~ ced. The trees are beginning TO prepar
1t, and so are the ladie, and gentlemen-all
ting their spring finery ready. The gentle
or at least all those who know anything a
Philadelphia getting their outfit of 81
garments from RocKuILL g. WILsoS's chear
fashionable clothing store, No. Ill Ches
street, corner of Franklin Place, Philadelphi
Phila., Jan. 2S, lS54.-cw.