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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
Com. Charles Stewart, Philadelphia.
Daily NewSD0DerS.

here is no book instructive a newspaper
no knowledge necessary - be acquired as that
which may be cleaned from its columns, and &C
quired with half so much facility 1t is not only the
vehicle of the cheapest and most useful information,
but it also affords the cheapest, most innocent and
least cloying source of pleasure and happiness. A
daily newspaper in large family. is every day
to be the means of interesting informing pleasing
almost every member of the family, especially where
they live in the country, and and hear little that
is new. In the course of year, we'll conducted
paper conveys information on almost every subject
or, at least excites curiosity and inquiry all sub
space is most necessary, most pleasing and most in
structive and this kind of knowledge can only be
obtained from newspapers. We would venture to
affirm that there never was, and never will be, in a
county situation, an ignorant family who took a
daily newspaper. Let any parent teach his children
TO read and then subscribe daily paper, and is
impossible that his family should not in time become
weIlinformed, provided they live sufficiently secluded
to be thrown upon the paper source of amuse.
ment. The dulIest child who hates book will, in
rainy aceather, steal up to newspaper, read mar
riage notice and an advertisement two and put 1t
down. The next time, probably, he will become
holder, and get through ga Horrible Murder" Soon
he will read short tales of fiction them just before
election time. he begins peep into politics and even
to read political speeches Last of all, he attacks
subjects is excited, and overcomes his aversion and
fear of books, and he is ured to become reading
and welI-inormed 1t is strange that any fami-
ly, as a measure of economy, should be without a
daily paper Children the world cheaply at
home, in newspaper without the danger of bad as,
sociations or the expenses of travel
Richmond Enquirer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road,

The stockholders in the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail-
road company held their annual meeting in this
City on last Thursday. Jno D. Hawkins Esq, was
appointed Chairman, and Maj. w. w. Vass acted as
Secretary.
Messrs. Vass, Hamilton and Rouhae were appoint
ed committee to ascertain the of stock rep.
resented; who reported that 696 shares were repre-
sented in person. and 1851 shares by proxy Alfred
JONES' Esq, of Wake held the States proxy.
The reports of the President and of the committee
on finance were read and adopted; and dividend of
six per cent declared
resolution was passed instructing the President
and directors 10 rebuild the bridge the Roanoke
at Gaston they are satisfactorily assured
that the Petersburg and GreensviIIe company will
relay their road with heavy iron rails.
resolution also passed instructing the Direc-
tors to make semi-annual, instead of annual dvi-
dends, if they found it practicable.
The following gentlemen were reelected Directors
for the ensuing year the part of the stockholders
VIZ Thomas Miller and r. A. Hamilton, of Gran
vile, 6. W. Mordeca, of Raleigh, and DR.. w j
Hawkins, of Franklin.
The following gentlemen were appointed on be-
half OF the State, viz CASTOR H. Wilder, Allen c
Perry and J. G. King
meeting OF the Directors will be held to-day
(FHiay) for the purpose of electng President
RALEIGH Standard
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Marine Intelligence.
PORT OF WILMINGTON, n. C.--OctOber, 1850

ARRIVED.
Nov 1-Schr Albion Moore from Jacksonville, TON
Flanner; with naval stores.
Schr. Village Gem, Case, from Boston, to H. Flar~
with mdZe.
Steamer Spray, Price, from Smithve, to A. H. Fan5''
kelen.
Steamer Fanny Luttcroh, stedman, from Fayette'D'
Lutterloh & Elliott. .u.,,
2-Steamer Enterprise Dcksey, from South Washing
Schr. Odd Fellow McKethan, from Lockwoods tolF'
T. Prioleau CO.; with naval stores. ,.-.o,o H.
Nov. 2-Schr. Lizzie Russell, Bennett from BaItlu0
Russell Bro. with mdze. hin
Schr Voant, Ncwcomb, from jacksonville to RanSA
Martin with naval stores. .b,r
Schr Ellen Randall Justice, from Little River; VIII
val stores to Henry Mutt and ID. A. Lamont. r.R5.
Schr Sarah Ann, Charles, from Little River, 10 ~
set & Brown with naval stores vii.
Schr. Purse, Moore, from Jacksonville, to Master
fish, &c. -, hing.
Nov. 3-Schr. VIM. H. Howard Brown from "a'nD'
ton, n c., to Rankin & Martin with Ill. 10
Steamer Flora Mcdonald, Evans, from tayetle'IH''
c. u BSG. Worth yC,t
Schr. Mary G. Cranmer, Adams, from Beaufort ~ =
Master; with fish vi IN lu>
Br, Brig Devonshire, Webb, from Bermuda, in OaD'.'
DeRosset & Brown. Il Tsr,
5.-Steamer Spray, Price, from Smithville, to A. =
Bokkelen.
CLEARED .lrIS
Nov: 2-Schr Jos. Lawrence, Rogers, for boS'VH'
D. McRae & Co.. with naval stores ..odlleN
Steamer Fanny Lutteroh, stedman, for Fayei"''
Lutterloh u Elliott. v,rk WA
Nov 2-schr L. P Smith, West for New NoFA' :
d. Cazaux with naval stores, &c bv 81
3.--Schr. NJ Berry, Pendleton for Boston, y
McRae Co. with lumber, &c. ~ H Cb~
Brig Louisa Sears, Kelly, for Matanzas, OS -
bourn & Co. with lumber. 49,, H. Ip,
Steamer Spray, Price, for Smthville, by A -
Bokkelen. Work By J.h
Flanner with naval stores, cotton &c: -.,or. Me,
| 5--Rrig Lydia Slower, Hallett, for Por'iAN' =,
| Keith s. Flanner; with slaves. lila nv LutteE'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

WASHINGTON, N. c., Oct. 3l.--NavM StOres-'Ib
advance in Turpentine continues and sales since our las
have been made high SO 30. For lot on the market
to-day 50 25 only is offered. Tar sells at 81 % Gram
No sales of Wheat to report Corn continues in demand
20 cents for good old up river CotonLast sales at
the article is dull and declining.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. I.--Cotton-Sales fer The
week ii 1872 bales, at 8t@8l for strict mddlngs 81 for good
middng and $685. for middling fair and fair Rice h
been depressed and prices declined cent we quote
@$5 Is, as extremes. Corn Stock limited; small sales OF
S5@s5 cts for N G. Oats 5o@5s cents y bushe a7 Hay,
North River, from vessel 81 I2a % 100 lbs. Flours%
Dbl. and 49, p bag. Wheat$1 8O@I 90 y bnshe co..
merchantabe 81 IS Bacon-SaIes at l2a cts z for
and dull No transactions in Lard Salt ST 15@l 20 Z;
sack. CofeeSales of 400 bags Rio at 12@I2l cents
Sunny Cloth Prices depressed and stock large we q
Dundee at 9a@l0; Gunny l5@l6 cts. Rope Western "
10 cents; other kinds lO@l3 cts. Exchange Nohfa
cities y cent premium.
LIVERPOOL, Oct 2O.-Cotton-Sales Of Orleans far
at Odd, middng 96ths; uplands fair sgd middng 3t
BreadStpfs have slightly advanced sales of Ohio f0g5
45s. Western Canal AS. Sales of white wheat at l2i
red rs Corn, white, 45s yellow ABS Provisions general
are unchanged Beet is in limited demand American B@
is inquired for and the market bare of hams and hou
Tallow is likely to advance. Rosn in demand Spirits h
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

UNPRECEDENTED ELooUENCE.-As an example of
powerful unprecedented eloquence, may be given
short of Curran, the Irish orator. to certain
Judge Robinson" the author of many scurrilous
pamphlets who upon one occasion when the bar
rister was arguing case before him. had the impu-
dence to reproach Curran for his poverty, by telling
him that he expected " his law library was rather
contracted"
II is true, my lord" said Curran, with dignfed
respect, " that / am poor; and the circumstance has
certainly somewhat curtliled my library my books
they have been perused with proper disposition. |
have prepared myself for this high professions rather
by the study of few good works, than by the COM
position of great many bad ones. | am not
my wealth. could have stopped to acquire it by ser
Witty and corruption. If | rise not to rank, shall
at least be honest; and should ever cease to be So
many an example shows me that an ill.gained repu
taton, by making me more conspicuous, would onlv
make me the more universally and the more desery.
eddy contemplate -Brougham
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
From Havana.

The steamer Black Warrior arrived at New York,
on the End inst with Havana dates TO the 28th. The
health of Havana is good. Freights were dropping
The new Spanish propeller America, to run be-
tween Cadiz and Havana, arrived on the Goth.
The French war steamer Acheron, was in port.
Sugars quiet, and prices, especially for low
descriptions had slightly advanced.
Large contracts in Molasses for future delivery had
been made at 81 81 reals per key of gallons
equal TO 81 cents per gallon.
Exchange had slightly declined. On Philadelphia
II discount
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
From San Juan-ChoIera on shIpboort.

New YORK, Oct 31.-1 he steamer Sierra Nevada
has arrived from San Juan del Sud, with New York
passengers of September 25th who put into Acapulco
on the 18th October, with II deaths from cholera, on
board, during passage of twenty-one hours. After
the steamer put in, the authorities refused to allow
the dead 10 be brought ashore. The steamer Cortez
which arrived at San Juan week later had no
sickness on board.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
Elections to be held next Week

EIcCIlOhs DC IlelU htXt Week.
The following elections will take place next week
In Louisiana on Monday, the 5th, for State officers
and for representatives to Congress.
In Mississippi on Monday end Tuesday, the 5th
and 9th for State officers and five representatives
Congress.
In New York on Tuesday, the 9th, for State officers
except the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
In Wisconsin. on Tuesday, the 9th, for State
officers.
In Maryland on Wednesday, the 7,h for six Re-
representatives. to Congress
The week after, an election will be held in Massa.
chusetts for State officers In each of the States oil
Alabama, Missouri, Indiara, California and Penn.
syvana the Legislature will have to elect Quilted
State Senator
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
DR.. Fred. J. Hill, and Others.

BOARD OF INTERNAL IMPRovEMENTs.-At a meet.
ing of the Board Of Internal Improvements, held at
the Executive Office on Thursday lsst-present, His
ExcelIency, Gov. Bragg, Hon. Calvin Graves and N
E. Canady, Esq.,-the following appointments were
made:
Alfred Jones, Esq, of Wake, State representative
in the meeting of the stockholders of the Raleigh
and CASTOR Road.
Owen R. Kenan, Esq, of Duplin, State representa-.
tive in the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Com
Rany. l. d. b; w Whl1aker' Esq, 60, OF Halifax, VIVA
Esq, of New Hanover Directors on behalf of the
State in the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Com.
pany.-Raleigh Standard.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
Liberation OF PassmOrc Williamson.

PHILADELPHIA Nov. 3.--Williamson was brought
into Cour, this morning by the Marshal, aid made
an affidavit before the Court that in his answer to the
writ of habeas corpus he did not intend contempt for
to evade the process of the Court An interroga-
tory propounded him by the District Attorney
through the Court, touching his power to produce
the bodies of Col Wheelers negroes before the Court
in accordance with the mandates of the writ, which
being answered negatively, and after some remarks
upon Col Wheeers suit for damages, &c. by the
District Attorney, the latter announced his abandon
ment of the habeas corpus proceedings, and the Court
discharged the prisoner
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
Lnfer from Texas.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 2d.-A letter from Western
Texas says Capt Callahan has disbanded his com
pany, their term OF enlistment having expired;-
in San Antonio If this number is not increased to
seven or eight hundred by the 18th, the expedition
will be given up. Gen. Smith has established four
stations in the neighborhood Serious depredations
continue to be made by the Indians.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

The King of Prussia, in taking part in the recent
ceremony at Cologee of laying the first stone of the
new bridge over the Rhine, said "The grace of God
has permitted TO commence this work in the midst
of peace let pray that this work may prosper un-
der the blessings of peace that may rest eernally
ntac and that long before the last stone is laid
may be restored to the whole Of Europe"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
MARRIED..

In Duplin county, the 28th of August, by N B. Whit
field, Esq, Mr.. JOHN l.. HOLM to Miss LETT
kORNEGAY.
On the Sth of October, by the same, Mr.. LEMUEL L
DAHL to Miss MATILDA BOURBON
On IN tho 2sth of October, by the same, Mr. LEN FL
Duplin.
On the LIST inst. Topsail Sound in this county, byJN
Foy, Esq, MIR. J. F. HERRINGt to Miss SUSAN ARCHER
both of New Hanover County.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

The Great Comet of 1856, which was expected in
ls4S, and on account of whose non-appearnce Sir
John Herschel put & Grape on his telescope, N
BONNIE distinguished German astronomer, fndsno
to he due till 1858. With immense labor he has sor
all the intricate calculations and estimates That
the comet would be retarded TO that extent by the in
uence of the planets The periods of It's return have
ranged from 289 to 1913 years, and if it shall not re-
turn before 1858, its present period will be longer BY
9 wears than ever before
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
Terrlb,c Ral1rond AccIdent

telegraphic dispatch from St. Louis dated I'd
inst, states that excursion train of eleven cars,
which left that city the day before to celebrate the
opening of the Pacific Railroad TO Jefferson city, met
with terrible calamity. Whilst crossing the Gas
conade river, about loo miles from st. Louis, the
bridge gave way, precipitating ten distance of
nearly thirty feet into the river. Upwards OF 700
persons on the train, including many OF our first
citizens About twenty reported killed, and from
twenty to fifty badly wounded. Thomas S. o. Sulli-
van, the chief engineer of the road is among the
killed There were but few, if any strangers, on
the train.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

A WARNING TO OUR FRIEND CRoNLY-We see it
stated in of our Northwestern exchanges, that
autioneer in Detroit few days ago, while in the
act of knocking down an article TO purchaser, let
the hammer slip from his hand, and thus most unex-
pectedIy struck lady in the crowd. knocking her
down He was arrested and fined S., the Justice not
allowing auctoneer to knock down purchasers as
well as the article they purchase.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
The Next Presidential CanVass---Mee citing of the
Friends of Mr.. Dallas.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2.-The friends of Hon. Geo.
NJ Dallas, held meeting this evening" preliminary
to the nomination of candidate for the presidency.
Resolutions adopted extoling the career of Mr..
Dallas from his enlistment a volunteer in the war
of 1912, down TO his filing the Office of Vice Presi.
dent when the prosperity of the country poised
upon his single vote, in all of which he evinced that
his principle of action determined by nothing
narrower than the general good.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
DIED,

In Natchtoches, La the 18th Sept last, Mr.. JOHN
WILLIAM CHAMBERS, formerly of this place, ageiA
years.
On the 23d inst, of typhoid fever at the residence Of his
father, Mr. Mal Wall, Wallis Ferry, Richmond county
JOHN 2. WALL, in the 2lst year of his age
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

HoGS.-The Louisville Journal of Tuesday notes a
sale of 10000 head of hogs from the hooks by pork
house owners at Sc, taken by an English packer |,
continues to quote at 81 so to SIS gross and SC to
Sc so net, which includes the offering as well as the
asking rates-there being no buyers, however at the
nntSihe finmras
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
sist the pres:

THE BAY ROUTE, Ola the Seaboard and Roanoke
Rail Road, and the Bay Line of Steamers re-opened
business fully on the LIST inst. The boats now con-
meet with the cars daily at Portsmouth, and there is
no longer shadow of danger The route is a favor
lite one and deservedy SO, and We trust that increased
prosperity in the future may make up for its heavy
losses during the last three or four months. The
propretors of the Bay Boats deserve the thanks OF
every friend of humanity for their noble conduct dur
ing the prevalence of the epidemic in Norfolk and
Portsmouth.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

IMPEACHING JUDGE KANE-Petitions to Congress
said TO be in circulation In some portions OF Name
and Illinois. praying for the impeachment OF Judge
Kane at the bar of the Senate of the United States,
for misconduct in Office growing out of the Passmore
Williamson case. The affair can amount to moth
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

A Coal burning Locomotive has been for Severa
days running on the West Chester (Pa) railroad
and it consumes it is said, only about seven dollars
worth of coal per day, while a ood-buning loco
motive, performing the same service consumed TWEEN
ty-two dollars and fifty cents worth per day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

A NOVEL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the bapkrunt nett.
tons recently granted by the supreme court of Rhode
Island was the following petition of Nathan L. Mil
Ter, OF Providence, whose inventory attached to his
petition as coreect and true comprised these items
hens and rooster, valued at.........x5o M
Ps, oa. ~ ana cog ....................5 90
om L Se ia!nny blDle. ................. 90
sAa OSo'es anu "ood'saW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

MUSIC AND MATTER.-The celebrated Madame AL
boni is gaining immensely in size and reputation
she gave her the idea of an elephant that had swal
lowed nightingale.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

~ The obseques Of Governor Dudley drew forth
attendance of citizens yesterday afternoon,
larger than any had ever witnessed here on SIM
liar occasion. The desire to show respect to the
memory of the deceased was universally manifested
The cessation from business in the afternoon as re-
commended in the resolutions of the town meeting
was very general
In ST. James Church the beautiful and impressive
service of the Episcopal Church Was performed and
at three o'clock the funeral procession moved towards
Oakdae Cemetery, the place Of intermen where all
that was mortal of f. B. Dudley was committed to
IFS kindred clay. Dust to dust and ashes to ashes
The military companies and other organized bodies
were present. and the citizens generally of all classes
and persuasions.
We know not how ii is, but we shrink from the
minutia of funeral pomp even in the description.
After all it is but '':he last of earth'' and we can
but mark the tribute of respectful regret dsinterest
eddy offered, when fattery can soohe the dull
cold of death. Such was the tribute offered to
the memory of Gov Dudley.-Daiiy Journal 2nd inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09
For the Journal
Tribute of Respect.
OFFICE OF THE WILL & WELDON, r. R. Co.,
Ullznial otoal. N c.. Oct 81. 1855

OFFICE THE Will. & WELDON, X K. Co.,
Wilmington, N. c., Oct. 81, 1855.
At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Wilmington & Weldon Rail Road Company, held
this day, the President communicated the melan-
choly intelligence of the death of the Hon. E B.
Dudley late Governor of the State, and at the time
of his death, member Of this Board Whereupon
the following resolutions were UNANIMOUSLY adopted ::
ResoUd That the death of this distinguished citizen
this Company has sustained the loss of its most ardent
voted and efficient friend, whs from the very inception
the great work of Internal Improvement intrusted
administration and in its most trying times of embarrassment
and difficulty proved himself by his personal exertions
we'll lby his pecunary aid, the dsenerested patriot
and enlightened statesman.
Rcs0Ued That the lamented deceased large debt of
gratitude emineny due by the of Wilmington
whose present prosperous ndon and suspicious
are the work. of which, without injustice to any
other he may well be considered the principal patron if
the very founder.
ResoUed That the Board doth hereby respectfully tender
their heartfelt sympathy and coincidence to the bereaved
| family of our colleague.
Resolved, That this Board will the usual badge
mourning thirty days. and recommend the officers of the
Company unite with this testimonial of respect
memory of the deceased.
Resoired That this Board will attend the Funeral of the
deceased.
Reocd That the President be requested transmit
copy ohese resolutions to the family of the deceased anC
express them the sincere coincidence of this Board
loss they have sustained.
| Copy from the minutes
| JAMES s GREEN Sncretorv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

05@ The Fall Term of our Superior Court closes its
sessions here today. The most interesting case of
the term was tried yesterday e Peter" slave be-
long Ing'to Cornelius Murphy, Esq, of this county
was indicted for the murder of Lizzy," his wife, the
property OF c. w. Murphy, Esq, about the middle
of last May. 1t was rather mysterious affair."
Lizzy" was about % years of age, very bad, ILL
tempered negro and she and Peter had been in the
habit of quarreling he being jealous of her. no doubt
with cause. He had determined 10 part from her. and
came there on the morning of the event. when some
hard words passed and noise was heard in
LIzzy's house. On persons going to examine, she
was found Dead or dying, evidently from the blow of
an axe on the head and Peter lying weerng in his
blood with his throat cut and a knife near him
Either he had knocked the woman on the head with
the axe and then cut his own throat with the knife,
or she had cut his throat with the knife and he had
immediately grasped the axe and struck her with it.
SuCh were the hyPotheses suggested to account for
the scene presented as we'll as the relative position
of the parties.
The jury, after absence of about an hour. re-
turned verdict of mansaughter. His Honor SEN
fenced Peter to be branded and whipped
The case was fully and ably argued by Geo Davis
Esq, for the defence; by Solicitor Strange for the
Sate.-DaHy Journal 3rd INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-09

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3.--Pittsburg papers announc
the arrival there of Ex-Governor Reeder and his de
parture for ONE the same day. Friday