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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05
From the Seat of War.

The entrenchnents on Fourth Street between Prn-
cess and Chestnut Streets remain pretty nearly in
the position at the date of the last public ad-
vices One little negro the last rainy right, lost his
way among the e0bankments, but was rescued with
his life No serious attack has been contemplated
upon the position, which will shortly come to be re-
garded as impregnabe. The laborers are supposed
to have gone into winter quarters. The torttlca-
tons on Princess Street below Fourth far ad-
vanced as to dispense with any great supply OF NOR
tar, and consequently the mortar bed above is lying
idle for the present. The attack of the mosquitoes
during the next summer may call for the construction
of additional outworks, and sand and mortar
from the lines in front of the Academy, which
have now been extended as far the old kenan
House. When the lines of decentralization are com
pleed that square may be looked upon fully invest
ed with no chance but 10 surrender at discretion
g-The Sheriff down upon the said denizens for tax
es, all the same so that perhaps they may have an In
tereSt in the Jail
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05
Arrcet for Murder.

We are informed that John Strickland, charged
with the murder of John Farral of Nash county, N.
C., was arrested by James Cambell, justice of the
peace, at Weldon, on Monday last. He freely &C
knowleded the shooting of Farral, and avered that
he would do the same thing again under like provo
cative circumstances. He expressed desire 10 re-
turn 10 the county in which the offence was commit
ted, and declared that he was when arrested about
to procure ticket to return TO Nash county. He
was secured in the Halifax N. c. jail--Richmond
Express.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

New ORLEANS, Dec. 25.-The Steam Ship Orizaba
has arrived at this port from Vera Cruz with adyces
from the City of Mexico to the 10th inst.
The government, it is said, had gained two vcto-
res Alvarez was within IS leagues of the City of
Mexico.
Santa Anna had been elected President almost
unanimously.
The steamer Nautilus, supposed to have been lost,
had arrived at Tampco
The Mexican war steamer Iturbide had arrival Al
Vera Cruz.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

Arrival of the Empire CIty--Later from Havana
New YORK, Dec. 28-The steamer Empire City
arrived here this afternoon from Havana, but brings
no news of Importance The examination of Fran
cisco Estampes alias Lacorte arrested the charge
of llibustering at Baracoa, progressing. In his
declaration he unhesitatngly avowed that his pur-
pose was the liberation of his counrymen from the
Spanish yoke.
Capt Hawkins OF the schooner Chas. 7. Smith,
had been cited to appear to answer the charge Of
having clandestineIy brought arms TO the island.
The act for the registration of slaves was
promulgated. and it Was said would be Of great
vice to importers ofnegroes. several cagoes of whom
had been lately landed.
All the forts of the Island have recently received
heavy ornaments from Europe.
Sugars quiet at 8 reals for yellow Mus
covado 5; whites y a g. Stock $4,000 boxes
The weather was favorable for operations the
states,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

Interesting from Mexieo-New Orleans Cotton Mar
ket.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 25th.--The steamer OriZaba
has arrived here with dates from the City of Mexi
CO the 10Th lust. Two more victories by the gov
eminent troops over the insurgents, under Alvarez
are reported. The battles are said to have taken
place within eighteen leagues of the City of Mexico
Santa Anna has been unanimously reelected Presi-
dent.
The steamer Nautilus, supposed to have been lost
had arrived safely at Tampico.
On the receipt of the foreign news, Cotton advanc-
ed to /.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-NAVAL STORES-3 days pre-
The ccmmoner descriptions of Soft Turpentne have
been in request and sales have been made Of about 300
ere continues light Spirits Turpenne been good
demand both 9th for exports and consumption and sales
OF about bbs at 1906 CENTS cash. part in shipping
order, at the lowest rate 46t 10 days and A. 48 and 49,
longer time confidence being measurably restored-os
bruoght 465@48 cash. and $50 leach ten gallon tin
hand, 5000 bbs. Common Rosin is and firm and
White continues dull Tar is in good stock, but there lit
tie demandsome further shipments have been made L
erpool recently, from first hands Besides the above
have only to report sales of 800 bb No. and low White
Rosn at 81 1902 BIZ " $50 300 b., and POO Common
81 67a % $40 b delivered
Rce-ls very dull and the little demand is confined TO the
best descriptions The transactions the week Includes about
500 tcs various qualities at 81 5000 so We reduce
quotations.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

u S. MEDIATION IN EURoPz.-It is said that the
House Committee on Foreign Relations have agreed
unanimously 10 report in favor of Mr.. Clingman's
proposed mediation of the United States in the pending
European war; Philadelphia North american.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05
The Proposed Mediation.

Mr. Cingman in the House of Representatives has
brought forward project for offering the friendly
mediation OF the United States, with view of recon
Cling the differences in Europe which already have
occasioned and continue TO occasion appalling loss
of life, and runous expenditure OF treasure, and
threaten ultimately to involve all Europe in war,
with lis terrible consequences, which consequences
we ourselves must feel 10 some extent in our bust
ness relations The object is which appeals to
US alike through best feelings and our most in
erested motives. But We cannot say that we see
any practical usefulness in the matter-we see nc
chance of success. Mediation may do before the
sword has been drawn but not after nations proud
powerful, and as obdurate the present beger-
ents have become fairly engaged. The only infuen
tial mediation would be such could and would en-
force its views by the substantial argument of one
| hundred thousand bayones.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

Among the visitors to our place this week, we had
the pleasure OF meeting Mr.. German the spirited and
ndefatgable Editor of the Esprit of the Age" as
also Dr. VIM NJ Johnson assistant Editor of the same
paper. Mr. German abors with energy and effect in
good casuse, and although we cannot approve of all
the lengths to which be inclined to Co. we new
ertheess wish him success in the main object which
lie has in view, namely, the advancement of Temper
ance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05
WHINING TON, N. C goth Dec. 1854.
st. Johns Day,

Yesterday, being st. Johns day, the Masonic fra
terniy of this town celebrated the occasion in the
customary A procession formed, and
preceded by the German Brass Band, wound through
several of the principal streets to the 9Th street NJ.
E. Church, where address illustrative of the prin-
cipes of this time honored institution was delivered
by VIM. K. Blake, Esq, of Greensboro. We have
heard the address spoken of in very high terms,
being admirably suited to the occasion, and worthy
of the high reputation of the speaker.
Last evening, the Offices of Concord Chapter No.
l, were duly installed with the usual appropriate
ceremonies in presence of many persons in attendance
at the Lodge Room by invitation.
The officers of the Lodge and Chapter for the pre-
sent year as follows:
ST. JOINS LODGE, No. /.
E. j. Lutteroh, w. M NJ Crony, S. w; H
Flanner, J. w; T. NJ. Gardiner IT.; T. B. Carr
Secy.; J. NJ. Monk s. D.; T. H. Lane, ]. D.; H. w
Foy, T.
CONCORD CHAPTER, No. l.
H. P. Russell, H P; o. L. FilIyaw, K; E. J. Lut
terloh, s.; w Howard, c. H; l. Northrop, P. S.
D: Teller, r. A. c.; M. Cronly, M, Ord, v; J. Lyon
NJ. End, "; M. McInnis, NJ. LIST. "; J. A. Taylor
IT,. T. B. Carr, Sec'y.; H. w. Foy, T-HeraH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05
MARRIED

At the Washington Hotel the 3lst ult, by the Rev
a a I; KePlton, Mr. JAMES D. MeCASKELL, to Miss NJ
M. BAILEY, all of South Carolina.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

HOMICIDE IN COLUMBUS CoUNTY.-We. learn that
on Tuesday night last, Mr. Francis Stevens of Column
bus County, was killed by a man named D. Fields,
The difficulty occurred at some gathering, where both
parties no doubt got less intoxicated, and
fight sprung up, in the of which Fields cut up
Stevens with knife, cutting him across the throat SO
that he died in less than five minutes. The verdict
of jury of Inquest in accordance with the above
facts Fields is still at large
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05
DIED.

In this town yesterday Sunday afternoon, 3l Dec
JOHN CHASE, infant son of Samuel L. and Georgiapa
Yopp, aged months.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

WHAT THE LAW DEEMS LUxURIEs For Wire
novel case has just been decided in New York
which involves curiosity in medco jurisprudence
mesmerc physician sued susband for services
rendered the wife in his absence, and the Supreme
Court say that in the 9Th act of Cushings Report is
their opinion in the case, viz that the law does not
recognise the dreams, visions, or revelations of wo
man in mesmerlc sleep as necessaries for wife,
for which the husband, without his consent, can be
made to pay. These are fancy articles, which those
who have money of their own to dispose of may pur-
chase, if they think proper but they are not neces-
Saries, known to the law, for which the wife can
pledge the credit of her absent husband.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

The Atlas thinks the whole Know Nothing Legs-
Iaure will be ndictable under the following provi-
sion tFom~lhe Revised Statutes
''lf any person shall administer, or assume 10 ad-
minister TO another any oath, any obligation IN the
nature Of an OATH which is not required or author
lied by law, or if any person shall voluntarily suffer
any such oath or obligation 10 be administered to
him, or shall voluntarily take the same, he shall be
punished by fine not exceeding two hundred dol
lars, nor less than five dollars"
The members of the secret Order administer and
have administered to them oath of the most solem
nature not required or authorized by law.-Bosou
Chronicle.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

ASTOUNDING MAIL ROBBERY We have already
mentioned that man named Stone had been arrps.
ted al Elmira, N. y on the charge of robbing the
mail 1t appears an old man named Gates hal tho
contract to convey the mail to and from the cars and
that ne allowed his son, wild and frolicsome youth
to handle the bags This youth, it is alleged, con-.
sp'red with Stone, who was employed in Gverv
stable and perpetrated a series of robberies for
year PAST, throwing the rfed bags into PRIV. The
Stone: ii appears, thought he had made money
enough in this way, came to New York, engaged
partner ana was gong into business with very fine
cGsA capital. He made Gates, his drinking accom-
plice, promise when be left to rob no more mails
but Gates, getting short, undertook bag" on his
own hook one night, and either being drunk or inter
rupted left letters scattered about the PRIV which
being found by children next day, were reported to-
the postmaster. The privy was searched, and from
It's vaults were fshed up sixteen mail bags and anv
quantity of letters. In bag was found $50
ooo draft. In another, $4,000 in money overlook,
ed; Gates got but $4,000 in the bag he robbed, and
left some ST. 600 in it. Gates confessed all, Stone
denies everything.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05
Vermont and the Fugitive slave Law

The Legislature of Vermont has passed the fol-
lowing act. which is intended, doubt, to obstfuc
the officers of the General Government in the execp
ton of the fugitive slave law:
SECTION 1. Every person who shall falsely and
malclously declare, represent or pretend that anv
free person within this State is slave or owes sar
vice or labor to any person or persons with intent n
procure to aid and assist in procuring the forcb
removal of such free person from the Stale as sava
shall pay fine of three thousand dollars and be inn
prisoned in the State prison not less than five
Provided, That nothing in this act shall b. construed
as applying TO any claim of service from an appren
tice for fixed term.
SEC 2 No declaration, representation, or pretenso
that any person. being or having been in this STATE
is OF has been slave shall be deemed proved excent
by the testimony OF at least two credible witnesses
testtylng to facts directly tending to establish tho
ruin OF such declaration, representation or pretense
ana every person who, upon any trial arising under
this act shall falsely and wliully represent or nre
'end with intent TO aid any party accused under this
act that any person is slave or owes or d;3
owe ser'lce or labor TO any person or persons shall
pay fine of three thousand dollars and be jmnri.on
cd IN the State prison not less than five wears
SEC. 3 On the trial of any prosecution ARISING nm
der TINS act, no deposition shall be received as ey
dence OF The truth of any statement contained in
deposition. " '"o'l
SEC f. Every person who shall obstruet anv of
Ger IN the service of any warrant issued in accoTda
with this act, or who shall aid j. the escane If r
person arrested under this act, while pursued bv sncS
ofcer or In his custody shall be imprisoned IN H.
otate prison not less than one year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

provisions, TO the effect that foreigner should
be allowed vote for State Senator's unless previous
" naturalized according to the laws of the United
States, then the matter of qualification would be
placed beyond the jurisdiction of the State, and
placed in the hands of Federal Congress which
ght make the thing shift from lifetime to no
time at ALL although every Representative and Sena-
ator from North Carolina should be opposed to such
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

EXPLANATION OF WAR ITEMS AND PBRAsEs-Tbe
editor OF the United Service Gazette in lecture de-
lvered last week, at Manchester, explained that a
" fortress was like a star. A bastion had three
faces, and was connected by another, and another,
each at three hundred and fifty yards distance, until
penason was formed of FIVE; and it was called the
system of reciprocal Defence, as one baston in the
pentagon defended the other. They were surrounded
by ditch and WALL and then in front of the walls
were g lunettes filled with men, and having guns
outside. The parallels lines of EARTH or bas kes
of earth thrown up opposite the enemys work zgzag,
and SO as not TO be exposed 10 the direct fire of the
enemy, thus protecting the advance of the besiegers.
The first work usually to dig ditch with the earth
from which we make our parallel; and if the earth
not OF the proper sort, We gabons baskets of
earih) to depth of twenty feet, and ten feet high,
thus making the earthwork strong and the soldier
runs up banquette TO the top Of the earthwork to
nre at Inc enemy and then runs down again, and is
protected. The enemy's fire on such earthworks on.
ly strengthens them
Madame Rose Devries is giving concerts in Nash
vile.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05
From yVashington CITY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-On Saturday last $3.50
900 U. s. stock received at the Treasury for r
demption
Lucus, convicted OF forgery last week, has bee
sentenced TO four years imprisonment in the Penite
tiary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-05

Vile - -.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-01
Danville Academy.
T. r.. PrimciDaI,

THE ensuing Session of this Institution
will commence on Monday, the 9Th day OF
January, 1855, and will continue twenty-five
weeks. A FEMALE DEPARTMENT will
be opened al the same time under the imme.
diate care of
MISS JANE r. BRADLEY,
bu, 6eer which the P. incips' Of the Acad.
envy will exercise a general SUP o.. ssion.
Instruction in toh departments will be
thorough and practical, and wall extend
through the whole ranges of English and
Classical studies usually taught in The higher
seminaries oil learning.
TERMS:
The Academic year will consist of forty
four weeks.
The price of tuition per quarter will be as
follows -
Geography, Eug. Grammar and Arilh.
metic, So sc
| Higher English studies, s 90
Latin and Greek Languages, 6 90
German & French Languages (exira)
each, s 90
Drawing and Painting in Water col.
.ors, (ext-a) 3 90
Tuition bills will be presented for payment
a, the end Of each quarter.
~ Good boarding can I've obtained in pri-
vate families. JIG MONTGOMERY,
Danville, Jan. ., 1855. SEo'RY.
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T OF UdTU y IT FHIPUTFEF'
CALEB H. NEEDLES,
LEATHER AND FINDINGS,

FEyHE subscriber respectfully invites the at.
L. tention of dealers and others, to his large
and well selected stock of Leather aud Find.
ings, which is kept constantly fresh by repeated
drafts upon the manufacturer Of this country
and of Europe, and which is made up in part
Of the following articles, viz :-rhe best Oak
and Red Sole Slaughter, Skirting and Damng.
ed do ; Harness, Bride, Band and Welt Leath.
err; Thong and Lacing do. Wax Upper, Boot
Grain, Buff and Split do; City Slaug, K,ps
Sailed aud Collar do. City. Country, French
and Patent Calf skins; Boot Leg Moroccos,
Buck Skins, Pad skins, Chamois, and Moroccos:
Bindings and Innings Of almost every descrip.
ton Shoe Thread, Patent Thread, silk, Boot
Cord, Lace, and Silk and Union Galloons:
| Black and Colored English Lasting, Worsted
| Uppsrs. and Crimped Fronts and foo,inge; Avis
| Tacks, Needles, Eyelet and Crimping Machines
| and E%yelets; Steel, Iron, Copper and Zinc Nails,
Files, Rasps, Knives Rubbers, Pegs, B~r,stles;
and Boot Web; Hammers, Bootand Shoe Trees,
Lasts, Crimps, Clamps, Handles. Gum, Color
Cod Liver and Tanners Oil; Shoe Tools and
Curriers' Tools OF all kinds, ready for use, be-
sides many other articles not enumerated above.
all of which will be sele at the lowest market
rates, by JOHN WHITE,
Importer and Dealer, 497 Market Street,
Above 18th, Philadelphia.
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GRATIS!
JUST PU

A NEW Discovery in Medicine. A few
"A words on the rational treatment without
Medicine. OF Spermatorrhes, or local weakness,
Nervous Debility, Low Spirits, Lassiiude,
Weakness Of the Limbs and the Back, lndis.
position and Incapacity of Study and Labor,
Dizziness Of Apprehension, Loss of Memory
Aversion to Society, Love of Solitude, Timid-
ity, Self Distrust, Dizziness, Headache, Invol-
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ton of the Eyes, Pimples on the Face, Sexual
and other Infirmities In Man.
From the French Of DIR. b. Delaney,
The important fact that these alarming COM
plants may easily bs removed without medi-
cine, Is. in this small tract, clearly demonslra-
ted, aud the entirely new and highly successful
treatment, as adopted by the author, fully ex.
plained, by means Of which every one is ena
bled to cure himself perfectly, and at the least
possible cost, nvoldiding thereby, all the I'D.
vertised nostrums Of the day.
Sent to any address, gratis and post free, in
a scaled envelope, by remitting (post psid) two
postage stamps 10 DR.. b. De LaIey No. II
Lispenard Street, New York, en-.
September 2eth, 1854.
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A NEW ASSORTMENT UF
Fall s. Winter Goods.
MENDENHALL 8. MENSCH

MrNDENu MIL q
TT AVE just received and opened n nev
IL lot Of Fall and wiuler goods, 10 which
we invite the attention Of purchasers. A.
mons their
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
are black and fancy Silks, black and
changeable klpacas, de LANES, Merinoes,
Nous. de Beige, Bombazines, plain, figured
and changeable Poplins, c~alicoes, g.ngs
hams, gloves, hosiery. !Sc., &c.
GENTLEMENS' DRESS GOODS,
such ss fine black and brown French cloths
black Doeskin and fancy Cassimers, satin
and fancy Vestings, black & Italian fancy
Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves; &c.
HITS AND CAPS.
A large assortment of Mems and Boys
hats and caps, embracing every style and
quality. Also, a large and varied assortment
Of Parasols and Ribbons.
DOMESTICS-B leached g. unbieached
Muslin, Checks, Tickings, Jeans, Drills, Ia
ble-diaPer, Bagging, Toweling, Table-lin-
ems, &c.
BOOTsS SR0Es-A large assortment,
of Mems, Women's & Children's Boots and
Shoes, Jenny Lind s. buskin Shoes q, very
low prices. .
Colored and white Cafpei Chain.
GROCERIES.-A large assortment Of
Groceries, such as Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Rice, Teas, &c, sc.
The attention Of all who wish good bar.
gains is solicited, for inducements TO puf-
chasers will be offered.
Bloomsbury, October, 90, 1851.
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1900 BOOK
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Sc q G a e E -z19
TO THE FASHIONABLE AND
oEpLRL3La&9.

0V1fBRS.
TNHE undersigned, having just received The
u latest Paris and New York Fashions,
you'll a~gain-beg leave 10 inform his numer.
Gus friends and all the world about Blooms
burg, that he is now better prepared than ev-
er 10 accommodate any one will, the neatest,
easiest and best fitting suits of Clothes that
haye been turned out lately and moi only
that, but he will also do them up in the best
order, upon the lowest terms.
His shop is at the old stand, (ioo well
known 10 need further noIice) where he may
al all times be found, seated Upon the bench
of repentance, steadily drawing out the hrcad
of affection, hopeing ii may in the end prove
advantageous 10 him and his customers. He
would also advise his friends 10 bear in mind
that poor, afflicted tailors must live, or they
can't be expected 10 work. Therefore, Wheat,
RYE. Corn, Oats, Potatoes, and with all now
and then a little CASH will come mighty
handy from those who are back standing on
HE book.
Remember, gentlemen, that in all cases
/" the laborer is worthy Of his hire"
BERNARD RUPERT.
Bloomsbury, April 1Ith, 1853.