Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12


oc church at ST. Anne, Eighth street, refer to Sill
vie de Grasse De Pau, wife of the late Francis De
Pau, and only surviving daughter of the late Count
de Grasse. She was in her 82d year,
DISCRETION IN THE ENGLISH Administrations to
the Russians from the British army in the Crimea are
reported. The first deserton noticed in the accounts
of the Crimea was of Il marine employed at the bat
terles. 1t was given out, to produce an effect that
he was a " Yankee" who had found his way into the
English Navy, and the letter writer's at the seat of
war were at pains to circulate the report that the
dasardly deserter was not an English soldier As
the nationality of the deserters subsequently, is not
given it is safe to conclude that they not Yam
KEGS"
GA check for two hundred dollars was cashed
yesterday at of our banks, and bill of one hun
dred dollars part of the payment. The recipient
after leaving the counter desired to change this
note, and happened to mention his desire TO total
Stranger with whom he had just instituted an acct
dental acquaintance. The friend kindly and
generously volunteered just to step in and get the
change if you don't feel like walking, and the offer
accepted. The bill was accordingly presented
to the bank that had not long before paid it out ex
changed for its equivalent in smaller denominations
and-tha s the last heard of the matter by the too
confident gentleman who was waiting outside The
friendly messenger forgot to return, but made his exit
through different door. and went his way, wonder
ing no doubt at the audacity of human faithn
The Courier does not inform whether L" the
friendly messenger" left lock of his HAIR as pre-
cautionary deposite and guarantee.
EXTRAORDINARY FEAT-On Wednesday, at four
o'clock, P, M, Mr.. VIM. Wheeler, the celebrated
Western Walker,' commenced the task of walking
one hundred and one consecutive hours, and, mas
much as it was alleged that similar feat was not
fairly accomplished, particular pains taken by
those interested that there might be no humbug in
the present instance The first night was passed
very comfortably; and during the next night and
day he evinced no signs of fatigue. On Friday he
appeared TO feel the effects of lack of rest and his
limbs menced swelling. He was watched close
~ that night. and at times his mind wandered, and
he was unconscious of anything going on near him.
he next day, Saturday, he recovered his wonted
VIgor, and, with the encouragement Of his friends
near by, seemed quite fresh His limbs, too, which
bore evidence of his endurance, improved in appear
ance, and the approach of last night was met with
much confidence by himself and others
He continued to walk, but with much difficulty.
His constitution required all the stimulus that con-
sIstent with his safety could be given He became
derious, and had to be guarded to prevent him eav
ing the plank, and, if possible, the room On Sun
day morning the swelling commenced again, ard the
day passed tedousy. Large crowds visited him,
which did much to cheer him on In the evening
the audience became literally packed and at one
time II was serous proposed clearing the room for
the purpose of giving the pedestrian air. At 9
O'Clock and minutes, 1t was announced by DR.. Row.
ELL his physician, that his time was up. He left the
plank, and walked through the crowd with perfect
composure. Three cheers were given for him, which
were duly acknowledged
This proved that he was perfectly sensible, and
which, under the circumstances, was looked upon
| as strange occurrence. carriage being in wait
lng he entered it, and Immediately fell into a sound
slumber. On arriving at the destination of the Vi
hice. he awoke, and, after partaking of such nour
ishment was provided for him. retired to bed
The only food or drink allowed him during the time
of this extraordinary performance was beef tea Every
strong, raw eggs brandy, and wine This is the
greatest feat of the kind on record-San Francisco
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