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

pool about IL feet distant from the Lock, and the
wall brought back to its place and secured with long
sure bolts to the crib, and the space between the
Lock and crib filled with good pudding,
All the other Locks can be secured by construct.
ing cribs on the river side TO prevent them from be-
ing undermined, and by supporting the walls with
braces and buttresses. | would recommend that in
all cases where the Locks are not completed that an
alteration be made in the head of the Locks so as to
place the gates on level with the top of the breast
wall, and stepe gate be placed at the head of the
below all the Locks. will further suggest-buld
ing the Lock at Cross Creek. and those to be rebuilt
at Silver Run and Red Rock of rubbe masonry laid
in cement and as fast as the other Locks require
building, to build them in the manner and make
them "a feet in width The additional cost with the
aid of the navigation TO transport the materials will
not exceed SO, 900 each Lock. | would also recon-
mend that the depth of water be increased to five
feet instead of three feet eight inches, the present
depth. The additional cost will not exceed $4,000
Notwithstanding the exceeding low state of the
water in the Rivers, the lowest il is said, that has
been known for great length of time. there was still
an abundance if the works were made tight, for the
most extended business. No apprehensions need be
entertained on that subject.
Herewith submit two estimates, one, the cost OF
completing the work on the present plan. The other
for completing the work in substantial anC
permanent manner, and increasing the base of all the
Dams and giving them lower slope.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
F. A. DOUGLASS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12
The LEGISLATURE.

On the 4th inst, in the Senate, Mr.. Fennell from
the Committee on Propositions and Grievances, re-
ported favouraby upon the bill to incorporate the
town of Newtown, in Caawba county. Passed Sc
cond and third readings
Mr. Mcdowell, from the Committee on Corpora
tons, reported tavourabIy upon the following bills,
which passed their second and third readings "A
Bill 10 incorporate the ellis Copper Mining Compa
nay; Bill to incorporate the Wilmington Steam
Tug Company.
Some other matters of purely local Importance
and bills from the Committee on Revised Statutes
were attended 10 in the Senate
The House of Commons mainly occupied with
the Revised Statutes and matters of local importance
The Steam Tug Company of Wilmington passed its
third reading. The bills Incorporating the French
Broad Railroad Company and the Yadkin Plank
Road Company passed their third reading.
The most important business done Friday, was
that in relation to the Charlotte Road, already pub
lished in this paper.
On Saturday, the Senate rejected bill for new
county to be called Vernon
Mr.. Wilder, from the Committee on Banks, asked
to be discharged from the further consideration of
bills proposing 10 incorporate the Banks of Green's
boro, Pittsboro and Wilmington
bill 10 subscribe $4,000, to the Fayetteville and
Centre Plank Road, passed its second reading.
Considerable debate occurred the bill to in
crease the salaries Of certain public officers. The
bill was rejected.
In the House on Saturday, the bill extending the
Central Railroad easwardly to Beaufort, passed its
second reading by 81 to IA.
The Committee Banks, in the House, reported
fdUourably on the bills for the Banks of Plymouth
and Wilmington unfarourable upon the bill to in
crease the capital of the Commercial Bank of Will
mington, also upon the bill for Bank Pitsboro,
and at some other points.
memorial was presented by Mr.. Williams, of
New Hanover, concerning the Deep and Cape Fear
River improvements which ordered to be printed.
ihe engrossed resolution instructng Maj. Gwynn
to visit the works Cape Fear and Deep Rivers
was taken up, and, motion of Mr.. Gotten, a Joint
committee of five ordered to accompany the Ma
Ijor. | presume Mr.. Gotten will be made chairman
of the committee.
Major Gwynn, we believe it was, that recommend
ed and obtained the appointment of the original
gineer, whose plans have succeeded admirably =
We must confess that we think somebody else ought
to make the survey. The report would have more
weight if coming from source not in any way mixed
up with the previous msmanagement of the work
nor responsible for he recommendation of an ncom.
netent enpinear
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WILMINGTON, N. c., FRIDAY. JAN. IL, 1854.

R6y- We publish to-day bill introduced into the
Legislature of this State by Mr. McDuffe, of Cumher-
land the object of which is to create Court of Com
mon Pleas for Cumberland County, 10 exercise all the
judicial powers now exercised by the County Courts
with others not now within the jurisdiction of the
County Court said Court of Pleas to be presided over
by local Judge learned in the law, to be elected
every four years by the qualified voters OF the Coun
tv. The County Court to fill vacancies arising from
any cause.
Our motive in publishing this bill is to bring the
subject TO the attention of the citizens of New Hanover
County with the view of obtaining some expression
of opinion in regard to the practcabty and expedI-
ency of endeavoring to obtain somewhat similar
act for this county There seems to be very gen
era belief that some action is necessary and ought
to be taken with the view of expedting judicial pro-
ceedings in New Hanover County, and the idea of
resident Judge clothed with more extended powers
than those now possessed by the County Court, is not
a new one We have heard it brought forward repeat
eIly by gentlemen of the legal profession here.
We ask for this expression of opinion upon this
matter for another reasonon behalf of our represen-
tatves in both branches Of the Legislature 1t is de-
sirabIe that they should be apprsed of the views and
wishes of their constituents, it is also desirable
that any movement made IN the present Legislature
should be made promptly. We therefore respectfully
invite suggestions from any gentlemen who are con-
versant with the bearings of the subject, as we wish
to recur 10 it again more fully, and make such re-
marks as a careful examination OF the BILL and bet
ter acquaintance with the wishes of our people, may
suggest-Da:iu Journal 9th INST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12
Naval InteIligence---A steamer fired into.

New York, Jan. s.-Tntelligence from the sloop of
war Marion, at Porto Praya, on the 9th of December
states that the Constellation left that place for St.
Vlncens on the 10th of November and the Sloop of
war Dale left on the st December for Monrov;a On
cruise
Business in Coffee at Gonaives was brisk.
The Golden Eagle. from St. Thomas, reports that
before she arrived the steamer Benjamin Franklin
", was chartered by the Royal Mail Company to take
me mails and passengers to the other islands. The
Franklin was fired into by the authorities of ST Thom.
as when leaving the port, and ball passed through
state room in which was an English lady with her
chiio' Ihe steamer was detained two DAYS for re-
pairs The reason given by the authorities for their
conduct was that the steamer had no right to pass.
and leaking, put into St. Thomas on the 26th,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

AT the session of the Old Soldiers Convention This
evening, resolution was passed urging Congress ~
make provision for soldiers and their widows and
children; also for the Indians who helped us when
prisoners in Trpol urging an extension of the pen.
sion law to the soldiers of the war of 1912 and Their
Widows and children: and returning thanks to Mr.
Droonead Tor MS exertIons in their behalf The re-
solutions also eulogize Madison, CLAW. Lowndes and
Calhoun, urge the completion of the National Mopu.
ment, &c.
committee was appointed to memorabilia Con.
gresS on these subjects
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

AN INcIDENT-NoT IN THE B1LLs.-As Mr.. G.
': Brooke. in recently performing the character OF
Richard the Third at the Liverpool Amphitheatre fell
upon the stage at the close of the fifth act struck
down oy the sword of Richmond the moment of breath
less silence which followed was suddenly broken bya
voice from the gallery, shouting in tones of encourag
ing suggestion to Mr.. Milliers who played the part
of conquerer. Now's your time, old chap; of with
his bootsn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

MISERABLE MIsTAKE.-Our young ladies do not
insist high standing young gentlemen, whence
variety Of private miseres and public vices
A current young man is the butt of society; and
there are wise men who contend that the world is al
ways right.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12
Harbor Defences of New York.

The Courier and Enquirer publishes detailed
statement of the ornaments of the various fortresses
around New York harhor, and comparison of the
aggregate with statement of the ornaments of the
defences of SebastopO, previous to the breaking out
OF the present war. The number of guns is as fol-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12
SECOND DISPATCH I

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, P M.-Four Indians, from
sed in costume, and attracted much attent;on
The venerable G. w. P. Curtis, and Messrs' Case
Houston, Shields. Van Rensselaer,, Benson, and Tas
lie Combs, were also present.
Judge Sutherland presented the Convention 10 tho
President OF the United States who made speech
The Chief of the Six Nations also smoke in babIf r.
his tribe, as soldiers of the United States VI
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12
An Encouraging Exhibit.

We are pleased to learn that the business of the
Wilmington and Manchester Road, for the last twelve
months exhibits an amount of prosperity beyond the
hopes of its warmest friends and such as to leave
no doubt of its shortly becoming of the most pro-
ftable public works in the country The gross re-
ceipts of the Road foot up three hundred and thirty
thousand dollars, and the nett profits one hundred
and forty thousand dollars being equal to seven per
cent. upon the whole cost of the work, stock and
loans included. Taking into consideration the fact
that only ten months of the mail contract IS included
in this and that for the greater part OF the lme the
road was in an unfinished condition, this result is re-
alv surprising, and such as is seldom, ever, ex-
hibted by a new work We presume, of course that
the actual bona fde construction account is not in
cluded in the statement of current expenses We
are not, however, posted up upon the items, but are
simply apprized of the aggregate result
As matter of interest to the whole community we
publish the report of Mr.. Douglass, competent
Engineer upon the present state and future prospects
of the Cape Fear and Deep River improvement
The light in which it places the whole previous con-
duct of the work requires no further comment than
consists in the quotation of the language OF Mr. Doug
lass who attributes its failure far to three caus-
es "1st-Defect in the original plans of the differ
ent parts of the work 2nd-Careless and unaithful
execution of the same. 3d-and the unfinished and
protected state in which the work has been LETT
No stronger censure could we'll be expressed. II
is pleasing TO see that Mr.. Douglass more than CO.
oborates very favorable opinion heretofore expressed
with regard TO the adaptation of the river to slack
water navigation. 1t is a work with which i'm
portant interest is intimately connected, and dc
hope that the Legislature will not suffer great i'm
provemen to fail by the fault of subordinates.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

English and americans IN RusSia.-A letter from
st Petersburg says =" Mr.. Baird's iron foundery is
IN full work again He has contracted for five screw
engines four of 800 and one of 400 horse power and
actually received 100000 in advance Without depo-
sitting any guaranee-an unusual thing with govern
ment contracts. The Americans (he same who have
had so much to do with the Moscow Railroad) are
building great many gun boats and screws and
Col Colt has been, or is still here, with his machn-
ery to make reyolvprs''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

in case of appeals from the Superior Court to the SUI
preme Court.
SEC. TO- Be it further enacted That after the June
Term 1885, of Cumberland County Court, the trial
and appearance docket, and all papers connected with
any cause or petition. civil or criminal, pending in
said undIsposed of, shall be removed into the
court of Common Pleas. and stand there for trial, in
like manner if originating there, and all witnesses
recognized shall be bound over to said court, and
witnesses under subpoena, and parties under obliga
ton to be and appear before the County Court, shall
be held to appear at the court OF Common Pleas.
Sec. H. BE Al further enacted, That hereafter all
jurors of the regular panel, and all witnesses sum,
moned to attend any term of the Superior Court,
Court of Common Pleas or County Court, when such
juror witness resides more than ten miles from the
courthouse, shall be allowed per diem compensa-
ton of one dollar and fifty cents, and in addition to
their mileage six cents per mile for every mile trav
elled to and from the said courts, by the usual way
of travel.
SEC. IL. Be it further enacted, That when any ca
pas ad satifaciendum shall issue upon the judgment
of single magistrate, and the party therein be mind
ed to avail himself of the force for the relief
Of nsovent debtors, he shall give bond for his ap-
pearance at the next term OF the Court of Common
Pleas in the like manner, and under the same rules
and regulations as now prescribed and in force
directing said bonds to be given, conditioned for his
appearance 1.-THE County Court
SEC ID. Be at further enacted That the County
Attorney appointed by the County Court, shall attend
entitled 10 receive the same fees for like services
now allowed by law in the County Court.
SEC Ia Be 1t further enacted, That nothing herein
contained shall be so construed to prevent the
Judge of the said court from praccing an attorn
ey in any other court.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

The Circassan women, noted the world over for
their beauty adopt mode of dress which denotes
their position in society
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

AN EXPRESSIVE METAPHoR.-An exchange SAYS
Once on Lake Ontario, in an old tub of steamer,
substitute for the regular boat bound at the rate of
six miles an hour, from Oswego to Niagara river, we
asked the skipper if he to take the usual route
via Toronto $50 to Toronto in this thing y was
his answer, 81 would as undertake to drive
toad through q harrel of Tar b
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12
INC snldiers - IsIo

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-The old soldiers nurobo.
ing about fifteen hundred, were escorted to- dav H.
the Washington battalion, to the White Honss'
speech was delivered by the President of the Convsn
lion winch was replied to by President Pierce
The soldiers held their convention ,b;s 90.
n,clock O'N'ihR al
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

A eoquette treats a lover like a bouquet-carries
him about certain time for amusement or show, and
then quietly picks him to peices.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

K. Rayner, Esq, report says delivered an address
to the Know Nothings in secret last evening If Mr.
Rayner, who is from North Carolina, was invited
here TO bolster up the new organization in the present
campaign, we will pledge ourselves that if he wishes
a voice in the present State canvass that Mr.. Wise
will meet him before the people such time as they
together may select.-[ Norfolk Arons
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SebnSt0DnL.
NelC York.


The Courier says it has no information as to the
comparative weight Of metal, but hazards the opinion
that Ii was not against New York 1t also says that
the quantity of ordnance now mounted in defence of
Sebastopo is not double what was at the commence
ment OF the war, as given above The Courier adds
The calibre of the guns employed Extensively and
Extensively at Sebastopol have of ascer-
tanning, nor of forming opinion Of except
from the general report of the operations before that
town and the results which followed them. We
have 1t from the highest official authority that the
extreme range OF the heaviest cannon now in use NAV
be stated at 5000, 1000, and even 5000 yards-ln
one case 800 yards, or than three miles But
hiring al such distance is too uncertain to be more
than an annoyance-never useful. 1t may DESTROY
the buildings of town, and kill or drive out the un
fortunate inhabitants, but can never touch the mill
tary stgength of any place. Or do more harm than
amuse good soldiers.
The heaviest gun in our navy, at this time, is a
long heavy piece, throwing a ball of "a pounds 1t
has great precision, and at Sebastopol has proved
equal, at 1900 and 1000 yards, to the destruction
OF the Russian works. The arrangements for the
new ships contemplate much more powerful cannon
than those hitherto used"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12
Relief for the Poor,

New YORK, Jan. 3.-The committee to raise sub
scrPtons for the relief of the poor, report that 81
900 have been collected
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

DEATH.--A New York letter-writer says:
"a lady of some note died in this city last evening
and will be buried tomorrow, from the Roman Cath
Ollie 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 erase She was in her SD year,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

BARE ARMs-The question has been asked yhy
it is considered impote for gentlemen to go into the
presence OF ladies in their shrt-sleeves, whilst il is
considered in every way correct for the ladies' them
selves to appear before gentlemen without any sleeves
at all
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

While the price OF existence is at such an unnatu-
rally high point, every other interest must suffer-
And the worst of it is that this high range of prices
is not the result of demand for export The -four
exported from New York during the first week of 49,
So only footed up 9,O45 barrels, against 63,494
ported during the corresponding week of 1854. No
wonder that there should be stringences among the
mercantile community, under such state of affairs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

Dr. IVES late bishop of the Protestant Episcopal
Church in North Carolina who last year went over
to the ROmish Church, has been appointed Profess
sor in the Roman Catholic College in Fordham.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-01-12

The laborers and mechanics out of employ, in New
York. almost desperate and it is feared that Sc
rious consequences may follow. Some are actually
without the necessary means of subsistence The
committee appointed by the late Park meeting intend
to petition the Common Council for an appropriation
of five hundred thousand dollars, for the immediate
improvement of the public land and lots for the pur-
pose of giving employment to the poor now in want
of bread
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Mr.. Kennedy is . genllem in whom every conf
dence may be placed Persons may rely prompt
and faithful attention to their interests by ntrutng
their business to his hands. Chester Co. (Pa Repub
We recommendation 10 the ruLlic.-Daiiy Telegraph,
Alton, Ill. cd sa is nin II unl .ll y 5f9i
4 Mr.. Kennedy has been many years resident of
Washington, and has been widely known as valua
bic public Times and Gazette, Wheeling, Va.
: Mr.. Kennedy is eminenty distinguished for his
prompt and energetic business habits and his probty
and uprghtncss Of character Brooklyn IN. "
Daily Adrertiser. 4 Ia aa
lie ii well qualified by his habits for the proper
prosecution Of business placed in his hands Patriot,
Greensboro. N. G. no. ttt' @# +4
IIeis we'll fitted for the business, and we take
pleasure in comnending Mir. Kennedy to those desir-
ing aid in the prosecutirn Of Il cir cams.-Daly
Advertiser, Mobile, Ala.
y His acquaintance with the routine Of business in
the Indian Land Pension. and other Departmental
offices gives him great facilities for aiding those who
may secure his services Sentinel, Ogdensburg, N.
April IA, 1855 -3t
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