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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
Slave Labor on Southern Railroads.

The remarks of Col. DRAYToN, President of the
Charleston and Savannah Railroad, on the impor
lance of employing slave labor in the building of
railroads, embodied in his recent report, have at
traoted much attention throughout the South, and
also in other sections. They are complimentary
alluded to by the Cincinnati Railroad Record, which
closes its notice with the following remarks:
There is point in these suggestions that like
it is the tone of interest and independence that
characteristics the people the line of the road
They each have peculiar and personal interest IN
its completion, and they manifest by actual labor
and enterprise, that they appreciate its importance
to them This is it should be one has Sc
much at stake, is to derive much benefit from a
railroad, the person through whose possessions IT
! runs; and no operate on that road to as
great advantage to himself and the company as the
resident landhoder He is there in person, and has
more inducements to diligence and fathfuness, than
TO take care of the pitance in stock which he may
receive part pay for his labor We like, too, the
| independent tone of feeling which prompts men
never to entrust TO others what they can do fol
themselves There is time and labor enough wasted
among the residents along the line of every road in
the country to more than build the road if udcious
applied and it is the judcious and systematic en-
ployment of peoples time that alone can secure and
maintain wealth or competence.
But there is suggestion which we would like tc
make to southern friends; they should not aUholtl
neglect their agricultural interest, not for the
! important purpose of building their all mportan
railroads. The completed railroads will add largely
TO the value of their products, but those crops mus
be produced nothing will be gained by thu
road. The cultivation of the soil is the source O
wealth, and the railroad only the to make tina
wealth available. Hence it will be well for the plan
ter 10 remember, that while in building railroad h,
is beneftting himself and his posterity yet he mus
at the same time provide the of subsistence 70
his household. And if he rightly manages his time
and that of his servants, he will have ample opportu
nifty to cultivate his fields and do much for the i'm
nrovpments DrCrressinp around him
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
Russian Treatment of the Prisoners.

did my duty as soldier for my country, and it
was my fate to be severely wounded in the fray, on
the ground occupied by the Russian army The Off
GERS OF their army showed the greatest kindness,
and their DOCTORS as soon they possibly could dres
sed our wounds, and in two days after that sent US
here (SmpheropoD to hospital. and assure you
cannot describe the kindness of the inhabitants Of this
town; if we were in town in England our own peo.
pie could not show us more kindness | hope you
will not be gricved OF my being prisoner, and also
not 10 imagine that prisoner of war is like cuprt
on the contrary the officers of the Russian army visit
US every day and treat kindly, and give us segars
and tobacco to smoke and many times told US that
we were very brave soldiers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09

CAPE FEAR AND DEEP RIVER NAVIGATION CoMPA-
NY.-The meeting of the Stockholders in this Com
pany convened to-day in the Commissioners Hail.
and was organized by calling Col. John McRae to the
chair, and appointing Messrs. H A. London of Chat
ham, and J. R. Blossom of Wilmington, Secretaries
On motion, the Secretaries were appointed Com
mtee to ascertain the number of shares represented
personally or by proxy.
No other business had been done at the time Of
our going to press. deep interest 10 be felt
among those interested.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09

The fuller details by the steamer Canada at Bos-
ton seem 10 confirm the rumor mentioned in the
New Orleans Picayune of the 21st ult, with refer
ence to the projected departure of Louis Napoleon
for the Crimea, to take command of an immensely
increased French army there 1t would appear that
the idea has certainly been entertained, and its
abandonment is not by any means equally certain
The Emperor is o sort of fataist, and having once
resolved upon any course is apt to persuade himself
that it is his destiny to accomplish what he proposes
TO do Whether this be so or not, he moves forward
to its accomplishment steadily as though he dii
so persuade himself, and seldom or never abandon
anything he has begun.
In England there seems to be disposition TO q
into the war with will at least such is the program
me OF Lord Palmerston, the premier The ar
my is to be increased by every possible means tn
commmlssariat reorganized abundant munition
provided, nothing but steamers sent to the Baltic an
hospitals provided everywhere. The French arm,
is now organized on magnificent scale. and mum
bers something like six hundred thousand soldiers
nearly all seasoned men, provided with every re
quirement for efficiency. Everything gives evdenc
of preparation for active campaign.
Russia too, is girding up her Ioins and maxim
ready Tor mortal struggle, collecting immense depot
ofprovsions, arms, military stores, and posting armie
at all the important strategetical points.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09

bARNUM AFTER BURNs.-Barnum, with his eye
ever on noabilities from the Feeee mermaid to the
swedish Nightingale is after Burns. the fugitive
slave, who is on his way, under escort, 10 Boston
Inc Boston Transcript says thai, in letter to Hon.
r. N. hitchcock, OF the State Senate, received on
thursday morning, Mr.. Barnum says
see that Burns, the fugitive slave, is bought and
10 on his way to Boston. iii give him $500 to go
10 my Museum five weeks, and there tell his tale TO
our visitors provided he don't first appear elsewhere
IN New York and also provided he will commence in
New York by the 18th tIarch, and as much sooner
may ben
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
Comu,eteIy Upset.---what's to Pay:

We don't know when we were more surprised TAX
en- aback brought up standing discombobberated and
exfunctiied than this morning. We found this morn
ing in the Commercial, the following remarks, with
reference to Patrick MCGOWAN, the Mail Agent,
recently attacked and terribly wounded at Weldon
He is an adopted citizen, native of Ireland of the
Roman Catholic persuasion in religion, and Demo
crat in potics-nevertheless, he is well worthy the
esteem and regard of his fellow citizens so far as
our observation extended"
We don't know nothing we don't pretend to
know notbing-we never did pretend to know moth
ing but we might well after that, TO- who can pre-
tend to tell what is coming next, when neghbor Lor-
ing admits that man could have all the sins of poor
MCGOWAN on his head, and yet be well worthy the
esteem of his fellow citizens. The age of miracles
may be past, but that of wonders will never cease.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09

JUDGE LoR1NG In the Massachusetts House of
Representatives on Tuesday morning, remonstrance
was presented against the removal of Ludge Loring,
for the reasons assigned by" other petitioners for
his removal, and referred 10 the committee on that
subject. 1t is signed by $40 gentlemen, including
Charles Jackson, Edward Everett, the Lawrences,
Benz; Humphrey AMI many other of the most infu-
entail men They respectfully submit, that the re-
moval of aJudge by address to the executive for an
act done by him in another capacity, and not prohih-
tied by law, is an infringement upon the indepen-
dence of the Judiciary, and is not within the iust
and true Interpretation of the constitution of Massa-
chusetts'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
Look out for Him.

The Jail of Prince Edwards Co., Va, was few
weeks ago destroyed by fire. The prisoners were
rescued and placed in the Jail of Amelia Co., from
which Hudson, who was to have been tried soon, or
issuing counterfeit money on this Stale and South
Carolina, escaped and was at large up to I'd inst
and may be now. Hudson is of rather small size
has black hair, low forehead small black eyes, and
dark complexion. and might pass, if dressed WE'LL al
nice young man," tho, Oh the contrary, he is be-
lieVed to be hard case.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09

DOUGLAS JERRoLD-A MIR. Herand, author of
" The Descent into He'll" was annoying Douglas
Jerrod with importunate questions, at an unwelcome
time. Among others he queried-" By the by, Mr..
Jerrold, did you ever read my Descent into He'll :!
No, sir" replied the infuriated dramatist but
should like to see it %
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
Address TO al jug of Rum,

Here, only by cork controlPd
In all the pomp Of death, reuose
The seeds of many a bloody nose:
The stammering tongue, the horrid oath;
1; The fist for fighting nothing 10th;
The passions which no word can tame.
mat burst like sulphur into flame;
IL Inc nose carbuncled, glowing red
L, ne broken eye, the broken head;
ne tree that bears the deadly fruit
VI numbering, manning and dispute;
Assault that innocence assails;
The images of gloomy jaiis;
The giddy thought on mischief bent
The midnight hours in riot spent
All these within this jug appear,
And Jack, the hangman, in the rear.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
D.s.ruot,ve Fire In Petersburg.

PETERSBURG, March "A fire broke out this NOR
ming in some frame buildings opposite Jarratts Hotel
and before the flames subdued, ten or twelve
houses were consumed among the buildings destroy
ed was one occupied by Messrs. Tappey & Lumsden
as machine shop. The total loss is supposed 10 be
about $50 900.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
Aggregate. is

The cavalry and rfemen must, of course be regu-
larry organized and drilled uniform companies. AS
stated above, they constitute an aggregate of 47,85s
officers and men. The commissioned officers of the
infantry are but little inferior to this in number AS
suredlY the whole militia force is formidable enouob
on paper. but no doubt it would be extremely difficult
to raise from this body Of 1862 2l6 men an army Of
10O, 900 for actual service
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09

A MIXED FooD NEcEssARY.-If only bend my
arm or move my finger, there is certain portion of
the tissues destroyed which must be supplied by nv
food the more work that performs, the more
of those heterogeneous substances he requires. So far
supplying the waste of the tissues it is matter of
indifference whether we give an animal food contain
ing gluten or abumen; but to exercises considera-
bic Influence on the character of the animal Take
tor example, hunt, at which we have omnivor-
| Gus animal, man, riding grammivorous animal,
horse, accompanied by carnivorous animal, dog,
following an herbivorous animal, a hare. Even the
character OF notions is very materially affected indeed
by their food. The other class of food serves very
important but totally different purpose-namely that
of supplying animal heat. The temperature of our
bodies is, in temperate climates at least higher than
the surrounding air Now, in order to keep up this
temperature, combustion goes on similar TO that of
an ordinary fire. The same products-carbonic acid,
water and ammonia are evolved from the mouth of
the furnace of the body and the mouth of a common
chimney. In cold weather, certain portion of heat
is gradually abstracted from body which must be
supplied by the bustion of our food of the mat
ter of bodies the colder the climate therefore
the more hea-giving materials must be supplied in
the food-Protessor Lyon PLaYfair.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
Municipal Elections.

The results of the various municipal elections
North are beginning TO lose the uniform character
which has marked them for some months as Know
Nothing victories. AT Auburn, N. Y on the 9th
inst, the K. Ms. elected their Mayor by 200 major
ty; at Oswego, their candidate was defeated by 500
majority; at Troy the Democratic candidate for May
or elected by 200 majority the K. N. At
Detroit, Michigan, Ledyard, Dem, has about 600
majority for Mayor. The municipal elections at
Newport, Ky, on the 5th, resulted in the defeat of
the N n ticket
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
Arrival of the Star of the West-Blockadc of C
ban Ports.

New York, March 4.--The steamer Star of the
West arrived here at o'clock this evening with 200
passengers and S65O,000 in gold, from California
She touched at Key West Oh the 9th The Span.
ish Consul there had issued proclamation by order
OF the Capt. General of Cuba, declaring the whole
coast OF the Island in state of blockade Also that
all vessels bound to any port on the Island or cruising
along the coast will be searched by the Spanish
vessels.
The United States steamer San Jacinto was to leave
Havana on the 28th
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09

NATIONAL Notwithstanding to the annual re-
port of the War department. as transmitted to Con.
gress the strength of the militia of the United States
ia fol1oyus.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09
United states CONGRESS.

" ASHlNGlONi MdTCH Il, 1900.
SENATE-The Senate last night concurred in the
report of the conference committee on the army ap
propriations and post Office appropriations, and
refused to concur in the resolution relative TO inter-
ference m the railroads incorporated by the Mime
sofa Legislature. The Senate, in executive session,
confirmed Mr.. Gilchrist of New Hampshire, Mr.
Lumpkin of Georgia, and Mr.. Blackford of Indiana,
as Commissioners of the Board of Claims
Several Indian treaties ratified, and the
Bounty Land bill was signed. The Senate was in
session all night-most of the time nothing was
worthy Of notice was transacted except the rejecting
of the bill for the admission of Oregon as a State
The Senate adjourned at II o'clock, NJ.
HoUsE-Last night at o'clock, the House agreed
to the Senate's amendments to the Civil and Diplo-
matte bill, striking out the Tariff clause. vote of
thanks to Speaker Boyd was discussed Mr. Hunt
spoke against the resolution, but it was adopted
almost unanimously.
The House concurred in the Senae's amendment to
the post office appropriations, requiring the pre- pay
ment of postage in all cases after January next An
attempt was made to get up the bill preventing the
immigration OF foreign pauperS, criminals, insane
| persons, SC The debate was discursve and mixed
up with Nnow Nothinglsm; finally the motion was
tabled. A conference report the navy appropria.
tons was concurred in. The bill makes a clear ap
preparation for ocean mail service but says nothing
about the Collins steamers, leaving it optonary with
the President to continue them not 1t is gener
ally thought that the Collins line will be continued
At half past II A. NJ. the conference report on the
civil and diplomatic bill concurred in. When
the roll was called, Mr.. Benton violently protested
against his name being called he said the proceed
ings were illegal, and he would not answer to hi
name. He considered it a violation and Dissertation
of the Sabbath, &c Much excitement ensued. AL
the proceedings, however, were orderly, and thu
House adi burned at II o'clock, NJ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09

Spring seems to have come at last. We hope it
won't fool US by going away again.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-09


Mr. Munds has laid on our table The Nature o.
Evil" by Henry James; very neatly printed volume
published by the Appletons Mr.. James appears tc
take the Swedenborgian view of things. To those
who feel an interest in the metaphysics of religious
belief the volume will be found interesting TX
enter into the spirit of such dispositions requires
amount of mental abstraction attainable by few en-
gagged in the active battle of life"
Mr.. Whitaker has laid On our table Frank Leslie
Gazette of the Fashions for March. The Ladies arr
never so much absorbed but that they find tim
for the study of this exalted literature.
CHEMICAL SALTs.-We find on our table pam
phlet on the Analyses and Examination of Sci
Island Cotton Fibre and Seed, and the soil on which
it grew, from the plantation of j. B. Legare, Esq.
Edisto, s. c., for the purpose of determining th
cheapest and most economical manure for the same
by James Higgins. A. NJ, M. D, State Agriculture
Chemist Of Maryland, and Charles BickeIl, A. M
PHI D. made for John Ktewell, ESQ., manufac
turer of Chemical Salts for the improvement of lan
and the greatest production of crop.
The object of the Analyses was to test the virtue
of Mr.. Kettewells Chemical Salts and manures, ant
that of the pamphlet to set the result before tn
public and invite attention to the said salts AM
manures, for the sale of which Henry Mutt, Esq i
aren't in this State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-09
PERSONAL.

80. The Hon. John l.. Taylor, a member of
the last Congress from Ohio, is in Washington.
at Browns Ill. III. Robinson, Esq, editor of
the Cincinnati Inquirer, is also at the same
house.
go. General John A. Quitman is the Demo-
cratic nominee for Congress in the fifth district
Of Mississippi.
80. The Hon. James S. Green, of Missouri.
late U. 5. Charge to New Granada. has been
in Washington for some days, stopping at the
kirkwood House.
80. Mr.. Henry Palmer, the talented and
accomplished professor of music, returned
from England yesterday, in the Baltic. and
will probably reach his home in this city to-
day, his Eary friends here will be glad to
learn.
80. Hon. John NJ Mason, of Virginia, is at
WiIlaId's; Hon. T. A. Hendricks, of Indiana.
1T KirkwoOi's; Hon. 5. A. Douglas and Isaac
Cook, Esq, of Illinois, are at Browns.
-. Two thousand four hundred anl sixty
four persons arrived at Saratoga during the
past week.
.... Senior Antonio L. Gulnan, Envoy Ex
traordinary and Minister Plenipotertiary from
the Government Of the Republic of Venezuela
10 the United States, has arrived az New York
on his way to Washington
...- Mr.. Commissioner Brigham, OF New
York, has discharged Carsentein and two
others who were under examination for enlist
ing men for the Crimea.
80. Since the 1st instant, 900 Immigrants
from Europe Lave arrived at New York, bring
ing with them .72 095 in specie, being S44. 56
for each. Many of them have great deal
more than they will acknowledge.
go. The Queen Of England has recognized
Mr.. Israel ID. Andrews as Consul-General in
the British North American provinces for the
United States of America
80. The surviving officers of the United
States army who particip ated in the war with
Mexico. intend TO CONNIE morate the anniyer-
sary Of the entrance Of the American army
into the city Of Mexico by dinner in New
York city.
-. If a special dispatch to the New York
Herald is to be believed, the President of the
United States is out Of town; but if eye sight
Is TO be believed in preference, he is in Wash
ingtOn. At all events somebody very like him
is discharglng, at present, his high Executive
functions at tie White House.
THE New York Express, in announcing
the recent appointment Of Townsend Harris
Esq, of New York, as United States Consul
General in Japan, says that he is remembered
with respect as one of the founders Of the Free
Academy has recently been engaged in bust
ness in the Pacific, and will proceed as carly
rs possible to fulfil the duties If this important
mission The Express adds: "a better ap-
pointment could not have been made, and it
win be enc Of the most popular acts of the
present Administration, and rebounds greatly
81 its credit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-09
United States Patent Office.

", Q.
IN the petition Of ABRAHAM HOWE & sIpSEy
~ GRANNIs, Of Hudson county, N. York. prav.
ing for the extension Of patent granted to them
On the 1lth day Of October, 1871, for an improve
ment in The manufacture Of wire heddIes for
weavers' harness, }" for seven years from the expi
ration Of said patent, which takes place on the
18th day Of October, 1856:
Ii Is ordered, that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Ofiice on Monday, the sth day of Oc-
tober next, at II O'Clock m; and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause, II any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file In the Patent Olce their objections, specially
SET forth In writing, at least twenty days before
the day OF hearing; all testimony filed by either
party TO De used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted in accordance with the rules Of
the office, which will be furnished on application.
The testimony in the case will be closed on the
18th September depositions and other papers re-
lied upon as testimony must be fled in the Office
on or before the morning Of that day; The arQu-
ments, IL any, within five days thereafter
Ordered also, that this notice be published in
the Union Intelligencer, and Star, Washington
D. c.; Republican, Baltimore; Evening Arms
Philadelphia, Pa I; Scientific American, h. Y9rI,
and Post, Boston, Mass; once a week for thres
successive weeks previous to the 9Th dav OF Ocfo-
bee next, the day Of hearing
g r. sHuGERr.
Acting Commissioner of Patents
PS.-Editors Of The above papers will niease
send their bills to the Patent Once, with nsner
Containing 'a's no''ce' az 9-law3w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-09

Gentry's gain in the above 40 counties is 955.
The returns are compared with the last cleo
ton, when Johnson's majority in the State
was 2,25S.
S. A. Smith, Dem, is said to be reelected
TO Congress, in the Third district, over Ander-
son, K. N.
We are, however, in receipt Of three dis
from different persons all Of whom arc known
10 US as cool and cautious calculators in cleo
ton matters. We have room but for one OF
them, the others being in all respects confirm
atory of that one, which is as follows:
NASHVILLE, Aug. S.-Johnson is certainly
elected Governor of Tennessee, but the ma
jority is not yet known. j. NJ. S.
KENruckY.-In the Ninth Congressional
district, Swope, K NJ, is said to be elected
to Congress over Harris, Dem In Kenton
county, Clark, Dem, for Congress, has 30 ma
jority. In Newport, the Democratic majority
is 20, and in Covington the Know Nothings
have nearly 200. In Newport there was some
rioting. German received ball through
his has.
NORTH CARoLNA.-A despatch to the Pc
tersburg Express, from Raleigh, says that
Clingman, anti-Know Nothing, is reelected
Ly large majority, and that the election of
Puryear, X. N, is not yet certain. The
Democratic majority on the popular vote is
said to be about 10, 900. Reede. Know No
thing, beats Kerr, antiKnow Nothing Wing,
$3.50.
The absence of definite news from the dis
tvict Of Puryear, in North Carolina, and of
further election advices from Alabama and
Kentucky leads us to believe that the news
which the telegraphic agents generally Know
Nothings) have, is Of such character as to
nauseate them as did the true news of the
Virginia election, and that therefore they are
not as solicitous as usual to transmit it prompt
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