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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01
Know-Nothins Convention.

The dark-lantern men held Convention last week
in Washington; and, it is said nominated a promi-
inent democrat as their future candidate. We need
scarcely say that, in opinion, the man will not
espouse the dying, hopeless, helpless cause of par.
ty that meet in secret, plot in secret swear in secret
and lie openly only when it is necessary to conceal
their men and their principles from the light of day
We are well assured that VIM. K. Lane Esq, will
not lend his name or his influence to any set of men
who have for their object the overthrow of the demo
cratic party The Norfolk Beacon and the Whining.
ton Herald ought to take some six weeks to mourn
their disappointment in this particular and all the en-.
emies of democracy in this district may utter their
plants OF Impending woe, for ruin and disgrace is
close upon them. Mr.. Lane will not be candidate
as we learn, and it remains to be seen who will
Go{dsboro' Tribune
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

THE MODEL COMMONWEALTH. This is the title
which the New York Tribune gives to Massachusetts
as compliment for the passage by her legislature of
the reasonable bill which virtually places that State
out OF the Union This bill is of the first fruits
of the alliance between w-nothingism and aboli
tionlsm Of this ''r odel Commonwealth" the Bos.
ton Post says:
"Never before was this State so deeply disgraced
Shame on the treason! Shame on the traitors to
American liberty Is possible patriotism is SO far
extinct IN Massachusetts, and the love of Union grown
so cold that SUI oh scandalous business as this will
not rouse feeling of Indignation und hurl upon the
authors of such law the whitening blast of con-
tempt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

The California Pioneer tells story of faithful
old member of church in Massachusetts, who was
fond OF exhorting. He always commenced by saying
that he was quite ssnace, and did not feel at all like
speaking in meeting, but would say word and give
way to his brother D.; and then he would 90 on.
roaring loudly and swinging his arms for at least an
hour. At the conclusion of one of those haraneues
Brother D." slowly rose, and in most solemn Voice
said should be amazingly interested to hear our
friend once when ne was in full health
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

Quantity of land sold in the whole State from the
s of August to the 1st of October 1854 and amount
received in payment. is as follows Land sold, 414,-
III, PAL 100 acres; amount received, $s5 ,243 80.
Total amount of land sold from August l, 1854,
Cor since the passage of the graduation act of Au-
gust 4, 1880 to March 81, 1855, is as follows
Land sold 2,295.O8O .3O1OO acres; amount received,
5000 0d0 RI
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01
Navy Department..

A PROMPT AND GALLANT OFFIcER.-We have al
ready announced that the United States frigate Con-
sttution, Commodore Mayo, was TO the south
ward of Cuba, making for the port of Havana The
Constitution late the flag ship of the African
squadron and was under orders Cor home, after an
absence of more than two years. When w thin about
three hundred miles of Portsmouth, New Hampshire,
cher destined port,) she boarded American vessel
and obtained file of New York papers, in which it
was stated that Commodore McCauley had been des-
patched to the gulf in the San Jaeinto in great haste
and that speedy collision with Spain was inevita-
BILE. The resolution of Commodore Mayo, one of
the bravest officers that walked deck, was in
stantly taken Believing that his services might be
needed, orders were Immediately given to g bout
ship and old Ironsdes fastening to the
aid of McCauley's little squadron. No wonder she
is the pride and boast of the nation, for wherever
and whenever the rights and honor of the country
had to be maintained there the CONSTITUTION has
been found, and there she will ever be found while
one plank Of her stout old frame remains above water
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01
Tne Town subscription.

We notice from the proceedings of meeting Of
tho Commissioners of Town. held at the Office, May
ostb 1855 that the order CT the 10th inst providing
for the opening Of polls the 7th of June, for the
purpose of taking the vote the question of autho-
rizing subscription by the Commissioners of Town
of a sum not exceeding Four Hundred Thousand
Dollars TO the capital stock of the Wilmington Char
Iotte & Rutherford Railroad Company, has been
rescinded the time of holding the election post
poned to the 14th June-one week later-and lWo
Hundred Thousand Dollars substituted Tor -Four
Hundred Thousand Dollars
Believing, as we do, that the question is narrowed
down to subscription or no road, and that smaller
amount cannot be got along with, we shall certainly
90 for the Two Hundred Thousand Dollars, fully
aware of all the objections which may be urged
against all corporate subscriptions for purposes out
side of the town limits. Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars will, feel pretty certain, receive an ahrm
alive vote-a vote OF two-thrds, required by law
and we cannot but think that the Commissioners
have acted wisely in placing that limit upon the
authority asked, for we most sincerely believe that
10 have adhered to more would have ensured the in
evitable defeat of the whole project.
The times are hard, and the temporary pressure OF
county taxation account of the Jail and Bridge
so severely felt to render the thought OF any IN
crease painful, but think, nay we feel sure tha'
the benefits to arise from the construction OF this
great public work will more than over-balance any
temporary Inconvenience or even loss. We have
very little question but that the affirmative vote will
be a full one. 1t would not do for us to refuse
reasonable sum for so great object, or to have to
eproach ourselves in the future with our own apathy
or want of spirit when the opportunity was ofereo
to us
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01
Mr., James r Shenard

We have been informed (the Raleigh Star says it
has been rumored) that this gentleman has accepted
the nomination for Congress of the now.Nothing
Convention at Louisburg. Well, qce are satisfied =
We shall take as much pleasure in seeing him beaten
as any other man that could have received Know.
Nothing nomination, for he is one of the very few
men, If not the only one, possessing State Rights
principles that we have heard of falling from his high
estate into the foul embrace of this secret organiza-
ton: We hope that he will nevr again profess ven
Grafton for the memory of the great Calhoun nor de-
Votion to the principles which he illustrated and i'm.
mortalized throughout his long and evenu career OF
distinguished public service We are confident tha,
Mr. Shepard will have deeply to regret this ia
tai STEP when it will be too late to retrieve his pot
cal reputation from the odum which his connection
with ACKNOWLEDGMENT will have thrown around it
Alas poor YOrick p Warrent0n Ne1us
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

GENERAL WAsHINGToN.-W Whatever may be said
about General Washingtons aversion to foreign ad-
venturers we must fully coincide in. Everybody CO.
incides in The Kossuth's and the Gavazzi's, and
the hosts of other spouters of that sort have already
received cold shoulder from the Democratic States
of the South, while they have been be-feted and
idolized in the present homes of Know -Nothingism
at the North But General Washington gave practi
cal evidence that he went for no indscriminate pro-
scription of good american citizens because of the
place of their birth His favorte councillor and
of his leading appointees was Alexander Hamilton,
citizen of foreign birth. Morris, the selfsacri6cing
fnancier of the Revolution, another. Burke
the revolutionary Governor of North Carolina, was
also of foreign birth, as many other North Car
DINA worthless of those days
The adopted citizens of the country are as anx-
any other citizens, if not indeed anxious
than most for the adoption of every fair and legal
means to put full stop to frauds abuses of the
naturalization laws. They are anxious to guard the
franchises they themselves have attained under the
laws of their country for theirs it is, and they have
none other-they have soemnly renounced all others
They desire that no man shall be admitted to citi-
zenship who is not proved in the manner by law to
be worthy of that boon. But all the acquisitions oil
the law having been complied with, all it's duties
having been fulfilled as citizens they demand that itt
rights should be secured to them. That no brand o
inferiorty should be placed upon them. And lit
tie reflection will prove conclusvely that the adopted
citizen who so lightly estimates the rights he has ac
quired as 10 be nsensible to any attempts open OF
covert to deprive him of such rights, is unworthy o.
the name Of freeman; is dangerous member o.
any community, and may easily be turned into fit
ting tool for the designs Of those whe might seek t.
abridge the rights of others and of the people a
large That man is not to be trusted
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01
The New York Post. of Saturday evening, saws

The week closes upon stless yet abundantIy
supplied money market. The heats of summer must
come and pass before much new mercantile paper is
made and offered. The closing quotations range
from to per cent, for call loans 81 to for good
paper 60 days to months, and per cent for sec.
ond class.
There IS nothing doing in foreign exchange, but
the rates are sufficient to coin to be sent to
cover all drafts on England, 1909 to 11Os for ster
ling, 5;l24 to 5.132 for francs. It is considered
probable that the European steamer TO sail hence on
Wednesday will take 100000 TO $1,50O. 900 Of
specie. Meanwhile our receipts are large. and the
bank statement of averages for this week is likely
show some further increase of specien
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

QUEER.--Ex- Gov. Smith, commonly known as
" Extra Billy" came out against Wise, and was
looked upon as o sort of K. NJ, or doubtful Demo-
GRAFT Nevertheless the K. Ms candidate against
him for Congress. R. J. Barbour. Smith beat Bar
bour Now how did the election go? 1t is certain
that the K. N. Candidate was beaten, and Billy in
sists that he is Democrat. With whom does the
victory remain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

az Sam certainly exhibited himself to little adj
vantage at Washington city on Saturday last. On
The evening of that day crowd assembled IN front
of Browns Hotel, where Mr.. Wise was staying, the
marine playing in compliment to that gentleman.
After repeated calls Mr.. Wise was introduced to the
auditory from the balcony, and was greeted with
applause by his friends and Kisses and goans by the
Know Nothings His attempts TO speak were drown
ed by groans, bawling and indecent Interruptions by
the defeated.Samuelites. The compliment designed
to be paid Mr. Wise by his friends was defeated by
the insulting conduct of his foes. The desire of the
public TO listen to the renowned orator was dlsap-
pointed and friendly meeting broken up by hostile
rowdies. We give the close of the scene as we lind
it in the Geographic columns OF the Virginia and
Baltimore papers:
eruina to his friends he then Il must thank you
my friends the compliment you expected to pay me-
Cries, 60 on No, shall not go on my lungs won't per-
NIT [Renewed invitations to 60 on. And VIII con,
was not by the yan and dictator and the dark Ian
tern of ogarchy which ever seeks to Cypress.
Mr. Wise then withdrew amid the applause of friends and
joy of foes Crowds rushed into the hotel to congratu
late him. hour the wnothngs continued their
outside when weary their performances and hoarse
with bGwling, they dispersed
This seems to be one of ''Sams'' ways of getting
up By the way, talking of getting up remind US of
that very funny little story published few weeks
since, in the Herald of this place. The scene was
laid Somewhere Virginia. and it happened sometime
or other during the canvass,-Mr. Wise called upon
any Know.Nothing, if present, to show himself, but
none responded until old gentleman got upon his
aged legs and quietly pronounced these thrilling and
mysterious words, 'get up SAM" and two-thirds-
fourths, perhaps seven-eghths OF the crowd
"arose" Pity the services of that veneraby suppo-
sitous Derson could not have been specially engaged
for the season. for somehow "Sam" did not get up
quite so strong the day of election. He seems to
be stronger in brayado than in voting can break up
public meeting much easier than an election
Rise up, SAM" but oh, don't get up to insult pub
lie speaker, the chosen Governor of a great State
else will the world say "Sam" that after all you are
very unworthy to govern the country, since you can
not govern your own lawless propensities.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01
from the Washington Union

Land Sates.-Quantity of land sold at the several
and offices in Missouri since the passage OF the grad
uaton act, from 1st of October, 1854, to 31st OF
March, 1856:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

The MASSACHUSETTS MULTIPLICATION AcT--The
act lately passed over Governor Gardeners veto by
the Legislature of Massachusetts, multiplying the fug
tive slave law contains the following provisions
l. Allows the writ of habeas corpus in behalf of fu-
gltive slaves. and trial by jury
2: Heavy fines and the State prison for five years
against any person who shall attempt 20 carry off un
lawfully or come into the State for the purpose of SC
carrying off, an alleged fugitive slave who is no fugi
tive according tc Massachusetts, law.
g. No State officer allowed TO do any thing in behalf
of the return of fugitive to his master Judge Lor.
ing compelled expressly to resign his office of United
States Commissioner his Office of Judge under the
State.
a. State officers, who may dare to assist in arrest
ing, imprisoning, or OBTAINING fugitive slave, are
subject to heavy fines and the State prison
5. Closes the jas and prisons of the State against
the acts of Congress in relation to fugitive slaves
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

A FARM.-Michael L. Sullivan, an Illinois farmer,
it is sad is about to plant 10000 acres of land in
corn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

WILL THE EMPIpE STAND?--H Horace Greedy, OF the
New York Tribune, now in Paris, says, in private
letter to his paper, that he meets one who believes
the French empire will survive the present Emperor
but very many who think it will last long as he
does. He yields his power wisely and benefcently,
and the French have entire confidence in his ability
n.rgy and strength of will. Greeley is of opinion
that Louis Napoleon is regarded by the Army with
approval; by tn priesthood with complacency by
the Noblesse with disdain by the Bourgeois (the
merchants, bankers, manufacturers &c., with hesita-
ting and unqualified support by professors, authors,
editors, SC, with intense, though smohered aversion
and hostility; by the peasantry with much favor
Nevertheless, Greeley considers France al heart
republican, though temporarily preferring the quiet
order, activity and prosperity secured by the present
despolism. Contrary to the general accounts, Gree
ley says there was but little excitement at the late
attempt to kill the Emperor, not half much as the
shooting of Bill Poole aroused in New York. He
gives the following anecdate of the outrage which
his informant related literal fact, and which is
at least characteristic enough to be A French
man walking in the Place de la Concorde, was met
by another who exclaimed in deep agitation" Have
you heard the news? The Emperor has just been
shot-he is killed p "Served him right !" responded
the other, "V1ve la Republiguen' "No!" cried an
other runner from the Avenue Champs Elysees. he
has been fired at but not kiled--he is unhurt" {" |
am delighted 10 hear it," instantly responded the Re-
publican of ten seconds previous "Tive rEmpere,lrn'
Richmond Express.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

Reclamation OF the Public debt for the Weel
ending May &c, 1855.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

STATE MEDICAL Soc1ETY.-This body convened in
this Town, at Murphys Hall, on Tuesday last and
called 10 order by the President, DR.. James H.
Dickson, of Wilmington. DR.. Satchwell, the Sec
rotary, being absent by i'll health his place sup
piled by the appointment of Dr. Hugh Kelly of Tredel
The Convention was engaged during the forenoon OF
Wednesday, in the discussion of various diseases and
their treatments, and we have heard some of the
members speak in most gratifying terms of the
information elected and the benefits which must result
from such interchange of views.
The annual address, by DR.. Pittman, of Edgecomb
delivered at o'clock Wednesday, was on the ubjec
of Auscutation and Percussion as a means of dag.
nosis. 1t was theme admitting of little interest
except to the profession, and they speak of in high
terms.
The Convention has chosen the following officers
for the present year, viz
DR.. Chas E. Johnston, of Wake, President
Drs. Whitehead, Gibson, Hanson, Hines, Summerell
Mckee and Hadey, Vice Presidents.
DR.. Satchwell was reelected Secreta V, and DR.
Dunn reelected Treasurer.
banquet was given by the Rowan Medical So
ciety to the members of the Convention last night
the Mansion Hotel. 1t being out of our power t.
accept an invitation t. be present. we can only say il
is spoken of a brilliant affair.-Salisbu7Y Wotch
man.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01

IMPORTANT TO FARMERs.-We are informed oy
Mr.. Chamberlain, of the City Mill. that the farmers
of Vermont are in the habit of heading the move
ments of the weevi by very simple process. The
next season after it makes its appearance they 90
through their wheat fields about the time the wheat
is heading, Immediately after shower while the
dew is it, and scatter newly Stacked lime broad
cast that it will adhere to the head and stems OF
the grain. They use about bushel to the acre
Good lime should be secured, and Stacked by sprink-
ling little water it, so as to retain all it's
| strength. A paddle may be used in scattering t.
The remedy has, it is sad been so effectuay tried
as to leav" doubt of the result.
Strips in large wheat fields left untouched by the
lime. for experiment, have been entirely destroyed
by the weevil, while the grain each side was all
saved.
Since this intelligence was received, Mr. Jesse AL
lem of the Centre Mill, has receivsd corroboratng
information from Muskingum county farmer, who
| had the same practice and the same results
there-Akron Ohio) Beacon
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-01
Governor MeFae. O Mississippi, on knOW-NOth-
usrfs

Governor MeRae. of Mississippi, On knOW-NOth-
ingism.
In a recent letter, Governor McRae thus expresses
himself in regard TO The new party:
"No change TO note in the aspectcf political affairs.
have no fears of the Know ncthings have no
idea they can ever organize in this State into as
spectacle party in point of intelligence or numbers,
as the old Wing party. If they do, shall be vesy
much deceived All that Democrats have to do, is to
stand by the principles of their organization and
think they will carry through triumphantly. If
they do not, it will be defeat upon principles more
noble than victory achieved hypocrticaly under false
colols and only be temporary. For myself, my for
tunes are taken with the Democratic party, whether
in good or i'll success; and intended to stand by it,
whether as captain. at the helm or as sailor upon
deck weather with it in every storm. or suffer with
it in every wreck upon whatever rock it may split,
il whatever storm. it may be standing.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-12

Dfa BoLIceL ATrrMpr TO MrRpya-Fsom
Mr.. A O. Hough, Mail Agent IN TIE Terre
Haute and Richmond R. r., we learn that az
TIE Night Express Tran was coming over last
night. when some mile aBi half or .wo miles
this side OF Brazil. soHae fiend shot al he Engi-
neer, Mr.. idier She bali striking .he hell ON the
Engine. on perfect range with Mr. Tdlsr's
head. The Train was running very slowly at
re time. which fact probably saved his life
Ire ball left It's impression on the bell. fairly
leaning It oser, and gave out peculiar ringing
sennd heard by all the passengers.
Tefre Haate American.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-12

A locomotive which drew the afternoon
train from Newark 10 Hacketstown, y. J., on
Saturday last, ran into the canal at Dover.
The draw IN the hlidge was open for the
passage OF canal boat, which Was crushed
BY the pondsrous weight Of the engine; but
the occupants of the boat, as well as the en-
gineef and fireman saved themselves. The
engine Was not attached to train.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-09-12
4 Preacher Turned Horse Thief.

On Saturday night, Officer Fox, in compa-
ny with an officer from Kalamazoo, Michigan.
arrested at Levi j. North's Circus, man of
clerical and digniied appearance, white era
vat, black coat, ETC., on t. charge Of horse
| stealing. ltappears that this individual, who
calls himself the Rev. S. j. Taylor, md who
claims TO be preacher in good standing in
the Methodist Church, hired q horse and bug
gy few days since at Kalamazoo, to take a
short ride into the country to preach After
proceeding about ten miles, he drove the
buggy into ditch, and broke off one of its
| wheels, and then took off the harness from
the horse, filled a bag with prairie hay to an
swcr for saddle, and mounting his steed
proceeded on sway to Chicago. While 60
ing through tamarack swamp some distance
below the city, he accosted company of
men who were amusing themselves in various
ways, and riding up to them, exclaimed, in n
loud and nasal twang:
''My Fellow Travellers to Eternity! YOU no
doubt are surprised to see a minister of the
gosoel in this unhappy plight, bestriding a
steed without saddle, ah, and with nothing
better than blind bride wherewith to guide
his steps, ah, but oh, my hearers, behold in
! me representative of the true Church. which
desplses pride, pomp, and circumstances, and
oehds iorlu lts seTVautS, IKE John the Bap-
ust, to cry aloud and spare not, ah, and to
preach in the wilderness, to eat locusts and
wild honey, and to be despised and torment
ed with men, ali! Yes, my brethren, in m
Lehold man who cares not for the lus,s of
the fish and the Devil, ah, and who is now
on bis way to Chicago, ah, to preach, and to
warn, and to alright that second Gomorrah.
and to foretel to its inhabitants the fearful
doom which awaits it, alb. Therefore. [ be-
secch you, as many as are hero present, to
tell me the road to that city of the plain. ali.
that may rapidly reach it, md shake. off
the dust of my feet against it.'' @ r
The men directed the preacher how to 90.
and ne left them, and arrived here on Satnr.
day, IN the meantime, however, selling his
horse and pocketing the proceeds On Sat
day night, he visited the Circus, and. as we
SAID while enjoying thesports of the ring,
was arrested and taken to the watch. house.
On examining his sperson quantity of SER
mons, texts, skeletons of discusses, ETC..
were found upon him, aud he offered to
preach to tie off ;ers, upon any theme thew
might select, which offer was declined. lie
was sent back to Kalamazoo yesterday morn
ing, in custody of the officer who came after
hlm.-Chlcago Tribune.