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BY A Ut II 0 RIT Y
LAWS or THE UNITED STATES

IPublic G.
RESOLUTION authorizing the President Of the United
States confer the title Of lieutenant general by breyet
for eminent services.
Reolped bg the Senate aud HoWsc Of Representatives. the
United States Of America Congress assembled That the
grade of lieutenant general be- and the hereby
vve in army OF the United States, in order that when
the opinion the President and Senate shall be deemed
proper acknowledge eminent services Of general
Of the army in the late with Mexico in the mode al
ready provided for in subordinate grades the grade OF lieu
be specially conferred by breve and by
only take rank from the date of such service
service. Prorided hocre That when the said grade
general by brevet shall have been filed and
become this joint resolution shall thereafter
pire and be of no effect.
Approved February Is, 1855.
Public, %
AN ACT amend " An making appropriations for the
Improvement certain harbors and rivers approved
gust thirtieth eighteen hundred and hfty-two
Be enacted By the Senate and House Of Representatives
United States Of 1nerica Congress assembled, That
the section reading follows g For reopenng
cation Abemarle sound North Carolina and
by the construction of breakwater
sound, fifty thousand doars be amended by str
king the words by the construction of breakwater
Crcatan sound.
Approved February H. 1855.
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The Rush
To golden OF The great
MaCALLlSTER
Having than and the demand for tickets still
increasing,
-7nofhcr Golden Night
WIN take place Tuesday anh instant nj
oDD-FELLowS' HALL.
Sia5
Worth of elegant articles viii be given
SIS splendid presens-sir handsome watches.
Tickets be had Cali Brothers, kkwood
Hotel Hall Purchase qHicky will again
disappointed
Feb is-d2t-
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On Thursday, February by Rev Dr. BvcK, Mr. SPENCER
RENHAM Cansndacss New Ycrk 90 Mrs sAiiE ~ daugh
te uf Wulg.m G.. w. wHrrs Of this city
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VAST supplies Sprimg-- Pmre Ltn~n Goods---ny
sending ireland obyiaied the dnicuu
Obtaining all nsn abrics WV have them made 10 orders
We 10
300 pieces linens, grades, commencing AZ u
per md advancing Numbers 70 81 They
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are cheapest ite numbers al ia
aciii be sold bg tas piece oniy.
napins, diaper and ioweinss,
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1x-rasr u qnaissrs widths
pecesa q clldruns~ aprons,
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IS do iaconet and mas.ns
10 VIII sbfIinanies.s
coiored " hriianies,''
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80 ladies' cambria handhsrchcfs at 81 p per
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10 superior shng coioas IL decided excellence OF
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MOURNING GooDs-An ampis sioek constantly On hand
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presented
We trust we msy b~ permitted thR
regard will refrain from requesting
~ on appfoon
tncvapis confusion ~ SC
coun
Kid gloves "a, exchanged back.
Additional supplies arriving daily
Delay n settling any bin we prcsenl expected
strangers cordially invited examine our stock At
all times f.hhf "H'' lin
Feb ll--di0nf Centre Market
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RENHAM of Cansndsrs New york 20 MIR. sAlfE r. daagh
ies 81 WILlgam G. w. ~Hrs Of this CITY
~ The Rev. j. VA. Henry vail repeat, by rc1w~es.
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en,h Presbyterian church, island
Feb -
SouTHEES QUARTERLY REVIEW for January
- 1855
The North and South
hiasd.s~ of Italian
fu~rrp Govnnmsna
The Human Family.
Constitution ~ lifted states
Chemistry cf Common Life.
Party leaders
Recent Ih.grfe~4
Critical Notices
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NEW ORLEANS NSr.-The coinage al this mint during
the past month amounted to 100000 Of which $4,000
was m silver The amount deposited daring the same
time was si77,4 including Sl05.6ss Of silver
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MALL LOT oF CHOICE OLD WINES, ac., AT PTHLt
suen Tuesday afternoon, February 1, 4o'cloch t
auction rooms, shall sell, without
100 bottles OF choics odM Madeira and Sherry wines
quart Of old peach brandy, bottled 10 81
boxes of old Rhine Haienhtinef vintage le4s,
superior article
The stock Of gentleman formerly en-
xaeed in tbs trade, represented y sboice lot
Terms cash. JAS ~ "c"eAh'e,
lid hbFu"n'nt
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TIN FsKxcn ExulBITIoSIt is the intention ef the kin-
peror the French invite Of the crowned heads Of
Europe the exhibition The Emperor Of Austria is said
| 10 have already accepted
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NorICE.-C. WOODWARD, having sod hs stock fuhr
son Cay sppSfeaiJ " shsatng ss isnas
ths respectfully
crs = continuance q the same ~ the nrw 6v1-
Feb l7--0
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SCARLET FEvER IN New YoRK.--The physicians OF New
York report extraordinary mortality among children
that city and Brooklyn from scarlet fever During the 81
DAYS past there have been loo deaths reported in New
York alone The disease is also very prevalent in Jerse
City.
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FHILAnELFEIA.-Goy. Pollock has appointed George i
Graham hArboT-mAsier Of Philadelphia
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coLD silver Cine ss-e and yassd Ac q
all focuse Nth pcstisal sad paxasoss
ecsas advantages seiscns glasses
sdspssd 70 the syrs Of ~csrers
A.. W. GAIT BRO,
sa& Penn. nvsnna, between sinsh saa TENT ssrse'q
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For the Journal

For the Journal
Mr.. EDiToR:-After reading the sensible and
truthful remarks of the correspondent of the Com
mercial, Merchant have taken the liberty with
some hesatlon) to go somewhat deeper into the mat
ter He very truthfully says the Banks are not the
sole makers of these hard times, of which we hear so
much complaint, and upon which institutions we Oft
en- hear bitter invectives unustly heaped by parties
too, who are totally ignorant of the duties of BANK
ing House. Without any pretence to the defence
of the Banks, shall only attempt to show how Gus
toners are often chageable with stringent times when
Banks are condemned for it. To proceed-Dry-goods
merchants buy their goods on six, eight and nine
months, which is considered very great indulgence
They are brought to this market and sold for twelve
in many instances on much longer credit-allow-
ing all their bills to be collected on their nominal
credit Twelve months they lose the interest for lust
three months, which, upon sales of fifty thousand
dollars per annum at the present high price of mon.
ey, would make quite an addition to their stock but
when denied this, takes the profit from FIVE times the
amount, calculating their profits at twenty-five Der
cent on all goods sold, which is said to be the maxi
mum. Grocers buy their goods strictly upon cash,
to wit Pay for them very often before thew get
here, II the vessel is at all delayed, sell upon three
months get paid, by acceptance, in SIX and then if
the Banks do not negotiate the paper they cry them
down Tor want OF hberality, when the drawer of the
draft should be the party to This delay of
payment does not iniure the merchant alone-it al.
solutely harms the paying class of customers for the
money he might convert into desirable stock which
they willing to buy and pay for and often stand
in need of. To the reform--buy goods upon the usu
al indulgence, pay for them when the bills are pre
scented. You save BY it in the end, as YOU ALWAYS
know how you stand and how deep you can GO
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-25

@s- David Reid, the Know. Nothing candidate OF
the Sd Congressional District made speech in Fay
eteville last Friday night, the 18th inst The Car
Gilman of Saturday says:
ssMr Reid addressed the citizens of Fayetteville
last night on the principles of the American party,
as he called it llias know-nothingism The speech
consisted entirely of repetition of the logic publish
ed every day in newspapers advocating the secret
party and was, undoubtedly. the weakest effort we
ever heard from of Mr.. Reid's reputation as a
speakel He said the position he then occupied and
would occupy during the summer was rather embar-
RAISING but love for the Union induced him to take it
-Tif he had said love for Office would it not have
been more correct declared at length against the
Catholic church and foreigners. but failed to throw
any near light on the subject.
The closing scene was decidedly rich. After Mr.
Reid had closed, some of SANS friends, probably think
ing that Justice had not been done the subject loud
" called for several other gentlemen to assist in the
cue of Samuel" [Somebody suggested that call
for PRAYERS would be more appropriated Finally
CRY was made for Mckay, Mckay, Mckay. w
Mel. Mckay, Esq, La good and true democrat
thinking that he was called arose, and about to
pour some hard ticks the secret party, when such
| a veil and Kissing was commenced to completely
drown what he said and prevent his proceeding: -
| Three cheers proposed for Wlnslow, which
were given Also, three cheers for Sam and DavJ
were given Somebody in the crowd then called to-
three groans for Wnslow and Mckay, TO give which
many kno-nothing mouths were stretched. Three
cheers were also proposed for Fred. Douglas. Th'
whole affair was absolutely disgusting, and no doub
minority of the members of the secret party them
selves were ashamed of the proceedings. Sam
character, we think, considerably injured by las
nights oDeratiOnS,n
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o. The allies about bad off as thew con-
Venienty can be- So far Sebastopol is concern
ed, they are whipped. They can't take 1t now. and
if not now, never. They may have gained some
trifing advantage at the expense of whole mines
of ron tons OF powder, and thousands of men, but,
practically, their cannonade on Sebastopol has only
resulted in wearing out their guns exhausting their
ammunition, dscouraging their men, and proving the
futility of their attack. Their situation is really
more critical than that of the Russians Having
gone after wool they have back shorn, or would
come back shorn if they could come back at all.
The worst feature in the news is that which indi
Gates approaching famine Provisions are near about
famine prices In the United States, with bad pros
pect seems that at ST. Petersburg every article of
consumption at famine prices The insurreotions
in the Ukraine have, no doubt had their origin in
scarcity, as they seem to be directed rather against
the landed propnetors than the government. Such a
scarcity, prevailing in the two great producing coun
tries of the world leaves but cold lock out for those
countries of Western Europe in which there is nor.
manent deficiency, and which are compelled. in the
best of times to depend upon foreign supply to COM
plete the amount necessary for consumption. The
countries of the Danube ravaged by war or oocuped
by non-producng masses, can hardly feed themselves
The war stops all supplies from the Baltic even #
war did not seriously interfere with production
Trade suffers from the abstraction of capital Every
thing and everybody suffers, and must continue r.
suffer. Who can gain Some scoundrelIv contrac,
toys may make fortunes by peculation, but the whole
people OF the world must lose. pretty game war is
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BEATTY's BRIDGE, N. c., M


BEA1TY's BRIDGE N. c., May 10, 1855.
In pursuance of public notice, meeting of citizens
of Bladen and New Hanover was held this day, when,
on motion of DR.. VIM. H. Beatty, VIM. R. Henry
was called to the chair, and Jno S. James appointed
Secretary.
The chairman briefly explained the object of the
meeting to be for aid in building tho contemplated
Railroad through this region of country, and suggest
ed that the time for talking past action now
should be the word He, therefore, with the consent
of the meeting appointed committee, consis of
C. j. Dickson, D. ?. Beatty, and R. J. Fennell to
prepare subscription list for stock in the w c.
Railroad, which being drawn up. Immediate sub
scription of 240 shares was made.
On motion of Dr. W. A. Beatty, C. J. Dickson, D
P. Beatty, and R. j. Fennel, were appointed COM
mttee to obtain further subscriptions
On motion,
Resolved That, nasmuch this meeting fully at
tended by of another meeting appointed Coy
similar purpose this meeting do adjourn, to meet
the I'd of june at Black River Chapel at which time all the
friends the enterprise Black River requested at
tend. WIN. K. HENRY, Chm.
1NO. S. JAMES Sec'y
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ARCHBISHOP KENRIcK's PAsToRAL-Trmpon.
Err E1GNTY THE PopE DENIED We ara 49, 80 SoV
the publishers, Messrs. John Murphy & Co TO
pamphlet copy OF the Pastoral Letter of thu Az,
bishop of Baltimore, and the Bishops anil Pra1aa arch.
the Province of Baltimore" The conclud;n.e OF
graphs, addressed to the laity, will be read wt
terest: WIN In
Beloved Brethren of the laity, we embrace va.
with paternal Affection and entreat YOU to vii yHu all
cumspectly, for the days are evil. You kno Gil.
manner of precepts we have given YOU in tn" What
of the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God usne
specification Be peaceable, sober, just and yosr
full in the performance of all duties towards ali n
kind. Practice patience. forbearance, chart, aa'
wards ALL In the exercise of your rights as &C 70
citizens. remember your responsibility to God nee
act as freemen but not as having liberty az a, ano
tor malice, but as the servants of God Resnect a5
obey the constituted authorities, for all power 10 no
God and they that resist the ordinances of Ca Um
chase for themselves damnation To the Genera,pp uf
State Governments you owe allegiance in all H Sno
regards the civil order; the authorities Of tho
challenge your obedience in the things of salvaEon
We have no heed of pressing this distinction S:
you fully understand and constantly observe WE
know that we have uniformly taught you, both ~, SO
llcly and privately, TO perform all the duties o{ r
citizens, and that we have never exacted of v guy
we ourselves have never made even to the b;nS.aas
ecclesiastical authority, any engagements pconass'
ent with the duties we owe to the country end =:
| laws On every opportune occasion we have avo,r"s
these principles, and even in communication
the late Pontif, We rejected as calumny the INN"
taon that in civil matters subject to his ~
thority. Be not disturbed at the ms-statemsnt. =.
our tenets, which are daily made or at the eSort W
deprive of civil rights, and of the cop6dsDss
and esteem of our fellow citizens Formidable as :.
the combination for this purpose, we do not DESPAIR
that the justice and good of the nation will
discover the groundless character of the susn
cions thrown on the fidelity of Catholics, whose a
gon teaches them to respect and maintain the essh
lished order of society, under whatsoever form ~
government they may be placed. Brethren, let ,Sa
light of your example shine before men, that tbev
may see your good works and glorify your Faibs,
who is in Heaven. Pray for the conversion and sal
walton of all men, for this is the will of God wbr
desires that all men may be saved, and may Coma +
the knowledge of the truth.
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Oo- The Wilmington Light Infantry paraded yes
tsrday fo target practice, we pleased to see,
in all their original strength, making fuller turn
out than had been exhibited for months past The
company marched we'll and presented fine appear
ance generally We learn that it is again on the in
crease, receiving an accession of new members at ev-
cry meeting. The prize for target-shooting silver
goblet-was won by 1t. L. B. Erambert. The COM
pany had dinner in the woods, two three miles
from town.
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From the Union


The following reasons ought to be potent with
every native born American for the rejection OF
know nOthinglsm
l. Because, according to lis rules, the American
born son (who has never borne arms) of an Eng
lishman who fought against our country can hold
office, when the Americana born son of an American
who fought for the country cannot, if his conscen-
tious convictions incline him to the Catholic religion
nay, not though himself his son, his father,
his grandfather his great grandfather his brothers,
and the corresponding relatives of his wife, may have
all borne arms, all shed their blood and all freely
expended their time and money, in defence of our
country and lis liberties.
q Because, according 10 its rules, not only an
odous disqualification is imposed on. the Catholic
American. born CITIZEN but the know nothing
himself is deprived of that natural right of every
man to change his religion at WILL and to embrace
any mode of faith which his earnest investg cations
convince him is right.
5. Because, according to its rules, an American.
born young man is artfully inveiged into an asso-
ciation the propriety of whose measures he has
had time fully to consider or determine,
aud when satisfied that they are unjust ilberal,
and ant-Amercan, finds himself entrapped by an
oath which would seek to attaint him for denouncng
the wrong.
Because, according to its spirit always and It's
practice already, if know nohingism were fully in
possession of the government the most disgraceful
and harrasslng espionage, searches, and seizures
would necessarily ensue, in violation OF the cOnsttu-
ton of the United States and the constitutions of the
several States. This is evidenced by the proceedings
of the Hiss committee at the Roxbury school, which
in violation of State and United States constitu
tons and 1t would not be long before such commit
tees would be enacting similar scenes all the
country in our private dwelling houses.
5. Because know nothngism engenders imbecility
and hteness of soul in our young men, by teaching
them that patriotic deeds and intellectual qualfca-
tons go for nothing, but that the place of their birth
is of chief importance. 'You are proud OF your
country, but my country is proud of me-" said Ana
charsis the Scythian Though the former is com
mendable pride, the latter is most enrolling.
g. Because, for all the foregoing reasons, if know
nothing (alsely called Americanism) should become
predominant all the grandeur inspired by heroic &C
tons, moral and intellectual worth, perfect religious
equality, and the refuge and encouragement which
our country offers to the noble soul fleeing from
despotism, would dwindle down to cowardly be-
cause unreasoning bigotry, and spurious because
brainess patriotism F. J.
WAsHINGToN, D. c., May Is, 1855.
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UNPARALLELED MEANNEss.-The corporation of
Montreal invited Sir Edmund Walker, Head Governor
General TO visit that city at the opening of the exhi
bon preparatory to sending to the Paris Exhibition
They engaged rooms for him at the Donnegana
House, and refused to pay the bills. Madame s. Ju-
lien, the landady, has accordingly, sued Sir Edmund
for the amount
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-05-25

o. We had the pleasure of meeting in our streets
today, C. c. Henderson. Esq, of Lnconton, one Of
the Commissioners of the Wilmington, Charlotte and
Rutherford Road at that place He speaks in glowing
terms of the warm feeling manifested in favor of the
work in his section Old Lincoln is coming up man.
fully TO the work.
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Navy DEPARTMENT.

Secretary Dobbin returned to Washington yester-
day morning. and has already resumed his official du-
ties with characteristic energy and promptitude. His
visit to North Carolina appears to Rave been of great
service to him The country will be glad to learn
of his perfect restoration TO vigorous health. Was
IJnlOn.
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KEEP OFF THE PLATFoRM."-Accordng TO the
report OF the New York State engineer and surveyor
over twelve million passengers were carried over
sixteen of the main railroads of that State during the
last year. Out of this immense number but twelve
were killed. and of those twelve eLeve were standing
on the platform.
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ACCIDENT ON THE RAILRoAD.-We learn tnaI y;
Saturday, Hainey, conductor of dlrt n "nee
in attempting to couple two cars, lost his oaSas
and fell and over by the train, which cau'''
is instant Rehabilitation Star.