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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
The United States and Mexico.

According to the news which we have received
this morning from Mexico, the Government Of the
United States, through its diplomatic agent in Mex
co, General GADsDEN, has expressed its refusal to de-
liver the last lnstament of the money due from the
Government OF the United States, amounting to three
millions OF dollars The official article from the
Acapulco Restaurador de Ia Libertad, of the 5th Of
august, giving the purport of communicative
from the city of Mexico, received by Gen. ALVAREZ
the leader of the revolutionists says:
1he same letter announces that there is strong
opposition existing between the American Minister
and the Dictator, because that functionary, seeing
the very critical circumstances which surround this
miserable administration of the tyrant, has refused
in the name of the United States Government to de-
liver Santa Anna the remaining three millions due
the sale of the Mesilla Valley regarding which
positively know that his ExcellencY, the General
in-Chef Alvarez has soemnly protested against the
payment OF this money to the tyrant.
The fact that Santa Anna had taken offence at
something that General Gadsden had done in h'
official capacity already known, and this state,
ment which is probably authentic, explains in what
manner the quarrel arose The case stands thus;
Santa Anna calls for the remaining nstament due
on his bargain with the United States Alvarez pro-
tests aganst the fu6lment of the contract to Sana
Anna and Gadsden, by advice of the Government
at Washington, informs the Dictator that he canDO
have the money. At the very moment when p, D.
stands In the greatest need Of the proceeds OF Gp
sale 70 the United States he learns that it is 70 "
kept for Alvarez.--N Y Eventng Post, Aug. a.
We copy the above for the purpose OF stating, ID
sheer justice TO the functionaries of the United Sa
that The Evening Pos. must have been misin0rnsIt
IN regard 10 the retention from the Government ., !"
Mexico of the three million dollars yet due to u v
the Ou'ted States under the treaty between TINS w,
eminent and Mexico, for the cession by the latter
the Mesla Valley. To explain the true state OF :an
matter it is only necessary to recite the third aT
OF the treaty ratified on the Both of June, lSo4'
is as follows:
sin consideration of the foregoing spulauOs.o,
the Government of the United States agrees
pay 10 the Government of Mexico, in the clXH H..
| New York, the of ten millions OF o ,'i1
of which seven millions shall be paid mmeos ,s:
upon The exchange of the notifications of this Wv a
'ty. and tie remaining three millions as S00r 'ts
tie boundary line shall be Surveyed n0'''
and established" -,
The seven million dollars, as is known, were I ~,
paid according to this provision of the treaty r
as the survey of the boundary referred to is very
from being completed, and the boundary, OF ,5rps
not yet marked and established, the remaining ~
millions are not yet due.-NationaL intelligence
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
TgF WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
- d. rRIpAY. SEPT. 2, 1855.
The Firth Volume.

Four wears ago we rather surprised our feii0"'clu
zsns nv the issue of the first number OF oay paper
IN this State. To-day we enter upon our hiVn vol
,,r,e What we commenced as an experiment Is now
fixed fact-a permanent institution Relying SIM
rlv pnon oprselves-our knowledge of the require
nenta and the enterprise of the community, we
core ont and went on with our issue without any Sc
cured list or guaranteed support; the result shows
that our confidence was not misplaced. For the flu
lure, we need say but little. Our course must speak
for itself 1t shall be- at least, open and decided
What we can do to improve our paper will be done
and. while we do not to indulge in large promi.
ses. we think that we will be able to exhibit pro.
gressive improvement We rely upon the same lib.
erality which has so fer been extended 10 US, and
which enables US to enter upon this year Of daily
and weekly issues with larger list than at any for
mer period.
All unpleasant circumstances we pass over az be-
ing out of place here. They have not hurt and WI
can afford to forget them We enter upon this vol
ume hopeful for the future-for reviving business
and increased prosperty-a prosperity to promote
which our feeble efforts shall be given, and in thu
benefits of which We expect to share.
[Ddilu Journal, 9Th INST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

We greatly fear that certain violent characters in
Kansas are now infiicting evils upon the South far
beyond anything that Greedy or his colaborers at the
North could effect. They are robbing the South of
her shield of lawfulness and constutionality. So
far as they can do SO, they placing her in the
wrong and thus giving ground for the outcry that is
raised al The North, putting weapons into the hands
of the sectionalsts with which TO slay the National
men there.
Kansas is open ground. Its future position as
State must be determined by the State constitution it
may adopt At present it is but territory. 1t acts
and moves and exets as such, in pursuance of the
law organizing it territory Yet lis Legislature
puts itself above all that Itprohibits all discussion
upon questions which nearly concern the future state
OF the country either as territory or It's admission
into the Union as sovereignty. 1t claims the right
10 appoint the territorial officers, although the law OF
Congress expressly says how such officers shall be ap-
pointed Its deliberations disgraced by foul lam
guage and improper conduct. 1t ls doing the South
much harm 1t is, in plain TERMS lnsolent, rowdyIsh,
overbearing and regardless OF law. lis doings are
"nuts for the abolitioniss. They instance this
body and its leader Stringfelow, as correct specl-
mems and representatives of the South They stir up
the Northern people by quoting the insulting Ian
guage of of these squattes and if these squat
tiers all correct specimens of the Southern peo'
pie, them we fear, there would be too much justice
in these Northern denuncations.
With crawling, slimey, dishonest Emigrant Aid p
and other similar associations in New England and
elsewhere, we have no patience, but from them we
have no fear Our fear is from the false position in
which the imprudence and reckessness of men in our
own camp may place Against the Abolitionists
and Free Sellers at the North the National Demo
cratic party there has stood up before, and stand
up again. but it is imposing too heavy load upon ii
to ask ii TO fight the enemy while nominal friends OF
the South doing all they can, by their folly and
recklessness, to work into that enemy's hands
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

" North CAROLINA UNIVERSITY MAGAZNE for September,
1855 Two dollars per annum. Edited by Henry r.
Bryan, Clement Dowd, J. B. Kllebrew, Jas. A. Mcqueen
A A. Merritt, Coleman Sessions Printed and published
at the Office of the Weekly POST Raleigh, N. C.
This number exhibits progress in many ways -
First-it is better printed than former numbers,
which is certainly improvement, and one exceed
ingy necessary. The leading articles are also of
more solid character than usual the first, entitled
" Carolina in 171O," contains many valuable facts
for the future historian. The Review of Doesticks
and the Wrinkles cannot commend mainly because
of the fact that neither of them worth reviewing
Doesticks we know to be very shallow, and beyond
sort of Bowery-boy half rowdy style and strange
ness OF expression, possesses claim to the character
of wit or humor. In many of the articles perceive
the evidences of want of practice-that practice
which subdues the style and dispenses with super.
numerary adjectves and expletives There is no.
thing tending directly to effect this reformation as
having 10 write constantly, with the necessity Of
saying something SO Immediately pressing, to leave
little time for consideration as 10 the manner of
saying it. Theodore Hook. we think il was, who
once met an old clothes man, Jew, with several
hats his head, rising up something like the porce
lain tower of Pekin or Nankin, we don't know which
besides having any amount of ancient garments or
his back and in his arms The of antiquateG
habits cried he went " ole clo' g ole clio,
Why the Deuce said Hook, g don't you say OLD
clothes, like every body else does ?" .Ah, my dea
sir,was the answer, if you had to walk as far ant
cry as much as do you would save your breath ant
say ole clo' too" cole clio :" ole clo' y! and g,
he went. That was an editor-he dispense,
with all redundancies
| The general style of the Magazine shows NANTES
Improvement There is bone and muscle in some O
its articles. 1t will do good and ought to be en-
couraged and we trust it will be.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
Murder of a Shin CaDtaIn

CHARLESTON, Sept 3-The ship Ariel from New
York for Smyrna, spoken outside OF the bar today,
reports that the captain murdered by two of the
ships apprentices: The Revenue Cutter boarded the
ARIEL and arrested and brought up Henry Girard and
George Anderson, two apprentices who are charged
with the cterce. They both deny committing The
deed but criminate each other. Lakeman, the Chief
mate, reports that he found the captain murdered in
his BERTH ON the 10th of August. The officers, crew
and passengers objected to proceeding on the voyage
and requested that the ship should return. The ship
officers and crow are in the hands of the u S. Gov
ernment authorities
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
The L2ng Creek MaIl.

At last we have mail 10 Long Creek and the
other Offices on that route, will be seen from the
annexed letter addressed by the contractor, Mr. Hen
~, to Mr.. Dickson, the Postmaster at this place:
LONG CREEK, Sept Sd, 1855.
Mr.. DANIEL DIcKsoN-Deor Sr:-Please send
out the Long c. lex Mail on Friday morning and
Tuesday morning, regularly hereafter, rs am ready
10 carry it, did not get my orders until to-day OF
| would have started it sooner.
Yours GEORGE HENRY"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

LARGE APrlEs--Mr, W. G. Sharp, OF Joyner's
Depot, presented us with an apple this morning
weighing within half an ounce of one pound. twas
raised in the orchard of MIR. J. G. Werby, in Viii.
son county, about two miles from Joyners Depot on
the w. & w. R. R. We have seen various speci.
mems of fruit this season. and do not recollect hav.
ing ever witnessed larger better apples peaches
watermelons, Sc, than have been raised the present
year. We learn that Mr.. w. has any quantity oi
apples that will compare favorably with the one
mentioned above.-Daily Journal, Sd inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

RAcHrL-Our New York contemporaries are half
taken up with the accounts OF the first appearance
of the French TragedieDne, which took place on
Monday night, in Comedies Tragedy of "Les
Horaces," or the Horatii The play is founded upon
that passage in Roman History as related by Livy,
in which to avoid the eusion of blood, the contest
between Rome and Alba is made to depend upon
three champions from each side-the brothers Ho-
ratii on the part of Rome, and the Curat on the
part of Alba. Camilla (Rachel) is the sister of the
Horatii. and betrohed to one of the Curati; Sabna,
wife of one of the Hora, is sister 10 the Curatll.
All the Horatii are slain but one, who, by pretend
ed flight, separates the three Curat, who follow at
unequal distances when he turns and Stays them one
bv one before the others could come up. Returning
the surviving Roman exults over the victory he has
achieved while Camilla is inconsoable for the death
of her lover, slain by her brothers hand and when
she meets tina, brother inflated with his success she
bnrsts into torrent of nVecve, and calls down ven'
geance upon Rome for the death OF her lover. Hell
brother, exaspeEated by her eproaches-maddeneo
by her curses-draws his sword-plunges 1t into he1
breast and the curtain falls.
Evidently there is scope enough here for the high
est display of tragic power on The part both OF author
and actor, while the lime and circumstances admit
fuy of the obseryances OF these "Unities required
by the classic drama, and generally followed on the
French stage. Of course, the New York critics are
in ecstacies over Rachel's acting But they are al
WAYS so over every new arrival. New York is q
great place for excitements, whether murdered
bully-a suicidal prostitute, French actress, il
makes little difference.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
New york DemocratIc Ccnyeution,

New YORK, Aug 30.-The Convention of the Sofs
met here to-day. The committee on resolutions re-
ported series, the first of which related exclusively
to Stale matters the others protested against the
Know Nothings. All the regular resolutions except
ing one endorsing the administration, were passed
The committee were equally divided the Kansas
question, and consequently resolutions by both sec
lions were introduced which excited considerable de-
bate, participated in by John Van Buren, ard Others
Mr.. Van Buren, moved that all the resolutions rela-
ting to the Administration. Kansas and Slavery be
laid the table and he made speech in support oil
general, of bis proposition.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
The Long Creek Mail Route.

We respectfully but most earnestly invite the at
tention OF the Post Office Department to the above
route. 1t is matter of deep Importance 10 the citi-
zens of large portion of this county, well as to
the people of The town of Wilmington. Nay, por-
lion of Baden county is interested in it, and depend
upon IL for their letters and papers we allude to
the route numbered $500, on which proposals are
invited for carrying the mail from Spring Garden by
Long Greek, Black River Chapel and Beatty's Bridge
to Harrells Store, so miles and back, twice week
to Long Creek, and once the residue.
Since the 1st July there has been no mail carried
on the above route. Neither letters papers have
been sent, and, so far as the mail is concerned the
people mil ht we'll have been out of the Union
This too bad and do hope that it will be prompt.
ly adjusted by the Department at Washington, un-
less it is expected that the people OF the county shall
fall back upon their rerources and start pri yate
mails.
We had understood, some three weeks ago, that
q contract had been concluded, but as vet no mail
has been carried, and do not know when any will
be, learn that the contractor has not vet been
officially notified that his proposals have been &C
cepted.
We know experimentaly the loss that arises from
the stoppage of this mail, having hundreds of SUBJ
scribers supplied by it. 1t is matter Of very seri-
Importance to us-to the people of the town and
of the county, and we again respectfully call atten-
ton to it. Something must be done
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
indiana pemecrat1c state Conxent.on

CINCINNATI Aug. 30.-The Democratic State Con-
vention of Indiana held at Indianapolis Yesterday
was addressed by Gov. Wright, Hon A. P. Willard,
Col. May and others, and adjourned after adopting
resolutions reairming the principles of the national
convention of 1848 and 1852, denouncng the con-
duct of both the Missourans and the Massachusetts
men in interfering with the legal rights ofthe Kansas
settlers and maintaining that the government should
protect all legal citizens whether native foreign
born. The convention was the largest ever assem-
bled in that CITY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
Debate Ia the Kansas Legislature about the Pres

CHICAGO, August 30.--In the Kansas Legislature,
the 21st inst, the concurrent resolutions denun-
ciatory of President Pierce for removing Judge FL
more were debated
MIR. McMeeken thought President should be
taught to know his place
Mr.. StringfelIow did not object to the vote of
censure, but thought they making themselves
ridiculous.
Mr.. Blair said that Reede! was removed only to
prepare the way for EImore's removal
MIR. Whitlock thought the President should have
sent battalion of soldiers to slaughter the whole
crowd oil free solers
Mr.. Weddell looked upon the President as mean
Yankee, and double-dyed coward.
An amendment was finally adopted leaving the
resolutions about the same as the original.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

RoBBERY.-On Thursday night last free negro
boy, called George Taylor, entered the store of jas
0. Boon Co., through rear window on the second
floor, while the propretors were at supper. When
discovered, the fellow had candle lit and was max.
ing an examination of the premises at leisure, bat
slight rattng of the knob of the door caused him to
blow it out and escape at the window where he en-.
tered, when he was pursued and overtaken and com
mitted to jail.-Fdy. Carotinian
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

"a The verdict of the corOners jury in the case of
the two negroes belonging TO D. B. Baker, Esqr.,
drowned in the Cape Fear River on Saturday last was
to the effect that said negroes came 70 their death
by being carelessly over the night of the lst
inst, BY fiat attached to the steamer j. r. Grist
The inquest was held by coroner J. C. Wood The
verdict was rendered yesterday afternoon
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

IHE ABDICATIoN OF SANTA ANNA-H arpears
that on his abdicaton Santa Anna issued long pro-
nunclamento from which the following is an extract
The scandal, dishonor and perfdy of his enemies
reached the extreme of associang not only with the
ted States, who passing the frontier in the disguise of
deserters' are led by rebels and unworthy Mexicans
who teach them the road by which to invade their
native land to assassinate with rifles the Mexican
soldiers who defend the sovereignty and integrity of
their territory
In the midst of the excitement in the cantal came
ed by Santa Annals fight, the American Minister
procured the release of the only two American pris
oners there. r.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
Delegation to Washington.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 1.-The Norfolk boat brings a
delegation of the citizens of that place on their way
to Washington, TO solicit the President to let them
have the use of Fort Monroe for the remaining pop
ulatlon of Norfolk. There were "a deaths renorted
as having occurred there vesterdau
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

SYRACUSE, Aug. 29.--The eau us of the Soft Shell
delegates decided, by a large majority upon pro-
gramme of resolutions condemning the land scheme,
and approving President Pierce's veto. They will be
adopted. 1t is probable the minority will report
against the Nebraska bill.
[sEcoND DESPATCH
SYRACUSE, Aug, 29.-The Soft Shell Democratic
Convention was permanently organized this ?fter-
noon, by appointing Robert Kelly President, with IL
number of Vice Presidents and Secretaries The
President, in his speech adjured them to be stead.
fast to their principles and harmonious in their ac-
ton, in order that such policy may be pursued as
will gain victory in the State and subsequently in
the nation.
A committee on resolutions was appointed, but they
will not be prepared to report until tomorrow morn
ing.
After the debate upon the manner of choosing dele
gates TO the National Convention to be held at Gin
cinnatl, the Convention adjourned till tomorrow
morning
Thus far the proceedings have been harmonious,
but majority and minority report on the resolutions
are looked for.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

WHERE ARE THE Boys Am Ohio papeI' Ee0oI a.
ing accident to an individual, speaks OF MN
yOuag man between and years of age" D~Ii
hood and boyhood, we suppose, are Obsolete 'sD'
that region
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
Wheeler Slave Cose

PHILADELPHIA Sept 3d.-The jury in the Wheeler
slave case, returned verdict this morning of
not guilty on the first count charging riot and not
guilty against all the defendants on the second count
assault and battery-excepti in the cases of Ballard
and GUSTS, who are pronounced puiltv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

BISHOP ATKINsoN's APPOINTMENTS Fayetteye.
October 7th; ; Rockfsh Oct. 9Th St. MARKS Daa =
River, Oct. 18th; Pittsboro'. Oct. 18th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

BURLINGTON, n. J., Sept. 1.-The investigation is
progressing in relation TO the recent Railroad acct.
dent. 1t is probable that conclusion will be arriv-
ed NJ to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

SAD Academia boat containing four white men
and TWO negroes, was run over by the steamer Jas.
K Grlst on last Saturday night, o short distance
above town. on the Cape Fear River. The white
men we learn were saved, but the two negroes
were drowned Coroner J. c. Wood is holding an
inquest on the dead bodies to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

The Philadelphia police have not been Pa~ ys
several months, the treasury having been Ey-sak
before hsy n app SsS st ro i The
things rule Philadelphia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

NEW Posi- OFFICE.--A post Office has been
established in OnsIow county, bearing the name of
g Golden Place." and Eliza Hardson, Esq, has been
appointed P. M. This Office takes the place of the
Stump Sound Office, discontinued some time since
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07
SustlS, VINO are pronounced guilty..
Arrival or the Crescent a.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 1.-The steamship Crescen
City has arrived from Havana, with advices 10 tn
18th ult Santa Anna and family arrived at Havan
on the 24th, and left for Caracas ON the 26th nit
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-07

NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE for September
1855; Two dollars per annum Edited by Henry R.
A A. Merritt Coleman Sessions. Printed and published
at the office of the " Weekly POST Raleigh. n. c.