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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

Ga 700 ACRES LYING IIMEDIAT ELY .;, 9aso
= Cape Fear River, about 81 miles below ,.;t d"
There is about 80 cleared and now in cui. r1
good fence There is Dwelling House, WIZ PSF
Smoke House, Negro Houses, small new Drsi5or b
and an excellent Garden Back Of, and adoLns l7g
lan, is about ZOO acres Pine land 2GOo 9i irsr
tween the Sound and River, adjoining the Ol ~
ming back within mile of the Sound. heIs DID, u
cut upon this land that are frora two to five
is great deal of Black Jack and Eghtwooaa bp
of the Rver large body Of swamp and n nf the
to be very valuable. The principal grown and bo
Juniper there is also Gum Poplar, Cypress Piyer j
Pine There are three good landings on the pd vii M
The above lands be bought very low, sT On
publicly in Wilmington, at the Market HoaF' The cs
of September, if not previously disposed OF stber &
Turpentine can be bought with them. For ESiANDD
lars, apply to JOfiN 4
July ri, I855.-47-ts Csp
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Very respectfully,
/ B SWITZERLAND p

D. Dickson, 2 NJ. Wilmington, N. C.
We have submitted the aboVe( (Which was politely
forwarded 10 US by the Postmaster at Wilmington }
to the gentleman from whom received our infor-
nation, and he authorizes US to say, that.
Being in Wilmington, | returned home by the
Cars and Stage, for the purpose of finding out where
the delay in the mails occurred, which occasion q
failure 10 connect. | asked Mr.. Switzerland several
questions bearing on that point. understood him
to say what have stated. may have misunderstood
misrepresent any one. The only object had in view
was to elicit the facts they existed.
had no desire to do injustice to any one, particu-
larly to the P. M. at Wilmington, for whom have
high personal regard and who in the discharge of
correct"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

The RECENT ATTEMPT AT BURGLARY-We under
stand that John McRae, Esq, Mayor of this town,
received telegraphc despatch last evening, from
Richmond, Va, in regard to the man Abbott, now in
Jail, on account of an attempted burglary at the res
idence of T. Savage, Esq, of this place Abbott it
seems, has been guilty of several acts of felony in
Richmond, and the request is made that he should
be detained to await requston of the Governor of
Virginia So it would appear that should he escape
conviction here, in October next he will be handed
over for trial in another State The way of the trans
gressor is hard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

- aCernoon, at o'Iao, W
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. Z, 1861 Inn .an
were sold to-day at previous rates Flour Haes Of Co.
ted at 81 so S8 Dbl ~ Is lower and ,eon
Aug. 8, ls55.-The sales of Cotton to.do- 4Uo
1000 bales at yesterdays prices O-""y amounted
NEW YORK, Aug $50 previous dava>
urpentlne is rather frmer the receipts bena Stores
the sales to fair extentstock very isbt light a
tine, with moderate receipts, and large 5Tprs Tu
mlngt9n al cents there) has improved with in VII
NIUE gone SINCE our laststock 1000 bbs v but
part OF winch, has been held for time a me lrp
ne hosln IS scarce, and in good deman Cot nnts
mas continued dull, and receivers storing Ro
f TO Europe continue to tend upward wb Prices
1aEoraoe 1or me article Shipping Tar confines pn
and readily taken at So 37A a IS so 42 yery Scare
rather hrmer he transactions are 200 bbIs MN also
$50 Wilmington and North County Shpnn x d. g 81
$3 So in order, in yard 200 North COUNTY g 81
including parcel yesterday at the - cents cash
held higher; 400 No. and White Ros;o - g1F oT
ESQ b.; 600 Opaque, &c. 81 @$2 s7a bb; az and =
at 81 50 @ 81 So for Wilmington. generally held
Rice.-The sales since our last amount to b.
at 50 S7a So 30, cash-the market closing f 1UO
LIVERPOOL, July 2Sth-Sales of co+tou
bales including 1000 to eS'r0n for r
for export. The market is dull with decjipu [oO0 bale
prices declined J. Sales on Friday of 900 b len cly
eet closing dull Orleans fair middlng 81 upan n mar
The Manchester market is dull and the inopirvf e..
and Yarns extremely limited at last weeks prices " Noo
Breadstufs generally unchanged except for E;or r
has advanced IS, and yellow and mixed Is ga ~ mtg
ket closed steady as follows: White Wheat lis 95 nj a
red los9Ils I'd 3 20 lbs Western Canal Flonr 40 d
Philadelphia and Baltimore 42s@43s; Ohio ABS 1 Csa9
6d@4ls; SOUR 39s4ls u Dbl. White TnIian can rnG III
scarce, has realized 44s yellow 38s 6d39s mxe5 o
Cd y quarter TRANSACTIONS in Wheat and FI 9S53
Brown Shipley report nothing doing in Turnan
Rosln IN good demand, the sales being 400 bbIs at &
cents u cwt. for common qualities. Ut f3gh
TalloW has an dvancing tendency. Some parcels ,,,
55s to 56s cd u cwt. p"''eS Realised
Spirits of Turpentine are in fair inquiry at Bis 6da9
cwt. ~ ~ OUS5-S .
LeUerP0oI, Saturday noon.-Cotton is quiet at l..
prices. Wheat and Flour quiet and UNCHANGED NV
IS better PROVISIONS are unchanged. Lard is firm 9TH
dearer Consols leave off at 81 I'LL and
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

Hon. H. M. SuAw.-We do not pretend 10 conceal
our regret and disappointment at the defeat oil this
sterling democrat and faithful representative. Few
men have made better impression during their first
term in Congress, and more deserVedly than Dr.
Shaw, and we know that the interests of this port
had few warmer friends. Essentially, he is one OF
the men whom political friends and enemies IN Con-
gross regret to lose from the sphere Of their personal
association and legislative labor.
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Alabama Election.

MoNTGoMERY. ALA, Aug. Thirteen counties
have been heard from in Alabama which give Short
ridge, the Know Nothing candidate for Governor,
$3.50 majority. The Know Nothing majority for
Governor in Tuscaloosa county. is 1000; in Shelby,
$50; in Bib, $50; in Perry, 4lo; in Greene, 4O8
and in Macon, $50. The Democratic majority in
Chambers county, is 600; in Wilcox, 100; in Coosa
1000; in TaIedega, $50; in Jefferson, ESQ; in Bar
Der, $50.
Dowdel has been elected to Congress in the Third
District.
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report, how started or how founded, we do not
know, but a report has been in circulation for the
last day or two that the Yellow Fever had made its
appearance in Petersburg and Richmond. We have
every to believe that such report is notrue
that there Yellow Fever in either of these cities,
nor anything like Yellow Fever. The papers make
no mention of it, and gentleman who came through
yesterday informs US that there is such thing as
Yellow Fever in either city. The rumor is totally
grOundleSs
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friend has shown us copy of "The American,
new paper just started in Paris by Mr.. FIeiseh-
man. it is printed in English, and is mainly ad-
versing sheet for circulation among Americans Wis
iting Paris 1t seems to us rather dull affair, and
not favorable representative of the Great Repub-
lic.' 1t may, however, prove valuable in the way
we have spoken of-as a business and official drec-
tory for the use Of Americans in Paris. 90 francs a
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

PAID OFF.-lt will be subject of congratulation
the part of fellow citizens of the District of
Columbia to learn that the Secretary of the Treasury
has just paid, on behalf of the Government the last
silver of the memorable !" Holland debit" originally
contracted by the three cities of the then) District of
Columbia, in aid of the construction of the Chesa.
peake and Ohio Canal, and subsequently, assumed by
Congress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

SARATOGA, July %, 1855.
DEAR SIR: did not receive till last evening your
note ofthe 18th instant addressed to me at Baltimore,
and covering your card to the public, in which refer
once is made to conversation betwee. the Nuncio
of the Pope at Madrid and myself, about the appint-
ment Of Mr.. Campbell member of the present
Cabinet at Washington. Ii had sooner seen or
heard Of the contents of your card | should have
deemed it my duty to reply at once TO that portion
of it which refers to myself and to this matter
You are mistaken as to the purport Of the remarks
made to me by the representative of the Pope at
Madrid. 1t aoaS not that he kasw beforehand that DIR.
Campbell 1rould be appointed and member of the
Catholic Church. or that lie kme1c anything about at
before the apartment 9ras actually made What
have said. and what repeat is. that before had any
certain news OF the formation Of the Cabinet, and
while lis constitution still in doubt,and the subject
of conjecture in the public mind at Madrid he told
me that Mr.. Campbell acaS appointed, and that he
was a Catholic; which was the first information
had of either fact.
Ibid noat all suppose tlatlhe had any precious knooy
ledge OF an intention TO appoint this gentleman to Office
or that ne kneD, or nod any reason to believe At
done, an pursuance OF any bargain or intrigue TO THIS
effect on the part Of any persons whatsoever
The inference | made was, that the appoint
ment OF Catholic to this high Office, being naturally
a cause of much interest and satisfaction to the
church OF that faith, especial pains had been taken
IN some quarter, to communicate the earliest intelli-
gence OF that fact to the leading members of the Cath
lie priesthood
1t Is proper to add thai, having seen in Raleigh
paper brief and what appeared to be an imperfect
report Of the speech recently made in Washington
by the Hon. Kenneth Rayner, in which there occurred
similar statement though somewhat different in
detail from that contained in your card and in which
name was quoted authority, took the earliest
opportunity the 9Th instant, TO wrlte hin. note 70,
the purpose Of correcting the erroneous impressions
20h'ch might SO readily be made the pubic mind
however Internationally, from such u reference to q
casual conversation IN social intercourse aghout
wrltten statement Of the facts.
am very truly yours, &c.,
D. M. BARRINGER
To VEsPAsIAN ELLIS Esq,
Washington city.
And yet Mr. Rayner kept repeating his assertions
Z h. Ian,
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A STUBBORN JURY.-The Portland Transcr;nt tells

STUBBORN JURY.-The Portland Transcript tells
good story of Col So. living in Washington
county, Maine who had great aptitude for serving
as Juror. When thus serving, he had verv great
anxiety that his opinion should be largely consulted
in making up verdict Some years ago. while
upon case, after many hours trial to agree, but
falling he marshaIIed the delinquent jury from the
room to their seats IN the Court where the impatient
crowd awaited the result of the trial.
" Have you agreed upon verdict 2" inquired the
clerk
COL M-- arose, turning whitening glance
upon his brother jurors and exclaimed :-'s MAY it
please the Court, we have not have done the best
could do but here are eleven of the most contrary
devils ever had any dealings with"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

BEAUFORT, n. c.. August s, 800
GENTLEMEN Il am pleased to inform you have achieved
brilliant glorious victory in Carteret The Moth
ings claimed the County by two hundred majority but the
sterling Democracy aroused and their sangune expcta
tions defeated Every effort that exasperaed oppo
sition could makednners circulars misrepesenta-
and abusea resored to to large major
ity for their Rev. candidate.
send you the following gratifying result, which, in
common with myself, you will heartily rejoice
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

STILL HARp1NG ON THE OLD STRING,-The Herald
of this place still keeps pitching rto the Journal
OF course it can do as it pIeases about that 1t will
have all the fun to itself, however. We will now,
and finally, simply give one specimen IN the follow
ing paragraph from the Herald OF Thursday
The Journal we see the ecI11n, has commenced he
aid and comfort the Roman Church See paper OF yeSter-
day Don't you understand the game What IS this paper
ut heart but Papst confederate?
Now what the Herald refers to is a quotation from
Mr. Loring in 1884, and the papist confederacy is
with T. Loring This extract from the former VIII
tings of the present editor of the Commercial was
laid on our desk by much better Protestant than
either the editors Of the Herald or the JournT since
we believe he is regular church member.
See the ridiculous lengths to which this spirit Of
contention will lead people!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

SEE Mr. BARRINGERs LETTER TO Mr.. ELL1s-In
what sort of position does it place MIR Rayner Dan
lei M. Barringer is man above being quoted falsely
for political purposes, although himself an ardent
narZan
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

BREAKING UP.-The Warrentown News states on
the most undoubled authority, that on the day OF
night of the election in this State, the Know-Nohng
Council at Warrenton, broke up, dissolved complete
Iy and burned their books and adds that ''some OF
those formerly connected with the Order now assert
that the organization is one Of the baldest attempts
at deception and humbug that was ever practised
upon reasonable men in any country" SIC transit
THE EIGHTH D1sTR1cT.-There is now no sort of
question of the election of the gallant Clmgman, over
all sorts and forms of opposition. His majority will
be from one thousand to fifteen hundred. How would
the opposition have crowed over his defeat But the
die is cast, and he still remains conqueror They have
tried TO injure him in Wing district, by calling him
Democrat. Well, let them. He IS a Democrat, so
far devotion to the South and opposition to Know
NOhingism goes. The Democrats proud OF the
support of so able and independent Southern States
man.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17
T.G. BROUGHTON, Sec'y
REPORT OF SANATARY COM MTTEE }

PORTSMOUTH, August Sth, 1855. !
From sunset on Monday to the same time on Tues
day, thele were eight new cases, and ten deaths.
J. n. SCHOOLFIELD,
Chm San Com
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OH.cc of the Board of Health

NORFOLK, august 9Th, lS55.
Report for the "a hours ending this day at P.
NJ.
new cases%-2 deaths.
In hospitai--4 cases and death.
K All except from the heretofore in fected dis
trct
pPOITNuTON
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Black VS.. White Men.

That the Know Nothings and Abotionists are
birds of feather" is very evident, from the fact
that while they striving TO disranchse and de-
grade white men, who happen-like their own ia
theirs and grandfathers-to have been born on for
elgn soil, they give their countenance to the efforts
that are constantly making, to admit negroes to all
the privilege of citizenship We have an instance
OF this thing In the recent movement to dsband vol
unteer companies composed of foreign born citizens
and transfer their arms to companies of colored men,
In X ~ Massachusetts, the Irish militia companies
nave been deprived of their arms, while in the neigh
bonng State of Rhode Island, in the city of Prov
dence, militia company of negroes has been formed
and the Legislature have granted them the use of
the State arms and equipments. 1t is the same in
CINCINNATI A company of darkeys called the cat
tuck Blues, or some such name, was recently form ed
and armed by the State and now we hear that Gen.
Sargent has issued order disbanding the Irish and
German companies, summoning them to deliver up
their arms. g Down with the white man, and up
with the negro" appears to be one OF the watch
words OF Know Nothngism. But we have no fear
the people will ever consent that 4aigger Americans
shall rule America.-Eaton (Ohio) Democrat
DlsTILLERY BURNT.-We regret to learn that the
Iurpentine Dislery of Mr.. j. H. Pritchett, on the
Centre Plank Road was burned on Sunday night
9Th inst together with a quantity of Rosin and
Spirit Barrels Supposed to be the work of an in
cendlary.-EGgetteUiNe Obseruef.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

Courts OF this State will ride the Crc III The upe,
Fall, as follows: circuits the ep ry'0e
Edenton, Judge Saunders; Newbarn ing
leigh, Dick Hillsborough, Caldwell Person; Ra
Ellis; Salisbury, Bailey; Morgantom', F,aayelteyIa
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

On the 18th inst. the Grand Jury OF the Court Of
Quarter Sessions, at Philadelphia, found trne bill
against the white abotonist, Passmore Williamson,
and his five black confederates for riot and assault
and battery in the matter of the forcible abduction
of Col. Wheelers negroes some two or three weeks
since. This has been in spite of the most strenuous
efforts of the abolitionists and their sympathizers in
the control of the public press of that city, which
unfortunately means all but the Pennsylvania and
ArguS Democratic, and the Ledger, neutral, 1t now
remains to be whether petit Jury will convict
But convict or not Col. Wheeler's negroes gone,
and he can whistle for them, and the same outrage
would be repeated tomorrow in some other FORM
The Southern who, relying upon any foolish no.
ton of Northern courtesy of right takes his
negroes over the line, will find himself woetuly mis-
taken. Prussia, foreign monarchy, might act with
justice and respect for international comfy and the
rights OF individual property, but our Northern breth-
e7n are G6ore all such Anticipated weaknesses. We
amazed at Col Wheeer's rashness in trying even
to pass through any of our SISTER States with his SER
wants.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

Old General Houston has turned Know-Nothing
He turned Free-soiler first.
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DIED.

,s. IN this IGfT E on the llth inst JOHN skrpD
The friends, and the public gepersn II Tia
yted to attend his funeral from the are respectfully
Copes, Esqr TOMORROW Sunday aernooue of Geo
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

TALLOW WANTED.-The highest. ma mai & EI3SSss
i be paid for Tallow, by VESSEL d"
Sept. LIST,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

WAYNE COUNTr.-oHicial majority for RufRn s5s
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

O- Does the world at large know anything OF North
Carolina, or are the teegraphic correspondents gen.
orally ignorant gumps, and some of the newspapers
scribes also For weeks the Washington Union
kept telling the world that our Congressional election
would come off on the I'd Thursday in August. In
another leading paper we see teegraphic despatch
announcing the defeat OF Shaw, anti-Know Nothing
Wing, in the first district and that same delightful
associated press telegraphic agency announces the
election Of Thomas L. Clngman K. NJ, in the ninth
district. The joke of the last being that we have
only eight districts, and Mr. Clingman is no more
K. n than the present writer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

SEVENTH AND EIGHTH D1sTRICTs.-The Charlotte
" North Carolina Wing" of Tuesday, "a strong K.
N. paper,) says that it has not received returns
enough from the entire District to give Mr.. Craiges
majority, but it cannot fall far short OF three thou
sand
In Cabarrus the vote stands Stowe &c. Crage 389 Row
an Craige $751; Stowe 584 Castor, Crage 1885, Stowe I'll
Lincoln Crages majority reported 400 Grange
minority said to be 800, and in Catawba bUO stoves ma
jority in Arson about 400 No account from Stanly
In the 9Th district Clingman is elected
Of this last there remains sort of doubt, but we
think his majority is somewhat reduced although
still very decided
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

CouNTERFE1T-W have been shown dangerous
counterfeit on the Bank OF Cape Fear which from
the quality and appearance of the paper, is liable to
deceive those who do not examine it very particular
y 1t appears worn, but the paper is exactly of the
same quality of the genuine. 1t is marked Aa., and
made payable by D. N. Davis or bearer at Salisbury.
The name of the Cashier there is D. 4. Davis the
date is 1887 and the signatures of the President and
Cashier are very we'll initiated, although the ink is
rather pale 1t will be observed, however, that H.
r. Savage, Cashier. and Thos. H. Wright, President,
is wrong since these gentlemen did not occupy such
positions in 1897, nor for some years after.
The engraving is rather coarse, the lettering is
not perfectly straight, and the female figure in the
centre is badly shaded, and the particularly de-
fectve. The figure on the upper corner on the right
end is also very coarsely executed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

D. NJ. BARRINGER
To VEsPAsIAN ELLIS, Esq,
Washington city.
And yet Mr. Rayner kept repeating his assertions
up to the day of election.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

A correspondent at the same time wrote the follow
ing parody:
To the Imln bitaHts Of America.
should forfeit, even In my own opinion, the place
have SO long held IN yours, if could be silent
on the motives which have induced me to Join the
Kings army. very few words, however, shall suf-
flee upon this bject for to those who are acouain
ted with my past life this instance of nv conduct
needs no explanation. | am, therefore, only con-
cerned IN this address, to explain myself to such of
my countrymen as want abilities opportunities to
detect the governing principle of my conduct in this
as well as in every other part of my life
1t was my misfortune not to be horn in afiuent
circumstances. My ruling passion is and ever has
been vanity and love of money This I evinced
at my first outset in life. For having obtained credit
Tor quantity OF drugs which sold to good advan-
tage pretended TO be bankrupt, and avaline myself
OF the easiness and credulity of my creditor.
obliged him to compound with me for half the debt
! by this means gained considerable sum- part of
which laid cut in building myself a spacious house
and with the remainder purchased vessel, and COM
menced trader. Those with whom | had any deal
lngs, will certify that never deviated from nv prin.
clpe of tricklng and cheating whenever ad an op
portunity.
| When quilted domestic happiness for the neril.
OF the field | conceived had better prospect O.
succeeding in my wishes. The expedition agains
Quebec was too fattering not to be embraced an
ticlpate your question. Was not the ATTEMPT danger
Gus? answer that, with eagerness, thought So :
But knew we'll the opportunity it would give me
! It | succeeded, of amassng wealth bv the nlun
der of the inhabitants and think can boast wifi
any high wav-man, that dare encou nter DANGER fo
the sake Of money. The citizens of Qnebec, (som.
| OF whom, to their cost, were no strangers tn NJ,
character by shutting the gate nd flying to arms
disappointed my sanguine expect atoms The attemn
to subdue them by force proved unsuccessful and m,
| views were thereby frustrated. However the on
portuniy afterwards had of plundering the mer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-17

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. Z, 1861 5oo @.@@san
were sold to-day at previous rates Flour Iaes of Co
ted at 81 so % Dbl. ''oF Is lower and 'sIon
Aug. 8, lS55.-The sales of Cotton to.do, 4O'
1000 bales at yesterdays prices lay amounted