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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30
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ms We would suggest-and We trust the sugges-
tion will not be regarded foreign to the subject
that bv way of variety, the corps of correspondents
wbo figure in the Herald should occasionally devote
small portion of their leisure time to the discussion
of the public questions which may occupy the public
mind, and not confine themselves to the reiterahon
If the fact that the Editor of the Journal first saw
the light in foreign land If this be crime, he
peads guilty to it, and it certainly cannot require
many sheets of fooScap columns OF type TO prove
an admitted fact Neither does 1t exhibit on their
mart much confidence in the goodness of their cause,
or in the strength of the arguments brought % sup
mort il. when they virtually desert the field of dis
cussion-abandon the public question, and confne
tbamselves TO the assertion of fact which has not
been called in question. A plain man would say that
so far as any matter in controversy is concerned it
cannot make an iota of difference where any indVl-
dual was born or whether he was born at all. That
all men except Adam must have been born Some'lne'
is generally conceded but that any man can have had
anv contro, over that event. We think few will assert.
We have never yet seen any person who even recol-
lected the circumstance, although most folks are
sbrewdIy supposed to have been personally present
at so momentous an event in their own history We
have an IDEA mat we WOuIu nave pccH UOIH Will d
silver spoon in our mouth if we had been consulted
AS the matter stands, we mean to pursue honestly
and fairly and straightforwardly the aVocation II
which we are engaged.
This contest is to be decided at the polls by The
votes of free and liberal people, and TO them il
must be left, and safely left. They are getting tired
of this sckly and unmeaning cant substituted for ar
gument, 10 bolster up falling faction. The day O.
such has past, and the result will show it. We
await that result with calmness and confidence.
That noble advice of Washington TO his army ii
one that ought to be forgotten, Let all dstnc
tions of nations, countries and Provinces therefore
be lost in the generous contest, who shall behave
With the most courage against the enemy, and TT
most kindness and good humor to each other''
The liberal people are engaged in a civil contes
against the exclusive rule of order which is op
posed to those feelings of berality which has Away
distinguished them. The ballot box is the field o
battle. The conflict is peaceful one, but none tn
less important. The friends of the movement ar
men who have as deep stake in the welfare of tn
community as any citizens within its borders-thei
candidates are unexceptonabe and worthy of all sup
port-men in whose hands the interests of the tow
will be safe. Harmony and concert of action ar
alone necessary success, let them not be wantin
any more than that earnest exertion due to goo
Csuse.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

o. DR.. Beale the Philadelphia Dentist, convic ell
nearly year ago of outrage upon the person of a
young lad while she was under the influence of chor-
oorm. and sentenced to the Penitenary has been par
doned by Gov Pollock Of Pa. In granting the pardon,
Gov. Pollock Says,-"After full and careful examna-
ton of the facts and evidence in the case aided by the
scientific discussions to which it has given rise,
am now satisfied that the defendant, DR.. Stephen T.
Beale, is not guilty of the crime whereof he stands
charged. and convicted upon evidence unreliable
in it's character, and insufficient in amount" This
Beae case attracted at the time much attention, and
was the of elicitng much and learned medical
discussion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30
Rain.

At last we have it, with every prospect of contln-
uance, and certainly not day sooner than it was
needed, for we question if the Oldest nhabitant,
whoever that mysterious individual may be, has
ever witnessed or known so dry spell as we have
had. The wells that never gave out before were
drying up, and people digging deeper. The streams
were drying up-every thing was suffering that
could suffer from drought gentleman told us last
Tuesday that he lately crossed Moores Creek, usually
stout rafting stream, and found it so low that the
water stood in pools, but without enough TO run, in
fact, stream no more.
Since last County Court, Immediately before
or after which there was some rain, we have had
nothing worth manufacturing to wet the ground
and it has struck extraordinary that consider
ing the perfect dryness, the nderiness of everything
we have been so mercfulIy preserved from the raw.
ages of fire. Like preservation at sundry times
of recent years from pestilence while sister cities
North and South have suffered so severely, this ex
empton appears like special interposition Of Prov
dence calling for our warmest gratitude.
1t is said to be an i'll wind that blows nobody good
and on the other hand 1t must be very favorable
one that blows nobody harm or inconvenience. Con
fding in the long dry spell, no doubt repairs have
been commenced which more or less incur exposure
to the weather, which must, of course, be borne al
we'll as may be. Weather, like politics or opinions
cannot be made to suit every one; but the creates
good of the greatest number is the true criterion anC
we know that the weather, at least is in the hand
of one who never errs nor mistakes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30
American Convention.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 23-The American convention
finally adj burned at midnight. The maj ority report
was adopted by States-93 TO II. The report says
that the Missouri Compromise should be restored,
and, if efforts to restore it fall Congress should
fuse to admit any State tolerating slavery into the
Union.
1t protests against coalescing with any party de-
handing an abandonment of American principles or
disorganization of the party.
1t recommends meeting of delegates at Philadel-
phia on the 10Th of February.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

companied with quite as much secrecy as any other
movement. platform is published, certified BY no
one, accomp panied by no names-nether the names
of delegates nor officers How many more turns can
the order take before wrigges itself out OF its skim
Or like the trains on the Catawissa Railroad, turns
round so completely as to get smashed up by COLI
sion with itself
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

CURIOUS RUSSIAN CUsToM-On Whit Mon lay ana
the following Sunday, there is great promenade III
the summer gardens, namely, the exhibition of brides
lhe Russian tradesmen, these days, expose t"eI'
manageable daughters in order to marry them, OF a.
they term it, to give them away. Under the trees Oi
the principal Alley two long rows of gay dresser
girls, packed close together, like the pipes OF an o.
gan. Behind each stands the match maker, ana ','
third row the mothers and other female RELATIVES
Through this double row the spectators and wfeSeeA
ing Russians slowly walk The latter notice any acS
that pleases them and the mate maker belonging !"
it, The exhibition lasts till late hour.
tor from Texas.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

New YoRk, Nov 25.-The steamer Ocean Bird
arrived here this evening from Havana A large
number of passengers from New York for Aspinwall
were detained at Havana Oil account of the delay Of
the arrival of the steamer Ell Dorado. They would
remain there until the 23d.
The drawing OF the Royal lottery had taken place
No. 1917 won the 100000 prize.
Sugars were unchanged -Muscovado was quiet
aud contracts for Muscovado for January delivery
Were making at Al 81. Freights were unaltered.
Exchange was frmer. Philadelphia premium.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30
The Kansas Convcntlon.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24.-In the Constitional Conven-
ton schedule passed declaring that the Constitu
ton be submitted to the people on the 18th of Decem
Der next for their approval rejection. If ratified
it provides that the election for Territorial officers and
judges of the Supreme Coult, and members of Assem-
bly,, shall take place the third Tuesday in January
It also provides that the General Assembly shall have
authority to secure the enforcement of the sixth
ton of the bill of rights before the fourth of July
next
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

A BEAUTIFUL BooK-Mr j. H. Rothwell has laid
before us specimen copies OF THE Knickerbocker
Gallery" which he has for sale at Mr.. A Lamont's
Grocery Store 1t is beautifully printed and bound
book, and adorned with fortyeght portraits STEEL
from original pictules engraved expressly for this
work, and executed in the highest style of art, en-
bracng nearly all the most celebrated writer's in
America, with contributions from them We know
of no hook that commends itself more by the style of
it's getting up combined with the intrinsic value oil
it's literary and artistic matter 1t is immensely su
perior to any of the Holiday Gift books we have
seen, and we would commend it to any person desi-
rous Of making present. as one which would be
creditable to their taste
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30
The Late Railroad Disaster.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 24.-The committee appointed by
citizens of this place TO investigate the of the
recent disaster at Gasconade bridge, the Pacific
Railroad, report that the accident was caused BY the
high rate of speed at which the train going at
the time of passing the bridge. The minority
of the committee also made report, stating that the
accident was caused by the total ineficency Of the
bridge to sustain the weight of the train
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

WESTERN RAILRoAD.-The work on this road, we
learn, is progressing as last the contractors can
find hands to carry it forward. The passenger and
produce depot will be the lot nearly opposite the
Post Office, but the main stem will pass down Moore
and Lamon streets to the mouth of the gully half a
mile below Clarendon bridge, upon which the coal
will pass 10 the river An arm will extend from the
main line to the depot in town. When this work is
completed Fayetteville will receive new impetus in
her business affairs and it therefore behooves every
to feel interest in the Improvement, and do ev-
erything possible to complete it at early day. The
people west of the coal fields are anxiously looking
forward to connection with our road, and when it
is finished there but little doubt that it will be ex-
tended into the produce growing country of North
Carolina. Let one be discouraged, but let all
hands put their shoulders to the wheel and it is
bound to turn.-FayetteUNe Caroliniam.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

CAMPHENE ACCIDENT We learn that fatal acct
dent occurred at Smithville on Monday night last,
resulting in the death of colored woman and child
1t would seem that the woman was filling lamp
from can, and had another lighted lamp, from
which the camphene canght and exploded. The wo,
man died almost immediately-the child died next
day. The woman and child belonged to Mr.. Sam
Grisham, of Smithville. 4
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30
The Presidents Message-The Central America n


WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The Presidents Message
will show that Lord Clarendon has never attempted
TO answer Mr. Buchanans last argument on the Gen.
trail American question, but when, in September be
pressed him to answer, Lord Clarendon declared the
correspondence closed declined to reopen it, and in
Dictated the determination of Great Britain to
the treaty not applying to her Ruatan Colony
There is little doubt that Great Britain would yield
the Mosquito Proectorate if we would admit hel
claim to Ruatan.-Ne1y York Times.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

HORRIBLE ACc1DENT.-A Child trampled Ito death
by Horse.-A gentleman writes to us that, on last
Thursday, ed inst, little son of MIR. Leonard
Mills residing in the upper part of New Hanover
County, was run over by horse that was loose in
the yard, and trampled to death
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

SHOWING THEIR CAPAcITY.--A lumber Of the officers
recently put on the reserved and retired lists in the
navy, are loud in their plants against the Naval
Board and the Government for deprvng them of their
living. Some, however, determined to show the
Government that they have the energy and ability to
take care of themselves, and seeking in private
empoyments the active service the Government with
holds: Lieut. Avery, see it announced has OBJ
tanned the command of one of the best clipper ships
sailing out OF the port of New York, with salary of
$4,000, instead of 81 500 which he got from the Gov
eminent, This is better than complaints against a
law which probably will not be altered however loud
the camor. In some individual instances the decis.
ion of the Naval Board doubtless operates severely
nnIusty BUT these are just the instances which will
be able to take care of themselves
GENERAL QUITMAN.-The Jackson Mssissippan,
OF the 10th instant. thus notices the arrival of Gen
Quitman at the State capital
"The distinguished member elect to Congress
from the fifth district reached our city Yesterday
evening. The democracy welcomed his arrival by q
salute of guns in honor of his visit and his recent
glorious triumph"
oo-Judge Vespasan Ellis has resumed the editor.
ship of the American Organ" at Washington City.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

LOUISIANA ELECTIoN.-Returns from the whole
State for Governor show majority of 1887 fol
Wicklffe democrat. The State Senate is composed
of 1S democrats Is know nothings and l whig.-
Among the democrats, however, is Mr. Wickliffe the
GovernoF elect who WILL of course, resign his seat ir
the Senate,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

od- The Post Office heretofore known by the name
of Lisburn, in Sampson County, has been changed to
that of Wardsyille, MIR. Clifton Ward is the Post.
master.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

o. The Washington Organ OK. NJ says that it is
reported that Secretary Dobbin intends to resign his
place in the Cabinet Immediately after the converting
of Congress, account of the state of his health,
and to 60 South either to Florida or Cuba. We
know that Mr.. Dobbin's health has been feeble and
presume that this generally understood fact must have
given rise to the report mentioned by the Organ
In the absence, however, of any confirmation in the
columns of the Union, which may be supposed to
have intimate relations with the Hon. Secreta-
~, we must take for granted that the report is only
report far. We trust, at least, that the state of
Mr. Dobbins health may be such TO render such
action on his part unnecessary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

IA Received from Leonard Scott & Co, New
York, Blackwood for November Contents SO The
Eastern Shores of The Black Sea-" Zaidee. a Ro-
nance, Part XII Professor Johnsons Last Work -
An Old Contributor on the Seaside" "'Modern
Light Observation-Disclosures Tales" " Paris and it's
Exhibition" Story of the Campaign" written
in Tent in the Crmea this s very interesting, Civ
ing an account of the " General Assault" and the
&" Last Hours of Sebastopo" War Politics p" What
We fighting for" 1t will be seen that this is a
capital number.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

The first session of the Thirty Fourth Congress
will convene at Washington, on Monday next.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30
The Possible Difficulty with England.

Ii is said that the recent excitement about an I'M
pending war with Great Britain has proved to be
without foundation. Perhaps it has, but the excite
ment on both sides shows that the people of the re-
spectve countries are far from looking upon such an
event impossible, even 80 improbable as
some people and presses would lead US to believe
war with England is not impossible, nor, while the
present European and Anglo-French alliance
holGs, is any ENHANCEMENT impossible. or even par
tcularly improbable.
1t will certainly be the duty of the Congress now
about to assemble 10 that the national defences
are placed in position of sufficient strength to meet
any sudden attempt For the result, in the long rum
there is nothing TO apprehend, but, at the first out
break, the loss and destruction must be immense
Our navy has always shown itself fully equal-nay,
superor-to that of any other power, for ats toroS
but it is not large enough. 1t has not grown with
the growth of the trade is designed to protect
kept pace with the gigantic ornaments of England
and France II is said, and, We fea:, with truth,
that the number of guns navy can muster afoat,
is inferior to that of little Denmark with which
difficulty has been apprehended arising out OF the
differences regarding the Sound Dues. That, with
the resources of the country in money, shipping,
sailors and munitions of war, all these wants could
soon be supplied, and formidable force set afoat
no one can doubt, but in the mean time, how much
damage might be done to shipping interest now the
most extensive in the world, and commercial inter-
est only second to that of England. The principal
of many millions of dollars per might easily
be swept off, and although neither the independence
of the country, nor its ultimate success in the
war, could not be jeopardzed, still it's onward pro-
gress in wealth and improvement might be very Sc
riousIy retarded and its crippled For these
end other reasons, cannot but think that the en-
suing Congress, without any respect to party dlvs-
ions or president making squabbles, ought to take
means for increasing not simply the efficiency hut the
of the defences of the country, especi-
ally in the way of its navy. This at least is ques-
ton above and beyond potcs-beyond the squsbbes
of Wings or Democrats or Know Nothngs, OF North
or South, or East or West
OF course every one who has thought about the
matter at all, and has paid attention to such things
knows that the long session preceding Presidential
canvass is distinguished more for electoneering
speeches and maneuvres than for business, and
therefore, under ordinary circumstances, might
reasonably fear that such legislation have re-
ferred to, would be neglected postponed, but we
do hope that for this time at least, and this par
ticular case, some prompt action will be taken-ac
ton not betraying undue nervousness hurry, but
such the peculiar state of the world and the rea
tons of this country, render necessary and proper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30
The Mexican Drafts.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24-Attorney General Cush
ing decides that the Mexican SO 100000 drafts drawn
by Santa Anna are binding Mexico, and shoult
be paid to the American holders.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-30

no-Judge Vespasian Ellis has resumed the editor.
ship of the American Organ" at Washington CITY.
The southerner., 1855-12-08
To dress and deautjy the Hair /!
RADWAY'S
0irca93[an Gllnt,

MAKES the hair soft, strong and glossy,
and fastens it on the scalp 1t keeps the
head clean, and rids the scalp from acurf and
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The southerner., 1855-12-08
Reao CDta.

GREAT CURE OF RHEUMATISM.-
The Editors of the Richmond Republican.
OF Dec. q, 1852, say that Carter's Spanish
Mixture is no quack medicine
They had man in their press room who
was afflicted with violent Mercurial Rheu-
matism, who was continually complaining of
misery IN his back, limbs and ioints;-his
eyes had become feverish and mattcry, neck
swollen, throat sore, and all the symptoms
of rheumatism, combined with Scrofula.
Two bottles of Carter's Spanish Mixture
cured him, and in an editorial notice as
above, they bear testimony to its wonderful
good effects, and say their only regret is,
that all suffering with diseases of the blood
are not aware Of Of the existence of such a.
medicine. They cheerfuly recommend it
See their certificate, and notice in full arol nd
the bottle.
For sale by Geo. Houdrd
The southerner., 1855-12-08
goa S S .A5B,

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Hibbard's wild cherry bitters,
Leroy 5 wild cherry and saisaparilla pills,
-doiseat's Life pits and Ilea;x Bitters,
Hastings Syrup of tt;apl,ti;a
Osgoods India Cho!aeogue, cure for fever
andagu ague-DayiBs pain killer,
Bernard's Cholera remetir,
Mustang Imminent .gw;si:a's 2az.acea,
JaTne's Alternative, Expcctorant, tonic Yer
mifuge, hair tonic, Carminative halsam,
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Brandreth's, Peters, speucer's, Gordon's,
Gilbelts, HibbarTs, Harrells vegetable
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Dalley's and Connells magical pain extract
or-Hay's Liniment for piles,
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Geo GOr0rd
The southerner., 1855-12-08
HElMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRATED

Compound Rnid Extract .SorsapariUa,
For Purifying the Blood, removing all dis
eases arising from excess of mercury, ex
posure and inlprudence in life, chronic
constitutional disease, arising from an
impure state of the Blood, and the only
reliable and etfectual known remedy for
the cure of Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Sc Nd
Head, Ulcerations of the Throat and
Legs, Pains and Swellings Of the Bones,
letter, Pimples on the Face, and all Sea-
ly Eruptions Of the Skin.
This article is now prescribed by some of
the most distinguished physicians in the
country, and has proved more efficient in
practice than any preparation of Sarsapa-
rilla yet offered to the public. Several ca
ses of secondary Syphilis, mercurial and
Scrofulous diseases have entirely recovered
in the incurable wards of our Public Insti-
tutions which had for many years resisted
every mode Of treatment that could be de-
vised. These cases furnish striking exam
pies of the salutary effects of this medicine
III iIFcSIlHS SUnc VI Inc most l1iEctefaIe
diseases, after the glands were destroyed,
and the bones already affected
NoTlcE.-Letters from responsible Ply
sicians and Professors of several Medical
Colleges, and certificates of cures from pa
TENDS will be found accompanying both
Preparations.
PRICES, Fluid Extract Of Buchu, ST. per
bottle, or bottles for IS.
" Sarsaparilla, s. !" ("
equal in strength to one gallon of Syrup of
Sarsaparilla.
Prepared and sold by H. 7. HELM
BOLD, Chemist, 263 Chestnut Street, near
the Girard House, Philadelphia,
To be hadof Geo. Hogard, Tarboro',
And Of Druggists and Dealers every where
All letters to the Proprietor, &c. reeeiee i'm
mediate attention. June Il.