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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
Food Prospects and the War Q ucst,on.

Paragraphs in some of The Western papers would
indicate that large stores of farm produce are await
ing the opening of spring navigation for transport;-
ton to the Eastern markets. This affords and en-
couraging prospect of lower prices and an abundant
supply OF food until next harvest The farmers have
husbanded their crops this season with great care,
and in The absence Of an export demand which dis
courages speculation, we may reasonably expect 10
see prices fall in The spring.
Even should the war become general in Europe in
the coming summer its effects upon the price of food
would scarcely be felt here until after we had reaped
our next harvest In France and the British Islands
the war will stimulate agriculture! production as the
! farmers will have the prospect of good prices; and
though the demand for solders may affect the supply
OF labor. yet large amount of labor which has been
absorbed by manufacturing railroad and other en-
terprises will be forced by the effects of the war to
seek employment in the raising Of food
Not little OF the popularity of The war with the
landed aristocracy and farming population of Great
Britain is ascrIab!e to the belief that war promotes
their interests, while lis burdens fail chiefly upon
the commercial classes. The wars with Napoleon
increased the value OF land and the revenues of The
aristocracy in the British Islands TO an enorn Gus ex
tent, but at the close of war, keep up this value
tariffs prohibiting the importation of food were ount
necessary. These tariffs, however have been abol
Ished but the protectinis arstocracy have obtane,
what they consider as good as prohbory tariff
foreign war They enjoying their triumph
over the lately triumphant free traders. 1t may
however prove dear triumph as the effect, proba
bly,, will be TO drive capital from England to The U
! Srates-Neau York Sun
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

JACK MouNTED.-We have lots OF sailors helping
US in the works few days ago one of them re-
turning from The trenches felt fagued, and was rest.
ing at the foot of hill way from the encamp-
ment. Two Russian soldiers passed him Up Jump.
ed Jack and though they armed, captured them,
jumping upon the back of one OF them, and led the
other by the ear An officer who met him asked
what he was about. 60" says Jack. Il am riding
this and when he gets tired I'll mount the other
In this style he rode right into the eamp-Letter from
the Crimea ..--
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
TARBoRo', EDGEcoMBE C'UNTY,
Eah 10Th 126S

Editor of the Wilmington Journal -
Dear Sir I'm passing over the Railroad leadlng
to YOUR enterprisine and fourshing town of Will
mington, the eye OF the planter is particularly
struck with the absence of all Agricultural improve
ment in its vicinity. From Rocky Mount to Vii
mington with now and then an exception to the
rule1 the country presents the appearance OF a
dreary desolate pine barren waste Why is this
Is Il the want of facilities to a market Your we'll
appointed road supplies the place OF an eVef naVga-
bic stream. Is it the want OF energy and enter
prise Your rapidly improving town says no to
his and exhibits the heretofore doubtful tact, that
in North Carolina there is roTk'ng conm"n"y
Or is it the poverty of the soil for which our State
has been so often sneered at Many will doubtless
saw Mr. Editor, here is the true cause. We deny
il The country from Goldsboro' downwards, where
scarce shanty or dog cabin is TO be seem save at
the different depots it susceptible of being made
fine agricultural country.
| In point Of climate il is superior to Edgecombe
in point OF texture Of soil il is equal; in facilities tor
Improvement (if we have not been mIsled) it IS not
INFERIOR to say nothing OF the convenience, the year
round, from the Railroad TO sell what you fa'se ana
buy what You want. We say this county is sus-
ceptible of a high degree Of improvement. O6seTva-
ton and experience have proven incontestoIy ,hat
! pine land, with clay sub-sol, produces excellent
cotton Where cotton grows any OF The grams
adapted to our climate do well. The Railroad from
Goidsboro' to your town. with but little exception
runs through this character of soil. The country
can be drained mari abounds; and in country as
near the coast as this materials for composing ate
never wanting We saw at one OF the depots neal
/ Wilmington fine specimen OF mari as any
country can boast of nieed, it looked for all the
world ike bank of ashes nteTspersed with small
shells 1t is said TO lie easy OF access, lying near
the surface With such soil, with mud and mari
and d climate inferior to yours, the TACT has beer
demonstrated in Edsecombe, that 400 pound bale
OF cotton can be made to the acre, and that ID few
wears after the improvement begins. Why Their
can't the same thing be done along the line of your
road Il can be, and all that IS necessary to &C
complish it, is for some pioneer of nerve and energy
to make begnning-to break the ice It is
very desirable thing to Wilmington TO have thu
country properly developed, and ii would be mos
soothing to my State pride to witness it. You cou'
then purchase your sweet potatoes for less than s
per bushel your turn ps for less than 81 Is; you
beef for less than 10 cents the pound, and othe
things in proportion.
Let some of your young men OF Intelligence an
enterprise but put their hands to the piow and no
look backwards, and there can be NJ such word a
fail, surmounted with such facilities YOU possess
J D., of Edgecombe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

THE ULTRA MAINE LAw,-It appears they are
anxious in Maine to make still stringent their
prohbitory liquor law. committee of the LegisIa-
ture has the subject in charge, and the New
York Tribune says -
THAT committee, we understand, are hesitating
on this point: Shall we sweep away at once all the
liquor agencies, affirm the inutty of all alcoholic
beverages to subserve any lauGable purpose-me-
chancal, medicinal or religious and forbid the sale
of such beverages under whatever circumstances I!
Or, Shall we tolerate the Difference TO what remains
of ancient ignorance this subject, and allow liquor
TO be sold for certain specified other than that Of
potation? We believe majority of the committee,
at present, incnes to take the strong ground, and
say here is legitimate use fsr alcoholic drinks
and shall hereafter be sold in this State in
violation of law"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

The Commissioners of the Bank Of Wilmington
held apreiminary meeting on Monday afternoon, and
appointed committees to open Books at such points
as they may deem advisable, and also ether com
mit,ees to take measures for complying with the
various requirements of the charter Books TO be
nnened ON the | ST daY of Anril. So we learn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
Supreme Court.

The following opinions have been delivered since
our last report
By NASH, C. ]. In Windley, in equity vs.. Bar
row, from Beaufort, declaring that there is no error
in the decree. Also, in Bufaloe VS. Pipkin judg
ment reversed and judgment here for defendant
Also, in Masters Prents, in equity. from Craven
affirming the interlocutory order.
by BEARsoN, J. In AIvaney Powell in equity
from Edgecombe. Also, in Bank of Cape Fear VS.
Stafford, from Forsythe; Judgment reversed anc
Judgment for defendant Also, in Stamps Moore
from Caswell, affirming the judgment.
BY BATTLE, j. Joyner vs. JoyneT, in equity, from
Pitt. Also, in doe er dem Morrison VS. Cooke, from
Montgomery directing renire de novO. Also, ii
doe er dem Ward and Company VS.. Hartly, affirming
the Judgment.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
New England UagUeErcots ped.

In 1873, while ambassador at the Russian Court.
JOHN Quincy ADAMS who knew her we'll thus da,
guerreo'yped New England. Al The present time,
when she leads the threatening column Of Know
N,things and A5olitionists, the words come home
with unusual force
elf New England loses her influence IN the coun-
ellis OF the Union, it will be owing to any dmnu
ton Of her population, owing 10 these emigra,ions
Ito the West Ii viii be from the partial secaran,
or, as Ha Iillon called il, clannish spirit, which
makes so many Of her political leaders jealous ard
enyious of the South. This spirit is in its nature
and contracted, and it always works by means
like itself Its natural tendency is to excite and
provoke counteracing spirit of the same charac-
ter; and il has actually produced that effect i'll our
country. 1t has combined the Southern and Western
portions of the United States not in league, but in
concert of political views, adverse to those of New
England. The fame Of all the great Legislators OF
antiquity is founded upon their contrivances tc
strengthen and multiply the principles of attraction
in civil society. Our legislators to delight in
multiplying and fomenting the principles OF repul
SION"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE IN A QuANpAny -
4 passenger in one of the snow blocked trains in the
Western praries, records the following hard case
Our feelings were considerably excited in regard
TO new married couple, who had been on board the
cars since Monday morning :. The new bnsbsr5
was little behind last evening in procuring odgings;
and was Obliged TO take up quarters for the fourth
night in car seatt s,.a4. 81 4 stss u ~ -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
DIED.

Died. at his residence in Hoboken New jersey the 2
inst, Captain EDWARD WAINWRIGHT, late of the Schf
James H. Chadbourn, aged about So years. Captain Wan
right is believed to have been the Oldest Captain engaged
the trade of this port having been sailing from here
twenty-five years. He was highly respected worth
man and good officer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

Tho Norrolk Junior volunteers arrived here last
rioyt poder the command of Captain Robinson They
are fnelooking body of men, numbering near a
bout sixty. including The band They were received
nv n committee of our town volunteers. we presume
that they will be escorted TO the prIncIPal points VI
interest by our two companies.
The train in which they came arrived here some
torrs bab;pd its time owing to collision at Teachey
depo occasioned by freight train running INTO 'ne
rear or the express train while the latter was stand
ing at the depot The freight train was running
when it ought not to have been running II came up
to the depot al full speed when it must nave see"
the express train, and in every way the cou'sV
of tic onoineer and conductor was criminal IN
the HIGHEST degree But for the presence ol
mind of the engineer OF the express 'lath' III
;r;,o on his engine and getting in motion, the con-
o,ssion would have been much more violent Inc
freobt engineer took the woods to escape the m
fiction Of summary punishment. Mere dismissal IN
srcb = cass is totally inadequate There ought to be
. punishment commensurate with the crlminaiity
of the proceeding Perhaps slight hanging m'gh'
ho pspful Considerable damage was done to Tie
yassencer cars but the most painful pari OF Inc
aEir is that Dr. Cowper, of Murrees6oro'' IN
,h;s State. who was coming along with the VoInn'
tecr company received severe injury IN MS iooH
comnetelv tearing off ana decorating the eshy part Of
his heel We believe the tendons are not DIVIDED st
that no permanent lameness may result The Dr. Il
ut the Carolina HOTEL and is better than could be ex
pected Daily Journal gath
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

GEN ScoTT's RECEPTION OF HIS New HoNoR.-The
passage of TIE joint resolution, authorizing the crea
ton of the office of Lieut.. General, special hon.
or 10 Major General Scott has been the of great
rejoicing. Col. Prestons house is crowded tonight
by the friends of the Commander chief General
Shields and Judge Douglas both electioneered in the
House in favor Of comforting the title. Upon ascer-
tanning the VOTE Col Preston drove to the War De-
partment, where he announced the intelligence to
Scott The General dropped his head for a moment.
reply was worthy Of his fame, and was precisely as
follows
''Let no man say, hereafter, that bis country is
ungrateful to one who has served her faithfully"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

A COOP WATcHMAN.-On Monday forenoon a
small Cog named g Watch" belonging to a man in
Hanover street, into the Chief of Policies Office
and walked gravey up to the clerk with the follow
ing note in his mouth:
MIR. Chief of Police Please gran, me new Ii.
cense, and oblige former licensed dog.
WATCH"
"P. S. / do my own errands.'
The clerk, DR.. II. G. Barrows, made out a new L.
cense, which Mr.. Watch received with bark of de.
light. and then with wag of his tail as an adieu
trotted off. holding the paper firmly in his mouth
Mail - s-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

CoNsrABLEs' ELEcr1oN.-Messrs. L. M. Williams
and John Utley, were Thursday elected ConsabIes
in the Upper, and T. j. Capps and Moses Mott IN the
Lower districts, of the Town of Wilmington,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

An attempt to pass the French spoliaton Bill in thu
House of Representatives over the Presidents vett
on Monday last failed. 1t received majority but no
tWo.thirds.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

BAeHELoR's ToAsT.-Some crusty, rusty, lusty,
musty, dusty, gusty, curmudgeon of BACH gave the
following as toast at celebration Our fire en-
glnes-May they be like our old maids--ever ready,
but never wanted u Sc ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

Cooley, for March, has been received, This work
so generally admired by the ladies', requires no re-
commentator from US.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

THE CASE OF JUDGE LoRING-A depatch from Bos-
ton received on Thursday says:
The hearing of the petitioners for the removal of
Judge Loring was held before The legislative commit
tee this afternoon. 1t contended by the counsel
for the petitioners, J. Webb jr, Wendell Phillips
and {. M Ellis, that il was not necessary under The
constitution 10 alege misconduct in office as cause
for removal, but they only argued unftness for off
ce, upon the demand of public opinion and the inter
ests of the community.
Loring disregarding the rules of evidence in the
Burns case, and the manner of conducting the trial.
by preudging it, and informing the claimants of his
intended decision before making it public, made him
unfit for the Office OF judge The dislike of coming in
contact with MIR. Loring officially was also claimed
as sufficient ground for removal as the sentiments
of the most eminent ursts of the Ste, expressed in
the convention of 1920.
"There was great crowd in attendance who at
times applauded the sentiments of the speakers not
withstanding efforts to prevent it, Ne one appeared
for the renonsrant, and the further hearing of the
case was postponed for one week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

In late number of the London Globe the silly ru-
mors industriously circulated on tins side OF the
Atlantic, in regard to the objects and results OF the
Ostend conference. are thus noticed slt sef##
. 1t is rather curious that with the publicity court
ed by the people of America, extremely erroneous
statements constantly find their way into the journals
of that country The reason Is no doubt, that some
of the journals of the public sacrifice every consider
alton to the purpose of making sensation for the
day Amongst the papers received by the last mail
is the New York Herald, which puts forth very cir
cumstantial statement respecting the proceedings of
the Ostend conference of American ministers. Ac-
cordng to our contemporary. great change has been
effected in the policy of the American government,
which is enceiorward to discountenance fllibuster-
ing expeditions the recommendation of the Ostend
conference respecting Cuba is set asde Mr. Soule has
resigned, and Mr.. Buchana will not continue in En-
/ gland. Now, We can, of course. have knowledge
of what passed at the Ostend conference since the
proceedings have not been made the subject of any
Official communication 10 our own government; but
have some reason to believe that the whole state
ment in the New York Herald is without foundation.
Since the American public has at no time counten-
anced flHbusering expeditions, it is impossible that
there can be the change described and in reference
to Cuba ii is well understood in Washington that the
Ostend conference revived overture previously
made from Washington, more than once for The pur,
chase of that island in friendly and legitimate way
We have to believe that Mr. Buchanan will
leave this country before the expiration of his period
of service; and equally believe that his residence
i'll London has been attended BY very beneficial in
fuence in promoting the friendly relations OF the two
countries. II is some evidence of that feeling tina
the commission which has been sitting on the elaine
respectively made by the citizens of either country
on the government of the other has recently closed III
sttngs with settlement of all the questions before
it, excepting one, which also appears to remain il
train for settlement"
To show the high appreciation in which Mr. Blu
) chanan is held in England, we make room for thu
following excract from the London Court Journal:
:, Mr.. Buchanan is still resident among u.s. ant
has not, and never had any intention of eaving-ex
cept of course at the bidding of his government
Among the many able men whom America has sen
TO represent her at court not has obtained
greater amount of consideration with our statesmen
than Mir. Buchanan. To great diplomatic talents
r his excellency unites modest demeanor and won
derfuI conversational powers thai in any poIitica
r gathering his ascendency is speedily manifest"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

SEwARD's ELEcTIoN.--The following extract from
letter Of Washington correspondent of the Rich
mond Examiner, expresses the views of evidently
welhnformed of the Impressions and views of polt
clans at the seat of the Federal Government:
81 regard the reelection of Seward as far more
serious affair than ordinary election to the Federal
Senate, It proves his power in his own State and
the strength of that fusion party in the North of
which he is the embodiment and the head and front
There is no longer doubt that he will be the candi
date OF the usonists in the Presidential election
He is the acknowledged lea der of conglomeration
OF political elements and isms that is already strong
enough 10 carry every State but Illinois (and pro-
baby that too) north of Mason's md Dixons line.
fear his election to the Senate settles the ques-
ton of his lection to the Presidency. No doubt the
Democratic party will nominate Southern man.
Seward will be the candidate of the Northern fusion
lists and the contest will be between Northern can
ddate, sure to receive Il e vote of every Northern
State, and Southern candidate, equally sure to re-
ceive every Southern vote. In such contest, the
South of must be outvoed, and Seward must
be elected President of the Union and executor Of
laws, organic and Legislative, which he holds to be
legitimate means OF extermnating slavery. In thai
too probable, but most deplorabe event, the South
will be obliged to hoist the flag of secession, and t.
march out of camp in which she CO Id remain Meth
err with honor safety.
do not believe, for one, that she ought to remain
in a confederacy presided over by VIM H Seward
and fear the hour rapidly approaching when Vir
glna will have to take up the words of her mmorta
son, uttered in an earlier but not more solemn politi
cal crisis, and proclaim to her people and her sisters
of the South We must fg ht--we must fight" NJ
one mistake The temper of the Northern people a
this time. The fusionists ale triumphant ard exul
tant everywhere and tie whole North looks upor
the nomination of Seward for the Presidency as only
little certain han his election to that office -
There is but one hope of defeating him and his flu
soniss. It is in preserving intact the organization
OF the Democratic party in the South and in the Union
The Know Nothing movement is the most dangerou
agency that has yet been brought hear against 'ha
organization and ought to be checked and defeated
promptly and officially everywhere at the South.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WILMINCTON. n. c., MONDAY, FEB. ae, 1855.
Tne New British Ministry

The accession of Lord Palmerston to the head OF al
fairs in Great Britain, seems 10 give promise OF more
vigorous prosec of the by that powers at least
Pamerston has been quite beligerent and peremp'ory
in his intercourse with Greece and other smaller pow
ers from whom no danger was to be feared and has,
besides, on various occasions proved himself by no
means disinclined to stir up difficulty with the IN
tied States the contamination of which was only pre-
vented by this country not being Greece or anything
in that order However, Palmerston Is now the nlos'
nopular statesman in Great Britain, and enjoys lar
ger share of the public confidence and thus has MADE
him necessity TO which the Queen and Prince Albert
have b ZEN forced to submit vigorous prosecution
If the Eastern war is desirable even by US, since II
gives some hope of an early peace, whereas a IAN
gushing war may last for ever and a-day eat'nS 0u'
the resources of IT customers, and enaIlng serious
injury upon our trade. Let US have peace ana e.
vents will take care of themselves. We are not sc
weak that Europe must be ruined and trade 0'gn'e'
before we can rest easy in our beds
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
A Mixed Scene.

We Witnessed an interesting sight the other
day IN one Of our principal streets. There We're
two carts, one loaded with plumber, aud the 9th.
er with two barrels Of whiskey. Connected
With the party was lolly soul, no had taken
too much Of The 'o'bs 10, full" consequently had
gotten loo Timber 10 walk. His better hall
with sha assistance of male friend, tumbled
The weak man III among the whlskey barrels,
and then got up on top OF one aad held his head.
whilst a hlse daughter sill by her, in tears, to
see it well done. Alter Numerous ees,iculalons
OF affection ioI each other, one Of he men give
the whip 10 the puny horse, hicls, by d desps.
rate effort started The cart with lis heavy Cargo
Aud oil they went-the men hugsin. and kiss
ing each ether, whilst The woman sal pleased
and grinnins srectalcr-and the li,le girl the
weeping Mary. Truly, there Was, variety.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
w holessSe Discharge.

The high school oi Pike Powers, fsq.. siiua
ted on the eastern suburb of TITS place, was dis.
charged in toto Tins week, BY the principal 1t
seems that The students had Used The paint
blashloo freely upon some OF the furniture of
the sc..ooroom. Ths roll was He'd fn,l each in.
Ie'rosated IS 10 hiskre wle,lge oi artist " 10
had been thus testing his skill. flle repl, f. ON
every one was, aum,. The penalty of such re-
PITY was expnlsion-so the " hole sehoul took
french lesve Of = Eastwood Classical nd Niaih
emaiieal School," aud adjourned t, the .Waod
"arj House, Some OF them have left for
home-sone have entered sif. Johnsoii's IIlol,
School, about 2 miles South Of staunon-- theirs
are still in town, aud five have gone back to HE
school, upon what terms We have not heard
This last act was considered, by few of The
students, breach Of The contract muually en-
tened into, and resulted in fist .fsh, between
TWO Ct shens, and an arrest, AMI discharge. un-
der peace bonds.