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[From the Kniokerbocks,

A clothes line in yonder garden
Goes wandering among the trees
And on it two very long stockings
Are kicking the evening breeze
And a lot of fancy dry goods.
Whose nature / cannot define,
Are wildly and merrily Hopping
About that same old line,
And very sly young lady
At the parlor window seWs;
And rather conclude if you tried it,
You'd find she'd fit into them hose;
She's only half length picture,
Foreshortened below the breast,
But the dry goods which dance on the tight ro,.
Out yonder, just make up the rest. 'P'
III.
So dreamlike, she seems so gentle,
You'd think her too good for earth;
And feel that n holicr spirit
Is banishing vulgar mirth
To it's worldly home-by lingo!
What a flourish that muslin throws
And how uncommonly taper
Those stockings 60 off at the toes.
w.
o eyes! like the sky when it's bluest
. hair A.! like the night without star,
G muslin and hose! | can't help it!
Ye still draw my thoughts over thar
The lady alone is substantial,
The clothes but a fancy ideal,
Yet somehow or other-confound it
Eve mixed up the sham and the real
Love! you're the same old sixpence
With the poet, the muff, or the brick;
You go up with rush like rocket,
But come down at last like stick
And let love thoughts be lofty or lowly,
Platonic, or flush, l opine,
That they all, like newNry goods and stockings
Belong to the very same fnct
L'ENvoY.
Be sure that no better garden
Was ever yet wanting in hose;
And Meister Karl thinks that ballad
Looks we'll when it ends with close
METSTFp !, ~
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The Hero of San Iae,ntn

1t would seem, from what is now transpiring in
Texas, that the history of the battle of San Jacno
yet to be written. The materials are getting to be
very abundant, for which we are indebted to Gen.
Sam Houston more, it appears, from the facts which
are coming OUT than Texas was indebted to him for
the victory itself. In late speech made on the an.
niversary of the battle he gave version of the his
tory of its Incidents and his own connection with
them. which has brought out host of indignant
commentators, who not only deny the truth Of his
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Hot Weather ct the North.

10 those who affect to consider weather ntol-
cradle, with the thermometer at SO, and pleasant sea-
bretzes in active play. and cast longing thoughts
northward, whittier their bodies would soon follow
but for scarcity of g the nee!fll'' we would re-
commend the following as calculated to alleviate
their replnings. The paragraph is from the New
York Commercial Advertiser of Saturday afternoon.
6 If our friends on the Passaic had hotter time
OF 1T than we on this goodly slard of Manhattan we
pity them. We melt with tenderness at their sor-
rows. With the mercury in the shade has stood
tor two days at 80 degrees and 80 degrees in our
ohce yesterday, when we went 10 press and to-day
IS certainly no cooler, though probably humanity is
becoming little more seasoned to it. Yesterday
afternoon and evening were OVerpoWeringly hot in
both city and country. Not breath of air stirred
the lazy foliage, until near midnight, when gale
suddenly up that blew with terrific violence for
short time. To-day, the suns rays descend as
though concentrated through burning lens, UNI
brelas and shady side of the street being in great
request Eaze in the north western horizon, how
ever, may be the promise of shower. This we
write before noon; scarcely venturing TO look so far
ahead as TO the possible heat of the afternoon and
evening
In our Office, at the hour of going to press, half
past p M, the mercury indicates 81 degrees
Coon JoKE-A gentleman played off rich
joke on his better half the other day. Being some
thing OF an epcure, he took it into his head that he
should like to have fIst- rate dinner. So he ad-
dressed her note politely informing her that 6 a
gentleman of her acquaintance-an old and true
frienu would dine with her that day" AS soon as
she received it all hands went to work to get every
thing in order. Precisely at two o'clock she was
prepared to receive her guest The house was as
clean as new pima sumptuous dinner was on the
table and she was arrayed in her best attire. A
gentle knock was heard, and she started with pal
pltatng heart to the door. She thought it must be
an old friend-perhaps brother-from the place
whence they once moved On opening the door she
saw her husband with smiling countenance.
"Why, my DEAR says she, in an anxious tone,
" where is the gentleman of whom you spoke in your
note 2"
why" replied her husband, complacently, +" here
he is"
g You said gentleman of my acquaintance, an
old and true friend, would dine with US tod W"
WELL" said he, good humoredly, am | not a
gentleman OF your acquaintance-an old and true
friend 2"
"oh p she cried, distressingy, I" is there nobody
but you ?''
"Non
swell, declare this is too bad" said his wife, in
an angry tone.
The husband laughed immoderately--his better.
halt said she felt like giving him tongue-lashing-
but finally they sat down costly together, and for
L0NHa0 ho Had naSa1
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ArrlraI Of the st..msnIp Hermann at New York.-


Four Days Later from Europe.
New YORK, July 5-The steamer Hermann arri-
we'd at her wharf at 8 O'Clock this morning, it'll
dates from Liverpool TO the Goth ult.
A we'll authenticated report had been received at
Liverpool of great battle having been fought in the
Crimea, in which the allies were defeated with great
loss The particulars are expected by the America
which has arrived at Halifax, and the news by her
is momently expected.
There was also rumor afoat that the French En-
peror was suffering from the effects of fit of apo
plexy.
Still Later from Europe-ArrIval of the Steamship
America a Halifax.
Haitian July 4-The royal mail steamer America
arrived here this evening, bringing dates from Liver
pool 10 the 23d ultmo.
The news is not in very great detail, but is quite
important.
Despatches have been received oy government an
nouncinp that the French and English made COM
bined attack. in force, on the Russian battery and
the Malakoff Tower on the 18th of June, and were
repused by the Russian with great slaughter.
The government had 81 wen no details OF this great
repuse but fragmentary intelligence and private ad-
vices say that the English lost no fewer than 4OOO
men, including Lord Campbell and It officers. Ru-
mors of other disasters are prevalent.
A large new French loan is Immediately called for:
In the English Parliament Mr.. Roebuck has moved
a vote OF censure on the couduct OF the war
[sECoND DESPATCH.
The conflict before Sebastopol was most sangul-
nary. Another account says 5000 allies were slam
including over 80 officers. They were completely
driven back and the battlefield left literally strewn
with dead and wounded. The Russians had decl-
ded advantage fighting desperately, and losing heav
lily of men and officers.
The Car is now impressed with the belief that he
can dictate terms of peace 1t designed upon the
part of the Russians to follow up their victory and
push the enemy TO extremes.
Intense excitement prevails throughout En- gland
and France Recruits were being raised IN all Oil,
rectons.
Austria and Prussia are said now to be more de-
cided in their disposition to join Russia.
Large renforcements had been sent to the Cnmea
from ST. Petersburg and elsewhere.
Much sickness prevailed amongst the alIIeS
Another terrible battle was anticipated. The Rus
slams were in high spirits.
Affairs in Spain were unsettled. but without any
special change.
ILLNESS OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON The sell
Gus illness of the Emperor Napoleon, from an attack
of apoplexy, is FULLY confirmed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13

CHLoRoFoRM AND HANGING.-One James Park
who is sentenced Cleveland TO be hung for murder
objects to taking chloroform, TO lesson his suffering
on the gallows, because he would not like to max
his " exit without knowing the result of the eXper
ment." He has no objection to taking the chIoTr
form forty eight hours previous to the execution
that he could be satisfied of its effects. All pal
OF hanging, he says, is in contemplating the oiov
idea of it. short involuntary struggle, few col
WILSON'S, and all is oVer'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13

This IS somewhat different from Button, but he sets
it down as a fixed rule that all the larger animals
live about five times longer than the time required
for their full growth. This question is one of deep
Importance to the whole human family. 1t is one to
which the ingenious Frenchman has brought great
amount of knowledge in investigation, and he
holds up science, presenting to all men by life
Of fobriety, very extended fund of existence
Nc;o1f,fc Arnor,co9
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pennsyIyanin Democratic Convention.

Pennsylvania Democratic Convention.
HARRISBURG, July 5.-The State Democratic Con-
vention assembled here yesterday to nominate
ddate for Canal Commissioner, at which the Hon. ].
Clancy Jones presided.
On the third ballot Arnold Piummer of Venango.
was nominated as Canal Commissioner.
The committee on resolutions made minority and
a majority report.
The majority report was adopted, as also an add.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13

The first clause sO!emnly acknowledges the exis-
tence of Aim gh!y Being who rules the Uni
verse - which, until we saw that confession of faith
supposed was acknowledged everywhere by all
men, anu parties and factions, by the American par.
ty even until this manifestation of solcitude to
show to the world, lha. whatever else may be- is
not atheistlcal. This is instance of OVERRIDING
thing, of overactng part for this solemn annunci.
atiol 10 be much the child of hypocrisy as
the child of religion Why assert soemnly and
so formally that which nobody would have questioned
if they had been silent, unless sacred things are TO
be invoked for unhallowed purposes, or unless con-
science, which makes towards of all men, was not
shifting then and there the Know-Nothing oracles -?
The draughtsman of that first clause must be read
er of Shakespeare we think and had in his mind that
elevated police officer, Captain Dogherry, who, in
Much ado About Nothing, says some things SINGULAR
ly coincdental with the first clause of the platform:
= "Dogb.-Masters, do you serve God?
''COn. Bora Yea, sir, we hope
''Dogb.-Wrte down, that they hope they serve
God and write God first for God defend but God
should go before such villains."
So the platform makers wrote God first and like
Conrade and Boracho, would fain make the world
believe they serve him also We do not apply the
word villains to the Know Nothings be it observed
For some of them whom we know, we have person
ally much respect; for their political opinions and
for their platform, none Washington Globe
Indian Troubles on the PIaIns--TroubIesI in Kansas.
st. LOUIS July IA party of seven men, en- route
from Fort Union to Fort Srapy, were attacked on
the LIST of May by band of 800 armed Sioux, and
George Skies, of Quincy, Illinois, was killed. The
remainder of the party were detained some time by
the Indians but were finally permitted to proceed,
and reached Fort Srapy. They suffered greatly on
the route.
The Sioux had also congregated in great numbers
around Fort Pierre
We learn from Fort Leavenworh that McCrea, who
shot Malcolm Clark, has been committed to Jail on
the charge of murder, bail being refused
1t is reported that there has been violent person
al rencontre in Kansas between Gov Recder and Mr.
Srlngtelow, resulting in the Governor being badly
beaten
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13

FIRE.-The alarm of fire this forenoon proceeded
from the burning of the distillery owned by Mr. ].
T. Blossom, and situated about half mile above the
railroad. The distillery in which the fire originated
with all the stuff in the immediate vicinity, was to-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13

The CROPS IN PENNsYLvAN1A.-A correspondent
of the Philadelphia Ledger furnishes the following
cheering prospect of the crops:
g" We have passed through an extensive range of
country both branches of the Susquehanna through
Montour, Bald Eagle, and Nitany valleys 1t has
we seen great breadth of land in wheat, rye and
oats and never have eyes beheld such cheering
prospect of superintendent crops. The winter grain
is filling we'll. The grass crop cannot be excelled
Potatoes are blooming finely and corn, though back
ward, is healthy. The fruit trees all full laden
the rains is little Judgement of the grain, here and
there. If ever farmers wanted help they will need
it now, which may be welcome news 10 the unem-
ployed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13

General Wilson, of Massachusetts,, whose con.
science sorely troubled on the question of slavery
makes his liYing. by selling brogans 10 southern
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13
MARIE

MARRIED.
On the 5th inst, by John Colwe Esq, Mr.. LZZEL
SUTTON, aged IS years, to Mrs. LETITIA PARkE!
aged 60 years, all of Sampson County.
AS Isaac and Rebecca gave
A pattern chase and kind,
So nay the married couple live,
And die in friendship joined.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13

THE NATIONAL GARB IN RUss1A.-It is stated that
according to the Russian law, every nobleman and
civil functonary, from the highest to the lowest
grade, wears uniform. This costume was until re-
Gently in the fashion of dress coat with standing
collar and embroidery. late ukase has, however,
changed this foreign habit ha6ie into the old nation
al kaftan, long frock and large loose trousers,
much better suited to the climate. The German pa
pers say that this change has been received with
intense satisfaction Ali classes, even from child.
hood upward, in St. Petersburg, Moscow. and the
other cities fling aside with disgust every article of
Western manufacture, and adopt the created ma.
tonal garb of loose trousers and easy jacket of gray
CLOTH with green collar and cross upon the breast.
son penetrate all the bres of the heart, and facul-
ties of the mind.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13
DIED,

In this town. this morning about ii O'clock after ngC
ing illness, Mr.. CORNELIUS MYERS, aged 81 years,
native of Hudson New York, but for the last II years
idcnt OF this place.
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The following opinions have been delivered by the
Court since our last:
By NASH, C. In State y. Newsom, from For
sythe, affirming the judgment also in Weatherly
~ Miller, from Guilford, reversing the judgment and
ordering Uen're de noro.
By PEARSON, i'm doe ex dem Newland .. o.
borne from Alamance, awarding centre de noUo;
also In doe ex dem, CarrowaY o. Chauncey, from
Beaufort. awarding GENRE de novo also in State to
use of Walker .. Wright from New Hanover, affirm
ing the judgment.
By BATTLE, jim Shaefer q. Gooding, from
Jones, reversing the Judgment and directing Uenire
de novo also in Parsley y. Hutchins, from New
Hanover affirming the judgment; also in Watkins q.
Pemberton, from Arson, affirming the judgment of
the Superior Court.-R. Star.
Split in the Pennsylvania K"ow-NothIng Council.
READING, July 5.-The Pennsylvania State Coun-
Gil is now in session here and divided. Governor
Johnston leads off for Northern party, and the
yention has split. number of the delegates are
organizing State convention on the Philadelphia
platform and great excitement prevails
Gov. Gardner has written TO Gov. Johnston let
ter inviting Pennsylvania to join the East and the
council has repudated the platform by striking out
the twelfth article.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-13

No OFFENcE-In our notice Thursday of the & In
vincibles,n we said that Solomon, in all his glory,
was not like unto one of these, thus ntmatng that
the Inyincibles were no Solomons. We should have
said that Solomon in all his glory not arroyed,"
etc. It was all matter of costume. We have not
a doubt OF the sublime and stupendous wisdom of the
e Invncibles" and willing to swear slightly that
they are all Solomons We trust we have made the
aende honorable, especially to the lGdyporton of the
cavalcade.
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&C. The funeral of Mr. Won Claim, the member OF
the German Volunteers" accidentally drowned on
the evening Of the 4h, attended yesterday after
noon by our two military companies and large and
respectabe concourse of czens.-Dally jour-, It'll.
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News has been received Of the discovery of gold
IN large quantities in the ucighhorhood f Fort
ColRllle. 1t Is said 10 he similar to Feather riv=
err gold X TINT men are taking out from Il % so
per day.
The Oregon Legislature i, democratic through
eai. Lanes majority for Congress is 2,2oO
tree soil convention was held ut Olympia
". T.. on the rs Of Nav and nominated Joseph
Cnchman for delegate to Congress from tina, Ter
ritory.
The Portland Argus learns that party Of
some three hundred Indian warriors. in the vein
ity OF Apologize Creek, branch of the Rogue
river have made a descent upon the Whites, kill
ing some slN or seven mon and carving oil "A
large number of animals and other property.
FROM THE SANDWuICu ISLANDS.
Dates from The Sandwich Islands to the 22d
Of June have been received. The L. s. soop Of
war Decatur was lying at Honolulu.
The British storeship ltattle.nake was also at
Honolulu. Her British Maiestys ship Monarch,
50 guns, had arrived at Honolulu from Culitor-
MIA after few days stay had sailed to the
northward toward petropaolowsk. She left Hon
olulu without paying her hills for supplies. and
the applicants were threatened with the catl1
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Probable Duei in North Carolina.

\ heated political canvass is now progress. ing
in the Buncombo Congressman District brtw cen
Mr.. 7. L. CIingman independent, and l.. h. ar.
michael know nothing Incident t. thu contest
personal difficulties have arisen between W !.
billiard and j. d. LYMAN Of The Ashevine spec
tator. challenge WIS passed aud acccptad,
with rifles at forty yards. Friends aud the law
nterposed, but, notwithstanding, the PARTIES had
left for the scene Of dea1l5 rife. Another duel
was in contemplation AID challenge passed bc-
tween Mcssro. Beard and Vance, but was settled
by mutual friends. We have some reason 10
hope the other may also be thus amjcably ADJUST.
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