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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23
Appointments OF the N. G. Conference of tlIC
Methodist Protestant Church.

JONI T. Opelght, FTesldent.
Albemarle Circuit and Tabernacle Misson-T H
Pegram, Superintendent.
Roanoke Crcuit-G. A. T. Whitaker, Sup't.
Halifax Circut-Wm. H. Wills, Supt, A. c. Har
ris. Assistant
Granville Crcuit-C. Drake, Sup't, R. R. Michaux
Assistant
Orange Circuit-A. w. Lineberry, Sup't, ]. G
Stockard, Assistant.
GuilfoId Circuit-C. F. Harriss, Supt, A. Robbins
j. Gordan, Assistants
Randolph Circuit L. Michaux, Sup't, D. w
Thompson, J. w. Heath, John Hinshaw, J. A
Niece, Assistants.
Davidson Circuit-Joseph Parker, Superintendent
N. Robbins, Assistant
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23
The Democratic National Convention.

The Democratic National Convention.
The gentlemen composing this committee re
quested TO meet at The National Hotel. in Washing.
ton city, Tuesday, the 9Th of January next at Il
o'clock, M. The committee, constituted by the
last Democratic National Convention, consists of the
following gentlemen
Maine-Hastngs Strickland.
New Hampshire-C. G. Anterior.
Vermont-David A. Smally.
Massachusetts-B F. Hallett.
Rhode Island-Wel come c. Sayles.
Connectcut-James T. Pratt
New York-John P. Beekman.
New Jersey-Joseph c. Potts.
Observation-Disclosures Campbell
Delaware--George R. Riddle
Maryland-Robert NJ McLane.
Virgnia-Wiam H. Clark.
North Carolina-Warren Wins!ow.
Georgia-S T. Bailey.
Authenticated C. Belts.
Mississppi-S. R. Adams.
Louisiana-A. G. Penn.
Ohio-Afred P. Edgerton.
Kentucky-Francis P. Stone
Tennessee-George w. Jones
Indiana-Alexander F. Morrison.
Inois-Isaac Cook
Missouri Ferdinand Kennett
Arkansas-N B. Burrow.
Michigan-T. T. Brodhead
Florida-Thomas BaltZell.
Texas-James w. Scott.
Iowa-Joseph c. K. Napp.
Wisconsin-Benj. L. Hennng.
California-Wilam M. Gwin.
The above call has been inserted at the request o
Hon. George Read Riddle, of Delaware, whose lette
upon the subject is as follows:
WILMINGTON, (Del.) Oct. 20. 1855.
To the Editor of the Ualom-SIR As the Demo
cratic National Committee have heretofore assembled
early in the month of January preceding the presl
Dental election thought it proper, as an old mem
ber to address those whose post-ottces were by m
known, (embracng majority,) and from their re
plies authorize you to announce that said committe
will meet at the National Hotel, Washington, D. c.
on Monday, the 9Th day of January next, at /:
o'clock, NJ.
Please publish the call upon receipt OF this, that
NAV reach the distant members in time for them t.
attend the meeting and obIige your obedent ser
want, GEORGE READ RIDDLE,
Member of Committee for Delaware.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

"GLoRIoUs VICToRY."-The complete returns troE
Ohio show that the 'gIerolus victory of the black
Republicans is just DO victory at all. Chase lacks
about 10000 OF majority on the popular vote. ts
plurality over MedilI is $4,000, not $4,000 Mes
York Dav Book
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23
Demncrn11c State Convention.

CONCORD, On. H.,) Nov. IA large and most
enthusiastic democratic convention was held here 10.
day. Two hundred and seveny-fve delegates pre-.
sent. Hon. John S. Wells nominated to be caRdi
date for governor by majority of nnety-fve
Strong and bold resolutions endorsing the admin
istration and recommending General Pierce for re-
nomination TO the presidency were passed by unan.
Pierce
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23
ErOnl Texas.

Ew.ORLEANs, Nov. 13.-Later dates from Tevos
nave been received. Governor Pease hin his message
to the Legislature justifes Capt Caahan's course,
but regrets the necessity of burning the town of Pied
Ias Nlegras He opposes further unauthorized expe-
olnons into Mexico TO chastise the Indians.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23
COMMON SCHOOLS.
OFFICE OF LITERARY Bo.pn

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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

SUPERIOR CoURT.-On Monday, the Court took up
the of the contested will of the late John McNeilI
(Red,) involving large amount of property, and
were industrously engaged upon it until yesterday
P NJ. when it was submitted to the Jury No less
then lawyers employed, viz: for the will,
Messrs. VIM B. Wright, Hon. w Winslow, ]. G.
Shepherd, A. R. Kelly, and Nell Mckay; against
it, AessrS. J. H. Haughton, David Reid, JAS Banks,
and John A. Spiers The case was argued by Messrs.
Shepherd and Mckay for, and Messrs Haughton and
Banks against.
We understand that the case. has been remarkable
one for the intelligence and responsibility of the
numerous witnesses and the Jury, well as from the
signal ability of the COUNSEL in perfect accordance
with all which, was the clear and impartial charge of
Judge Ellis. The Jury has not yet agreed. Fay
Obs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

HEALTH OF JUDGE J. Y. MAsoN.-It gives US great
pleasure to state that letters received by the last
European steamers, give the fullest assurance that
our worthy and efficient Minister to France. has en-
tirey recovered from the effects of his paraletc at
tack and is again blessed with his usual good health
and strong discriminating powers of mind .-Rich.
mond Dispatch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst, by Joseph G. Pickett ESQ, Mr. G.
BURRESS to Miss LUCINDA CRAIG, all of this count
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

HoRRoRs OF WAR-Withn a radius of five miles
around SebastopoI, it is supposed that more blood
has been split more lives sacrificed, and more mis-
cry inflicted within year, than any other equal
extent of the earths surface in the same time since
the DAYS of Noah's flood
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

CITIES IN lLLINo1s.-The city oil Peoria is the Sec
ond city in the State, numbering 1926 citizens
The value of her manufactures is down at 81 12O
40; live stock 291 $40. Quincy has a population
OF ll,754 Value of manufactures 81 Os7 900; live
stock 81 48 $50
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

CLosED.--The Norfolk Argus of Wednesday an.
nounces that the Howard Association of Norfolk clio.
sed their depot ashland Hall) for the distribution
OF provisions on the day before.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

DECISION BY JUDGE PERsoN.-By a communica-
ton in the Newbern Journal, we learn that Judge
Person made quite important decision while hold
ing Court there last week. The writer says
This community has been much enlightened by
the learned and clear opinions the subject of sell
ing without license, delivered by his Honor, Judge
Person. during last week of Superior Court in this
place. He decided that retailer could only sell un-
der his retail license OF his usual place of residence,
that Druggists could sell less than quart of Lii
quor unless as medicine to be prescribed by reg
ular Physician that sealed bottle holding less than
quart was under the same prohibition, in other
words putting them in the same position as other
dealears who sell as beverage, less than quart
without license. This look upon more than
strict justice in carrying out our present License
Laws, and treating all alike who violate them"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

SEDUCTION CAsE.--The Pittsburgh Dispatch of Well
nesday says" good deal of excitement exists in
certain circles of our city, in consequence of the
leaking out, within few days, of seduction and
abandonment The parties at time resi-
dents of this cy but the father of the lady, for.
merly banker here of some notoriety. is now en-
gagged in the same business in California. The Sc
Queer, Lieutenant in the U. S. Army, is a
younger son of ex-postmaster of this city, now
keeper OF hotel in Philadelphia. The unfortunate
girl is said to have been residing the hotel of the
seduceT's father al the time of her ruin We under
stand that the young man is under heavy bail to
answer for the offence,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-11-23

"H1FA LUTIN THE Introductory part of the
French treaty with Persia reads thus In the name
of God the clement and merciful his high Majesty
the Emperor Napoleon, whose elevation is as that of
the planet Saturn, whom the sun serves as stand
ard, who is the brilliant star of the armament of
crowned heads the in the heaven of royalty, the
ornament Of the dadem, the spendor of standa rds
and imperial ensgns, the illustrous and liberal mon
arch and his Majesty, elevated the planet Sat-
urn whom the sun serves as a Standard whose splen
dor and magnicence are like those of the skies the
sublime sovereign, the monarch whose armies are in
number as the stars, whose grandeur recalls that of
Djemschid, whose magnifcence equals that of Dari-
u.s. the heir of the crown and throne of the Keyan-
ems, the sublime and absolute Emperor of all Persia.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

AMEN TO ATcHIsoN.-A st. Louis
paper copies South Carolina endorsement,
Of Hon. d. X. ArcHIsoS, "the firm Nilsson,
ri Senator" and says amen to to it, adding
as a running commentary on the text, the
remark that "the gallant Senl,or has some
petty detraetors in his own State, but they
are not numerous or strong enough to hur,
him, since the bite of the mosquito is not
much of an annoyance to the lion" Now
We never heard Mr. ATcnlsoa was lion
before, nor suspected him of combining
any very lion-like qualities in his eharacc-
ter. We are sure that maudlin speeches
on the tail of a wagon, and denunciations
of brother Senators, are not very lionly ex-
PLOTS. No one ever questioned Mr.. ArcHI-
.os's eminent political adaptabli,y to the
notification latitude of South Carolina; bu,
whether he is a fair exponent OF Missouri
sentiment, is quite another thing. Ii "Old
Hickory" were alive andin power, ATcHl-
son would not long have amens said to him,
81. Louis .Ners.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

"EGYPr'' AwAKE.-The Cairo Times.
With very good reason, congratulates its
readers upon the Frightening prospects Of
Southern Illinois, and thus speaks of it's
present abundance
"WEeat from this neighborhood was the
first 70 find it, way into the Chicago and
New York markets, while we have been
furnishing green corn and tomatoes, and all
the vegetables known to our climate, to
Chicago for some time past. Now, reader,
TO sum up: what are cur conclusions, From
the argument and the facts ge are ahead Of
the north part Of the State in the time OF
harvesting wheat, and gathering all other
crops Of whatsoever kind. We get into mar
ket, make sales, and get back hume month
! before they commence harve sting. On ac-
count Of our climate we can feed our cattle
at half the expense they have to incur; we
can always hnd Southern market By way
OF this city, when they are locked up by
snow and ice. We can raise more and bet
ter grasses. Our yield Of Indian corn is
unsurpassed. Our climate is not subject to
such sudden and extreme changes our soil
surpasses theirs IN fertility; we have the
finest timber in the world coal, iron, and
lead are in nearly every county-und gen.
eral good health prevails over a happy, con-
tented and prosperous people. Are there
no inducements TO persevere in keeping up
the spirit OF Improvement As native Of
the state, we feel proud Of her progress,
ara invite others to Come and share in the
general prosperity Of Southern Illinois,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

WEST PoINr AcApEaY.-Many applica-
lions for admission to this Institution are
rejected. aud for the Information ofparents
and others, the New York Journal states
1.-THE fact is. that the highest degree OF
physical vgor is requisite to bear up under
the rigorous discipline of West Point. The
students are on duty seventeen hours out OF
the twenty -four; for relaxation is as strictly
prescribed as labor; and implicit obedience
to authority is the duty of the soldier. They
are obliged to spend seven hours, from ten
to FIVE, in bed without lights. The rigid dis
cipline Of the Institution has the best effect
on those who have the strength to bear 1t.
It is found to be promotive of health, cheer
fulness, and mental yigor. II can never,
in any degree, be relaxed in favor of the
weak, for the country is interested to ex-
clude that class, as incompetent for the
services which it proposes to require ofthose
there educated. The object of the lnstitu-
ton is to train for their country's service,
those on whom it can rely 10 exigencies and
danger Let none but those who have eS.
hibitsd indications of peculiar promise be
encouraged to aspire 10 that exalted broth
erhood Failure and dismissal assuredly
await all who, for the want OF health, prep
aration, or ability, are unequal to meet the
rigorous requirements exacted Of the pupils
at West Point.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25
TIE KINNEY Exrrp,rros.-A Washington

TEE KINNEY EXPEDITION Washington
CORES ponden; OF the NJ Y. Journal Of Com
nerce says the United States Government
has received from Nicarsgua Official sc-
counts that Col. Kinney, nor any of his col
leagues, 10 not entitled TO any land in Near
aqua under his pretended grant. Messrs.
Loser and Ferrer, from whom Kinney pre-
tended tina, he bought land. state in letter
to the Nicaraguan Government, that they
never granted or sold single foot of land
to Fabers and Kinney, or any other firm
This statement additionally corroborates
our previous opinion Of Col. Kinney's buc-
caneering expedition. II was commenced,
in violation Of the laws OF this country, and
directed against people and government
with whom We have treaties of peace and
amity. We repeat what we have heretofore
said. that we have no superfuous sympathy
70 expend in favor of those engaged in this
lawless enterprise If they encounter dif-
6culties and misforiunes, their suferings
will be the result Of their own criminality.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25
LAGER Brss TURNED lsro THE STREET !

LAGER BIgR TURNED Into Tax STAkEt
Carar ExclrEMExr.-About nine O'CLOCK
Yesterday morning, an animated and an-
xious crowd were gathered on the corner OF
broadway and Worth street. The imme-
date cause as that Hey lgeist,the proprietor
of the well known lager bier establishments
on this corner, was emptying into the gut
ter eighteen casks OF lager bier. lure e
nough, Is casks of the genuine article were
ranged in formidable row on the sidewalk.
A man of extra large size, and OF huge
mousta che, was knocking out the bunes
with heartiness OF will and despatch that
argued unmistaksble determination to make
way speedily and ,ce,otsliy with every dreP
Of the contraband stuff. Meanwhile
dozen voices simultaneously inquired what
it meant!
at must be seizure under the new law,
responded score OF others.
lis it possible!" exclaimed another IN
bewilderment.
"Oh, there il some d--d humbug abou.
iii" exclaimed hoarse voice. though one
could not doubt what he saw with his own
eyes.
One or two essayed to taste the flowing
LIQUID. The crowd kept every moment
growing larger. Renewed inquiries were
made and renewed responses given, and
"s,ill the wonder grew" AT length .'he
last bung was Knocked out. The party
most active in this wholesale destruction
disappeared in the lager bier saloon. The
last drop had elbed away before the crowd
dispersed. A horse and cart appeared soon
after, aud removed the empty casks. n
turned on! n II he lager bier pas soar.-N.
Y. Times.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

PAIN QUEsTloxs.-The editor of the
Iowa Statesman propounds the following
touching questions to the nominees of the
Democratic Convention in Lee county -
Will not some OF those individuals who are
SO previously exercised with regard to
Know No.hingism, ask the same questions
of the democratic" candidates in this
county! We feel concerned with regard
to that Is cts. initiation fee and should be
pleased to see that ulcer probed little
deeper
Flssr-Are you, have You been. or do
you design to become member of any se-
sret political organization, whether known
az the "American," "Know Nothing or BY
any other title.
SEcosD-Haye you received, or do you
expect TO receive from any secret political
organisation, or from any quarter at vari-
ance with the principles and practices Of the
democratic party. assurances OF support for
the Offices you are. now nominated toby the
democratic party!
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

LIFE II NEW YoRg.-A correspondent
in the great metropolis writes on the 10Th
ss follows:
The heat here is oppressve-thermsn
eter a. 100 deg. The city is dull. and bus
mess at stand. Provisions are going
down, and spectators are checked in ,hei
extfavsgant operations. The prospect OF
extraordinary crops has given animation to
many OF our second elias (vulgar) citizens
and in view Of the pleasant anticipation
many have left the city for the diiferen,
summer resorts hoping TO have some hap
plness OFT OF the amount to be saved fror,
the price between the lying-what IS IN
be, and what has been. The upper ten
especially those who rule Wall street. look
upon the present prospect of low prices
with frown, and eyclsim, as did Othello.
my occupations gone We are indebte j
to the merchantsin rags and coin,' for very
much OF our present deplorably hard times
they blame the gar"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25
r,orida PaasAer story.

The last Alligator Advertiser contains
the following Columbus Panther Story:
One night Last week At the residence of
Robert Wilkinson, Esq, two young men
were sleeping in his piazza, and little be.
fore daybrsak they were aroused from
their slumbers by the noise OF the dogs IN
the front yard They immediately arose
from their bed, aud looked in every direction
for the cause Of the disturbance, bu, could
see nothing. Finally one OF them. who
va. standing near the outer edge Of the
piszzs, happened to look downward. dis
covered large Panther standing with HE
fore feet on the piazza, aud within about
ten inches Of his own feet--his Panther
chip seemed to be quite indifferent to what
wss going on around Pin. Our friend
whose feet stood in - close proximity to
HE msjes,y's paws, being unarmed uttered
q hasty shriek, and Immediately sought HE
double barrel, but upon drawing trigger at
bic Partnership the cap exploded without
firing the qua, aud the second barrel being
tried did likewise; another double barrel
was in the meantime produced, and, provo
king to think, both the treacherous psrcus-
sions on the gun also failed, HE Panther
ship still standing with his feet upon the
piazza. quietly witnessing the futile at
temp,s of his frightened assailant to take
HE life, about this time, however. his maj
esty concluded to take wider survey of the
premises, and descending from the piazza.
he deliberately strobe about the yard for .
short time, occasionally Shaping over
dog, which nigh, chance to obtrude little
too near his msjesty's person, and then re-
urned to the piszza and resumed his former
position; again cody facing his aasailants,
who, having taken advantage Of the truce
offered by hs majesty's brief absence, had
replsnished their gun tubes with fresh caps.
and upon his return renewed the assault;
fortunately for our friends their guns fired
this time, and his najesty was slain; he prov
ed to be male, and one of the largest ever
seen in these parts.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25
A MURpIRoUs ARrrcLE.-Murderi

A MURDERoUs Numbering,
burning camphene, as bad as gnnpowder
and rsttlesnakes for children's playthings,
too dangerous to be used in families, and Il,
only for grown and careful men to handle
anywhere, continues 10 kill women and
children at the usual rate. The careless
ness of housekeepers aud parents with re.
spect to this vile stuff is astonishing and un.
accountable, considering the advice and ter
rible warnings they have had on the sub.
jec'. II is beyond all question the most
dangerous compound ever introduced into
families for ordinary use-it is infammable
IS gunpowder, and quick as lightning in its
effects. |, is difficult to see why this is not
proper matter for legislative considera-
ton. Why should not the same regula-
tons apply 10 this as to gunpowder or poi
son! AS q matter Of police regulation, the
proper laws should be passed restraining
and qualifying its sale, and enough done at
the least to keep the camphene cut Of the
hands of children and servants under age
Buffalo Commercial
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

ADoG SroRY.-A friend in cotts burg, who
signs himself .'One who reads aud pays for
the Herald" (such persons are always en-
titled to a hearing in these columns,) sends
US the following affecting account OF the
fidelity OF dog TO its master:-
Mr.. o. II Hopkins, late of Scottsburs,
" no died in January last. had small and
sprightiy terrier, named mig" Of which
he was very fond After the death of his
master, Mig grew melancholy. Nothing
the family could do seemed 10 amu.e him.
He could not be enticed from the side Of his
mistress, but would follow her about every
where, grave and sedate, as though actual Y
hinting OF his dead master. One day u
closet containing his masters clothing was
opened. No sooner did Mig discover the
garments, than he friskei about, almost
frantic with delight, evidently expecting his
master to appear. When the poor animal
discovered his error, he testified his disap-
poiutment by piteous and mournful howl
ings.
In May last, poor Mig grew more melan-
choly than ever. All attempts 10 induce
him to leave the house were unavailing, un-
til one day his mistress went 10 visit the
grave Of her husband, Then he followed.
and on arriving at the mound commenced
digging and moaning, testifying his grief in
the most affecting manner. From that
time he could not be enticcd TO leave the
grave, but stayed day and night till he starv-
ed TO death. He was found there, stretch
ed on the earth, cold and stiff.-D1nsriHs
Herald
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-25

PEORIA County FARMEKs-We yester.
day saw farmer deposit with one Of our
bankers $4,000, the amount ne had Just re.
ceived from the dealer to whom he had sold
bis crops of last year: and it was only the
day before that another farmer left $4,000
on deposit, all received for products Of his
farm. We are informed that the amount
deposited by our farmers, though no, in
many instances as large as the above, is, in
The aggregate, very considerable sum
This is one of the best evidences or the in.
dus'ry and prosperity Ct our farmers; and ii
is no wonder tina; a city like Peoria, sur
rounded By such community, should be 50
rapidly progressing in every thing that
tends to make large and prosperous place.
Peoria Press, 1911.