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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
Hon. George Nj. Dallas, of Pennsylvania.

Hon. George M Dallas, OF Pennsylvania.
A number of the friends of this distinguished gen
tleman recently held meeting in the city of Phila
delphia with view of bringing forward his claims as
Democratic candidate for the Presidency, and have
issued address to the Democratic electors of the
United States, a copy of which has been forwarded
to us in advance of its regular pubIicatio on. With
the political opini ons of Mr.. Dallas friends fully
coincide They are broad and natonal-in a word,
they are Democratic, and we will add to this, that
in Mr.. Dallas, as a Democrat, national man and
distinguished statesman, have every confidence,
and to him. as the standard bearer of party, we
would cheerfully give our hest support. But the
particular individual who is TO occupy that important
and responsible position remains yet to be chosen by
the delegates of the national Democracy, to assemble
in convention sometime in the coming summer, al
Cncin natl. In regard to the nominee of that Con
vention, we have but condition, but one provsC
and exception. He must be true, sound and a
national Democrat, and he must not be tinctured with
any of the sms, fusons notions tanacisms of the
day We quote from the address paragraph,
which is worthy of all attention.
A divided or diminished vote will probably devolve the
election of President upon the House OF Representative
in Congress 1t result in the election of opponent
and the consequent evils of sectional resoute admins
mission to the will of the greater number without acOu
pernacity the dparagenent OF any, whose pretenson
thought worthy OF serious consideration by section
the PARTY Let representatives in convention truly
present the whole party not agmentary parts of it,
firmly resolve sacrifice all differences of minor moment up
the altar Of patriotism.
All this is as true preaching ought to be. AL
minor, sectional personal considerations, ought
be lost sight of in the general good. All ambitions
all mere preferences for men. ought to be and mus
be sunk in devotion to the great interests of the par
ty and its principles by all those who recognise in
that party aud in those principles, the great national
conservative power of the country. But let wha
will to pass-be it defeat or be it victory, nc
single jot or title of principle must be yielded NJ
responsibility evaded. The country is tired of sm
and orders, and new-fangled notions It is read,
again to rally around the good old, time-honoreG
Standard of Democracy. 1t will be displayed broadly
fearlessly and uncompromisingIy.
But while we honor Mr. Dallas MIR. Douglass
Mr.. Pierce, Mr.. Buchanan, Mr.. Hunter, and hos
of other good and true from both sections of thu
Union, we leave ourselves perfectly free TO act al
circumstances may require, ready to support tn,
candidate of the National Democratic party, conf
dent that he will be such as we have indica
ted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
Who Challenged Greeley z

Under this caption the Staunton Spectator pub
fishes the paragraph below. 1t is too good TO be
lost SO we do our share in passing it around:
That is The question now-not who struck Billy
Patterson 2" The newspapers say that Vir-
ginia Editor had the assurance to insult Horace with
a challenge to mortal combat, some weeks since, in
Washington city, and considerable anxiety is mani
tested by our exchanges to know who it was. Syme
OF the Petersburg lntelligencer," seems especially
exercised in regard to the matter We desire to as
sure our Petersburg contemporary that it was not u.s.
We would rather engage in rough and tumble
p" skrimmage" with a pole cat, than fight Horace
Greeley :" at ten paces.'' We don't know who chal
lenged Greeley, but the man who did was altogether
too condescending for an Edor-especially Vlr-
ginia Editor Horace is respectable in nothing Out
his talents. and it strikes that the code OF honor
would forbid an engagement with him. it was
doubtless, bit of thoughtessness on the part OF our
unknown contemporary, and we think it likely that Il
the challenge had been accepted he would have SEM
Oft for one of his negroes and fought Horace oy
nrOXy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
The Steamer Northern Light.

In our Geographic column this morning will be
giving brief account ct the seizure, the escape and
the final capture of the steamer Northern Light be-
longing to the Nicaragua Transit Company For
the better understanding of these dispatches, we
make room for the following, which appears in the
New York Herald OF yesterday mornings issde
We publish this morning an account of the de
lection of secret fllibusterng movement against
the Stale of Nicaragua, which has been in progress
for some weeks past in this city 1t appears so far
as the circumstances have TRANSFERRED that over three
hundred men were already enlisted for six months
service in that country, for which they Were to re.
ceive pay at the rate of twenty five dollars month
and at the expiration of the term grant of two hun.
dred and fifty acres of land The whole force was
to sail today for their destination in the steamship
Northern Light, which was also to convey a large
quantity Of munitions of war to the belligerents un
der Colonel Walker. Information of the whole af
fair given to the United States district attorney
Mr.. McKeon, who has taken the necessary steps to
prevent the departure of the men but it still remains
10 be seen if he can detain the vessel
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec. PA despatch received from St.
Pauls, Minnesota says, party arrived here yester-
day from Red river on their way TO Canada bringing
intelligence of the fate of Sir John Franklin's long
lost party. They all persisted the coast opposite
Montreal Island where their bones now lie, bayine
died of hunger. party OF Esquimaux reached them
just as the last man persisted The party bring home
several relics of Frankln's expedition
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
Marine Disaster,

BosToN, Dec. 81 he barQue - Holm Curtis ;,
Williams. master, arrived here from Newport reports
on the 5th instant, in lat 81 So, lon 68, fell in
with the brig Frederick w. Horn, from Georgetown,
S. c.. for Kennebunk in distress, having been dis.
masted fifteen days previously and became water
logged The John Curtis took off the captain and
crew and brought them in. They had subsised on a
quarter of pound of raw pork each per day
eo-There is to be municipal election in Charlotte
on the 14th of January. There are two tickets in
the field, K. ~ and Democratic An,i.Know Notbino
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
Arctic ExpedItlon ship Discovered

New HAVEN, Dec. 24.-The British discovery shin
Resolute, abandoned in the Arctic sea, was brought
into New London yesterday by Captain Buddington
with all her armament stores. and equipments worth
100000 When found she had drifted over 1000
miles from the spot where she was abandoned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
WASHINGTON CITY. D. G.. Dec. "a, 1855.

To THE EDITOR OF THE Journal
Dear Sir The solution of the vexed question of
the speakershp is far off at the opening Of the
session. and it is vain to speculate upon what shall
be the result. In the meantime everything is quiet,
and the House in good humor, and little danger of
speedy dissolution of the Union. resolution to
adopt the plurality rule defeated on Saturday by
a majority of votes. The Democrats still preserve
an unbroken front. They seem determined to adj
here 10 their candidate, it is understood they have
never held meeting for conference since the one
held on Saturday night before the assembling of Con-
gress, according to immemorial usage. Colonel Will
liam A. Richardson, their candidate for speaker is
gentleman in the prime of life He born in
! 1911, in Kentucky, and in early manhood removed
thence to Illinois, which State he now in part, re-
presents. He field officer in the Illinois Regi-
ment commanded by the lamented Hardin, and shared
the dangers and the glory of the field of Buena Wis
! ia. But if he acquired fame and military laurels
there be deserves less distinction for the civic
trophies he won in tie Hall of the House of Represen
tatives in the memorable struggle of the Kansas Ne
braska bill BY his exertions, mainly, was the pas
sage of the bill secured and generous constituency
in Illinois has returned him hither
| He is of manly bearing, national thoroughly ma
tional--in his feelings and of that frank hearted
open and generous flow of manners, that commend
him TO Northern gentlemen. There is but small
band of Southern Democrats in the House. but they
are ll--Glancy Jones, Florence, and all-true men
devoted to the whole country, by the side of whom
it is a pleasure to act.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28

DEATH OF SATAN."--The Rev. Robert Mont
gomery, clergyman and poet, generally known as
9 Satan Montgomery" died recently in England. He
was the author of poem entitled Satan. hence his
strange sobriquet. His real name was Gorery, but
he adopted the name of the great Sheffield bard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28

TRIAL OF Rev. DIR. SMITM This trial closed on
Tuesday, resulting in the acquttal of Dr. SmIin o.
all the charges of falsehood, immortality, &C. PI:'
terred by DR.. Deems. The vote was on every SpeCl.
hcaon IS to /, Sc to 1, 76 TO 9 &c. that it be no'
sustained. Eight, ten, or twelve members were ca
cused from votng-( witnesses we suppose ..-.,
The Petersburg Express says that exPia'l' Irn
were given on the part of those voting in the neg"
tive that, while they voted, they intended 10 III"
ply no immortality on the part of Dr.. Smith. ,.u 70
try DR.. Smith on charges preferred by Rev. MI 00''
of N. e.
Immediately after this result splendid BlOe "T,
presented to DR.. Deems, in presence of large zion
ence assembled in the basement of the WaSnIns Pan.
street NJ E. Church, by the young ladies anu s
tlemen of Petersburg, as token OF their slnS os
regard and unaltered appreciation of his hlgN p0'
lion as a Christian minister."--Fay Obs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
IMPORTANT IF TRuE.-The New York Post Paris
CORRESPONDENT writes:

correspondent writes:
Marshal Pelisser demands permission to evacuate
the Crimea forthwith. He declares that it is mpos-
sble 10 continue operations there on accoun. of the
want of water for the horses of the army. The
Russians have poisoned the wells, and he asks, what
is the use of keeping an army of 100000 men shut
up in their entertainments ? 1t will be sufficient to
leave ga!isons at four of five points, but there is
much fear here in regard to the moral effect of an
evacuation in the Crimea.
The matter is still undecided. 1t isprobable how
ever, that the advice of Marshal Pelisser will be
adopted 1t is also said that England wishes next
spring 10 undertake alone the maritime expedition
against Crnnstadt. rasarving to herself, however OF
demanding the aid of an army for Decentralization in
case Of necessity
Gen. Canrobert. am told, is about to
marry the daughter of of the physicians of the
Emperor. beautiful lady, thirty two years of age,
who has hitherto rejected all proposals of marriage,
and who will bring to Gen. Canrobert as a dowry,
in income of 10000 francs. This is match of the
Emperor's making. He has made several such
matches for his friends and former companions of
the political vicssltudes, often making additions to
their dowry from his private treasury
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
The Rumors of Peace,

The Northern Bee of ST. Petersburg Russia, indig.
nantly denies that Russia has made any overtures
of peace to the allies, has any idea of doing so.
It's tone is defiant towards France, contemptuous TO-
wards England, and even worse towards Spain and
Sardinia. Its of confidence is no doubt gotten
up for the foreign market 1t is part of the game
1t is one of the brstles the stiff upper lip But
for all that it tells much truth. The allies have very
few results to show for all the costs and sacrifices
their people have endure, aud there are no results
of any consequence within their reach. Can they
give it up so? Will Russia yield anything now
Evidently not. What then is the chance for speedy
peace? We may be mistaken, but we see none
We should be much surprised to find solid peace in
Europe for years to If, from rupture of the
Western alliance, peace should be patched up with
Russia it would only be to give place to contest be-
tween England and France The peace rumors are
not worth the paper they are printed on.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
A. We have frem Mr.. Whitaker. Frank I.eslie's

~ We have from Mr. Whitaker, Frank leslles
Gazette of Fashions for January 1856, very hand
some number, handsomely illustrated Also, ms IL
lhstrated newspaper, the first number, whereof Inc
letter press superior to any newspaper on TINS soe
the Atlantic The illustrations are we'll designed
but not executed in a corresponding style, nor as
we'll as they will be when the affair is fully under
way.
Putnam for January, has a strange article on the
Shakesperean Drama An article bold, plausible,
and ingenious. The writer does not think that the
deer stealer of Stratfold upon-Avon, really wrote
The PLAYS that the world knows under the grand des.
jgnation of Shakespeare He reasons that there is
internal evidence rendering the thing morally Impos'
s;ble The speculations embodied in the article
seem to point to Raleigh or Bacon.
| Without giving our assent to this hypothesis, we
car still recommend the article to the attention OF
the careful and rejecting reader. To any other II
viii be mere jargon.
Also, Yankee Notions for January. Sharp and
biting the season
1a%Coroner John C. Wood held an inquest Sun
day over the body of Franklin Rothwell eyed Il
years and 10 months, who died suddenly on Satur
day night last at the residence of his father. Capt
A. B. Rothwell from the effect of fits, to which b.
lad been subject. Verdict accordingly.
| The Carolina Cultvator announces in its last mum
Der, that its publisher, VIM. D. Cooke, Raleigh, ha
Jprocured the services of Professor B. 5. HeGrick
Professor of Agricultural Chemistry in the Universe
1tv of North Carolina, under whose editorial super
vision the publication will be placed from and after
the first of next February This affords stron
guarantee for the future ability and usefulness Q
the Cutiyator
&C 1t is said that Dion L. Bourccault, the author
London Assurance and other successful acting plays
died at New Orleans on the Goth
ea-The Legislature of Missouri has adjourned with
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
WILMINGTON, N. c.. Dec. 25th, 1855.

W
At meeung held at Fronc street M. E. Church,
taa s Ao~ aksf ap ES stcfey +" tn"
On motion, Messrs. L. H. Green, Oliver Kelley and
B. W. Reery, were appointed committee to prepare
business for the action Of the meeting On further
motion, the Chairman was added TO the committee
which, after short absence, returned and reported
the following preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Certain occurrences, not necessary to
ecapuate, have rendered il proper for us to express
sentiments in regard to esteemed brother and
dsting uished fellow. citizen. Rev. DR.. G.. F. Deems,
therefore
Resolved, That we have undlminished confidence
in the integrity and uprghtness of DR.. Deems as a
gentleman, and in his purity of character as Cos.
pei Minister
Resolved, That committee of three be appointed
to bear to DR.. Deems at his residence in Godsboro',
Silver Pitcher, with suitable inscriptions, as a to-
ken of afectlonae regard for himself and family.
Messrs. B. w. Berry, T. Fl. Green and w A.
Walker, appointed committee to carry into
effect the above resolution.
On motion, the name of the Chairman was also
added to The committee.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolutions be for
warded to DR.. Deems, and that the editors of Will
mington and other parts of the State be respectfully
requested to give them insertion in their several
papers. /. LORlNG, Chairman.
| w W.TEEp Sacretarv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28

THE KANSAS TROUBLES AT AN END.-Ihe lOnO"
ing despatch has been received from St. Louis hat
A despatch dated independence, 18th, says the
the trouble at Lawrence has been settled W obec
people promising to deliver the offenders, ana "oF.
The laws of the Territory, and to recognise lne Is
such, and conduct themselves in tutuo oI;ver
law abiding people. They refuse, however, 10 had
/ up their arms The volunteers from Missouri
dsbanded and returned. fairs,
Colonel Cummings. superintendent Of anu She Black
Feet county, having concluded treaties with sew
tribesn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28
Correspondence of the Journal.

0a-The Legislature of Missouri has adjourned with
out electing a United States Senator.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28


not worth the paper they are printed on.
The unfortunate difficulties between Drs. Smith
and Deems, which now occupy the attention of the
religious public, are among the most painful events
of the day We take part in the contest. We
know that DR.. Deems, of the N. C. Conference pre-.
eed certain charges against Dr. Smith, of the Vir-
ginia Conference, and that the said conference &C.
Quilted DR.. Smith. DR. Deems, Mr. Gloss, and oth4r
Rev. gentlemen of the North Carolina Conference,
say, through published cards. that the action of the
Virginia Conference shows determination, on the
part of that body to attach weight to the testi-
mony of any member of the n C. Conference
Much feeling is elected.
Why cannot gentlemen, occupying such positions
in the church of God as Drs. Smith and Deems come
together as brethren, rather than by a contrary
impair their usefulness, and give occasion
for those opposed to their society to sneer
Bss~ Young America, is the name of new period
lcal which has just made its appearance in New
York. 1t appears TO be designed TO occupy a similar
position here, with that assumed on the other side of
the water by the London Punch. We doubt its sue
in attaining that position although is far from
dull, any one can bear witness who has read
" Yankee Notions,' of which this is weekly edition,
and being SO, is good, but lacks the punchy favour
The Eastern end of the North Carolina Railroad
has been completed two miles beyond Greensboro
The first train arrived at Greensboro on Thursday
last, the 18th inst. There remained to be finished
six miles, which was expected to be completed in a
short time.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-28

! nc 1t is said that Dion L. Bourccau the author of
London Assurance and other successful acting plays,
died at New Orleans on the Goth
The American patriot., 1855-02-07
SHERIFF'S SALES,


The STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish OF East Felicana. No. 1861.
s. E. Cauld6ed VS.. T. J. Lipscomb
Townsend & Milcan
vs.. H7th District Court-No 1882
T. J. Lpscomb
Frank Il Poole
E7th District Court-NO 1882
T. j. Lipscomb.
by virtue Of writ of Fl. fa., to me directed, have
IL seized and will offer for sale at the door of the
court house in the parish aforesaid, on
THE FIRST SATURDAY OF MARCH, 1855, between
the hours of II o'clock, A. NJ. and o'clock P. NJ all
the right, title interest and claim of the defendant
T. j. Lpscomb, in and to the following named and des
cribed prOperty-towit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND SITUATED LY-
ing and being in said parish containing 634 acres more
or less, with all the buildings and improvements there
on and all the rents and revenues arising therefrom
Bounded on the South by lands of James Neasom.
known as the Knox Or Hannah place, on the North by
lands of the widow and heirs of Elias Brown, decd,
the other sides the boundaries are not known to me-
and being the same tract of land acquired by Ludlow
Baynard, of Ira Bowman by purchase.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with the benefit of appraise-
ment jan3l A. J. LAW Sheriff.
The defendant will substitute on the day of sale in
place of the land negro boy named HENRY, about
l6 years old A. j. LAW, Sheriff
The American patriot., 1855-02-07
PROBATE SALE.

PROBATE SALE.
THE STATE AZ OF LoyIsAsA Seventh District Court
deceased.
compliance with an order of Court herein to me
directed, will sell at public auction at the door of
the court house in said parish, on
SATURDAY, the 10th day of FEBRUARY, 1866,
at o'clock, A. NJ, the following property appcrain-
ing to said successon-to-wit:
A negro man by the name Of DOCK, or Crockett
Terms Of Sale-Cash, provided he brings the ap-
prascment If he does not bring the appraiscmcnt,
shall sell him on credit of twelve months, with eight
per cent interest from the day of sale. mortgage
importing confession of Judgment will be retained
upon the sod slave and approved personal security will
be required. jan10 A. ]. LAW Sheriff
The American patriot., 1855-02-07
SEVENTH DISTRICT CouRr,
Parish of East Feliciana.
Harriet Haryin ys.
No. 2lOO.

Parish of East Felciana. No' -Aoo'
Harriet Harvin vs. John S. Whitehead
this case, the law and the evidence being in favor
of the Plaintiff Harriet Harvin, tits therefore order
ed, adudged and decrced, that she have Judgment
against her husband, John S. Whitehead, for twelve
hundred dollars, with five per cent interest thereon
per annum from judicial demand until paid. That she
be separated in property from him. that she recover
the free used and administration of her property, and
recover the undivided half of the seven hundred and
forty acres of land situated in said parish that she have
judgement of nonsuit for the tract of land in De Soto
parish, and recover the slaves Mose Julia and child
Susan, Fanny, Prince, Jacob, Nancy, Maria Lucrecia
Falacia Harriet, Frank and John, and the undivided
half of Carissa Charlotte and Harriet That she have
her legal mortgage the real estate and negroes her
said husband has owned since eighteen hundred and
fyhree to the of six hundred dollars and
on the since eighteen hundred and ifty-four to
secure the payment of six hundred dollars with inter
est and cost of this suit.
EDWIN T. MERRICK
Judge of the 7th Judicial District Court
January cath, 1855.
certify the foregoing to be true copy from the
original now on file and of second in this Office
jan29 H. SKIPWITH, Clerk.
The American patriot., 1855-02-07
PROBAT SALES.
pROBATE SALE

PROBATE SALE. - ~
STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish Of East Feliciana. No. 1904.
In the matter of the Succession of Emily w. Mays,
deceased. =.s.-
pursuance of an order of the aforesaid Court,
herein directed to the Sheriff of said parish will
sell at public auction, at the door of the court house
in said parish,
SATURDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1866,
at IL O'clock "A. M, the following property apper-
tanning to said succession--to-wit:
Negro man DICK, a Blacksmith, and his wife
MARY, and their two children,
SARAH JHNE aged about 4 years, and
ROBIN, aged about months. 4-~
Also
Man REUBEN, and his wife
ADELINE.
Terms of Sae-Onc-third of the price in cash on the
day of sale; the other twOthrds and two years
credit equal annual instalmcnts; purchasers to give
good personal security, and to that mortgage
imparng confession of Judgment be retained on said
negroes, until the payment in full of the purchase price
and interest to be at the rate of eight per per
annum from the day of sale.
ian17 GEO. c. COMSTOCK Dep Sheriff.