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q Among the other lies told is the gross
one that the New York Evening Post was a
Democratic paper, and mas suddenly turn
ed Republican. The Evening Post has been
one of the most ultra Of abolition papers
for years.
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u Buchanan Flag, is the title of spicy
campaign paper just started in Pittsburgh,
by VIM. Onslow.
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Important Decision.

The Eas,on Argus says The case of Cor.
rell VS.. Wilhelm has been decided by the Su.
prepe Court, in favor Of CorrelI, which ends
the matter permanently, and Mr.. Wilhelm
will be compelled 10 fort over the sum of
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-07-09

Mr. Buchanan is younger than were Jack.
son, Cass, or Gen. Taylor, when they were
nominated.
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The Stars and Stripes, is the title of new
campaign paper published in Harrisburg, by
Messrs Omit, orth and Weaver. Terms so
cents for the campaign.
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20" II is said that John Van Buren, is about
10 we'd the only daughter OF the late Governor
McDuffie Of South Carolina.
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Ne~ President.-B. H. Latrobe, Esq, o
Baltimore, has been elected President o
The Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad.
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F:ancis T. Blair, The Black Republican
political aboIllionist, owns several slaves and
works them on his farm
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Bloomsbury, June "a, 1856.
: TOLLS 1T BEACH H.AYEN.

CoLLEcroR's OFFICE,
Bedeh Hauen, July lst, 1856.
R. w. WEAVER, ESQ.,,
Dear Sir The amount Of
Tolls received at this office during the past
month is S34,l3S,80
Previously reported 34,20s,s6
Total amount since Dec. l, 1885 S68, 1926
Fines same period, 5000
Whole amount of Tolls & Fines
since December LIST, 1855, sss, s,sss,ss
Respectfully yours,
PETER ENT,
Collector.
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~ In Tamaqua last year the lakes alto
gether were hard on 10 SO on the hundred,
or one half the legal interest allowed on mon
ey.
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Twelve Of the States were not represented
in the Philadelphia Convention which nomi.
mated Mr. Fremont.
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A western editor suggests as good rally
ing cry for the Black Republicans: Millions
for black svool, but not cent for yhite Sheep
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WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.

Washington, July 6.-General Persifer F.
Smith has been appointed 10 succeed Briga.
disr' General Clark, in charge of the Military
Department of the West. The head quarters
OF the Department is TO be removed from St.
Louis 10 Fort Lsavenworth. Col. Sumner
will remain in command of the troops in
Kansas, but be subordinate 10 Gen. Smith.
The administration has had no intmation
from Gov. Shannon of his resignation or in
lention to resign as Governor of Kansas, but
since the date of his alledged letter 10 Col
Buford, saying he had resigned, official de-
spa,ches have been received from him. II
is believed here that Gov. Shannon will not
crafty the administration, by resigning his
post
Judge Ruggles and Charles Allen have
been IN cons ultation with large number of
niger worshippers, including Speaker Banks,
to induce Them TO withdraw Dayton as Vice
President, and substitute the name of John.
son, OF Pennsylvania. am Informed, how
ever, that they utterly failed in their mission
and that they will go back just as wise as
they came.
The Niger wo-shippers have had meet
ing, and agreed 10 resist TO the last, the TAX.
ing up of Toombs' bill from the Speakers
table. They intend i, shall sleep there dur
ing the remainder Of the session. They
have also agreed 10 adjourn at an early day.
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uesed The Topeka bill, and the
b is fairly before the country,
willing, they say, to adjourn.
ed that Douglas Kansas bill will
hse by the votes of Dunn, Har.
Barclay. who are conservative
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their contract viii 8
the work complei
year. There is nj
a grade of so feet
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
Northern Kncw-NothfnPs,

The " American" or u" Know Nothing" State Coun-
Gil of New Hampshire, met at Plymouth on the 9th
inst, passed strong = American" and antNebraska
resolutions and endorsed the course of the New Hamp-
shire delegates in seeding from the nomination of
Mr. Fillmore and Donelson, at the Philadelphia Con-
venion. 1t elected delegates the Free Soil q Amer
lean " Convention, which meets in New York on
June 18th
The point to which we wish to call attention, with
reference to the above is that all Councils and other
bodies at the North sending delegates to any Free
Soil convention, to look upon it as an essential
element in their programme, that they should de-
nOunCe the Kanzas and Nebraska Bills. There is no
doubt there about the true intent and meaning of
such a 1t is known and acknowledged to be
Free Soilism and nothing else. And yet strangely
enough we find men at the South running for mpor-
tant positions in the State, who occupy virtually the
same grounds, endorsing platform which denounces
the repeal of the Missouri Compromise-the soul
and of these bills reckless and y
We cannot avoid the conclusion that such a course,
the part of Southern men, is calculated to strength
en- the hands of their enemies at the North-is emf
nently suicidal, and cannot be persevered in without
damage to the country. The late Philadelphia plat
form-the anti-Nebraska speeches of opposition ora
tors-all and everything connected with the subject
ought attract the attention and excite the fears of
the friends of the South
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
The Election Yesterday.

The election held here yesterday for Commission
ers of Navigation passed off quietly considering the
very large vote polled The table above will exhibit
the actual state of the poll, with this explanation
That return shows the election of four Know Moth
ings and one Democrat. BY some strange mistake
Yesterday, an active and staunch Democrat, in the
heat and excitement of the voting, got hold of and
put in a Know Nothing vote thus, in fact electng
Mr. FIanner, whereas, had the mistake not occurred
Mr. Costin would have been elected, and the board
stood two Democrats TO three Know Nothings. Max
ing allowance fox this mistake, which is not denied
to be one by any body, the average Know Nothing
majortyis hree-growing small by degrees and beau
tifully less.
That in so close pull, little more effort might
have and would have carried the day, all can now
see and the lesson should be and will be taken home
and improved in future contests. But let Democrats
be Just to each other and avoid recrimnation 1t is
than what is just and proper to say, that the
town Of Wilmington boast noble band of
working Democrats as the State or the Union can
produce. Men who will permit the banner
upon which their principles are inscribed to trail in
the dust, but will raise it aloft again and again. and
carry it forward again and again until victory perch
is upon twho instead of being discouraged by mere
y nominal defeat, will only draw from such nominal
defeats lessons by which to obtain substantial vcto.
ry. Without monied power or other influence be-
You'd that of principle alone the Democrats of Will
mington, depressed in feelings they were yester-
day, fought noble fight, divided the honors of vic
tory with their opponents and left what remained to
them Valueless.
Working men-the hare. handed honest working
of the party came forward-young men enter.
ing upon life stood up manfully. We not in the
slightest degree discouraged, we see the spirit abroad
W know and honor co-workers, and we feel GER
tain of ultimate and complete victory and this is the
W ay the Democrats of tho town of Wilmington fee
and talk.--Daiy Journal, 9Th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
From the Herald of yesterday.
NJ - unnanl

Our community painfully startled on saturday after
noon last by the reception Of Geographic despatch from
Marion S. c. to the effect that hostile meeting had taken
Mace near Fair Bluff between DR.. VIM q. Vikings and
Jos H. Flanner ESQ., both young men and citizens OF tins
place and that on the third fire. the former received the
minutes expired The difficulty grew out of speech made
by Mr. Vikings Wednesday evening last at the Demo
cratic meeting the Court House They fought with pistols
at ten paces-Mr Vikings being the challenger.
We do feel called upon to say more upon this most u
fortunate that the parties very much
esteemed here by friends and acquananCeS and that
this tragcal result has gloom the like of which,
trust may never occur again
Neither do we feel called upon say about this mat
ter to-day But may much when we become possessed
Of the facts Of the Commercial Of this morning.
We have little to add 10 the aboVe,-nothlng to-
day. When the public feeling becomes Gained down
and facts can be reviewed dispassionatey and i'm
partially, those facts WILL no doubt, be given to the
world by those in possession of thsm and upon whom
their PRONUNCIATION will devolve as duty not only
to themselves but to the living and to the dead Let
US await the progress Of events, without giving way to
undue excitement or running the risk of committing
Injustice by ungarded expressions. There is pro-
violence that watches over the fall of sparrow,
and if one of these cannot fall without Father,
may we not rest assured that many made in His i'm
age, is more precious than many sparrows, and in
this assurance rest calmly and do justly-juSty to
ourselves and to ohers.-Daily Jour. 9Th !nSt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
To-Day.

Saddened bya great calamity in our midst, we have
no heart today for political discussion. OVerpower-
ed by feelings beyond ability to express we know
that mere words would be out of place. Standing in
heart by the freshly opened grave of valued friend
whose warm grasp yet thrills through our frame, can
we be expected to raise shout of contest or Vloto
ry? Duty to our principles alone impels u.s. ous IN
sorrow or in Joy that feeling should predomlnate'-
We trust that it will prove so to-day-that though
saddened, the Democrats are not dlsheartened.
Now is not the time to speak OF recent events
Now is not the time to harrow up hearts yet bleed
ing;-and we forbear. That God who temperS the
wind to the shorn lamb, will be the comforter and
sustaner of the beeayed ones in their deep at1Ic'
ton Let us trust that His helping hand VIII not be
withheld-that He will pour balm into the bleeding
wounds,-that He will bind up the broken hearts OF
those whose sorrow is more than they can bear.
TDaazy Journal, 5h INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
An ImpOSItIOn.

In the Weekly Journal of the 11th of last month";
published the marriage, in Bladen county, by the
Rev. Hog Melvin, of Mr.. VIM. H. Luck, of Ran
dolph, to Miss Mary E., daughter of John and Mary
West Mr.. Luck writes to us that there is no such
person as the Rev Hog Melvin, and no truth in the
reported marriage The marriage came to US with
an apparently genuine signature and excited no sus-
picion, We have sent the manuscript to Mr. Luck,
and trust he may be able 10 lind out the person who
has been playing off ridiculous and contemplate
deception upon the press, and set on loot false re-
port in regard TO the lady and gentleman with whose
names the freedom has been taken
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

NOT SAVAGE VICE.-At sunset yester eve a
ROBIN sang In pine tree in the shady ravne beyond
the Observatory, and made from his little throat mu.
SIC strong enough TO bear upward mans spirit to
thoughts OF the infinite and infinite goodness and JUS
1lce The dark green tree alive with the rich
hymn of the redbreasted bird. Hidden in its thick
foliage he sang as behind screen in sacred organ.
lof6 His place could be heard, not seen The yelled
chorister compelled pause at the fence side, and
participation IN this service of natural worsbin, in
the great church OF the open vernal air. Sweeter
ana sWeeter-tenderer and more softening was the
oIrd's hymn. 1t drew to the tree on swift wing, and
IN hutter OF excitement, another robin It drew
also something else SteaIthy of slep like thief il
Inc nght-grOWn 10 mans years though not 10 man.
hood-wlth parted lips, and eyes eager though bru-
tai and stupid--a creature in human form with
gum crept towards the pine to murder the bird
Though his nature was vulgar and coarse, the fact
that now was the Spring OF the year, and the time
Tor the pairing OF robins and the making of nests
must long ago have pierced through it-vet he
thlrshIy hunted with his eyes and uplifted muzzle
1or the redbreast that, unconscious OF evil as was
Eve IN Eden, protracted the evening song. The
pfutal fellow raised the piece to his shoulder fol
Io"ea by prayer from the behoder that the barrel
"ould purst IN his grasp if he fired A rescue! The
.0f OF me pine moved, and in company lovingly close
'he married BIRDS futered away unseen of the evil
one AVOIDING death and avertng crime The
look OF the baf1ed villain would have been feast
lor the entire Humane Society. No red savage
from the Florida everglades to the Oregon shore,
would kll robin in the spring of the year This is
vice of the blackguards and the cockneys of civi
albany Evening Journal
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Later from Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, May 5.-A letter received in this city
from Westport expresses hopes that Sheriff Jones
will recover. Col. Sumner would remain at Law
renee with his whole command until the arrests were
made. Parties had been sent to Lecompton. The
Deputy Sheriff of Douglas county was having writs
violations of The Territorial law. Colonel Sumner
had threatened the people for having fred into the
soldiers tents. Gov. Robinson charged the act upon
the pro slavery party, which Col Sumner denied,
saying that he would soon settle the matter if the
Governor would permit him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

=, CHAEcE FOR THE FARMERs.-It is stated that the
New York State Agricultural Society. with a view of
testing the present modes of cultivation and ascer-
tanning the manure best adapted to Indian corn, pro-
pose to award premiums for the most satisfactory
experiments with the various fertilizers now in use
ana nave issued instructions and specifications for
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

more energy Ct will, hxedness Of purpOse-more IN.
conquerable courage and resolution than Gov Troup
His last illness was hemorage of the lungs.
Macon Telegraph.
The FIRE IN PH1LADELPH1A-FURTHER PART1-
CULAks.-The Philadelphia papers of yesterday con-
sderaby reduce the estimated loss by the fire in that
city on Wednesday night. The Ledger puts it at
SCOT 200, on which there insurance of $685..
200. The North American sets the loss down at
nearly the same sum. At one time about $50 build
ings were on fire, A of which were consumed. The
principal losers with their insurance, are follows:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
For the Journal.
To the Voters of TopsaiI Sound District.

Understanding that there is dissatisfaction az re-
CARDS the delegates being instructed to oppose the
nomination of Sheriff at the meeting held at Sandy
Run on the 26th of Apnl-the meeting being small.
and some misunderstanding regards the notices of
that meeting, delegate and Chairman of that
meeting feel il due to the voters Of said district, to
cal! meeting on Saturday, the 17th instant for the
purpose of a full and free expression of opinion
hoping this call will give entire satisfaction Come
one Come all D. r. GORNTO
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
Democratic nIeetIng--- Sad Mistake.

PHILADELPHIA, May ga large Democratic meet
ing was held here this evening, preparatory to the
municipal election on Tuesday next.
Henry Dinear, German, who was committed on
charge of picking pockets during the recent fire,
hung himself in Moyamensing prison this morning.
A large amount Of funds was found upon his person,
which led 10 the discovery that he possessed of
means, showing that the charge was entirely mis-
take
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
Later from Kansas.

CHICAGO, May "a dispatch from Lawrence
states that large meeting had been held there, on
the subject of the murder of Sheriff Jones, who has
died of his wounds.
Resolutions passed. unanimously dsclaiming
all responsibility for the act, and denouncing the
murder.
Governor Robinson offers reward of five hun
dred dollars for the apprehension of the assassin.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

Mr.. John r. Croft, who crushed to death by
falling wall, printer by trade. Two other
fremen are missing and supposed to have been killed
at the same A young man named Kennedy, better
known " Charlotte Cushman," is also said to be
missing. VIM Bowen, a member of the United
Statss Engine company, slightly injured at the
same time. Also, member of the Philadelphia
Hose company. Edward A. Nuttall, of the Frank.
lin Engine company, was slightly injured on the
head by falling wall John E. Parker, a member
of the company, was badly burned in the right
eye. David S. Rush, president of the Friendship
Engine company, was badly crushed.
SYMPATHY FOR BARNUM.-A large meeting to sym
patze with Mr.. P. T. Barnum in his present inan-
cial difficulties was held few evenings since at
Bridgeport Connecticut, Wr. BIS former residence.
Ex-Mayor Hubbel was in the chair. Rev. Mr. Boles
and others spoke feelingly of Mr. Barnums misfor-
tunes and expressed the hope that he would soon be
able TO extricae himself from the embarrassmens in
which too confding reliance in the honesty of 9TH
ers had placed him. During the evening long let.
ter was read from Mr. Barnum, amid much applause
After adopting series of appropriate resolutions,
the meeting separated.
The new suspension bridge over the falls of the
Montnorency river, gave way last week, and the
whole structure, together with man and woman
and horse and cart, were carried over the falls
The bodies of the unfortunate persons have not been
found.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

o. II the Democr ats in Wilmington, N. c.. did not
quite carry their municipal election Monday last,
although coming exceedingly near doing 50, those of
Wilmington, Del, did, by majority of 81 votes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

ALTON, ILL.,, May o.-The Kansas and Alton Steam
boat Committee have completed arrangement by
which boats will soon leave this city for Kansas d.
rect, with passengers and merchandise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

&C. Mrs Robinson, the sometime since notorious
Yelled Murderess," il is rumored has been trans
ferred from the New York State Prison to the State
Lunatic Asylum at Utica
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

New YORK, May 3.-The steamship Arago saile(
1t noon for Havre and Southampton. She takes on
$4,000 in specie. Among her passengers was c
Ferero, bearer of dispatches to Sardinia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
Now Hnmnshire PoIitIcs.

PLYMOUTH, N. H., May 6.-The American State
Council passed to-day, by an unanimous vote, strong
American and ant-Nebraska resolutions; endorsed
the of their delegates seeding from the nomi
az Einonro nndD onalunn and nlnntn6 dala.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09
State Medical Society.

We are requested to call attention to the fact that
the North Carolina State Medical Society will hold
its seventh annual meeting, in the city of Raleigh
on Tuesday next, the 18th inst. The Annual Ad-
dress will be delivered by DR.. Edward Warren, Of
Edenton.
We trust that the profession in this section of the
State will be fully represented on this occasion. A
comparatively small number of medical gentlemen,
having the interests OF the profession at heart have,
far struggled in this matter in the face of ad
verse and discouragng circumstances, and against a
too general and almost cupable apathy 1t is TO be
hoped that the spirit of association and progress
will become generally difused, and that every
locality will organize Medical Society of It's own,
and send its delegates to the State Convention, for
the interchange of opinions, and the communication
and reception of knowledge; that the facts bear
ing upon the diseases of localities their peculiar de-
velopements and changing aspects may be more gen.
orally understood, and the results of combined eXpe
rience be brought to bear for their prevention and
cure.
We have recently had the pleasure OF meeting
with the Secretary of the Society. and understand
that he will be present and at his post on the ap'
preaching meeting.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

ExcHANGE-We have neglected 10 notice, at an
earlier date, the fact that banks have recently
ouced their rates for selling Northern Exchange to
one per cent premium. This is now the ruling rate
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

o. The New Jersey Democratic State Convention
approves of the Kanzas and Nebraska Bills-de.
nounces acknowledgement, and goes for James Bu-
ch anan as the first choice for President.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

Is IT SO I'm the grave and respectable columns
OF our grave and respectable contemporary, the
Charleston Courier, we find paragraph stating that
woman recently obtained divorce from her hus-
band because he had bald head, which he con-
cealed by a wig during the period of urging his
matrimonial suit and the contamination of the bar
gam There was no harm in having the wig on,
but there was in concealing the fact that it was a
wig and hence the divorce was properly applied
Tor and Justly granted 1t may be said that she mig
g'ea out OF marriage on bald assumption.
We have some doubts of the correctnos0 of +bo
law above laid down.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

e5 tuesday the municipal elections came off in
Philadelphia. The parties in the field wo,o tho
Democrats and Know Nothings. Several OTl 1;no
wings lncluolng charles Gilpin, former Wing Nav
ol' nave taken their position with the Democrats in
0PPoslnoh to the present city authorities But that
our own election put the matter out of our head, we
would have made arrangements to receive the news
Of the result by telegraph.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

o. Mr. Buchanan was sxty-six years of age on
the 18th ult.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-09

e3- Philadelphia, the headquarters of Know-No-
thingism, has gone for the Democrats by large
majority. On Tuesday an election was held for
Mayor, Solicitor, Receiver of Taxes, Comptroller,
Commissioners and City Councils in that city. and
the Democrats have swept the ground-ther oppo-
nents have been routed horse, foot and dragons.
The majority for Vaux, the Democratic candidate for
Mayor so far heard from, is $500 how high it
may run after all the returns have been received is
impossible to say. The election passed off quietly.