Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
Young Marine Architect.


A correspondent in Sicily writes us as follows -
clipper bark of about 400 tons is about being con-
structed at Palermo, Sicily, the name of which was
TO be La Bella Stella, but then it was altered to La
EsperanZa, (Hope) intended to ply between New
York, Havana and Palermo The skeleton, which is
now complete, is under the superntendence of a
young an, sixteen years old, named Napoleon Santo
Canale, (son OF Fnppo Santo Canae, renowned
barriser of that cty,) without any interference or
help whatever. The graceful shape and symmetry
of all her paris the extreme keenness of her bow and
sern is the wonder of all naval architects Nauti-
cal men, and American and English captains visiting
that port, are in aptures with her beauty, and pre-
let that she promises be without equal in point
of speed; at the same time, by examining her al
tenively, it will be easily perceived that she Is
strongly built and of most substantial bearing giving
assurance that she will carry more than what her
keen shape promises, and that she will consequently
be of very long dulaton. When foreign captains,
particularly Americans (who are anxiously expect
ing to be introduced to the genious who is erecting
such perfect model OF naval architecture are pre-
sened to the young architect, Napoleon Santo Canae,
it is hardly ossble to make them believe such to be
the fact, particularly so the work has been pre-
pared by the young man before It's erection, separated
into SO many pieces, and all numbered and marked,
which the astonishment of all shipbuilders of
that place, the peculiar plan and form of construc
ton did moi admit of their understanding for what
purpose or for which part of the vessel they belong
ed 10 persons throwing out, at the same time,
some hints in respect 70 their construction. The fact
is that after an the numbers completed and
everything ready, the young man commenced to di-
rect the joining of the pieces, without needing any
alteration whatever the pieces matched precisely
and were Joined with the greatest facility. In
paratve short space of time the skeleton presented
itself TO the scrutiny of qualified judges and nautical
men, who decided in saying that they could find no
fault in her, but added that she was perfect model
of modern architecture. We shall be pleased to for
ward to you, when fit for sea, all minute particulars
about her size and construction meanwhile we shall
watch the doings of the young shipbuilder.
Political Excitement In Portsmouth, Virginia
Military called In Use.
| There was good deal of political excitement in
| Portsmouth, Virginia on Monday last. 1t appears
that Fremo Mt pole and flag had been erected in the
town, which caused much excitement, and meeting
OF the Common Council was called, TO take the mat
ter into consideration. The meeting took place Mon.
day night, in the Town Hall, where Mr.. J. H. Thomp-
son, Councilman, offered resolution authorizing
the Town Sergeant to request the parties who
ted the pole to take it down and if the request was
not complied with, 10 take it down himself. Several
citizens were present at the meeting and of them
Mr.. j. G. Holiday, opposed the motion, and defend
ed the right of the persons who raised the poll to do
so. He replied to by Mr. Crocker. The motion
was adopted. The Norfolk Argus of yesterday from
which We gather the above facts, then says:
While Mr. Thompson was addressing the members
OF the Council, he interrupted and insulted by
George Butt, bar keeper, who instrument in
raising the pole. This individual, on being called to
order by the Mayor, became rioous that his Hon
or called for the police. AS they were not present,
he ordered up file of volunteer company which
was drilling near the hall. This being done, at
tempt made TO put out the lights, but the rioters
were stopped: They succeeded. however. in pre-
venting Butt from being arrested by crowdng round
him and rushing out of the hall. Before Butt had
escaped however, some police officers arrived and
seized him, but he tore himself away, leaving large
part of his coat with them. friend of Butts snap
ped pistol at police officer and retreated The
Mayor detained portion of two volunteer conn anies
10 guard the city, but, fortunately, there was no use
for their services, the excitement dying away after
q little noisy demonstration around the pole. The
next morning Butt arrested.
The pole taken down yesterday, according to
direction, without any further disorderly demonstra-
ton.