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

1t would appear that the reaction which must fol-
low undue and unreasonable excitemens, is already
overt taking the cause of the {" Freedom shriekers "
at the North and that the prospects of the DemOcra-
tic candidates. not many weeks since seriously OBJ
scured, are again becoming bright, even in that sec
ton, while States believed to exhibit a fair
showing for Buchanan, upon which no previous cal
culations had been made. Among these States is
Ohio where the Democratic out-pourings of the peo-
pie have passed all calculation, and where The as
sembled muIudes have listened to the sage councils
of Cass the venerable Father of the North west "
or thrilled beneath the glowing eloquence of3the pa
triotic Douglass The North. West will give good
accout of herself. In Michigan the fight is hard
but still the cid General exers himself with ali the
energy of his younger days
Ii now only remains for the South to stand up for
her own rights to be united in her own course, and
she will not stand alone.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

The cholera was still raging at Costa Rica Pfssi-
drni Mora recently reviewed the troops of San Jose
but on being askedi they were ready to go to Mica
ragua and drive the Americans out they answered
emphatically No." But if the Americans attempt
ed to invade Costa RIGA they were ready to oppose
them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10
how They T,eat Thern.

We have heard good deal about certain National
Americans at the North. A great deal has been
said about H. NJ. Fuller and Jacob Broom and Mr.
Tyson of Pennsylvania. What will be said now Of
the nationality" of the party TO which these men
belong, when ii is known that they have thrown them
over board, and fused with the Fremont men, TO sup
port rank FREQ Sellers in their stead and the South
is asked to go with the fusion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

asz- The alarm of fire this morning. proceeded from
kitchen in the Southern part of town, attached to
the house occupied by Mr.. B. Pool The fire was
subdued before the arrival of the engines No dam
age done
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

FRAUD AND CoRRUPTIoN-It turns ouI "! ~
Abolition victory in Maine was brought s .'
illegal voting. 1t is quite impossible thai ~ ."
tlonary State, where the population does nO' ~
by immigration 10 any very great extent w. y
legal vote could gain twenty-five per CENT ~, II
years. The late election, if no fraud was I? !,
would show that there is one voter 70 tOq Tt 'n1
OF the population, which cannot be-. lI S3 i 1
Gratis polcd more votes this year than they ,rg
exciting contest of 1852, when the "no' r ~
OF parties was brought out-Pierce 'ns a,.r Is i,
eight thousand majority, yet now our 10. a.I iog
minority of over twenty thousand G n''.aig
has been practsed beyond all doubt-fS""'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

Fatal Steam Engine Explosion-Fo"rtee" lives Lost.
CLEVELAND, Oct, "A portable steamt CINE ex.
ploled this afternoon at the County Agricultural
Fair killing fourteen persons and wounding several
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

BUCHANAN AT HoME-It is well known IL ~p
caster county, the residence of Mi D .Eons,p
tor years past cast from four 10 sI+ LAWN
Jority against the democracy. The lOii Tor tbl
The Lancaster Entelligencer, will snow ~
mocraiic candidate now stands at home Mr.
con the 10th inst, in Raphoe township, lHbeb q:
Brubaker was raising large barn. a. :.:on 20: .
men in all were present. A propG2'ltiUOnns
to take vote on the presidential gg,u,""bansD>
result was seventy-nine for James p ~" Irgpj
other would not vote, but finally saIo liz "
Buck and Breck hoist too"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

THE RINGS OF SATURN.-In the recently issued
work entitled The New Theory of the Creation and
DEUCE, it is stated that it is probable the rings
which surround Saturn composed OF water, snow
deluxe that planet as ours was deuged in the days
of Noah Ii would now appear tn It such an event
is likely to take place sooner than was anticipated
for Sir David Brewster says that Mr. Otto Stuve and
Mr. Bond have lately studied with the'grea Munich
telescope at the observatory Of Pukaway, the third
ring of Saturn, which Mr. Lane:te and Mr. Bond
discovered to be fluid and hat these astronomers
are of opinion that this fluid ring is not of very
cent formations that it is not subject to rapid changes
and they have come the extraordinary conclusion
that the Tuner border Of the ring has since the time
of Huggens been gradually approaching to the body
of Sa, urn and that we may expect sooner or later
perhaps in some dozen of years, to see the rings
united with the BODY of the planet
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

THE AFORESAID GENrLEMEN.-The, Ut'' The
tired parish in England, when reas Of Sb'a. J
chapter of Daniel, wherein the name fines rel
Meshech and Abednego are thirteen TS them ' datog.
after speaking of them once, caeu .o 'J gentl@'
remainder of the chapter, "the ai0re''''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

Several months ago Senator Dough- or ibse
acres of land in the vicinity OF Chlca GSo Tsrs
ding of University provided SioO'u .ooey, pes'
for the erection of buildings lhls n'O snnbsctbS
from the Chicago Journal, has been ''
the friends of the enterprise. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10
Disturbance at n Political Meeting in Loulsvr

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 3O-Two political n
ings were called last night, one for lhos. L. 10
(American,) at East Hall, and the other for Ca
M. Clay, Fremont electorr) at West Hall Of
Court House Clay commenced by drawing
parisons between Kentucky and Ohio as affected
slavery, when Kisses, hurrahs and various ohHa
entirely drowned his voice. Mr.. Clay SeVera! til
attempted to proceed during half an hour, ana s.
ten was prevented by optcHes and q free fight m
floor. The city marshal vainly trsd to apPeaa
crowd. At length Clay suspended all atPnFs
speak until Jones concluded, when he spoke to'f
persons nearly an hour, and was frequently inRH7
ted
The Journal (American) says the democrats 1 y
the disturbance and hurrahed for Fillmore !
Times and Democrat (democratic) say The denot1
took no part in the disturbance. The Latter "
says that i was confined principally 10 bQy'
Courier says The scene was worthya Pandemio9ai11
and that large gang of thoughless boys anu Il
Greet men who attempted to abridge liberty OF Y"l
deserve the severest apprehension.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

A maiden lady, while in company one evening, al.
hiding TO her youthful precociousness, among other
things said that at six months old she went alone
wag present remarked, Yes, madam, and you have
been alone ever since
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

Oz-Mr. Stanland, who shot Priam Pickett, at the
Sound vas brought yesterday forenoon for exami-
nation before W. r J. Yam, Esq, who. after hearing
the testimony, admitted him to bail in the sum of
$3.50, which was promptly given.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

The Fusion TICKET IN PENNsYLvAN1A.-The Phila-
delpha Argus thus speaks of the fusion State ticket
which the Black republicans of Pennsylvania have
balied to catch know nothing votes
"The State ticket is the first ticket which the in
congruous elements of the opposition will be called
upon 10 vote. But sentiment is consistently ad
hered 70 throughout all these bargains and that is
abolitiOnism bold, defiant, and blasphemous aboli
uonism. 1t is this which underies the whole State
ticket The know nothing who votes for it because
II IS supposed 10 represent his sentiments will be quite
as much cheated as the foreign born citizen who votes
for ii because he thinks it represents his sentiments
he only patty that will be satisfied with it are the
abotonists, and they are chuckling in their sleeves
over the success of plan by which they win the aop
ted citizens and the worst know nofhino at one and
the same time into their tolls BY protesting to favor
their contradictory doctrines. Was there ever
IN The history of politics more damning, disgrace
tul and reckless cheat than thiss The People that
would endorse such fraud would give the lie to the
'oea that they are capable of self government"
CHOICE OF A W1FE.-A young man; resolved to
wed' asked the philosopher Aristppus what kind Of
woman he should choose for wife. Indeed
cannot advise YOU, said the cynic, eff she is beautiful
she will deceive you'll she is illfavored she will
disgust you-if she is poor, she will ruin you-and
II she is rich, will domneer over YOU Indeed nv
young friend you must be your own counsellor in
this natter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

AT the fall term of the Superior Court for the
county OF Hartford, which was held in Winron last
week. the case OF DR.. R. L. Cowper Us. the VII.
tinued TO the spring term. ''. :
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

Punch says woman may laugh too much. 1t is
only comb that always afford to show its teeth.
The Three Great Eras of Mans Existence Cupid !!
Cupiditv Stupidity "A strong minded Wonam.
his opinion of phrenoogy, replied Indignantly,
"Frend there can be no good in science that COM
pels man take off his hat y
The Worlds Verdtct.-In all delicate cases where
blame is due, you will generally find the following
law acted upon tho poor man is ACCUSED, the rich
is excused
4 Single Point of VieaV.-A prodigous deal has
been said and written for and against marriage
for and against eeibacyand the question has not yet
been solved. Punch is too careful to lay hands on
so tholny subject but this much he does not
mind saying that it is always open to the bachelor
to try marriage as soon as be has discovered the
error OF his ways but is not quite easy for the
married man to turn bachelor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

The WooLY HoRsE.-The origin of this term,
now so common in political discussions is follows:
About six years ago, cute Jonathan exhibited an
animal in various places in the Northern States,
which he advertised ''nondescript captured by
colonel fremont and his party the river ella, New
Mexico" Upon the arrival of the exhibition in
Washington, Col. Benton requested correspon-
dent of the National nelligencer to say 'lha it was
gross imposture upon the public, and an outrageous
ABUSE Of the name Col. Flemont." The correspon-
dent proceeded to say that it was reported in New
York that the animal was purchased of coered man
in that city WHO had for time used him in an ash
cart. 1t is certainly nothing more than bad look.
ing horse with curly hair, and his name and tail shay
ed Off to give him the appearance ola ''nondescript
from the river CHA" This is the brief history OF
"The Woody Horse"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

A Southern editor thinks his children are cheru.
cry" Du"i' w
we nave heard of an economical man who ALWAYS
takes his meals in front of mirror he docs This 10
double the dishes. If that isn't philosophy, we
would like to know what is. 80
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10
Destitute Condition of Kansas Emigrants.

The Petersburg Express has letter from of
the Virginia emigrans in Kansas statin: that times
are very hard the winter fast approaching and here
are many destitute OF any prospect OF Drawing lis So
verify IN their present pennless condition. All the
fighting lad been stopped by the active of
Gov. Geary 1t would be we'll for subscriptions to
be taken up to aid those Soutberners now in the
tory The Missouri Republican describes the differ
ence between going and returning emigrans:
They were then in companies of hundreds they
had family crcss, and looked happy; they took
quarters in the cabins CT steamboats, and partook of
the luxury OF repose and penteous table. They
were thrifty looking emigrants, who would 90 honor
TO any country.
We now sec them in squads Of tens and twenties
I-cripped, sckly and apparently poverty stricken
crowded upon the decks of steamboats,, almost beg
gng their way back to the homes they left but few
months before. And civil war in Kansas has wrought
all this mischief-doomed many hopeful heart to
despair and death, and embittered the lives Of hun
dreds more whose pteops stories the world will never
know.
The steamer New Lucy, from st. Joseph, last even
ing brought down three four families OF these peo-
pie, natives of Kentucky. They had travelled from
Kansas to Jefferson City foot, having left the Ter
Titory 10 their lives, and being afraid to APP
proach the river at landing, lest their pro
gress should be intercepted. They were destitute
when they reached Jefferson City, having scarcely
any clothing, and not the wherewhal to buy food
One woman had nothing her person but latter
Gu uueT garment ana olanket, and several others OF
the company were in little better condition. They
all looked sckly and dispirited, and made a touching
tabeau OF misery and despair
Late aud InterestIng trom Nicaragua.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-The steamer Tennessee has
| arrived from San Juan, with dates to the 22d, and
from Key West to the 9th ultimo. The officers OF
the Tennessee report that the affairs of Nicaragua
are assuming more favorable aspect as regards the
stability of Walkers Government. The army num-
| bers 1000 Americans, besides native troops, all in
good health.
detachment of Walkers troops had made two
attempts 10 disodge party of natives entrenched at
San Jacinto but they repulsed both times, with
a loss of twenty killed and wounded. The enemy
were said to have 100 killed.
At the last accounts Walker was about to despatch
a body of artilerists to make third attack
ExPresdent Rivas is said to be politically defunct
being unacknowledged by any party.
Leon is still in possession of the Native, Honduran
and San Salvadorian troops-all in deplorable con
diton from sickness and starvation. Their ranks
were being continually thinned by desertion, and by
the ravages of choIera-some fifteen or twenty dying
daily. Walker had cut off all their means of supply
The fate of DIR. Livingston is not certainly known
but it was believed that he had not been executed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

A PRINCELI DEFAULTER COMING 70 AMERICA-We are to
be honord by the arrived of Prince Meclenburg Shwerin
magnificent defaulte the Of more than half mil
lion of pounds sterling Legal measures have troubled the
oopcuded to get into the oy where they create deaulter
and obsqua ulator expecting doubt, find it rather
homeke in this city Of course he will make bee hive for
New York cty and defauter of half million, will take
the position he has by the talent to this much into debt
justly earned Stand aside ye small fry, who have only
stolen hundred thousands make way for the Prince
N Dnm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

THE PENNSYLVANIA BARGA1N.-We believe that
there can no longer be any doubt to the combina-
lion between the black republicans (Fremontes) and
the know nothngs lFillmoreites} Of Pennsylvania,
with "a view 10 defeat the democracy, both at the
state election of the l4th OF October and at the presi-
dentiG election Of the 18th OF November The fol-
loving are said to he the terms of the compact -
In lie first instant, Is agreed that the Fremonles
and Fillmoretes shall combine 10 elect the know
nothing candidates for canal commissioner and the
other officers to he chosen by the state at large,
also the candidates for congress in the districts where
the FlmnreiteS strongest, and U'ce UerSG where
the black republicans strongest If the result OF
the yoto at the state election usles the II
is then proposed to run double electoral ticket
against Mr. Buchanan while, in the contrary event,
The Fremoners will not lun any ticket, blt will
support the Fillmore electoral ticket, on condition
that they (he FILLMORE eectorsl agree TO cast their
votes for MIR. Fremont IN case he gets IN the other
states more electoral votes than Fillmore. The knaw
nothings NAV have the Offices with tEUir pal
ronage and emolument provided as reward for this
act Of Iibeality on the part of the Fremonters, they
support the black republican candidate for the preSl-
dency.
It remains 10 be seen whether the voters Of the old
keystone Sta will allow themselves to be driven
wherever the wire pullers of these two parties. Tor
their own selfish purposes, may choose 10 draw them
Journal of Commerce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10
The Corona,1on off tine Emperor of Russ,a.

lat the review at Moscow ON the lst instant,
there were 80 baualions Of infantry on the ground,
with about 100 guns and g squadrons of cavalry );
and the review is described one of the grandes
military spectaces The proceedings ter
minated with grand charge of cavalry. About s.
600 horses with the cheering up to the emperors
tent, when they suddenly hailed the effect was over
wherning the ground literally shaking: The foot
regiment of Paul numbered above 1000 men, all
above six feet high The corps of cadets 5000 strong
comprised for the most part of the sons OF the noh
lest families, were armed and clad Ike common SOL
diers and two of the imperial princes marched in the
ranks.
The guards were all above six feet. The artillery
was in fine order and the fine horses surprised the
English Spectators The cavalry at the review were
as finely mounted. More were on the ground
than there were both sides at the battle of Alma.
The Emperor is said to work necessarily with his
ministers They are loud in their praise of his extra
ordinary assiduity. One of the questions which is
understood 10 some anxiety is purely domestic.
1t is tue scarcity of laborers in the south OF Russia
The crops are to be very fine, but there are not
hands enough to get them in and The wages for q
laborer have mounted up 10 the enormous, to Rus
sian, sum of one silver rouhle, or IS I'D ID day.
Some of the provinces are promised relief from
taxation and exemption OF recruitment for four
years.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

EXTRAORDINARILY death OF Sullivan, an assist
ant at the dog pound, in New York, has been prev
ously referred TO- The Journal of Commerce pub
fishes the circumstances attending his death. Mr..
Sullivan was bitten by dog in the right leg, and
lunar causc applied TO the injured part by a
physician. The wound soon after teslered and dis
charged freely but without causing Mr. Sullivan any
serious apprehensions, and with the application of
the usual remedies, it was hoped would heal over
On the 18th inst, about three weeks after the bite,
however, Mr. Sullivan, in attempting to drink, eXpe-
rienced great difficulty in swallowing, and Other
syms>oms of hydrophoba subsequently followed
Medical assistance called, and several remedies
applied, but the patent grew worse. Medicine was
administered by soaking rag in it and applying
that to his mouth the sufferer sucked in the medicine
| through his teeth 1t was found necessary 10 bind
his arms and legs, to prevent him fTom njnrng him,
self Or others but through all his ~uterings Mr. 5.
retained the full possession Of his mental faculties
large number of physicians were called, but then
methods of relief We're unavailng, and Mr.. Sullivan
! died on Friday night.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

BOGUS DISPATCHES Southside (Va)h
ocrat of Saturday says f." dispatch was publ;
in the morning papers yesterday, announcing
letters had been received at Washington to the d
that the cause of BUCHANAN being hopeless in \
York, the Democrats intend to fuse with the X
Nothings and give the Stale 10 FILLMORE" And
marks "Thls was too big bous fo- an otil
throat to swallow" We would warn Cuf IRE
throughout the country, TO be on the look outforF
ical dispatches, as doubtless from now until the h
dental election, the newspapers opposed 0
Democracy will TEEN with them. The WaQhiDG
patch all uded to by he Somhside Democrat, &C
ding to the result of inquiry, did not emanate
the agent of the Associated Press in Washington
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

BENNET's LAST biz" WHAT FORNEY THNKs or
PENNSYLVANIA There is no man in the Democratic
party who ought to know more of the condition of
parties in Pennsylvania than John w. Foney. He
has, it is said canvassed every pant Of tho State and
approaching election No better authority, therefore,
need he desired on the subject, and we are assured
on reliable authority that he said, no later than ten
days ago, in conversation with friend. that the
Fremont. That certainy ought to be concIusve."-
EeW York Herald, Sept, 28h.
a characteristic calumny, and vel! worthy of
Bennett This statement is cf course lie. BENNETT
has authority for it. He never heard it from any
his own brain and we so nail it to the counter No
man living has ever heard Col. FoRNEY intimate by
word deed, any such silly and ridiculous opinion.
ppDnrIjq0D10D
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10
Hastings Of Punch.

*Three chairs typical of his trume capacity.
ginser,'' " Pioneer and Surveyor
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THE GAMING TABLES ON THE RHINE.-A correspon-
dent of The London Times, under date WieSbaden
September 5, writes:
"A terrible scene occurred here last Monday A
young man, said 10 be officer in the Dutch service
who has for some time past been yearly freqnen-
ter of the saal, and had just lost every thing he
possessed at play, blew out his brains while sitting
at the gaming table. A momentary pause took place
but very shortly, before the poor mars blood
had been washed from the floor, gambling was enew
ed as madly as before week only previous TO this
event English officer destroyed himself under like
circumstances at Hamburg | venture to mentior
pressed by the wretches who profit by the vices O.
their fellow creatures, and earnestly hope that. by
giving publicity to the by no means unirequent re
suits Of gambling, some young men may be deferred
from that evil practice. It is SAID, and trust there
is truth in the report-thas The Duk' of Nassau viii
shortly expel the hell keepers from his domini9n<
and that he will exert his influence with Other Ger
man Princes to induce them 10 do the same.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

o. The Herald of Saturday, in referring TO the of
fer through the Journal to bet 500 that Mr. Fill
more would not get majority of the ssctoarl vote,
forgot to state that the person offered TO bet
the same amount that he would receive smaller
number of votes than either of the other candi-
dates.
We are also authorized to say that 500 will be
taken that Mr.. Buchanan will receive majority Of
the electoral votes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

RECEPTION OF THE PRESIDENT NoRTH.-The Pres-
dent arrived at Springfield, Mass, on the lst inst.
on his way home, He was received by crowd Of
citizens. and welcomed by the Mayor. He made a
brief reply 10 the Mayors address. The crowd
cheered alternately for Pierce and Fremont.
The President declined an invitation of his politi-
cal friends 10 visit Boston The inequalities of the
city were rendered him by the Board of Aldermen OF
Boston city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-10

But here ne became utterly unbearable, and Very
properly was turned out of the room