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Interesting Foreign Items.

1t is proposed that chloroform shall be adopted on
the occasion of the Empress Eugenies confinement.
Certain members of the faculty object to the employ
ment of this means; but the example of the Queen
of England, (whose advice the subject is said 10
have considerable weight with the Emperor and En-
press) is cited in favor of its adoption
The British Government refuses to allow the Brit
ish subjects who received The decoration of the Le-
gion Of Honor at the Paris exhibition to wear it in
Britain.
Another Arctic expedition is talked of, with the
view of searching for the relics of Franklin and his
party.
in London under $4,000 it was made in England
in April, 1854, bequeathing all to Lady Rag Ian. The
will OF the late Sam. Rogers has been proved under
G4O 900.
The Court Journal says the Princess Royal of En-
gland, Queen Vctorias daughter will limit her ap-
pearance to the fashionable world of the Palace for
this season. it is not thought advisable to apply to
Parliament for the necessary " to maintain
household while she is so young"
MIR. Adam Black has been returned M. p from
Edinburgh, in place of Mr.. Macaulay, resigned.
The new steamship Brenda, 1000 tons, George Z.
Smith commander is advertised 10 sail from London,
March LIST, for New York, calling at Cork.
A letter from Rome says, " Vesuvius is in labor
The signs which precede violent eruption are APP
parent
There is rumor that the Queen has granted
pension of G10O year to samuel Lover-poet, mu-
scian, novelist and painter.
The third and fourth volumes of the works of the
Emperor Napoeon Ill have just appeared
FURTHER FOREIGN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Feb.
2O.-Owing to the ice in the harbor the steamer
Canada did not reach her dock until five O'Clock this
afternoon, too late for her mails to be forwarded.
They will leave tomorrow morning.
The papers contain some additional items of in
terest
Russia, it is said made it a condition, previous to
her acceptance of the propositions, that no ndemnj..
hcallon be demanded Of her; that concession OF
territory be exacted except that required for ratit
cation which being conceded she agrees not to ort-
fy the Gland Isles
1t was reported that Austria will propose to the
Germanic Diet to adhere TO the peace preliminaries
IN order that Germany may be admitted to the con-
feren:es.
Among other rumors are the following Bussa Sc,
lected Paris for the conference to slight Austria ana
that the Austrian cabinet is offended Herewith
That Russia intends, at the last moment, to demand
IN the name OF the general interests of Europe, IN
accordance with article five, that England will be
forbidden to forfy Heigoland, and restrict her to
peace purposes only.
The London Journals express various opinions on
the Queens speech. The opinion on change was
unfavorable, and slight decline in the funds was
produced.
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they were grateful for pardon still recent They
feared that the movements against the British govern
ment would only eventuate in another Colloden =
The British Cabinet at home--the British leaders
| in America, were aware of this. Ii was con
certed that some of their old leaders should 60
among them with the Royal commisslon--come
to them in the garb of old Gaul"-stir them up
with the strains of the pibroch of their native land
and gather them together under the name of loyalty
to their King and their Chief and emtody Them into
Loyal Highland regiments
Donald Mcdonald, the husband of the devoted
Flora McDonald-the chvalrous Mcleod and others
did SO come-tbe Hghanders did rally around them
they marched to unite with another force to be
sent TO join them on the lower Cape Fear-he
American forces under Caswell Ellington aud Ashe
met them at Moore's Creek-the result is known
the deep-lad schemes of the British government were
frustrated. On many battlefield since. in 1912,
and in the war with Mexico, the descendants of the
Scotch Highanders have no5ly redeemed the one
error of their ancestors, and proved that the country
has no more devoted citizens than they.
Committee appointed to make all suitable
arrangements for the celebration of the 9th Februa-
ry 1857, and some other business done; after
which the assemblage broke up in the best feeling,
pleased with the arrangements--with the speaking,
and with the whoIe;manner in which the affair was
conducted, and in which it passed off. Few were
there who had not some relative in the battle, and
could regard the occasion with other than the
warmest feelings. There were some fifteen hundred
persons upon the ground and among them large
sprnking af the fairest of New Hanover's fair
daughters, and they were--but must here say
nothing or if once started we would be unable TO
stop. The hest feeling prevailed--not an angry
word was spoken during the day--not single nan
was under the influence of liquor--not SINCE acct
dent occurred. And finally there was an abundant
supply of the good things of this life 1t was glori-
Gus beginning. 1t was perfect success.
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New ORLEANS, Feb. 25-The steamer Texas has
arrived at this port with advces from Vera Cruz 10
the 22nd inst, and brings intelligence that on the
18th the Castle of San Juan de Ulloa declared for
4amirez There was some firing on both sides and
slight loss of life until the goth, when the castle
surrendered TO the city.
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temperance lecturer, descanting on the essential
and purifying qualities of cold water remarked as
knock-down argument, that's when the world be-
came so corrupt that the Lord could do nothing else
with it, he obliged to give it thorough sousing
in cold water" YES" replied wag, but it killed
every darned critter on the face of the airth."
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Tho DIficultv 1vIth EnmIanh

New YORK, February 26--The Commercial 4d-
vertiser has the authority of passenger by the Asia
who saw Mr.. Buchanan on the eve Of his departure
from England, to stale that all points of the difficulty
between the United States and Great Britain were in
fair way of adjustment and would be settled in o
f.Iv DAVIS
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From HaVtI.

!, BosToN, Feb. 2s--Accounts received here from
uonalres to FEB. LIST state that the Hayten troops
were on their return home, by order of the Emperar
the invasion of Dominica having been abandoned.
Great Rise i" the Ohio River.---Eight Steamboats,
Sunk at Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 25.-The river has risen cib,
feet in the last twelve hours, ami still continues ~
r.se. The ice from the Licking river came down VOC
terday, breaking up the ice in the Ohio doing oyeot
damage to the steamers in front of the city The
stern wheel boats Albertne, Flag Bridge CITY, Grano
shot, Madonna. Salem, and Yorktown, all were a,t
through and sunk. being, with their cargoes, total
loss of over 100000 Further damage is feared
[sECoND DEsPATcH.1
The steamer Black Diamond was also wrecked
and the steamer J. B. Carson much injured 1t is
ported that the steamers Wisconsin and Forest Ono.
were lost below Mill Creek
Two Hundred FiIIibusters Started for Nlcarapo.
UnmoIested.
New YORK, Feb. 25.-The steamer Northern Ticbt
sailed hence at O'Clock for San Juan, having 2O0
iibusers on board, their way TO join the fortunes
of the notorious Walker No arrests were made
but the greatest excitement prevailed at the wharf
from which the steamer sailed.
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
N. c., FRIDAY. FEB. 80, 1856.
DFMOCRATIC COUNTY MEETING.

In accordance with the usage Of the
Democratic party, a meeting Of the Demo
cratic citizens Of New Hanover county;
will be held at the Courthouse in VIII
mington, on Tuesday Evening of March
County Court, (the 11tH for the purpose
of appointing delegates to the Democratic
State Convention, to meet at Raleigh on
Wednesday, April 10th, and for the trans
action of such other business as the Demo-
cratic citizens may deem necessary and
nrOner.
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democratic Association

r,so,;no IT the Democratic Association, and Of
III otbor ci9zens favourable to the cause of Demo
cracy, will be held at the Court House, on Friday
evening the 29th inst at u O'Clock, TO hear the re-
mort Of the Committee on Constitution and By Laws
J. D. BELLAMY, President.
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Later from Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, February 25.-Advices from Kansas to
the IAN inst. have oeen received. The Kickapoo
Rangers threaten hostiites and the Free State men
are preparing for them, and two mounted companies
have left Lawrence for Eaton, where conflict is ey
| nnctal
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Bearer of Dispatches to Nlcaragu.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-.-Maor Heiss, recsn,l,
OF the New Orleans Delta, goes to Nicaragua in thu
steamer OF tomorrow as bearer of dispatches from
our government. His lady accompanies him. and ha
will remain absent some months. 0 "0
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Extract from the London News of January 81

INEWS u JANUARY
1" The writer in the Post does not even attempt to
pove that the government at Washington is in the
wrong. Instead of arguing with the Americans, he
tells them that the restoration of peace in Europe
will enable Eng and to bring against the weak and
inefficient squadron which, he tskes for granted,
constitutes the whole naval force of the United States
navy, an overwhelming array of ships-of. he-ne,
frgates, mortar and gun-boats' We may observe,
par parenhese that this Bobadil threat betrays an
Were war declared between the two countries, swarms
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The London Post of January 80 says:

Zone American paper states: Lord Palmerson
insists that sufficient explanation and apology have
already been given TO the United States, and our
government, with equal pertinacity, insist the
contrary. On the disagreement this point all
further correspondence between the two governments
has closed. The special message which the Presi-
dent has in readiness for the Congress will be found
to sustain this statement Here we may observe that
at the time when these opinions were expressed in
teilgence had not reached America of an early pros
pect of the restoration of peace Europe The naval
power of England-never more fully developed than
at present, comprising force of ships the line,
frigates, and mortar and gun-boats, in comparison
with which the entire navy Of the United States is
but weak and insufficient squadron-will, with the
certainty OF peace be set at liberty TO act IN vind-
cation of the national honor in whatever quarter it
may be assaied. The change, therefore, which has
recently come over the drama of European politics
will no doubt have its proper weight with all refec,
ting men in the United States, and they will consider
whether, in point of mere international punetilio,
which has been the subject explanation and apol-
ogy, war should be rashly and wickedly provoked,
which would sweep American commerce from the
seas. and lay the whole seaboard of the Union open
to the attacks OF the greatest naval power in the
world.'
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from me some aid. feel disposed to rem.
der all can.
"PleOse say TO the Committee on the
Library, that [ hope to be able to res.
pond to thom in due time
To me there is something peculiarly
touching in this evidence of affection and
gratitude towards faithful Instructor.
who has rested from his labors. 1t
speaks well for humanity. 1t augurs
brightly for our common country. The
monuments of country are pretty sure
tests Of the character Of its inhabitants.
Such as you propose, will stand as cudur-
Ing reprovcrs Of vice and prompters OF
virtue. Let them arise wherever there
is sufficient patriotism, picty or philan-
thropy to crecie them. Let them stand
as the memorials of intellectual achieve
meut, teaching lessons of moral greatness
for the instruction Of posterity. The ex-
emples they commend and the lessons
they teach may powerfully tend to per.
petuate our civil and religious institu-
;ions-thc wiscst and best the sun over
shonc upon.
Let monuments be erected to the
wise and good, all over our country, and
who can measure their influence in &C.
menting the bonds Of our political unipn2
Should the time ever como when any
portion Of American youth shall decline
from the moral and intellectual dignity
of their ancestors, they may learn there
were giants in those days !" and ashamed
of their dcgeneracy, strive to emulate
the virtues commanding so high odmira-
tion
1--WE are all aware that the life and
labors of Dr.. Bates must afford to every
ingenious youth, who will contemplate his
works of faith and labors Of love- this
important lesson BE not slothful, bu,
followers Of them who through faith and
patience inherit the promises -
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Our Party---its Future Course.

There can be no doubt with any per.
son who properly appreciates the great
aud national features Of the American
Organization, rhat with the right use Of
the advantages already gained, its future
success is certain The only questions
which now arise to prevent the entire
harmony of the different wings of the
party, are upon the subjects of Slavery
and an open OF secret organization.
So far as the former subject is CON
cerned, the readers Of this paper are al
ready aware Of the position it has ever
taken. Anything which we might say
in addition to what has already been
said, respecting the bold aud noble stand
which was taken upon that subject, by
many of the delegates from the northern
States, in the last national convention,
cannot add one particle to the almost
unanimou, words Of commentator, with
which thsir course was regarded by their
fellow citizens at home. Place their in
teutions in whatever light We may, their
record Of proceedings stands out in bold
contrast to the trucking and whiting
course of other (self styled consistent
politicians.
The subject of an open organization,
has been ably discussed in many of the
prominent Journals of the party, Like
every other political movement it has its
friends, whilo many influential members
are opposed to its adoption, from the fact
that they doubt its expectancy Taking
the view of this question that We now
do, we think that the advantages to be
derived from such course Of procedure,
would far overbalance all harm that by
any contingency might occur
Il being a question OF great import
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Moro Bears Killed.-Green Noun.
tain BOYS Awake.

-Four bears, of good dimensions we're
captured at Bristol, in this county, on
the 18th and 18th inst. They had been
previously seen, but had eyadod pursuit
until Saturday, when their tracks were
discovered BY james Balm, w. Il. Rich.
ardson, Erwin O'Brien and Ransom o.
Brieu, who tracked them to their den
east of the farm formerly owned by Riley
Adams, in the south part Of Bristol. 1t
being ascertaiued that the bears were
within, their den was stopped up as Sc,
eureIy as possible, and long poles were
thrust in. By this means they were able
to discover their whereabouts
They then commenced firing into the
den This mode of procedure soon produ.
ced grOwls and hOwlings. ftcr firing sew.
eral times, they cut a hook and reaching
IN soon fastened to bear and drew him
out Night having arrived, they were COM
Peiieu 10 uesist from further operations,
and having secured the outlet of the den
they retired to their homes. AS soon
ms morning appeared they recommended
their search. They tied an iron hook
to long pole and reaching in found an
other bear, and soon brought him to day
light. They still proceeded and soon
pulled out another still, alive who was
soon dispatched. They made further ex-
aminaiions with their pole, but could not
discover any more. Mr.. James Balm
undertook the task of examining the den
in person aud upon crawling in discoy-
cred tho feet Of bear. They then fast
eurd the hook 10 the feet and soon the
last Que was brought forth, much TO the
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= For the Register.
Alumni Monument to President
Bates.

At the annual meeting Of the Asso CT.
ateI Alumni of Middlebury College,
Committee was appointed to provide for
the erection of a suitable monument. at
the grave, in Middlebpry, of the Rev.
President BATES. Liberal subscriptions
were taken at the time, and the Commit
tee is still receiving from graduates at a
distance their tokens of respect for the
man, and Of sympathy for the design
From the Hon. JAMES WILSON, Of San
Francisco, of the class of 1870 we saw
a beautiful enclosure of a token of gold
the only good money. he said, Of their
distant locality. From the Rev. FRANCE
WAY X. CossIrr of Lebanon, Tennes-
see, covering u Knoxville bill, We have
an expression of ine enth usiasm in the
'pious and patriotic } design, which be-
speaks the good work done for the coun-
try, by those who cxalt and cultivate the
minds of the youth, aud send them out
as exponents Of their principles Of cul-
ture, to make glad, in scripture phrase,
4 the city of our God - the heritage Of
the people. If the heart of the sons Of
Middlebury is expressed id the seuti-
meuts Of this fcrvent and eloquent divine,
the people which sends out from its bo
SOM spirit Sd refined, a benevolent
zeal 50 devoted, must deserve something
of that higher favor which blesses him
that gives, ~ return for the blessings
they dispense Aud SO it is. How lily
could We afford not to produce such menl
We present some extracts of the
letter, which is dated at Lebanon, Tenn,
December Goth, 1855.
In reply to your circular please find
enclosed two dollars. | regret that the
SUN is not larger. The truth is, all the
benevolent enterprises Of the church TO
which belong, not less than half doz.
ell colleges, anu numerous semlnarles ana
high schools, established aud to ,be en-.
dowed by this church, in these western
States, seem to think they have a claim
on my scanty purse. Besides, Cumber.
land College, in Kentucky, to whose in
terestS J. have devoted eighteen of tho
best years of my life, is shortly to be re-
furnished with new aud enlarged odifce,
and while its Board of Directors expect
'Rev. Dir. Cossitt graduated in 1873, stud
led Theology in New llayen,w President of
Cumberland College, Princeton (and Pastor
of a church (-lS25-42 ofCumberlnd Uni
versity, Lebanon, Tenn, lSi2-i7. Tie was
BON in ClarCmonl, \, II.
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CnArMAN's RAINBow.-This is peri.
odica published in Philadelphia, devoted
to the dissemination Of certain discover.
les as to the influences Of electricity and
as to the calculable variations of wealth
er, &c, made by DR.. i. l.. Chapman.
He has also published book on the sub
jcct. We have examined his claims
just enough to be satisfied that they
may possess great importance, and be a
mong the most valuable discoveries of
modern times.
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Dir RrQistrr.
NJ DDLEBURY, JAN. Is 1856
Affairs at Washington.

Six weeks have passed since Congress
assembled. without the choice Of Speak
er Of the House A full report of the
various sayings and doings relating to
the organization, which have transpired
duriog this time, would interest few of
our readers, we're our space adequate to
such an exposition.
Mr.. Banks receives, steadily, a large
plurality sometimes coming within
threa votes Of an election. Mr. Fuller =,
of Pennsylvania, has taken decisive
ground on the side of the sectional
('twelfh scc.ion") Americans-who are
ready to admit Kansas as a State either
with or without Slavery, as the people Of
the territory shall decide. lie gets from
thirty to forty votes, on a full bal lot
MIR Richardson, the Pierce candidate,
aud grand engineer of the Nebraska
swindlo through the House, receives a.
bout seventy votes. A handful of mem
bers scatter about on various individuals
six or eight of late having gone for
Gov. Pennington, Of New Jersey, man
on whom there has been some talk Of
compromising he is a it man for the
place, as is generally conceded, and is
sound on the paramount issues The
great mass Of Republicans, and Ameri.
cars truly national, very Commercially
we Il ink, adhere to Mr.. Banks.
The House had long sitting last
Wednesday - extendin & on until half
past eight o'clock on Thursday morning,
Wien they adjourned to Friday, by ten
majority. The last vote, being the 10th
in all, stood. Banks SIS; Richardson
81 Fuller u Pennington 6 !; scatter
ing 4. Necessary to choice, "a.
Gu Friday, one ballot (the lO5th)
was had, as follows; Banks 9S Rich
ardson 20; Fuller So scattering -
Necessary to a choice, 1903 Mr. Zolli-
Golfer Of Tennessee Sectional Americar)
then offered resolution, declaring that
in conformity with the fundamental
principles of this great aud popular gov
eminent, it is the duty Of all candidates
for political positions fully and frankly
to avow their opinions on important pc.
itical questions involved in their cleo.
ton, especially when Intercepted by the
electors whose votes they are seeking.
MrZollcofrr said his Object was to elicit
certain replies from Mr., Richa rdson. on
the slavery question. which Mr.. Rich
ardson now declared himself ready to
answer Adopted, los to IS, and the
House adjourned.
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The Next President.

Although we contend that there is a
"romote chance of an election Of Pres
ident by the Republican Party. the fol-
lowing from the independent Democrat
is worthy of consideration
1t may now be set down as certain
that there will he at least three Presi.
dental candidates in the fed in 1856.
These will be the Republican, the Ad-
ministration and the National Amcri.
can. 1t is rot to be disguised that the
CHARGES are against either party's carry
ing majority of the electoral votes.
The only party that stands even re.
mote chance of making an election Of
President by the people ia that which
now supports Mr.. Banks for Speaker.
In the event Of no choice by the people
the question must be decided by the
present House of Representatives each
State being entitled to one vote. Ia
king the vote for Speaker as n test there
fore, the States will he divided az fol.
lows:
Rcpujhcan-Main New Hampshire
Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New York. New jersey.
Pennsylvania. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Michigan and Wischnsin--ll
Dcmocratic--Nirginia, North Caro-.
lima, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi. Arkansas. Louisiana, Flor
ida and California-l0.
dmcricdH Delaware. Mary Ken.
lucky. Tennessee and Missouri
EguaHy dtrhlel-Texas and Iowa,
. The seat Of the Administration mem
Der in Iowa. however, is contested, and
will probably be given to the Republican
claimant Ia that event. the Rcpubli-
cans will have - States; within one of
Il majority'
The Republican papers are not the on
Y ones to begin to cohccde the election
Of President t. the Republicans The
Norfh Nar says:
" The protracted contest for Speaker
is to he regretted and it tends to show
how important it is in the next presidcu
tai election that the people should elect
for it, by any chance, the election goe,
into the House, it will be impossible, al
most, to effect choice. We hope tho
people, however, will save the countr,
from such dilemma. by triumphantly
electing the Democratic nominee
Tie Patriot. fearing that it may pos
sibIy run of the Federal track, calls out
to its crriny neighbour with
" Ii there were the faihtest possibility
of the contingency arising hipfcd at by