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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
From the Washington Union
Something Which Should be Placed ON Record.


Something Which Should be Placed on Record.
1t will be recolIected that, soon after the October
election in Pennsylvania, considerable curiosity
evInced as TO the whereabouts of Colonel Fremont,
who about that time suddenly and mysteriously lis
appeared IRON the public gaze at least from the pub.
lie and private gaze of his fellow citizens of New
York. We have it from the most unquestionab!e u.
thority that the Black Republican candidate for the
Presidency disappeared mysteriously from New York
to appear mysteriously in Philadelphia. and that
for several days between the 14M of October and tie
1st Of November he remained incog. in the house Of
Mr.. Isaac R. Davis, in the last named city and fur
thermore that while an inmate of Mr. Davis house
he had one, if not several, interviews with Mr. IaaT
Newton, no resides in Delaware county, PennsyNva
MIA, and who at that time candidate for Presl.
dental eector the Fillmore ticket. During these
interviews, Colonel Fremont made use of the strong
est personal appeals and the most dshonorable pro
positions, with the view of seducng Mr.. Newton ino
his support and thereby TO betray the reposed
in Mr.. by his political associates, but without
For The truth of this statement refer, al.
though not authorized 80 to do, 10 MIR. Newton him.
self. He is almost as we'll known to the citizens Of
Washington as he is 10 the citizens of Philadelphia
and all who enjoy the pleasure of his acquaintance
will cheerfu!ly bear testimony to his character as
gentleman of the strictes honor and veracity.
Deceny and morality must be at the very lowest
ebb in the Black Republican party when its candi-
date for the Presidency could stoop low as to seek
political enemy in disguise for the purpose of wheel
ling him into betrayal of his trust by The employ.
ment of means which honest, honorable men would
spurnWith scorn and indignation. When the gun.
tupe alliance raising the cry of fraud and cor
rupton about the election in Philadelphia, it is but
charity to suppose they knew not how much their
candidate was implicated in the dishonest and dis
putable practices which they falsely attribute . De-
mOCratS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

HALIFAX. Dec 4th.-- The foreign files by the Ara
bia contain the fol owing additiona! news:
FRANCE.-A Paris correspondent writes that the
Emperor and Empress, with select party, will, af-
ter all, go to FOnainebleau.
A treaty of commerce has been concluded between
France and the Sandwich Islands
PORTUGAL The elections at Lisbon have not been
favorable to the government. The ority has been
obtained by the candidates of the "rege neration."
SICIIY.-The Governor of Palermo has ordered a
strict eIlance to be exercised upon all the French
and English commercial vessels. is probable that
within day TWO the Neapolan question, which
has remained in state Of stagnation for long time
will advance a stage one way the other.
DENMARK.-The Prussan correspondence of Berlin
says We learn from good source that the last
notes sent to Copenhagen by Prussia and Austria,
fix the 10th of December the period when those
powers will bring the question of the Sound dues be-
fore the Germanc diet.
In the event OF their representations being unat-
tended by the Danish Government, it is announced
that Eng land has agreed to pay to Denmark, the
price of resembling the Sound dues, capital sum cal
eulated annual revenue of G45,OOO Sterling
The British vessels at present pay G7O. 900 yearly
passing tolls.
The Black SEA.-The Paris PAYS contains the
following explanation relative to the firing the Eng
lsh gun boat at Yenlkale We believe the affair
has been explained the satisfaction of both parties
The gunboat being about to pass the Straits, gun,
loaded with powder was fred, according to common
signal The captain explained to the commandant
of The fort his reason for being in those waters The
first shot not having been heard second was fired,
ami subsequently third after which, The English
vessel answered, and accepted the required parey.
The two commanding officers, Russian and English,
having exchanged exp anations agreed refer the
matter TO the two embassies at Constantinope and
this course having Teen taken ii was we understand
amicablV arranged
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER ARABIA.
One Week L n Ter fr0n En- rome.

HALIFAX, Dec 3-The Cunard steamer Arabia.
with Liverpool dates to the 22d ult arrived here
about noon.
The steamer Atlantic arrived at Liverpool on the
2olh.
The Arabia sailed on the afternoon of Saturday.
The steamer CITY of Manchester sailed for Phil
adelphia on the 10th ult. The steamer North Amer
lea arrived out on the 2lst.
The American ship Gen. Dunlop was wrecked OH
Eusepa and had gone to pieces. Here crew was saved
The ships James Baines and Lightning arrived a,
Liverpco on the 18th with 100000 in gold from
Australia, causing in anticipation reduction of The
bank rates.
The British government has ordered steamer to
tie fitted out to examine the coasts of Ireland an
New FOundand, and 10 sound across The Atlantic 10
ascertain the best place for laying telegraph cable
Contracts for the whole cable signed at London
the 18TH and all will be completed and placed on
board two steamers by the 3lst Of May next, so that
Geographic communication may be expected 10 e
perfected by the 4th of July.
Political affairs generally were queter. The va
rlous dsqretng rumors respecting the instability OF
the Anglo French alliance had disapt cared, causing
rise during The week OF nearly one per cent IN The
funds. At the same time most articles of commerce
experienced check and business had been less ami
mated.
A treaty of commerce had been concluded between
France and the Sandwich Islands.
The government of Naples had ordered strlc,
surveillance over French and English commercial YES
The Neapolitan question advancing slowly 10
a settlement.
SPAIN.-A republican movement had taken place
in Spain AT Malaga the garrison was attacked by
pers' ms procIaming lepublc. The troops resisted
and or soon restored. Five of the insurgents
killed. The garrison had seven wounded =
Slight disturbances had also occurred at Madrid, and
numerous arrests had been made among the lower
classes
The contemplated arrangement between the Span
ish Bourbons had failed. The Queen kept in the
lark as 10 the real object of the clerical party which
was her ahdicaon and the marriage of hel
daughter TO her eldest son. Don Juan
The latest accounts reported that the Malaga in
surrecion had no political object but simply fol
smuggling purposes. All the prisoners taken had
been executed Further insurrectionary movements
were feared as the incorporation of the militia into
the regular army had caused vast numbers to desert
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov 49, Nj. De Benteineff has
again endeavored to obtain from the government the
dismissal of the English ships from The Bosphorus.-
An English frgate had arrived at Constantnople
and others were expected. The attempts of Teronk
ban had failed to effect with Lord Radcliffe settle
ment of The disputes between Engani and Persia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

GAMBLING IN GERMANY.-We read in The Journal
de Francort-"The gaming tables at Wiesbaden
and Ems, which were closed on the 9th ult, have
passed from the hands of NM. Simons and Cbabert
into those of company, conducted by MN. de Haber,
who reside at Berlin and Carlsruhe. The considera-
ton for the transfer is 100000 forms, while will
receive from the company 100000 forms in addition
10 the price of the annaul lease which is los 900
torlns' The society will moreover give annually to
the theater of wiesbaden the sum of 10000 foIins
and will pay about $4,000 forms toward the support
of the chapel Although these expenses are enor-
NOUS, M. de Haber have not obtained from the
Nassau government permission to continue play dur.
ing the Winter the only advantage granted them
IS permission 10 open the Bank of Wiesbaden on the
st of April instead of the LIST of MAY The contracs
entered into with tae company will expire in 1872.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
Another RlnodIess Duel.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The supposition that an.
other duel was on the taps proves to have been cor
rect Charles Irving, of The Lynchburg Republican
it appears, took exception 10 article in the Decem
Der number of Harper's Magazine, written by Mr.
Bagly, of Lynchburg, and sent him challenge
The parties came to Washington, and this morning
proceeded to Bladensburg Mr.. Irving accompanied by
Messrs Pryor Bocock and Reitt, and Mr.: BagIy by
W. C Carrie W. l. Blanchard and Mr.. Latham -
On their arrival at the grounds: the matter was ami
cably adjusted without shot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

A SHARK AS WAS SHARK.-The New Orleans Pi
cayune Tells The following few days since the
CAPTAIN of a ship at anchor outside the Pass threw
overheard a shark hook baited, which speedily
swallowed by shark Of the spotted kind: The
shark, winch was got on board with much difficulty,
measured II feet II inches long, 9 feet in circum-
ference and his liver exactly filled beef barrel =
He had seven rows of teeth, and in his paunch was
found the body of man, partly decomposed. His
Jaw bone was taken TO the city, and was found TO be
large enough to take in a sugar barrel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
r.atHr from HnYnnn.

New YORK, Dec. 3-1he steamer Cahawba arriv-
ed here to night in three days and twenty-five hours
from Havana, being the shortest time yet made:
The rumored disappointment of Gen. Concha as
Captain General is not confirmed. 1t is believed
that efforts to introduce African apprentices will
prove unsuccessful
Sugars firm and stock reduced. Exchange in far
1pnaU0
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
Congress.

In The Senate on The 4th inst, the Abolton'ss at"
tackled the Presidents message, and the national men
defended it. The debate participated in by Mes
srs Frzpatrick, Butler, Benz amin and Rusk, on one
side and Wade Fooe and Fessenden, on the other.
The Presidents annua al Message has not yet oeen
read in the House, owing to the dlthculy ABOUT Inc
admission Of the delegate from Kansas On Ihurs-
day, Messrs, Grow and others insisted on bringing
on the final decision of the question in the absence
Of some of Mr. Whitfeld's friends; and the Speaker
decided that nothing else could be done until that
question should be disposed Of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

mess Of boys were talking about scarecrows.-
'ScarecIows he he !" says one of the party-an
overgrown, slabsided, spoony looling youth-"he %
says ne, evidently in reply to some remaks that had
preceded his. "You don't known anything about
scarecrows If you'd seen one that Uncle Ben made,
guess you'd think so too. Why Uncle Ben made
one and set it up in daddy's cornfed, that nearly
frghtend the fathers off of every crow that looked
at and, by golly crow that had been pecklng
around the field for two three days. after he had
seen ii, actually flew away and brought back all the
corn he had stolen in that time-Act!"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
Rg1g-We publish from The Petersburg neligencer'

Ggg@We publish from The PETERSBURG IhIeIIIseHCeT
one of The leading Know Nothing papers in Virginia.
a notice of the late message of President P'Nrce.-
With all the warm concentrations contained in the
article of The Inteligencer, the Southern press will
cheerfuy agree mow that the election is over; for be-
fore that was decided what FILLMORE press dared 10 DO
Justice either to the policy of the President or the
poston of the Democratic party. The Petersburg
Intelligtncer aud other Know Nothing papers can
NOW Afford to characterize the Kansas Bill as that
rightlul and just enactment" although the Fillmore
noform denounces the bill as reckless and unwse and
the Fillmore press and orators charged down upon The
Democrats as being the cause of all the difficulties
by the passage of this bill. Even Frank Pierce Was
hnted at as an aboIitionist, and there is little doubt
that he would have been SO attacked had he been
candidate for the Presidency
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
prunIc,paI Election at Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mas Dec. 2.--Ihe city election IN
SPRINGFIELD Yesterday resulted in the election of
the present democratic Mayor and City Clerk over
the Fremont candidates.
10 the Board of Aldermen five democrats and
three republicans are elected and to the Common
Cou-~i six democrats, eleven republicans and one
m can
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
Infer From KnnSnS.

CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Kansas advices state that Gov.
Geary IS taking measures to capture the prisoners
that It Gently escaped. AT Lecomption, the grand
jury having found bills against several proslave'y
men, public meeting had been called Surveyor
General Calhoun chosen President Of the meet
ing, at which Gov. Geary and his nquistoria Courts
were repudated and denounced, and call issued
for the law and order men to meet at Leavenworth
on the first of December. Col Titus gives notice 10
all pessone wishing to 60 to Nicaragua to rendezvous
at S.. Louis the 10Th of December. free pas
sage is offered TO all who will go. He says after the
settlement of the Central American question, the pur-
pose is TO turn attention 10 Cuba.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

european STEAMERS TO CHESAPEAKE BAY.-The
London Morning Post (Lord Palnerstons organ)
takes very favorable view of the contemplated Le-
viathan Iron Steamship Ferry Line between the Ches
apeake Bay and Milford. In its notice Of this enter
prise in its issue of the 9th October, takes copous
extracts from the pamphlet of A. Dudley Mann, ESQ.
the protector and corroborates and amplifes all that
is therein stated with reference to the superiority of
Milford as British mort
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
NOTICE.

NOTICE. rc1.
DEING DESTROYS OF CHANGING OUR b S D Of
ID ness, we offer our TURPENTINE DlSIlLLibNt tb
situated Wheeiers landing Upper Black River 81. dis
is desirable location in the country Tor Loueh
tilng business any quantity of turPentine can 20 For
at fair and reasonable deduction. Terms MADE easy
further particulars apply to u,.o-s
c. F. FENNELL at HarrelPs store
orN H. FENNELL at Clinton "a A.
Nov. 18th, 1856, ""4S
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

OPEN TO CoNvICTIoN.--"l am open TO conviction, -
said one of two stubborn dspuUanis to the other.
Ies,' angrly retorled the party addressed, 'open
to conviction by a jury of twelve men in a criminal
court
Our reporter, being somewhat timid, did no, wait
TO which of the two had the upper situation in
the fall which must have soon taken pace.-N. o.
Picauune.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

Bon Nor Murphy, the witty member of the
London bar, at a dinner party, pushed bottle of
old port the table to distinguished coroner
who smacked his lips over it emphaticaly, and
pronounced it very fine. 'Ah,' said the wag, " |
thought you would like it for there's body in it."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

A New MARSHAL FOR KANsAs.-Wm. Spencer,
Ed, has BEEN appointed by the President TO be
United States marshal for the Territory of Kansas
, ice ] B Donaldson resigned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
The Vote of Missouri and WISCONSIN

Tie VOtc OF HIISsOurt md WEsCOnsin.
ST LOUIS, Dec. Full returns of the vote of this
State gave Mr.. Buchanan $4,000 and MIR. Fillmore
$4,000.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 4.-Ofical returas of the Pres-
dental vote of this State give in found numbers
Fremont, $4,000; Buchanan, $4,000 and Film ore
Gao
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
cou,urc of n Slave Shin.

New YORK, Dec. 3,-The schooner Flying Eagle,
from New York was seized on The Goth # Septem
Der at Brnguola. Africa, by the Portuguese author
ties havi :, on board d cargo of slaves She is now
in durance awaiting the arrival of a United States
shin Of-WHr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
THE SALE of the Perishable Property belonging to W.
estate of Jas. Williams deceased will take place on Wv
premises of the said deceased, Kenansville DuP
consists of Household and Kitchen Furniture Horses
Hogs, Farming Utensils, Corn Fodder, Sc, &c. md
Terms. six months credit, purchasers giving notes "A
approved security before the property will be delivered
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
FURTHER NOTICE.

THE UNDERSI INED having, at the present term n n
the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the COu1
Duplin qualified as Executors of the last Will and Isn
ment of James Williams, deceased hereby give notice
persons indebted said deceased to forward and
payment ALSO all persons having claims against ao ~
tate to present them within the time prescribed by Law"
this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery
HARPER WILLIAMS,
JAMES C. WILLIAMS,
Kenansvile, Dec 5.-l4-2t ExecutOL0-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

The Electoral College assembled at o'clock. Mr..
Hill, of Caswell, in the Chair. ballot was taken
first for President, and then Vice President. Upon
the Chair announcing the result, there was consdera-
BILE applause manifested by the spectators; Mr. Av-
cry, in an eloquent speech, proposed r ouuons APP
nroving Of President Pierce's administration W hoh
were unanimously adopted. Edward Graham Hay
wood, Esq, of Wake, was cleo ed messenger TO con-
vey the vote to Washington, after which the College
adjourned sine de-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

MONSIEUR ToNsoN COME AGA1N-The notorious
Jonn Smith," 20 years OF age, (ths must be mis-
take, for we have known him 5Oyears) was arrested
Monday morning in the New York City Park, hav,
ng in his possession tub of butter, which proved
TO be of five tubs valued at 500, which he and
another man had stolen from the store of Henry l..
DavendOrf, No. Ito Murray street.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

DELICIOUS TEMPERANCE TEsT.-Who would'n mt
live in almost any place where the young ladies are
addicted 10 the delicious custom. which is set forth
by an exchange as follows:
Quaker young ladies in the Maine Law States it
is said still continue to kiss the lips of the young
temperance men, to see if they have been tampering
with liquor. Just imagine beautiful young girl ap-
preaching you, young temperance man, with all the
dignity OF executive officer, and the innocence of
dove, with the charge-Mr. Ike P, the ladies be-
lieve you in the habit of tamperng with liquor.
and they have appointed me to examine you accord
ing to on. established rules-are you willing? you
must acquiesce. She steps gently up to you; lays
her soft white arms around your neck, dashes back
her curls, her syph-lke form upon her
tp-toe, and with her angelic features lit up with
smile sweet heaven, places her rich, rosy, pouty
sweet, sugar, moasses strawberry. honeysucke,
flower rose bud nectar lips against yours, and bus
ses you by crackey! Hurrah for the gals and the
Maine Law, and death to all opposition
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

ROBBERY OF CHURCH.-The Roman Catholic
Church al Pikesvlle, in Baltimore county, Md, was
robbed the night of the 17th ut of nearly all the
valuable vessels of the alter the vestments used in
their religious services the carpets, &c. Among the
articles taken was silver plated crucfx, six silver
plated candestcks, silver plated vase and censor,
&c. The rogue was probably disappointed in finding
these articles were onlu plated
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

RALEIGH, December 5th, 1856
SENATE-There VIZ but little business transac-
ted in the Senate to-day. The following comprises the
days proceedings:
The resolution authorisng the purchase of one
copy of Cooks map was on motion of Mr. Cherry,
amended by inserting " FIVE copies"
Mr.. homas of Jackson, introduced bill to amend
the charter of the Quallaown Turnpike Company
At later period of the Session. the rules were sus
pended and the bill finally passed.
Mr.. Martin introduced bill aid memorial to in.
corporate the Town of Salem
Mr.. J. w. Thomas introduced bill to INCORPORATE
the Town of Thomasve, Davidson County Among
other enactments the bill provides that the Railroad
Staten of the North Carolina Rail Road, shall be
the centre of the Town.
Mr.. Battle, of NASH introduced bill to make the
Wilmington and Weldon Rail Road the dividing line
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-22

the AZ est of our Northwestern States 1t tree from all
those drawbacks, such . fever ami aqua, &c. which
have re.a ded growth Of other Western Stass and
Territories and the progress railroads penetrate its
fertile sys must be far in advance Of anything here
tOors realized The route Of the Aiwaukie and Missis
sipp Railroad is directly the State from east to
west from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi river through
the southern ter OF counties, draining the entire State
some that similar TO river running along the base Of
range OF montana The geographical location this
road Is no. surpassed by any In the West Its present
business Is drawn from spArsey populated country,
and yet 1t earned in 1855 twenty-five per cent
on its capital stock. As as that portion of
the STATE now interested by this road bee ,mes
more dsIsey populated and extensively Gull
tivsted-as the agricultural resources of
the state more widely developed-ths Milwaukee
and Mississippi Railroad must the largest dividend
Iayipg work 10 the country. Taere is i'm sut
States which Y sufficiently appreciated by capital
sts Of moderate We refer their early
AMI ult nate cost They constructed 1T
comparatively small expense, and their productvenA-s
always keeps In advance OF their increase OF capital
he country around tnem upon which tnsy depend for
bust grows much faster than they d., that their
earnings must always be large the investments
Where with fraction OF the soil along the
lire cuitvat.d and the settlers few and tar bet Heen
with prB;Tes around toem reaching As far vision
tends wi hou the first haDftation what must be their
and their productveness when that fertile soil
is covered With an Industrious population and its
ducts have increased ten thousand fl1f We thi
10 the consider alton of those who have Investments
tae old expensive railroads Of the Eastern States
The annexed statement exhibits the average daily
In the leadipg departments of the banks of
this city during the week preceding Saturday morning
January 10, 1866
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-22

Simeon Drspes's regular u,-weeky auction sale Of
sock- and bonds viii take Place tomorrow ruesday)
at hall past IL oslocs ST the Merchants Exc aarge
Az the second Guard the market all up, Tie
vorsb,- mpexion of the gave buyers
and holders conf ieoce. and most OF the pur
cbases made at sdvanca. Nicaragua transit
went up PER cent Cumberland Coal "a Erie. y
Resde r. After the board Ete sold at 52Js cash, aud
cosec firm The oney market l. g. ting easier. That
Is fixed fact We msy occasionally have pinch of q
Jew days at time bur The marks. gra nAly working
easy and the advance the supply II -aptal
will incr~sse Tue untry tul If onsy We hsve at
thu moment actual BONO fde ca ,itsl within
limits thAs before. great deal IL 1t Is
pcyed in moving immense crops, but it viii BIS
released, when vii find its way back into all street
for Investment pernaueutly other siss in stock
cur lies. When the county 4 large Is rcn and prosper
ous, Wal strees IL generally active