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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-20

soMETaINe NEw.--Mr. Merriam vr,.- =
New York Herald "Tbe records Of tSa 70 The
fever at Norfolk and Portsmouth, last '"e yellow
with the records Of temperature and o. compared
snow mat the most appalling mortality BY H.
thence was when the thunder storms wers VI, W., pes
active When DR.. Barton, president os M the most
board OF New Orleans, called upon me to sanitary
my meteorological record of 1859 that 'n nap
ieartnily in that city. said 10 him. If po T'a n 80
fer 70 your record for the day in which tbo Will re,
most fatal will refer to my record and iever was
was the state of the atmosphere on that d zee What
said the2oth of August. On that day moye =. He
n.ee hundred we're numbered with the dead man n,
New Orleans, reaching to Mobile Her STORM m
wo records met and united in their testimon1 The
"l' is admitted by all who have expereD1o.
the opportunity of observation that the yellow and
will not remain for single day In frosv" FEVER
phere: then why not, in the convenience a az
pestllence, refrigeae the district? can with VI he
ed ice and salt mixed cut down field of veoa pCI1d
IN single nj gh, by strewing its surface VIII
migrating mixture. That which will do.ro1n re-
geation will destroy yellow fever poison ""Oy We.
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Queer ThlnpS.

WerecolIect the Democratic convention and nomlna-
tion four years AGO very WE'LL and what was said OF
them by the opposition Then, n Carolina went as a
unit for James Buchanan while there was any chance
for his nomination. and then she went for Pierce
lanes Buchanan is the same now that he was then,
and is equally worthy of her confidence and regard now
as he was then. She honored Franklin Pierce's ad-
minislraton and she gave him firm support for her
Democracy are no halfway men, but the action of
the convention having been in favor OF her first love-
if not of her first choice at the present time she will
90 chcerully into the contest
But what we started say was this In 1852 our
opponents said that we, of the South, were defeated
beause we did not get Buchanan, hut man away
on the Canada line" and now are gravely INFORM
ed that we are defeated because do get Buchanan
Queer isn't it? Same thing all round you see-the
Democrats always wrong if you believe the opposl-
tion-wrong if they do thing, and wrong if they
don't.
One despatch we noticed copied from Northern
paper during the session of TIE convention, TO the
effect that the Pierce men OF the South were trying
to run off Buchanan with strong prosIavery plat
form 1t turns out that the platform which these
good people called pro-slavery, and which suits the
Democracy of these ATTITUDES mighty we'll was unan-
mously adopted in committee and in convention,
and while it is equally strong with that adopted IN
North Carolina is no stronger than that unanimous
" passed by the Pennsylvania State Convention,
which had been endorsed by Mr.. Buchanan long ago
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The movements at the North point 10 The concen-
traton of all the clements of opposition upon John
c. Fremont Those congenia spirits, Greeley and
Bennett both indicate him as the man, and old Ben
ton, Blair and all that crew are in his favor. Old
has Col Beutons portrait, by way of frontispiece,
and the second has view of the United States SEN
ate Col Benton on the floor. The book itself is Benton
throughout, except that occasionally it branches of
upon John c. Fremont, who is Col. Benon's son-in-
law.
But the special cause of our reference TO Benton.
book at the present time is found in the closing
chapters of the last volume, perhaps we might say
The last half Of the last volume, in which laudation
upon Fremont, and abored attack upon the princ
pie of the Kansas bill is thiny yelled under the guise
of historical narrative Benton's book shows thu
animuS Of the wrter-what he looks forward to, ant
the object his book is evidently designed to subserve
1t is a labored attack upon Mr.. Calhoun, upon the
equal rights Of all sections in the territories anC
upon the principle that Congress has no right Il
egsate upon the subject of slavery in the territories
This is a straw 10 show which way the wind blows
Mass meetings being held all through the North
and these mass meetings, in New HAMPSHIRE arr
composed, FIVE out of every six, OF men who have
acted with the know nothings. Fremont seems t.
be the man. All the factions and conventions, Gamer
ican boilers, Republicans and all the rest are ex
pected to come together TO defeat Buchanan ant
Breckenridge. Need we say that the only ceraint,
of defeating this coalition, is 10 be found in thu
union of the South upon the only national candidate
who can break the ranks of sectonaism at the North
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Later from California.

New ORLEANS, June 1.-THE steamer Daniel Web
ster has arrived from San Francisco with dates 10 the
2lst, and San Juan to the 9th
Great excitement existed at San Francisco, owing
10 a terrible murder which had been committed.
man named Casey shot James King, the Editor of
the Bulletin, in the public streets, on the 18th, and
Mr. King died two days afer-on the 10th. Great
excitement ensued.
The old Vigilance Committee called meeting, and
placards of an nammatory nature posted calling
on the citizens to take the law into their own hands
On Sunday, the 18th, three thousand citizens,
completely organized into divisions and companies,
armed with muskets, marched by three separate
streets from the committee and took possession
of The Jail, taking thence Casey, together with the
gambler Cora, and carried them to the committee
rooms, where they remained strongly guarded up to
the sailing of the steamer. 1t was supposed they
would be hung.
The whole city was dressed in mourning for the
death of Mr. King, who was highly esteemed
Casey was formerly an inmate in Sing Sing which
fact being stated in the paper caused the difficulty.
The committee of safety is organized Throughout
the State and it is said, have $75 900 with which t.
carry out their measures One hundred gamblers arr
to be driven out the Stale.
The committee, it is alsO said, have plenty of arms
and ammunition. Their proceeding were character
lied by the most perfect order and propriety.
The steamer George Law for New York had near
| Iy 81 900 900 in gold on board.
There had been no arrivals at San Francisco.
FROM NECARAGUA-General Walker has removes
his headquarters 10 Leon. All was quiet through
out the State There had been some sickness anon!
| the troops.
1t was rumored that revolution had broken GU
in Costa RIGA during Morals absence, headed by a
influential family named Castro.
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0o-Cincinnati must have been quite place last
week Somebody once made the remark that every
other citizen you met in that most porky OF cities
was a hog, and verify it would seem as though the
experience of the delegates verified the remark The
patriots that visited Cincinnati, if they did fight and
die for their country certainly bled most copiously,
paying from five to twenty dollars day, and hard to
get a chance al that Al the Burnet House they put up
hunks in big room and slowed four hundred perspir-
ing mortaIs therein; and they charged them five
dollars day for that, with remote chance OF some
times seeing the table Those who did not stay more
than dozen in room paid double Nearly every
boarder forced to get something to eat at the res
taurans, OR pick up gunger" at the corner
Heaps of people got /" dead broke"
Such scamper to get away from place never
was known or heard tell Of. A good many were anx-
ious once more 10 get something to eat and they ap'
pretended famine, and nobody could pretend 10 say
to what lengths extortion might have been carried
if the Convention had lasted another week.
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July 9th. 1856
MAMMAL DY2ACTIGE

DENTAL PRACTICE
Has FOR FIFTEEN years been exclusively attenu7u'
IL by the subscriber. oof
Our treatment such that the teeth put in state u
life preservation, and free from pain ..iu.
After much study invention and practice, have aa
ed to the very difficult art of stopping with gold ns
cayed cells in the of teeth, SO solid and 6eauIu
the initials of the may be engraved on them an A.
If practice gives skill and art, then perhaps we can "
tract tooth easy and carefully the case agno f
Particular attention is given to removing ar md
and polishing the teeth, that they are muen
elegant. .ootb
which are more utiful comfortable and healthy Una" "
tfcia teeth plates, will be happy to wait upon a they
Persons who NAV wish to retain their teeth 50 lna
can properly mastcate and taste food and be free O
will do we'll to give early call ..,s IF our
We have, and still shall elicit the commepapa1TWI;ER
patrons. H. orE-'
June IL, IS56.-[237-3w
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Ratification Meeting In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, June 10.-An immense gathering
took place in independence square this evening to
ratify the nominations of the Democratic National
Convention. The various ward clubs Earched to the
square with banners and ransparencies. Two stands
erected for speakers, and small cannon in the
square fred occasional salutes. Mayor Vaux presid-
ed, aud after very appropriate remarks Intro
duced Gen. Cass, who spoke at some length. He
endorsed the platform and the candidates placed upon
it, Abiding to Kansas, he attributed all the trouble to
the people OF other States neglecting their bust.
ness and meddliDg in that of their neIghbors.
At The second stand speeches were delivered by
Mr.. Macallister, W. B. Rankin, Col E. W. Power
and others. A series of resolutions were adopted,
ratifying the nomination of Mr. Buchanan and ex-
pressing hearty approval of the platform.
Among the speakers on the principal stand was
VIM. B. Reed, Attorney General, formerly Wing,
and elected TO his present position by the Wings.
He Joined sincerely the wish that the Democratic
ticket would be elected. The Wing party, with
which he had previously acted, was, he said, prac-
| tically extinct
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-20

fired her first gun of defiance and to intimate that she
would not be drawn off any farther. The Shannon
instantly and proudly hauled up; the crew of the
Chesapeake gave three cheers, while the former
poured in the broadsdes, at scarcely piso-shot dis
lance, with such fatal precision and rapidity. that
the quarter deck of the Chesapeake was nearly swept
of its officers and men.
&c The fire was promptly returned With as much eff
fciency possible and the weather being calm and
the smooth, the ships hung foul of each other,
and in fifteen minutes were both perfect charnel
houses, nearly onehalf OF the crew Of the Chesa-
peake being killed or wounded Captain Lawrence.
three Leutenants, three midshipmen, tho sailing mas
tiers and boatswain, were all killed mortally
ded by the first broadsides of the Shannon and
eventually every officer whom the command of
the ship could devove, either killed wounded
Capt. Lawrence Was wounded in the leg by the
first broadside and soon afterwards received grape
shot through the body. On being carried below land
for day or two afterwards, while his mind was
dering and he in excucatng agony, his constant cry
(snce become memorable) was " Don't g1ue up the
ship"' He lived five days, and then laid out on
the quarter deck gallery of his ship and shrouded
with the American flag. His first Lieutenant, Lud-
low, was MORALLY wounded in attempting 10 repel the
hesitating boarders of the Shannon, his head and
face being almost hewed pieces by their cutasses
They were both buried in Halifax with the honors of
war Soon after, Capt. Crownlnshleld, of Salem,
volunteered to bring him home al his own expense !;
they were buried 10 Salem with great pomp, eulo-
Sy oeing uelVereu OH The oCchSiOH pJ JuuSe STORY
They were afterwards removed to New York, where
a monument was erected TO their memory in Trinity
churchyard.
During the afternoon and night of the ball!e, the
public excitement in Boston and neighboring towns
was intense. The streets full Of people all
night, and it was ten days before any particulars
could be ascetaned 1t was only known that des-
perate fight had taken place. and that both frigates
had afterwards sailed out Of the hartor instead of
coming in. Probably no battle during that war oc-
casionea greater modification On the part of The
Americans, Or more exullation in England. Capt
Broke was welcomed there with great distinction, and
knghted. The Chesapeake was an unlucky, clumsy
Old trigae, and source of expense to this country
She was taken 10 England, but think never lefted
for service. She mcored in the river Midway
tor long time, and finally broken up about ten years
since, and some of her ,imbers used in the conslruo
uon OF mill Oh small stream running into that
liver, the best use to which they were ever put"
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{rs- The sphere of human vision, mental or phy5-
cal is somewhat limited. and people are too APT 10
think that because the little that happens to lie WITH
in their limited sphere favours their notlons,he whole
world is at their command, and they have got things
so to speak in string. For instance, we have no
doubt but that several people in our good town OF
Wilmington by dint of mutual encouragement and
coincidence of opinion, have actually persuaded them
selves that SAM" as the representative OF nahoha
party, still retains some vitality and influence, and
and will be felt as a power in the coming contest lot
the Presidency. If these well meaning, but woeiully
deceived followers of that mysterious person. would
only take the trouble to step. a small ways beyond
their narrow beat they would see at once, that the
whole game is up. That Sam and, Sans stand
ard bearer Willard Fillmore, are really nowhere at
all good, bad or Indifferent. AS many as dozen
gentlemen with whom we have conversed lately. who
had very recently possessed opportunities OF witness
ing ard studying the set of the current through this
end other States have expressed to US their surprise
at hearing some of the talk going on in Wilmington,
even from sensible men. Why said they, the thing
is prepos,erouB It IS months behind the time. The
tide has receded and left the thing high and dry to
waste and wither Some chips or fragments may
still float about in some pond, left by the receding
waves but that too will dry up, and the whole thing
pass away.
Fillmore and Doneson are obsolete ideas. They
never had half chance. Now they have not even
the shadow of the shade of chance. Their candl-
dacy is something ghostly, pbantomlike and watery
They may get State to show that they entered for
the race but it is more than probable that their votes
will be counted under the general head Of 4" scatter
ing"
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KENANsvILLE, N. c., June 18th, 1856.

MEssns. ED1roRs-In the proceedings of the
American Convention held in Wilmington on the 10th
inst for the appointment of eIector and sub-elee
tors for this district I observe | was appointed a
sub elector for this county. feel deeply grateful TO
my American friends for the honor they have con-
ferred upon me, but as l am, and have been Wing
ever since l knew anything about politics, and in
tend cordially and zeaIously to support the nominees
of that party should the Louisville Convention nomi'
nate old line wings and in the absence of regular
wing candidates. to vote for Buchanan land Breckin,
ridge, cannot of course accept the appointment |
make this announcement thus early, in order that the
American party may have an opportunity OF appoint
ing some suitable person in my place.
Very respectfully,
IOHN D. STANFORD.
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NOTICE..

INHE SUBSCRIBER AT JUNE TERM 1856 of tbo
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the Co+ f
New Hanover having duly qualified Executor to the last
Will and testament of Charles D. Henry decd hereby no
titles all persons indebted to the estate Of the said Cbas
Henry to make immediate payment and all persons having
claims against the to present them within the time
prescribed by law or this notice will be plead in their
recovery. JAS w. BLOUNT Ey'r
June 18th 1886 ~
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New Jersey Know-Nothings,

TRENTON, N. j., June 1O.-The Know othings
senatorial and twenty district delegates 10 attend the
convention in New York on the 12th of June. Res
buttons were adopted in favor of the Republican and
Know Nothing Fusion platform adopted here on the
4th inst, and recommending Commodore Stockton for
the Presidency
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Declines to Serve.

The subj oined letter reached US Saturday, and we
cheerfully comply with the wishes of Mr. Stanford,
by giving it place in our columns. He is gentle
man Of standing and character, as those who know
him can vouch. Our opponents will fnd before the
canvass over that this is not the only case in which
they have counted without their host -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-20

FOR SALE. ,r IN
the Town of Warsaw, Duplin County, n T., Ua on u
4th of July next at Public Auction, a. number Oh
ABLE TOWN LOTS. - r.; one of
Persons DESTROYS Of purchasing Property On OnT
the healthiest towns the State,) will do well to ca
anime for themselves previous to day OF SAFE oates
June 6, 1S56.-40 is. " " 0N~
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Tremendous Meeting.

The Democrats of Philadelphia met on Tuesday
night last by the acre, to ratify the nomination of
Buchanan and Breckenridge. 1t must have been an
affair of unprecedented magnitude and enthusiasm.
Gen. Cass, Mr.. Douglas Mr.. BIggs of n. c., Mr..
Broadhead Of Pa, and others were present and made
speechcs.
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Let 1t be Renenberedr

Gov. Bragg put the question 10 Mr. Gilmer at Ru.
theriordton, directly, Had you been member Of
the last Congress would you have voted against the
aUould' 1OPeO
we hope the freemen of North Carolina will ponder
this matter well, Can they vote for man for Cover.
nor who unblushingly avows that if he had been iu
Congress he would on this question of vital impor
lance OF the South, have voted against his section
ana with TIE Abolitionsts of the North ?-Never
Never will be the indignant response of the fee.
men OF North Carolina, from Cherokee to Currituck.
SALISBURY Banner
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-20

FRENCH AND American TNKsrAND An English
paper says that the inkstand used by the plenpolen
tlarles IN Paris was splendid work of art and cost
eleven thousand francs. The Darke County Democrat
remarks that the nkstand used by Thomas Jefferson
in writing the Declaration of American Independence
was common one, and did not cost one franc.
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J
Strickandsville, June 8, IS56-[4I-3m
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND TURPENTINE
MAKERS.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING PURCHASED he
patent right Of K. P Vanhorns Cultivators for he
Counties of Duplin Sampson, New Hanover, BrunsWGs
Bladen and SAMPSON and having manufactured them 10 Inc
able farming implement to the citizens of the above counties
He will sell the right for any Of the above Counties
yorable terms. Also L. Woods superior Round shave
They have been too long known to require any recomme
dation they speak for themselves; also Plows ana sweeps
of the latest and most approved patterns. .o.a
The above articles depose and for sale at the
of c. Priggen, of Chestnut and Water Streets
" " i0a00 '0ii ''no 'A"NAO L. WOOD
Tr1v 6tb 1ose 40.3m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-20

At the Supreme Court which commenced in
Raleigh on Monday last, the following gentlemen
obtained Licence 10 practice in the County Courts -
Alexander Justice, Ctaven Henri Herrissee,
Orange; William Bedham, Chowan; Nathaniel A.
Taylor, Wake; John D. Shaw, Richmond; Joseph
A. Englehard, Wake; Daniel McDougal, Harnett :;
David Schenck, Lincoln DelIano Hustled, Wake
c. w. CRANKY, Jr. Elizabeth City, w. H. Bagley,
do
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-20

REMOVING THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT This seems
TO be the last and latest catchword at the North,
since Brooks whipped Sumner. Because foul-mouth-
Ell man got hit over the head by whose aged
and absent relative he had slandered and accused OF
lying, they propose to remove the seat OF govern
ment to some free State, because forsoo,h the free
dom of debate is not safe in Washington City. A
member has actually given notice of intention to IN
troduce bill to the seat of government TO
point within five miles OF Cincinnati.
Cincinnati is a pretty place to talk OF removing
the seat of government to- stained it has been by
ferocious and bloody riots. In fact however, where,
within the Free States could the seat of government
be located that it would be free from the danger of
mob violence. Away on the extreme East we find
Neal Dow and his temperance officers shooting down
peaceable citizens on suspicion of an intention TO in
terfere with the apostles liquor. Boston, New York
and Philadelphia have each in their turn their
streets swept by or musketry. 1t won't do
The seat of government of the United States is hard
ly likely to be removed.
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Later From KanSos

ST. LOUIS, June H. The latest advices from
Kansas are to the effect that Marshal Donaldson was
still alive Col. Sumner, with United States troops
Prospects of peace prevail
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NOTICE.

7 WILL OFFER FOR SALEAT THE COURT HOUSE
L in the town of Kenansville Tuesday of July Court
THIRTEEN OF THE MOST VALUABLE LOTS in
Carolina City for the purpose of settling the debts of
Oates, where am bound surety Also articles Of
furniture and small lot of other property in the town
further Indulgence given by the parties to whom this may
concern. G. G. OATES
June 13th 1856 Ats
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TRUNKS AND VALISSES FOR GENTLEMEN
4 Trunks for Ladies, ingenousy contrved. Also Hat
Cases, French style, at SCOTT s. BALDWIN,
June 18th 80 Market Street
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TRESPAss NOTICE.


LII persons forewarned from respassing in man
IA ner, by hunting with dogs and gun freight, or
otherwise upon any of my lands lying upon the waters Of
the law.
June, 10, 1856 --[4l2t* JOHN F. MOORE.
NOTICE.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIPh heretofore existing under the
i and firm MERRIMAN, WOODRUFF CO.,
of Stricklandsve, N. c., is this day, by mutual CON
SENT dissolved All persons indebted to the said firm either
by note or book arc requested to call and and
cost, the business is compelled to be settled All
having claims against the said firm of Merrman
Woodruff requested to present them to Merriman
Newly, partners Of the said firm of Merriman Woodrnh
& Co., for payment.
The names of the firm in liquidation is to be used =,
L. A. MERRIAM,
n. P WOODRUFF.
J. A NEWLY.
Stricklandsyile June g. IS56-T4I-3m
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me recent steamboat ExpiosiOn---More Victims.
MONTREAL June. 13,-The recent steamboat ex-
poSIon at Sengeu proves 10 have been more destruc-
I'VE OF human LIE than was at first supposed. So
far twenty seven dead bodies have been rescued. and
the search is still progressing. Several of those in
jured have since died