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

RISE AND DECLINE OF A GREA QEsTIoN-The
London Times thus pleasantly comments the
settlement of the Central American Question:
Political and National events apt to be small in
their beginnings and their endings. In shape they
are pointed at both ends, and bulge out in the centre
They make very little noise at first they get to be
understood, excite attention. create discussion, and
form the subject of debates in Parliament: then thew
gradually withdraw and disappear from the public
eye, occasional aluslon in the press just keeping
up faint shadow of existence till at last every trace
is gone. They embIematic, in short, of human
life, which is brought up in the quiet of the nurcerv
is next found making greal show in Parliament or
at the Bar in the field of battle, and finally with
draws into the retirement which precedes the grave
The great Central American question has gone
through the first, and is in the last of these
stages having widened out from a very small point
it is arrived at point again and, having star
ted in the retirement of the nursery, in which it was
training for the noise and publicity which it SUISSE
queny attained, it has entered the retrment
which preCedes total demise.
Our readers may or may not have observed in the
column Of American intelligence in Mondays i'm
preston, document with the names of Clarendon
and Heran appended to it. This was the copy of a
convention between this country and the Stale OF
Honduras, in Ceneral America and the purpOrt Of it
is the Bay lsand8 the coast OF Honduras, are
constituted free territory under the sovereignty of
Honduras, this country Withdrawing from all claim OF
possession. This document, with an English and an
Honduras name to it, finishes the great Central A
mercan question; Alexander's dust fills up a bung-
hole; the charges and determinations of Governments
the rb etorc of Congress and the House of Commons
and the task of the political world repose In this lit
tie territorial arrangement with a small, obscure and
remote Republic. We must observe that due atten-
ton seems to be given in this document to the impor
lance of securing neutral and independent neigh
bohood TO the important isthmus which divides the
two great oceans and 10 the canal which will propa
bly, before long cut it. The interests of the whole
commercial world require an independent neighbor:
hood there as security for free and uninterrupted
commerce. The Republic of Honduras engages
'not to erect, permit to be erected, any fortified
tons on the said islands, or any other islands. in the
Bay of Honduras' and the contracting parties agree
to communicate the present convention to all Other
maritime powers, and invite them to accede to it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

A great deal of discussion has been avoked lately
Il, 'ne three Kingdoms by the publication OF the CEN
Gus returns, which show that The population of Ire
ana has decreased nearly three millions within ten
years. The fact is undeniable, and the reason of it
"Sought by the English papers in various directions
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DIED.

In Smithville, on the 18th inst, Mrs. HESTER ANN
wife of Mr. Julius Dosher and daughter of Mr. James
Newton of Federal Point, aged p years.
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LOOK UP We DIsCoNsOLATE.

II HEREBY NOTIFY THE PUBLIC THAT l WILL
be in the of Wilmington, the second Monday in
November and will remain at least week, and will
tend to any person that afflicted with the fatal melody
Called Cancer that may give CALL after which time shall
spend December and January in the
aforesaid place. for the purpose For further norma
ton apply to Mr. Isaac Northrop.
]. O. HALE, M. D.
Oct 7. 1885, a. 2mno---6 2mno.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE,

ON TUESDAY, THE 25TR DAY OF NOVEMBER,
~ 1856 will be sold at the late residence of John H. Bar
all the perhabe property belonging to the estate of said
iTTRPENTINE STILL, GLUE KETTLE, STEAM
: Likely MULES, we'll broke to Harness.;
c60PER's' TOOLS, TURPENTiNE FOOLS S5I FARM;
INC oDTENSI4S, SC; l,,,r,, -,,-u >,,..,-
many other articles too tedious to mention.
Also at the same time and place. the NEGROES belong
ing to the estate will be hired out for year The most
of the Negroes are valuable furpentine hands
Also at the tine and place. all the LANDS belong
ing to said estate in Brunswick will be sold credit
and II months, by the Clerk and Master in Equity.
The sale will continue from day to day, until the whole is
shallotte. Oct 18th, 1856 I'-r' A0n''H''' s9ts
DER SCHR. LEWIS CHESTER, from Philadelphia,
p bis b Cider Vinegar c Lev for cRIh at
900 SACKS SALT,
~ 81 MERkMAs 4 e RSE i3s5 by
HARPERs' MAGAZINE fer November: Received and
u for sale at S. w. WHITAKER's.
XTALKER'S EXPEDITION TO NICARAGUA.-A
ard Kinney Expedition including all the dpomati
cal sorresPondenee together with new and accurate Map
William Walker. By William V. Well, Consul General
of the Republic of H0nu as Just RV37d FoSE1d and
4 OOPER's NAVAL MISUNDERSTANDING to 1856,
y from his manuscripts and other authentic Sources with
illustration. Received and for sale at
Oct. %. s. w. WHITAKER'S.
MESS PORK.
TWENTY-FIVE BBLS. MESS PORK, per &c Schr.
Oct p WILLARD Il CURTIS.
JUST RECEIVED,
GWISS, JACONET and MEDIUM FLOUNCINGS and
- BANDS--elegant and cheap, at
HEDRICK & RYAN'S.
BACON BACON!!
II HHD$. WESTERN SIDES;
4 1000 lbs. n. G. Bacon For sale by
Oct %. WILLARD & CURTIS.
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DICKENS COMPLETE WORKS.
GENERAL new and very superior editions, with original
- llustrations---l2 mo. and vo, in paper, muslin and
half calf antique binding, just published For sale at
Oct 7 S. w. WH1TAkER'S.
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NEW STATIONERY.

NEW STATIONERY.
NANCY Paper Weights, Clips, Calendars Bill Files,
Stamps nk-Stands Pen Racks, Pens and Pen Holders
Paper Envelopes Blank Books, &C. Now opening and for
sale at (Sept. 29.) S. w. WH1TAKER'S.
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AUCTION SALES.
By NJ. CRONLY, AuctIoneer.

AUCTION.
ON TUESDAY, the 28th ns will sell at the residence
of the late William B. JONES' deceased on 5th street,
ALL THE HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
TURE,
belonging to the said estate -
CAROLINE JONES, Administrative.
Oct. 4th, 1856 2-7t-7-ts
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BY TELEGRAPH FOR THE JOURNAL

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct 18th, liz o'clock, A. NJ
Democratic majority in Pennsylvania six thousand Fiji
teen Democratic Congressman elected follows Florence
Landy, Phillips, Toner, Hickman, Chapman, T. CLANCY
Jones, Dswart, Montgomery, Dimmck White, Ali, Reil
y,W Montgomery, ellis
Indiana has given Democratic majority FIVE thousand
Willard elected Governor and eight Democratic Congress
men.
Democrats in Ohio have elected six Congressman Gallo
way defeated
PETERSBURG, Va, Oct. 18, III o'clock, A NJ
Democrats in Pennsylvania have State by
three thousand majority certain Returns from Indiana
show Democrats ahead Ohio, Republicans
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MRS ANN JEMISON, IS Ninth Street
a+Purchasers will be careful ask for DR.. McLANE'S
Celebrated VermIfuge, manufactured by Fleming
Bros. PittsbOro Pa. All other Vermifuges in compa-
rison are worthless DR. McLanes genuine Vermfuge also
his celebrated Liver Pills. be had at all respeca BILE
drug stores Sold in Wilmington, by VIM. H. LlPPlTT.
None genuine without the signature of FLEMING
BROS Oct. 20.---Iwd&w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

ALSO-Coastwse-1 bushels faxseed lO4 bbl, 81 bags
and "a boxes dried fruit bales woo 80 rolls leath
boxes mdze 80 bbls soap 12a cords juniper
wood bag feathers b5ls liquor 10 casks hardware
10 bbls cider; IL empty bills; 10 empty kegs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

DETERMINED TO HAVE IT So.--The New York Tri.
bune says that the election in Pennsylvania is to be
carried by one of the parties importing twenty thou
sand border Tnffians from surrounding states and
voting them. The statement to Pennsylvanian an
pears very ridiculous. The election laws of Penn
sylyana are the most stringent of any in existence
and are found to be the best guards of the purity OF
the ballot box All the voting is done before eight
O'Clock i'll the evening, and in precincts so divided
that almost all the voters are neighbours known
to each other Printed lists of the voters their occu.
pations and residences have to be furnished 10 the
election officers, and areipubcly posted at the polls
No such scheme of fraud as the Tribune supDoses is
possible. Philadelphia LEDGER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

sal do hereby certify to the public that child of mine,
four years DID, being troubled with induced to
purchase bottle of DIR. M'LANE'S CELEBRATED
VERMIFUGE, which administered and the result was
it brought away immense number of worms in punches
strings many had the of being cut to pie
ces My child is enjoying most excellent health
take pleasure recommending to both young and old,
he hast Ieye uSed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

The honorable and cordial attentions paid to the
President of the United States during his Journey
east, and in numerous instances the affecionate re-
gard and enthusiastic greetings with which he has
been received, singing rebukes those ruthless
groVellIng tactlonists at Concord, N. H. and other
places who endeavored to excite the popu'ace to acts
The favorable impression produced upon the pub.
lie mind by The President wherever the people have
come In contact with him, has dspelled the clouds
OF caumny which bis uDprincipled traducers had
raised to obscure his true character, and excited a
strong and earnest reaction in his favor which is
following his whole path from Washington to Con-
cord. No chief magistrate has been more viley, un-
justly mlsrepresented and IibelIed than Gen Pierce
but the day will soon come when justice will be rem
dered his private and public character on tn page
OF history, and his record, man and magistrate
stand forth as ore OF the proudest evidences OF
American patriotism, honor and craftsmanship.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

Another of good Ladies' of our city Testifes to
the Efficacy Of Or. MLane's Celebrated VermIfugc.
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CAROLINA SADDLE AND HARNESS ESTAl
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S. w. WHITAKER,
Oct g. 1885, -6m---6-6m Agent for the Proprieo
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

save po"er-ln spite 0I YOUR reb4kes-your
administration sdeutuCi@,ion of " treason -
tAe people OF hauzss Assem- b!ed-apDointed a
Jay Tor tie election Of delegates to a constitu-
tlohal convention-elected their deleoates-
framed constitution, adopted it in the face
Vi threatened violence, and that constitution
you nave rejected, although it received the
Sanction OF the representatives of the people.
on !pr framing this consttution--tli> free
cohS'i'nuon-tor organizing under il a State
Government and choosing Senators 10 ,rga
its adoption here, the peoEle If Ka,zas IS %
Deeh denounced as +" traitors by the Senator
from illinois and those who follow his lead
III and out OF the Senate. This Chamber has
rnng with your words of rebuke Pronunciation.
and reproot OF the people of Kanzas, whose
only crime is devotion to freedom-reslstance
10 the monsterous tyranny of usurped power.
chsrge upon the Administration the crime of
abandoning the people of Kanzas to the mer-
CHESS rule Of their ,conquerers-- av, sir. | 90
further, and l charge upon the Administra
ton and upon its supporters here the crime
OF aiding and abetting their conquerers in
their uuhallowed deeds.
Mr.. President, the Administration and its
supporters-the senators from Illinois, Penn
sylvania, and Georgia-snatched Kanzas from
the exclusive possession Of the free laboring
men of the Republic North and Southland
flung It open to the foot prints of the slave and
his master; you deluded the people with the
IDEA OF popular sovereignty : you have seen
that sovereignty cloven down by invading
hordes OF armed men you have seen the peo-
pie robbed OF their rights and oppressed you
have seen them struggle to recover their lost
rights, and in all their wrongs and struggles
you have basely abandoned them-ay. YOU
have joined their oppressors and aided them
IN the enforcement of their usurped powers
and unhallowed DEGREES. Sir, hold the Ad-
ministration-l hold the majority here-Ih hold
the Democratic party up to the stern verdict of
the civilized world for this abandonment of
the people oil Kanzas-this collision with their
oppressors.
The people of Kanzas, Mr.. President. have
not only been defrauded of their legal and Do
htical rights oppressed by laws imposed upon
them by foreign force-and denied all redress,
but they have been invaded, hunted down by
armed bands of thieving marauders, their
dwellings burned their property stolen, and
many CT their lumber treated with personal Vi
olence, and some of them brntally murdered,
Dwellings have been battered with cannon,
houses have been fred presses DESTROYED,
oxen, horses, and other property, stolen, and
men foully murdered, and the Administration
and its officials in the Territory have no time
to spare from the infamous work Of subduing
the friends OF free Kanzas to the arrest and
punishment of the men who have illumined
the midnight skies with the lurid light of sack
ed and burning dwellings of the people-~men
who have inaugurated the era of robbery, vio
lence, and murder.
Conclusion Mondayl
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

New York UNION DEMOCRATIC STATE
CoNvENTIoN.-O the re- assembling of the
Convention, on Thursday, July 81, Judge
Vanderbilt was nominated candidate for Lieut..
Governor, by exclamation.
Addison Gardner and David L. Seymour
were nominated for Presidential Electors at
large.
afternoon SeSSion..-Ex- Governor Seymour
reported resolutions congratuiating the Dem
ocrats of New York on the union of the party
brought about by the Convention approving
ofthe Cincinnati nominees and platform de-
bouncing all other parties as sectional and cor
rupt, and laboring 10 show the nationality and
purity of motive of the Democratic party.
Among the local planks is one rejoicing at
the defeat of the prohibltory liquor law in the
Court of Appeals.
The resolutions were adopted by acclama-
ton.
After a speech from Gov. Seymour, the State
electors were reported, and gave rise, in one or
two cases, to considerable angry debate and
excitement.
John Cochran was placed on the ticket, but
was objected to as Federal office. holder, and
was withdrawn.
After several speeches, the Convention ad-
iourned sine die.
The Convention telegraphed Mr.. BIZ chanan
of their harmonious action, and received a con-
gratulatory and Inspiring reply.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

TARRING AND FEATHERING A METHODIST
PREAcHER.-Isaac R, Fay. who has removed
from Rochester, Mo-, to Elgin, ILL.,, because,
as he states, the ruffian mob rules in the for
mer place, and there is no security for lie or
property, has published an account Of the re-
cent tarrlng and feathering of Methodist
clergyman there, A slave had escaped. and
It was reported that the Methodist minister.
Rev. Mr.. Sillens, had assisted him to Get away.
The mob met and ordered him to quit the
county. Not obeying their call he was seized,
and Mr.. Holland, class leader in his church,
attempting to demonstrate with the mob, was
promptly shot dead. The minister was then
tarred aud feathered and ridden out of the
county. The same day Mr.. Hardesty, free
soiler, was attacked by Simons, a slavery ruff
fan, who struck him on the head with cane.
after the Brooks fashion. Hardesty shot the
roihan dead and then surrendered himself to
authorities.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

O'CoNNELL's ARTIFIcB.-In a trial at Cork
for murder, the principal witness swore strong
ly against the prisoner. He particularly swore
that hat, found near the place of the murder,
belonged to the prisoner, whose name was
James. BY virtue of your oath, are YOU
sure that this is the same hat :" eyes. .
"Did you examine it carefully before YOU
swore in your information, that it was the
prisoner's?" 81 did" Now let rue sec.
said O'Connell, as he took up the hat and be-
gan to examine it carefully in the inside. He
then spelled aloud the name of James, slowly,
and repeated the question as to whether the
hat contained the name, when the respondent
promptly replied, " 1t did," "Now, my lord"
said O'Connell, holding up the hat to the
bench, there is an end of the case--there is
no name whatever inscribed in the hat" The
result was an instant acquittal.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

The London Lancet says that there are a quar-.
ter Of million of persons living IN Great Britain
constantly under ground in the darkness Of mines.
ne average age Of Sheffield workmen is thirty.
hNe years the average age OF the dry grinders Of
needles very much under this figure The chief
ulsease among taors is fistula; amongst bakers,
sts.oaola and skin disease; the latter may prevent
w hogr insect and wee,ils from irritating the
1 Thn o. Their hands by rubbing them with OIL.
Is hating" white lead, turpeutine I'D closeiv
snlns u rooms generating collie, the remedy Is
rrolb sis ueia' cleanliness tubs Of water and
use Of s,s anu Is an antdOte, tbs more frequent
ture Of iueSe ENC Or zinc lead. In the manufae
phorus is said to be not SO dan pos
bones as ordinary phosphorus' ss'00s 70 'he Jaw
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

KEEP IT BEFORE ALL NORTHERN DEMOCRATS
that the Richmond Inquirer, representing the
controlling and only reliable wing of the present
so-cailed Democratic party, honestly affirms that
they Seek not only to retain it Slavery where
it is, but to extend it into regions where it is un
known" and they declare that Northern Demo-
crafts do "agree to its extension as matter OF
right" This is the very language, and frankly
expresses the real and known purpose of the gov
erning minds of the present Democratic party
Who among Democrats will not spurn this cal
culation upon their baseness
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

nos JAMES BURLINGTON was unanimously
Nominated ior reelection to Congress, by an
American Convention, at Marlborough, held on
the Dist The Boston Journal. which is always
accurate In such matters, says -" The tael,no -
the Convention was almost unanimous IN faros -
Fremont, but much and determined onnos;,;or
manifested to the late American sta,o no.s'
nations. They will undoubtedly go hard in the
second district" This statement confirms tho
advces we have previously received from that soc.
ton of the State. The Americans there are ver,
anxious for Peoples Convention, and many o.
the most able supporters of Gov. Gardner, las
year, are determined in their op lostion now.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

For NEWPORT, Ho Let those who are suf
fering from the intense heat hereabouts, bear in
mind the Saturday afternoon excursions, via
Providence and Worcester Rail Road, and steam
er Perry, to Newport. See advertisement This
afternoon there is to be a great rush 1t is as
cool as cucumbers in Newport 60 there, then,
and enjoy yourself
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

PRIEsTLY INDIscRETIoN.- Several DAYS
since, the priest having charge of St. Patrick's
Church, in Philadelphia, fefsJok celibacy by
taking to himself helpmeet, and then fleeing
from his flock, which created, of course, great
excltrment III his congregation. On Wednes
day, orother-in-law OF the priest visited the
parsonage for the purpose of removing some
goods which the minister claimed as his own
private property. The women of the neigh
borhood got wind Of the matter, and sur.
rounding the unfortunate brother-in.law. de-
claTed that the articles should not be removed
ana ior while there was danger Of row
out the priests successor in office persuaded
me indignant females TO iorego The execution
'ner vengeance, and quiet was preserved.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

The receipts of the Norwich and Worcester rail-
road, for the year ending June l, were $50, ll3,
ofwhich SlS7,75l were net receipts, and S4S. 100
net income. The company have declared divi-
dend OF per cent. payable in per cent scrip, TO
beredeemed when the company shall be able to
negotiate its bonds at par
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

CATTLE SHow.-Charles L. Flint, Esq, Sec
Rotary of the State Board of Agriculture, has
been engaged to deliver the address before the
Worcester North Agricultural Society, at its next
annual exhibition, which occurs on the 10Th of
September.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

The Rocky Mountain Club of this city, had
spirited meeting at Brinley Hall, last evening"
George Curtis presided, and George Boyden was
Secretary Speeches were made by George Cur
tbs, H. H. Pangbom, Joseph Grid, George A.
Waite and James Green, Jr. Il was voted to
go to Fitohburg in body, next Thursday
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

RUSH AT SODA CoRNER.-We could not help
noticing the great rush made, yesterday, towards
Soda Corner, to obtain draft from SCoTT's noted
fountain, the contents of which have such
charming and nyigorating effect upon the heated
system. Walk in gentlemen, there is an abund-
ance of the same sort left
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

SPUR K LEWIS basement of American Block have
the most admirable success these sweering hot DAYS in
administering to the wants and comfort of their fellow
creatures Their choiee Dinners and Lunches as well a..
their infinite variety of lawful beverages, are lust tn g
things adapted to the human Constitution at this trying
season. Give them trial
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

Doc DAYS are upon US, and the best place to 80 to
ylde against their effects is at Gates Greenwood Ice
CREAM SALOON No Bay State Block where Ice Creams,
SOFA syrups and all kinds of cooling drinks, as well as
eatabes OF every variety, in readiness for their hosts
OF customers Walk in Ladies and Gentlemen, and help
yourselves.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

The LION SALOON continues MAINTAIN its exalted rep
utatlon as general recruiting establishment where every
thngcan be obtained in most infinite variety both Of vi
ands and beverages adapapted the temperature of 90
or 100 degrees, Fahrenheit Walk in gentlemen if you
wish to hear the Lion roar shake his name for it is
just such weather as he delights in
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-02

mn" HHsalNoroN, Aug. l. lNew York Trib.
dam S'aa.espondenee.) ! learn that the Pres.
DAYS ~, l,a' naa under consideration for several
IN ~ eue SUBJECT Of ordering uolie pgosco~i
nstriots " ;sn n u noy; Robinson and his com.
t6e event t5 p'i'9 one Tor treason in Kanzas In
Ter Of Pa viii M" iS,, Is not done, SCI aor Bio
bill ordering their trial in Do ehe senate a
stead OF Kanzas. nsyiVania in
The Senate in executive sessio,
has confirmed John w. Geory a a w uay'
of Kanzas, vice Shannon, removed '9rnol
tod that the only Senator who voted 40. S,l
him was Mr.. Toombs. "s"ii's