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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

CLOSE OF NAvIGATIoN-- 1t is stated that naVlg"
ton closed at Bangor, Maine, on Sunday last. Inc
Albany Evening Journal of Thursday says:
Jack Frort on Tuesday night laid an injunction
upon the New York canals and suspended navigation
for the season.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
Wednesday, Dec. Sd, 1859.
WILMINGTON, Dec. 9Th, 1856

WILMINGTON, Dec. 9th, 1856.
MEssRs. F. ]. HILL, 0. P. MEARH
JAMES F. Posi-, COMMITTEE ::
GENTLEMEN Your communication of the 3rd
instant, containing proposition with reference to
the approaching election for commissioners was duly
received and laid before meeting of the Ward Com
mittees of the Democratic Association of the Town
OF Wilmington After careful consideration the
meeting instructed the undersigned to reply, respect
fully declining 10 accede 10 the proposition
The proposition submitted is in the following
terms That each one of the parties shall select
three members, and these six gentlemen shall meet
and choose seventh by lot; and that the seven gen.
temen thus chosen shall compose ticket to be voted
for by both parties at the next election for commits
sioners of the Town"
The Ward Committees of the Democratic Associa.
ton, in common with every member of the Democrat
ic party in the town of Wilmington are now, and
alW avs have been, anxious TO avoid any unnecessary
division or undue excitement arising out of the in.
PRODUCTION OF party politics into our municipal af.
fairs, although the history of the times incontestaby
proves that for that introduction the Democratic par
~ is not in any measure responsible having had no
agency in bringing it about. Previous to such in
PRODUCTION, gentlemen were run for Commissioners
simply citizens without reference to their position
as politicians; but the proposition now submitted
points to fusion OF parties not to waiver or abro.
cation of party lines in this matter, or union of
citizens, citizens without regard to such lines of
distinction. The Democratic party cannot consent to
q
with any organization whose political views and OBJ
jecs are directly opposed 10 its most cherished prn-
cples; nor is it bel eyed that arrangement formed
upon such basis as that proposed, could result in
harmonious and efficient administration of our town
affairs.
There are other considerations of practical char
acter, which will he readily understood and which
we Instructed TO bring your notice. Ever since
the introduction of party politics into our municipal
elections, the town government has been under the
control of the organization which you represent,
10 the total exclusion of any member of the Dem
ocratic party. For what has been done during
that period of time-for the position of Town affairs
at the present day, the party in power is entitled
to the credit, or subject to the responsibility
BY conserving to fusion of the character proposed
the Democratic party would be placed in the position
of endorsing the course and assuming joint respon
sibility for the acts of town government from all
participation in which its members had been exclu-
dec. This it is not prepared to do
Very respectfully, your obi serv'ts,
ELI w. HALL.
n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12
JAMES FULTON.

1t is proper to remark that the reply is published
from rough draft, and not from any accurate copy
On application 10 the Chairman of the Committee, we
learned that this was the only copy he retained He
assures that differs little if at all in words and
nothing in substance from the copy sent of course
the letter is in possession of the gentlemen to whom
it was addressed and if there be any errors they can
easily rectify them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

"Ny dear madam said a doctor to his patient
81 am truly gratied to see you yet in life Al my
last visit yesterday you know told you, you nau
but six hours to live eyes, know you did, DOCTOR
but did not take the dose you left me-"
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Removal and AnnoImfmc

1tVr11OF"I
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.--Ihe Star says that Judge
Lecompt of Kansas has been removed and James o.
Harrison OF Kentucky appointed to fill the vacancy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

WALKING JEWEL CAsE.-The Moscow CORES.
pondent of the London Times gives portrait of
Prince Esterhazy as he appeared at his own state
ball He was dressed with all that wonderful and
yet tasteful magnifcence which has made his name
famous; the dark sable trimmed pesse. with streams
and lakes OF diamonds and pearls studdng every fold
and hltermg through every crevice, the color of
which, whether puee. or black, deep blue; can
not determine; the unic covered from throat to waste
with orders in diamonds, crosses and badges of
knlghthood ribands and stars, and precious stones
the purple or maroon colored boots crustea with
pearls and diamonds, and the sword with It's biIt a
very mirror of light
In some countries the Prince would be denomina-
ted "snOb."
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Electoral college OF Nor,n-c..

On Wednesday, the Sd instant the EIn.'
Tor President ana Vice Piesid nj Of b to vote
assembled in the Senate chamber Of the dea States,
nn aegn. The following gentlemen, being ,biltoi in
number of Electors, were present "s the whole
For the State at barge
Et5SI{4ErM M; SHAW, of Currituck
SAMUEL P. HILL, of Caswei
Districts:
Ist District, VIM. F. MARTIN of Do
% 70 VIM; J. BLOW, Of Pitt 'qu0'ank'
gu gu " NJ b SMITH, of New Hano,ou
s sh ~ GASTON H. WILDER a on Wr,
e eth " s. E. WILLIAMS, OF AiamOo,no"o ake'
oth g pHOS: SETTLE, Jr of RocIfsn,..
on on 8, Il; T. WARING, of Mecklenbns
sth w. w. AVERY of RnrIIn 0hoarg,
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
SOUTHERN Commercial Convention.

wILmrNGroN. N. c.. FRIDAY. DEC. IL. 1856.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-12

l. William Hill, Secretary of State, in and for the
State OF North Carolina, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is true copy of the original on file in this
office.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of December,
1000 w. HILL,
Secretary of State
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-11-19
IN ADVANCE
N U M B Z R 80.
MARION AND THE BRITISH OF.
FICER.

The Mobile Tribune, in its American
Ana," has the following:
The story of Marion's inviting the Brit
ish officer to dine with him OF potatoes and
old water. is literally true. The young
EngIishman had first been invited by Ma
rion's aids TO dine with them, and had ac-
cepted the invitation but, being subse-
quenty invited by the General, he reques-
ted to be excused. Marion. with his usu-
al sagac;ty, had perceived that the youth
was sensitive, and concluded TO try him
by r'uSe. The potatoes were up, and,
when Marion peeled them, the skins were
carefully placed by the side of the pine
plate. They had been roasted and
brought on by Oscar, his faYorite servant
his foster brother-who was, therefore,
from infancy, always called Budde, or bro
ther, by the General, when spoken TO by
him. After dinner, Marion said, "Budde,
bring us something to drink" and Oscar
brought a gourd fall of water, Of which
the officer was invited to drink; the Gen
era! then drank heartily from the same
gourd. He then ordered Oscar TO bring
his horse, and the General handed to
Roger the potato skins, all Of which were
eaten by Roger from Marion's hand. The
sequel Of this incident was, that the young
officer resigned his commission, and with
determination never again to draw his
sword against men who SO bravely and
conscien.iously opposed his King and Coy
ernment, suffering privations and wants
of every kind, without pay, clothing, for.
age, arms or ammunition compelled to
reside in sickly swamps, without tents TO
shelter them; with nothing to drink but
water, nothing to eat but roots, and feed
ing their horses OH the skins-,he refuse
of this homely and scanty fare.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-11-19

bled one OF our October afternoons when
the skies look golden, and the many hued
leaves hang like the robe of rainbow up
on the forest trees.
On board our own ship all was mirth
and life, for the prospect Of brush with
the red Sk'ns, caused every one to feel cx.
liberated, and the loud crashing of the
bands as they performed national an
'hems, the tluttering of rcgimeniaI ban
ners, the jinglIng of spurs and sabres, all
told that this WAS no pagcnt, but the soul
stirring exhibition Of the pride, pomp and
circumstance Of glorious war.
At length the grey walls of Vera Cruz
appeared in the distance, and then the
grim and giant Castle San Juan D'Ulloa
rp reared its huge proportions, as we sped
merrlly onward 1t was expected that
the Mcxicans might have planted gun, on
the beach, where the Decentralization was
to take place, ADD that they might rcso
Iu;ely dispute the landing Of the troops,
and two OF our pouderous PaiNham guns
were cleared away, and loaded with crane
AID canister, with the intention OF tir
'ng them as freierS, bit oil accommodating
with glasses, il was a>certained that the
coast was clear, and at abou, four O'Clock.
u. NJ, the ships ran gaily up to the road
Stcd of the Island Of Sac,iiicio, and drop
ped their anchors in convenient position
for diSemharking tho army. After the
ships had been securely moorrd, the top.
sails were furIcl, aud instant prepara-
mall, 60 bn IL.
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would be made at o'clock in the after.
noon, The Mexicans, little dreaming that
the city was to be bombarded, but that
An assault was medtatcd similar to that
at Montery, for which they were uncom-
monty well prepared, returned for an an
swer that they would "never surrender
the city Of Vera Cruz, SO long rs one
stone remained upon anotherw
"Nery WE'LL" said the messenger Of
Gen. Scott, "you may expect to hear fur
ther from us about four o'clock this after
noon," and Immediately took his depart
ure.
1t was now an understood thing, both
among the army and navy, that the bonn
bardment was to commence at once, and
every one was on the qui vire in expecta-
ton ola sublime and terrible scene. Nor
were they disappointed in their anticipa-
tons, as the event will show but we will
leave that to another ch tpter in this
Drama Of real life, and content ourselves
BY saving that all was now ready for The
conflict.
CONClUDED NEXT WEEK.
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ANECDoTE OF NAPOLEON

Napoleon was accustomed to wear q
coat of mail under his clothes, and which
he rarely went without. On his depart
ure once for Belgium, he thought it best
to guard against those dangers with which
he was misunderstanding all Europe
leagued against hm-by every means in
his power. He accordingly sent for a
clever workman, and coat Of mail of
such texture that no weapon whatever
could penetrate. On the artifcer answer
ing in affirmative, n apoleon agreed to
give him $4,000 francs, the sum asked
On the day fixed, the man brought his
work to the palace. Napoleon quickly
examined it, and ordered the workman to
put it on himself. The man obeyed.-
Napoleon took two pistols, saying, We
shall now see whether this coat of mail is
of the texture you promised me-" He
fired at his breast; the cuirass resisted.
"Turn around The man obeyed. The
second struck his back, and with the result.
The poor artiticer, half dead with fright,
thought these trials would be sufficient,
but he was mistaken in his calculation
Bonaparte next armed himself with a
long fow!ing piece, and made the expert
ment on the shoulders, back and breast
of the trembling patient. Happily the
cnrass resisted, and saved the inventor
from so cruel trial. "How much am
to pay you," said Napoleon, latter this
noble exploit {" "Eghteea thousand
francs," stammered out the affrighted
artifcer. "No such thing, sir" said Ma
roleon, shall give you thirty six thou
sand francs" and gave ali order on his
treasurer for that amount.
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\ tall, green sort Of well dressed fei
low walked into Broadway saloon the
other day, where they were talking poll
tics upon high key, and stretching him
self up to his full height exclaimed, in
loud voice:
"Where are the Democrats! Show
me Democrat, gentlemen, and III show
you liar p
In an instant man stood before the
noisy inquirer, in warlike attitude, and
exclaimed;
al am Democrat sir u
"You arc?"
"Yes, sir ami"
We'll, just step round the corner with
me, and I'll show you feller who said I
couldn't fipd Democrat ia the ward |
Amt he liar should like to know |"
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CHAPTER Ii.
nisEMRAEK,rIOE ANp INVESTMENT OF W.
RA CRUZ.

. j.
RA CRUZ.
| still continued 10 occupy my quarters
IN the iore-top, where remained pcrchcd
during the entire day, and watched with
unahaled interest every thing that passed.
Ii WAS about one hour before sunset, when
the huge surf boats were all hauled 10 the
gangways of the different men Of WAR, aud
ihc officers OF the army at once set abodt
making the necessary preparations for the
landing OF their men. 1t WAS scene
long to be remembered. The crowds Of
armed troops rushing into the boats, each
emu!ous to be the irsl-thc loud orders
Of the different statt officers:
Murray along here you second Inian-
try why don't you hurry along I" min
gled with the shSiIer cries Vi tho young
and uutlcigeJ subal,crns:
Come, tumble up here you Rifles :.
Don't you let the dough BOYS "a cant
name for the Infantry sodiers) get ahead
Of you! Tumble up my hearties. Jump
into the boat !"-the clashing and jing-
Ing of spurs and saUres-the hasty adeuS
OF the officers OF the two services in one
common cause engaged-the loud sullen
o"' we "',s""t o'e'N.'S ~ '"'l romeo
w S""'"' "Po" '"o s"""y
:t I'' o. "I' 80 u'.''I','! 's''''''"e'-
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Gna r. RI H. " aa, 49, o1 "n'I 't "''"s 'ne
,hr,"at "a ,"T -" 50 "'o"",a;" 0 ,""' "'Mu" ,Is
n;,n - -" W,u,avrmaa i'' - '"'
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''.' S"'O'"'As o' .''e'' ''""'! breast
IN me space OF nan 2h GHHT' We t.eoHS
"e'" Az hi the boA'S' ana rs Tie signal
was gwen rom INC steamer Massachusetts
me ,csse' mat contained tne "encfaI IN
ChIt'' 'ne oars were 'et 'all a"o me men
e"'i' "r''eeu '"Pog e''!'S way ,of me
enemy Snore' e"ch e'hu'o"s 10 be The
h'St I" P'""' our STANDARD Oh his soi'.
" was scene 'o' painter. Ch' op
HeIN % lhe 'ong ranges ot poa'S. loaded
uoW" rs ueeP aS 'ney so,'" swHA win
'he,t o'a'e' Stern So'o.e's' ,"e s'anl'hg anu
!~'o" rays Vi 'ne 'as' descending sun
hs uI | y'"i|u e: nS' "n'
's,u =" ~ ;" :, n ',;oun
a"iI IL H. aI ~,
r,'.ko .,,,a;no. in. 80 ,....-Is.,
tiucl chmoea Inv eternal 700 nnon bis no
leaeuc..I nost looked down with frown.
inG conn,ep,pce mon ,Io invader.
On an went the boa,s mill thev ranch.
ed the sandy beach and ouick as ibopgb,
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We accosted little fellow the other
day. He was about the size and build Of
a plug Of dog log" tobacco, and his face
was some sort of a landscape, done up
with freesoil and apple butter. "Who
are youg" We asked rather sternly. Me-"
said Young America, trying TO look brave
"Pm one of EN- don't sou know me.
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A NEw PIsroL--The Albany Times
states that q pistol has been invented ia
that city which will fire ninety times per
minute, carry ball fosty yds. further than
any pistol now in use, and that il IL also
much lighter and in every respect superior
to Colts celebrated pistol.
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WELL SAID.--A cotemporary says. -
"In our opinion. the result Of long expert.
snce and observation, an editor Of news~
paper, deserves far more credit for what
he keeps ost Of his paper than for whaa
he r,its in It."
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CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.
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Turn 10 the Prcss-itS teeming Sheets survey
Big with tho wonders OF each passing ,Iny
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Embalming a Wife.

The following curious circumstance is just
now creating sumo merriment in commercial
circles. A Yankee captain, whose cargo was
consigned 10 Messrs. Barring & Co., had the
misfortune to lose his wife; who was on board
with him on the voyage, and being reluctant to
throw her budy overheard, resolved upon bring
ing her to Eogland, there 10 receive proper
sepulture. A portion of his cargo consisted of
oil of cinnamon. The captain took sufficient
quantity, and placed the body in ii, thus effect
ually embalming it for the remainder of the
voyage. On arriving al the port of London,
the Yankee Captain called upon the parties to
whom the oil was consigned, and requested 10
know how much he was to pay for the quanii-
~ of oil he had used. He was asiounded at
being told that the value of the oil SO used was
-f9OO and that he must Immediately pay over
that sum. OF course this was out Of the ques-
tion, and the captain was soon afterwards ar
rested for the amount, but was bailed BY Messrs.
Barring, who, it is reported, have satisfied the
owners. The customs authorities, having been
made acquainted with the circumstances, re-
fused to allow the cinnamon oil to be landed
The Yankee captain will have TO take the oil
back 10 AmerEa, and there dispose oft. The
oil is used for favoring pies, pastry, and per-
fumery.- London NeicS.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
Valuable House Lets for Sale.

cO HOUSE LOTS, comprised in that tract of land
90 known The Sewall ie d, lying between High and
Lincoln and norh Of Green street, new offered for
sale.
As of these lots lying north of contemplated street
go feet wide which be located through the
extending from Lincoln street High street, into which
it will open the house of Judge Smith, and contnn
with Oak street, 55 feet wide by rods deep and
the remaining 90 lots lying between the above mentioned
and Green street, s. fee; wide and rods
deep, all of which laid right angles with the
streets and therefore give ample room for commodious
dwelling ghouse and all other necessary buildings tegeth
er with garden spot sufficiently large
These the most valuable building lots now within
the limits OF the city; and the whole field, any mum
ber of let's down one, be purchased reasonable
terms. Title undoubied.
Further information respecting them can be obtained
on inquiring of DIR PAYNE, Middle street, of Rev.
S. F. Dixie, High street. 27tf
Bath Dec 20 1853.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
One rice System

is the only true principle, for the guidance Of
the merchant, every one will readily admit. 1t
places all on the same footing.
Those who are unacquainted with the quail
ity and value of the goods they may wish to
purchase. are by this rule, placed level
with those who are "posted." This is one of
The distinguishing features of the House OF
Equity.
The price of each article is marked in plain
figures, and that price is never varied FROM
Take our advice,go to the House of Equity ex-
anime their stock, learn at what astonishingly
low prices goods are sold, and, our word for it,
you wllbe satisfied that it is the place for yoa
to make your purchases.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

Joseph weat 10 woFkibus forthwithibus.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
ISAAC II. DUPEE,
& AMBR0TYPIST
Y. HYDEs building, Front St., Bath, Me.

Y. HIDE's bniIdins, Front 81, Bath, Me.
HAVING bought the right of Sagtdahoc County, is now
prepared these beautiful pictures, which
admired by all who them By this method it only
qures third Of the time required for Daguerreoype.
Children be taken in second. Persons wishing
rkenesses of their children for saying
they get them. All they have to do is to bring
them in TO me. take them in any weather, ard get
them and good the stormy weather is just good
as a bright day. These pictures not reversed
daguerreotype-are durable, and in any
light and natura; than any other picture You
have pictures copied from others in this way to any
size.
All are invited to call and examine specimens at my
rooms.
On hand good assortment Of Cases Of all kinds Ioc5ets
Pins Rings &c, sold the lowest prices, and warranted
to be as good the best.
All wtrk entrusted to my ycare will be attended to with
promptness and despatch. No work will be allowed to go
away with any blenish or spot on it. w
Price reasonable. ~
Bath, Jan. %, 1886. 33tf
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
What is the difference between bare head
and hair bed A bare head fees for shell
ter; a hair beds shelter for feas.

h WASHINGTON CANoNIzEp. Did you know
that Washington had been placed in the calen-
der of sanisi There is a church at Rivas,
over the principal portal of which is very
well executed bust of the leader of the Ameri-
can revolution, and. on inquiry of native of
the town, was informed that it was bust of
the good saint Georee Washington / con-
fess thai as passed this church felt like TAX
ing off my hat, and did it-not because Of Gus
tom, but because couldn't help it.-Nicdra-
qua Correspondence of ". Y. Herald.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

A PIGGIsH ILLUSTRATION. A country girl,
several of whose sisters had married badly,
was about, herself, to take the moose.
How. dare you get married 2 asked cous-
in Of hers, 'after having before you the unfor-
tunate example of your sisters!'
A fudge for the example of my sisters =
exclaimed the girl, with spirit-'I choose to
make the trial myself. Did you ever see
parcel Of pigs running TO a trough OF hot swill
The first one sticks in his nose, gets it scald-
ed and then draws back and squeals. The
second burns his nose and stands squealing in
the same manner. The third follows suit,
and he squeals too. But still it makes no diE
ference with those behind. They never take
warning Of those before but all, in turn,
thrust in their nose, just as if the first hadn I
got burnt or squealed at all. So 1t is with
girls in regard to matrimopy; and now cousin
| hope you're satisfied
Eastern times., 1856-03-27
CIT Muse.
Home.


NV home is in the quiet vale.-
The chosen haunt of simple thought;
see not Fortunes Aattering gale.
I better love the peaceful lot.
Irleave the world of noise and show,
To wander by my native brook;
ask. in Life's unEufied flow,
No treasure but my friend and book.
These better suit the tranquil home,
Where the clear water murmurs by;
And if wish while to roam,
1 have an ocean in the sky.
Fashion can charm, and Feeling bless,
With sweeter hours than Fashion knows
There is no calmer quietness
Than home around ehe bosom throws.
Eastern times., 1856-03-27

A shoemaker received note from lady to
whom he was particularly attached, requesting
bm TO make pair of shoes, and not knowing
exactly the style she required, he despatched a
written missive TO her, asking her whether she
would like 'Wround or Esq. Toad The
fair one, indignant at this rich specimen of or
biography, replied, 'Kneetter.'