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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-22
GREAT IMPROVEMENTS in PIANO.

IL PIANOS.-Buyers will find our PIANOS much i'm.
Provcdby the Iron Frame and obo valuable Improvements
Besides have reduced retail prces printed i
sud made arrangements TO keep large assortment always
baud At the Music Store OF COON BRO, agents No Sb
Broadway We invite attention - the beautiful hnlsh and
pero instruments NUMEROUS Testimonials from
high authority be application HAlNkS BROS
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-22
financial.
rHxA,ysre's OFFrcE cLEvSLAso, cosvHsvsl
AID CIScISsATt RATLFoAD Conrasr.l

II NUN L. nc I'Al'tt'ls W w
IL MORRIS CANAL AND BANKING COMPANY havs
this day declared 9 DIVIDEND Of FIVE PER CEN ~ from
TIE earnings Canal for the past ak months on he PFC
ferreA stock payable sd se the hrs faescay ae
5l of February next the.r Office a. Jersey , and . rss
5sr IN ana near Phate,phia he oce Of = CLARK 20
The Transfer books said stock will be closed oI tse a
inst February ib, nclusiyeJerssy cry 70, is
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-22

ITALIAN TEACHER-Any person wishing 10
/ receiyc INSTRUCTION in ITALIAN from competent
ne on ell may hear Of such on appca
lion to the Rev. MORGAN DIX, No. 1871 Hudsonst
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-22

/ LACkO1A Il MARSCHALlI, Nanufactur-
~ OF superior PIAN@-FoRTES. at No MeTeeI-st.
Pianos tuned AID aired and tsker in exchange toilet
ONLY MORE Of those splendid new PIANOS
~ leftO -od in few wcekssuperor tone touch, and
in h warranted in every respect sold about half price
close the Call this week before o'clock AZ NO 90
Wslker-st., dools from Broadway. W. OSBORNE Co
DIANO-FORTES-R. GLENN & Co have re.
moved their FanoFO Mandatory and NarsrOom from
No. 10 FuOar. TO No. IS SPrnsst tao doors cas-, u
Broadway.
II PIANO-FORTES aud THREE MELO-
Il Il pEoNS 70 LET at -. S. -, - and +5 monb,
sale rs $50 $40. $40 $40 %l15. $40 Pr, and
l f,oli,s for 900 Music thoroughly TAUGHT Pianos
II 8 i by NJ DlMSDAA. No Is Grand =.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-22

OFFICE or TINE CoLu,ssIA fISs INSURANCE. COL
No 50 Barclay-st., corner Of College place ..
DyIDEND.-The President and Directors OF
j. the COLUMBIA FIRE INSURANCE COMrANs hays
THIS DAY declared somiannu dividend OF FIVE I'm IN
cFST pavab the ofce Of the Company on snd set me
iotb M TIE Transfer Books will be elOsed until that dAe
r.ar.rw9 iejS JOHN c. BERGH, Secretary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
MIR. Osborne,s Letter.

We lay before our readers the expected letter from
James w. Osborne Esq, OF Charlotte In reply to the
Committee of the late marlborough meeting. The
correspondence speaks for ITSELF and will convince
even the Fayetteville Observer, that the journal was
not misnformed in regard to Mr. O.'s position or an
cipated course. We have also on file, letter from
A. c. Williamson, Esq, of Charlotte formerly editor
of the Charlotte Whrg who, like Mr. Osborne is 60
ing for James Buchanan.
The few persons, who, after having unsuccesstuly
eIectioneered for the Know Nothing candidate for
Governor went to Baltimore and undertook to speak
for the old line Wings iwho had not committed
themselves to any party, must begin to feel cheap
bv this time and this is not he end of the movement
by great deal. This arrogant attempt of few self
appointed delegates of the late Mr. Glmer' to carry
over the old line Wings of the State, Just as they
might choose will have its results, but not the re-
suits that the eloquent Baltimore orators anticipated
Mr. Graham and others tried their best IN August
Did they think they could issue their edicts with
more weight from Baltimore, or derive power from
their association with Hiram Ketchum and such
like 2
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

Death of Sir ,IOhn F<,s

We regret to announce the deah of Rear-Admiral
Sir John Ross, K. c. B., which mournfu event occur.
red on Saturday morning last, at 43 Dillingham;
Pimlico. This gallant Arctic voyager entered the
navy as far back as 1856, and during the late war
was constantly engaged actively. His most import
ant service were rendered in the Arctic regions where
in 1918 he proceeded along with Sir w. E. Parry
In the Driver he proceeded for the purpose Of exo
ing Bafins Bay, and inquirng into the probability Of
northwest passage. The results of his investiga
tons detailed by Captain Ross in his " Voyageo
Discovery" published in 1919. He was afterwards
from May, 1929, until October 1888, employed in
the Victory steamer, a fresh expedition to the Arc
tic regions, equipped at the expense of the present
Sir Felix Booth He received the honor of knight.
hood, together with the Companionship of the Bath
Dec a. 1894. On March 8, 1889, he was appoint
ed consul at Stock holm, where he remained several
years. During the war, Sir John Ross, in three dr.
terent actions, was thirteen times wounded In con.
sideration of his services he was presented by the
Patriotic Society with sword valued at 91OO, and
for services performed by him in the Baltic he
nominated Knight Commander of the Swedish OF
der of the Sword. He was also knight of several
other foreign orders. Among other works, Sir John
wrote g Letters TO Young Sea Officers" " Memoirs
and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, "
and a " Treatise on Navigation by Steam" By this
death good service pension lies at the disposal Of
the First Lord of the Admiralty Globe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

LIVERPOOL, Sept. l2.---The Brokers' Circular quotes
CottonThere is decidedly stringency in the market
The market opened firm, but fell off at the close The Bal
tics has effect upon the market An average bus
ness has been without any quotabe change Sales OF
the week $4,000 bales including 1909 bales speculation
and $500 bales for export The market closed dull The
Manchester market is quiet Fair Orleans II middlng Of
fair Mobile 81 middling 5l6 fair Upland 81 mddlng
81 Stock at Liverpool $4,000 bales Stock Of American
500, 900 bales.
BreadsufsThere is generally better feeling in tie
market Prices are slightly cheaper the week, closing
quiet
Other circulars report the harvest prospects favorable
dull, and has generally declined Is. cd. D. Reports
the potatoe disease continue, but less extensive .
Produce RceFor Carolina there is generally stsaay
market at 28s RosinCommon is slightly dearerSaass
at IS I'D lronW bar and rails free on board ~ To-
frmsaies q ooO bags, with improved demand at az
LONDON Brothers Circular qq Ss5
white wheat Dos 6Ss per quarter Flour geneay Lot
at Cos 3is Turpentne Crude 9 with steady Ig mars
3D. new 9s 9s 3D. white wheat los i'd Western C ana
-four 26s. 28s.; Baltimore and Philadelphia 29 S'
Ohio 3ls. 33s White 32s.; yellow and mixed 90 4,
Common is slightly dearer sales a. H.
3D. 4s Cd. No fine Rosn in market. Sugars genera
opened heavy but improved at the close, with an
demand. Molasses is quiet. ,vs
Money and Stocks---The sales of American stocks nav
been unimportant For specie there has been arg La
port enquiry The Bullion in the Bank of L,S5 81 o.
decreased. Consos for money are quoted at w. "'
HAVRE Naturalization on tho 9th was Steao''
Tres ordinare SO. ,,,
FAYETTEVILLE, Sept 25.-Bacon 5000 cts hee :n
$4,000 Cofee--Rio, 1904; Laguira, @l5; st. DO olaO
OO@0O CottonFar to good ll@114; ord to MD, &c
5ess fps s. Zoo oo
Corn 9OSS2a Wheat 81 Io@l 20; Oats 4ogOT1 s5 Lard
IS Ky 5000 hides 1Bsyk1 1890 s
REMARKs-Bacon change; Cotton steady FaGd p
change worthy of notice; Corn, steady and firm;
turpentine Is, Virgin 3d. Hard 81, Spirits "a %
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

QUEER ANEcDorE.-At Belfast, Maine, there was
reccntly held a church meeting, when one Of the
members who had not spoken for many years on such
occasions, arose. and to the surprise of all went
to say that he moved to confess himself very
great sinner and great did his sins appear that he
very much feared The brethren would not be willing to
forgive him. but he hoped they would, and he would
try to lead a better life in time to Where
upon one of his neghbors and said he felt it to
be his duty and privilege to testify TO all Mr. Simmons
had said about being SO great sinner: i" Ever since
have known him, he has been the biggest scoundre
acts, and you may Judge of all the rest by that
My sheep got into his lot the other day, and he cor
nered them all up, cut the gambrl of one hind leg
and stuck the other through it, of the whole flock
and now you NAV do as you please a bout forgivIng
such a man, but tell you | never will"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

slave State, ii would meet with violent opposition
from the free States, and agitation through all the
channels of fanaticsm and political violence, would
again be renewed. But would not the same thing
occur under Fillmore Does any suppose
that if on any of legislation the South should
insist on her just rights, under any President what
ever, that excitement and agitation would not exist
There is one way in which agitation be quoted,
and only one, and that is by submission to all the re-
QUESTIONS which may be made by the free States, on
every ject peculiarly affecting vital interests
Nor can ! perceive the force of the speclous OBJ
lection that Mr.. Buchanan is sectional candidate !;
and therefore, that he would not oe the proper per-
son for the adjustment OF our present dIt1cultles
This is the argument adopted by the freesoleTs-a-
dopted to Justify their open and avowed secuonalls,
and to mitigate the force of the objection to their
proceedings, likely to dissolve the Union If the
principle regard to the domestic institutions OF the
Territories which have before referred to- be in con-
formity to the constitution how he be sectional
who represents it?-is not Mr.. Buchanan candidate
in every State in the Union! Was he not nominated
by delegates from every district in wide contede-
Iacy? And though it may be with very doubtful tor
tunes not his claims pressed in every county and
village of the Union! Can this be said of any Other
candidate? And is not his claim to broad and
comprehensive nationality" complete and unques
tionable!
If this Union is to be destroyed it will be by al
! injurious and oppressive policy towards the South
| BY the national government. Should MI Buchanan
be elected IN THIS CONTEST ho sum pooy 0o
his countenance. The causes of dsunion will be
removed and the South will at least have the fulles
coniidenc in him. He is admitted TO have ability o.
high order and great experience in public affairs
He formed bis opinions at time when sectona
controversy unknown-and through long public
life, hasbeen uniformly and consistently liberal t
| the South.
You perceive that have addressed myself simply
TO the emergency in which our country is placed
NV personal preferences were for Mr.. Fillmore. and
nv svmpathies have been warmly with his party.
DO not propose to myself to abandon my principles
OF my political friends. All desire is the safety
of the South and the preservation of the Union. i
these accomplished either by Mr. Fillmore or Mr.
nor interests of politics will interest me then as 1hej
have done heretofore and shall promote. as far a
am able, the benefcent and conservative policy
which have always preferred.
Respectfully, yours
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03
From kansas-mOre FigntIng.

ST.. LOUIS, September 2O.-The steamer Polar Stall
from Kansas, with dates to the 18th, has reached
here. Capt. Robinson, with ffty-two pro,savery
men. attacked the Free State force at GrasshOpper
Falls, on the 18th, killing two Free State men, and
capturing their ammunition, provisions and horses
Next day Colonel Harvey with two hundred Free
State men, attacked Robinsons party, in fortified
log house, at Hickory Point. After fighting two
hours and losing twelve men, Harvey proposed an
armistice of 30 days. which was accepted Robin
son had three men killed and many wounded.
Leavenworth is deserted, Gov. Geary is at Lecomp
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

% 1t is rumoured that Senator Douglass is short
Iy to be married 10 a lady of Washington City.
Gs- The Herald is doubtful whether the Journal
stated that the Philadelphia Ne1vs Fillmore paper
advocated fusion electoral ticket. We will solve
It's doubts by saying that the Journal did not state
SO. We stated that the News urged the friends of
Mr.. Fillmore to support the fusion Abolition State
ticket, and denounced as traitors all who would not
do So
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

Superintendent of the w. and M Railroad
We understand that the Directory of the Whining
ton and Manchester Railroad Company have tender
ed Mr. Jas. P. Robertson the Office of Superintend-
ent of the above road, lately vacated by L. ]. Elem
ing, ESQ, and that Mr.. r. has accepted the appoint
ment.
There is no doubt but that Mr. Robertson will make
q good officer, and think the Directors have been
fortuneate in procuring his servaces. Herald.
We agree fully with the Herald in regarding the
appointment, as good one.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03
Burning of Steamer NIagara-One Hundred Lives

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 25th.-The steamer Niagara was
burnt last evening near Fort Washington, LAX
Michigan. There were one hundred lives los-
Hon. John B. Macy is supposed to be amongst the
lost Capt. Miller was saved. We have not been
able to gather particulars yet.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 25.-The Niagara took fire
four miles from Fort Washington, and was burnt
TO the waters edge and then sunk.
The steamer Traveller went TO her assistance.
The Niagara had very heavy freight, all of
which is lost. The captain and crew were saved by
the propeller Illinois.
Several sail vessels picked UP many MESSENGERS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

LETTER FROM Mrs. HENRY CLAY.-The venerable
reict of the late Henry Clay has deemed it neces.
sary appear before the public in letter, defend
ing her son James B. Clay from various charges of
the Louisville Journal touching the affairs of his faith
err. She declares emphatcally thatl was the desire
and hope of Mr.. Clay that his son James should be
the possessor of Ashland that after Mr.. Cays death
she, in consequence of the tumblng, runous condi-
ton of the house, induced James to buy it. She
further declares that his father took his advice in
the making of his last WILL and at all times advised
and consulted freely and affectonatey with him hay
ing confidence in his love, integrity and Judgment"
JOHN AND julia John,' quoth The gentle Julia,
TO her sleepy lord one warm morning at late hour
81 wish you'd take pattern by the thermometer"
AS how @ murmured her half, sieepily
opening his optics.
"Wby-by rising"
him, wish you'd initiated the other 6zamagig
that hangs up by 1.-THE barometer"
"Why so J"
'"Cause then you'd let me know when a storms
coming"
SUPERIOR CITY.-The Superior Chronicle speak
ing of the rapid growth of that place. says
Superior, among the towns on Lake Superior that
have an actual existence, is the youngest and yet
one of the largest. lis growth while it surpasses
all others, has been healthy. No settlement on the
lakes has e1uailed it in developing the country ada
cent and none have been az successful in opening
communications with the more thckly settled regions
We have military road to st. Paul and points
south and good winter roads to various points west
on the Upper Mississippi. railroad, connecting
Lake Superior with the Manageable waters or the
Mississippi river. has been surveyed, permanently 10.
Gated and its construction is to be commenced with.
out fail the present fall magnificent hall for pub
lie purposes is contracted for, and commodious no.
lei, at cost of $50 ,0O0 is to be built the commng
year. Our streets are being graded and new dock
piers erected and altogether our town is rapidly as
Stunning drgnifed city-like air and should the
Legislature grant the charter asked shall be
bic 10 make more extensive improvements
HIGH PRICE FOR -ToBBAcco.-The Lynchburg
Virgnian states that lot of North Carolina tobacco
was sold in that city, Thursday at s275 per cwt.
This is the highest price paid in that city for
tobacco. The Richmond Dispatch notes sale in
that city at sos per cwt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03
Senator Pearce and Hon. Isufus Choatc.

tt will be recolIected tn at a short time since Hon.
H. w. Davis made speech in which he reckiessly
undertook to assign the motives which Influenced
Senator Pearce, of Maryland. and Hon. Rufus Coate,
of Massachusetts, in their refusal to support MIR Fill
more for the presidency. Accol ding to Mr.. Davis,
their present opposition to Mr. F. had it's orr gin in
the alleged fact that both these distinguished gentle
men had been unsuccessful applicants for office under
Mr.. F.s administration. This charge was no sooner
made public than it was met by prompt unquall-
fed and Indignant denial from Senator Pearce, who,
so far from being disappointed ofice-seeker, had
actually declined seat in Mr.. Fmores cabinet
In regard to the unworthy mputaon upon the mo-
tives of Mr. Choate we will let that gentleman speak
for himself. The subjoined letter appears in the
National htsligencer of yesterday morning:
BosToN September IS. 1856.
DEAR Your letter informing me that MIR. Davis
asserted in public speech that the secret or my op
position to Mr.. Fillmore disappointment, created
bv not receiving from him an Office which sought
and desired, was received little out of time
| thank you for afording opportunity to answer
at the first moment of hearing it, a statement sc
groundless and unjust. There is not particle OF
trouth in it, is there anything to color or to sug
gest his informanrs falsehood. authorize and re-
quest you, if you attach any importance to the mat
ter, to give it the most absolute and comprehensive
denial.
never sought an Office from Mr. Fillmore directly
or indirectly, and never requested authorized any
other person TO do so for me; and never believed ol
moment or suspected and 90 not now believe OF
suspect, that any one has lone or has evel men
toned my name to him in connection with an Office
Mr.. Fillmore never had place in his gift which
desired or which | could have afforded to accept
even if had thought myself competent to fill it. OF
for which | could under any circumstances have ex
changed the indispensable labors of my profession.
| Personal complaint of M. Fillmore have not the
slightest reason to make and he who thinks i
worth his while to onjecture why shall not vote fo
him must accept from me fabricate for himself
different explanation
With great regard, your servant and f-low. citizen
l. RUFUS CHOATE.
| To JOHN CARROLL WALSH, ESQ,
! Chairman Dem. Com Hartford county, Md
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

The principal Kansas correspondent of the New
York Tribune it is reported, has been arrested as a
horse thief This will not abate. in the least, from
the truthfulness of his future letters
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03
Mr.. Osborne's Letter.
CORRESPONDENCE.
WADEsBoRo', N. c..
Sept'r 18th, 1856.

WADEsBoRo', N. c..
Seprr 18th, 1856.
JAMES w. OSBORNE, ESQ.,
Dear Sir-We, portion of your old personal and
political friends all oldHne Wigs and citizens of
Arson county, believing the permanent existence of
this Union, a nation, likely TO be greatly affected
by the result of the approaching Presidential election
are anxious to learn your opinion, what is the duty
of Wings, as National and Southern men, in the APP
preaching contest. We are well aware that you have
for several years past stood aloo FROM and refused
to engage in political strife; but believing you none
the less patriotic or likely 10 be biased by party pre-
iudices and that in the present alarming crisis you
will not refuse full and free interchange of opinion
with your ole political friends-we, therefore, most
respectfully ask your opinion on matters in which we
are all mutually interested.
Very respectfully. your friends,
J. WHITE,
w. r. LEAK,
G. w. LITTLE,
WIN. LITTLE,
w. w. WILKINS,
D. BENNETT.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

A BLOODY INDIAN WAR APFREHENDED IN THE
NoRrHw Esr~Ihe St. Paul Pioneer, Of the 9Th inst,
gives the intelligence of threatened war between
the Sioux and Chippewa Indians, partly growing out
OF the recent murders committed by the Chippewas
among the Sioux, their hereditary enemies and mart
y from a misunde: standing between the Indian
agent and The Sioux in regard to the delivering over
OF certain young men engaged 10 forays into the
Chippewa country. The superintendent demanded
those men on the refusal to comply, the annuities
some reason they have NOT received their oney.
1he consequence is, bad STATE of feeling EXISTS
The Sioux demand the young men, and threaten a
war OF determination against the Chippewas
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

o. Senator Hamilton Fish, one of the " Fillmore
Wings OF New York, has gone over to the Black
Republicans The New York Courier and Enquirer
publishes long letter giving his reasons
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

The Greensboro, N. C., PatriO., lays that there
heavy frost at that place Oh Wednesday and
Thursday nights, the Oath and 25th of this month.
full week or ten days earlier than usual
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

INTERESTING TO FTREMEN.-On saturday last, in
Cincinnati, the steam fire engine Washington made
the best throw ever made by any machine. Forcing
water Through fonr hundred and forty feet of hose she
threw through inch and quarter nozzle, tyo
hundred and forty four feet! The Washington is one
of the small steam engines
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

BGE~The North Carolina State Fair is to be held
at Raleigh on the I4th, 18TH 10th and 18th of Octo
Der. Considerable preparations have been made for
It's accommodation, and it is expected 10 exceed in in
terest all previous exhibitions. We are indebted to
the Executive Committee through its Secretary, Mr..
Partridge. for tickets and an invitation to attend of
which we would gladly avail ourselves did not other
engagements prevent us.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

IhAAs NTATIsTIcs.-The " Lone STAR contains
nhety-nine Counties. It is supposed some twenty
ore will De organized at the next session Of the
3a~' oa 1gar lands in Texas can be obtained
miles q Houston can be purchased for 81 Der acre.
Galveston has six thousand populations San Antonio
five thousand IAN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03

~, WAIVERS LAST E1PLoIr.--Walker, the President of
Nicaragua thinks of lead sovereign remedy
political ills He has just had another one Of the Nicara-
guans-lunayu by name-shot for treason the treason
consisting IN opposition to Walker, and his sympathy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-03
From Washington CITY,

~, WASHINGTON Sept. 25th.-The Republicans of
Wheeling and neighborhood contemplate a mass
meeting there in few days, and have written to
their friends here to send them speakers Those
sent, they say, must be citizens of the saveholding
States. where's Bolts II
ltls not true that the President has ordered noUe
P5e'e9 IN the case of the Kansas prisoners Official
%u'CeS from Governor Geary and Gen. Smith, express
the hope that peace and quiet will soon be restored
IN Kansas Inc Executive is perfectly satisfied with
the course pursued by these gentlemen.
instructions have been sent to the commander ot
lhe paShe squadron in relation to the protection of
Definite action on the subject of the Panama mas.
sacre will be had in the Cabinet early next week