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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

EXCITEMENT IN CIRcUs.-Tbe Lynchburg Ilr'
gnan says that during circ1s performance in thai
place on Tuesday night, there general breaking
down of seats First, there was great fall in ne
gro stock and depression in the wool market. a
sudden giving way their seats let about thousand
darkies down peiI NELL, in tremendous heap anu
"Gor. mighty" what sight and what scene!-
Next went the white folks-men, women and JuVe;
niles, all in conglomerate pile. few bruises anu
scratches, believe was the amount ofdamage done
but any quantity of screaming and swearing was
thrown in by way OF good measure
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

HEAVY RAIN AND BLow.--It rained very heavily
here the greater part of Saturday night and Sunday,
until considerably after mid day. Last night and this
morning ii rained and blew terribly, in fact perfect
tempest. We hardly recollect to have listened to
heavier gusts than those of last night, The amount
of rain which has fallen since Saturday evening must
be very great, and anything like the same quantity
fell in the interior, may look for very high fresh
cts. Of the amount of damage to the crops we can
form estimate, but presume that it must be con
siderable. Certainly rice has suffered, but We trust
that the damage may be less than has been ancipat-
ed In the course of last night the wind veered round
from north northeast to south or southeast, blow
ing TO the coast, and giving every reason to fear
for the safety of shipping. We look for bad news
within few days.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

FREsHET.-The rain of yesterday and violent
storm of last night has produced of the severest
freshes we have had for many years. The water
courses all overfowed, and we learn that the
Cape Fear River fifteen feet in about four hours
this morning We fear great destruction to the crops
&c.-Fau. Observer, End inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05
The Treaty with DOmlnica-Walker's Success-Mr
SOule-Departure of Secretary DobbIn.

The Treaty with Observation-Disclosures Success-Mr.
SOule-Departure of Secretary DobbIn.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-The treaty which our
government has been requested TO return to the Dom
lnican government was, it is said made by Mr. Elliot
with Badillo. a mulatto, who was forced into the
Senado Consalo by foreign influence, in order, as
is represented, to defeat the treaty with General
Gazneaw, made year ago. Elotts treaty has been
IN the possession of government about four
months. but it was not submitted TO the Senate for
ratihcation, unofficial representations having pre-
JUDGED that body against it.
Advces received by the Administration give glow
ing assurances of General Walkers ultimate success.
II is understood here that the object of Mr.. Soules
visit to Nicaragua is in connection with the negotia
ton OF loan OF s., 100000 with the government.
There is nothing official known here as to whether
Consul Livingston has been shot or not, though the
presumption is that he is still alive
Secretary Dobbin left here this morning on visit
TO North Carolina He will be absent about month.
The chief clerk, M. Walsh, has been commissioned
as Acting Secretary of the Navy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

Is IT So ?-The Petersburg Express says there
was snow at Goldsboro', N c.. on last Sunday after
noon. We certainly have heard nothing of it, and
there must be some mistake.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

Political MAP OF THE UNITED STATES have
received from the publisher, A. Ranney, 1876 Broad
way, New York, broad sheet containing map of
the United States with the slavehodng States COL
ored yellow. the slavehoding blue, and the ter
rores pink, all except Kansas, which is red. There
are very good portraits of the candidates of all the
different parties for President and Vice President.
Mr.. Buchanan looks large headed cool and thought.
full Mr. Breckenridge animated ard determined.
Mr.. Fillmore physically handsome and placid, with
suspicion of double chin. Mr.. Donesons face is
not good one in any way Fremont, with his
beard hair parted in front, in the middle of his fore
head, and general wiry appearance, looks Frenchy.
Dayton has sour look-a heavy nose over-hanging
his upper lip, with ugly curve. He and DoneIson
are The least pleasing faces IN the crowd. Buchanan
born April 23d, 1851 Breckenridge Jan 2lst, 1921 !;
Fillmore Jan. 7tb, 1900 Donelson Aug 25th, 1900
Fremont Jan. 2lst, 1873 Dayton Feb 18th, 1907
They all hail from their native States except FIRE.
mont, and although he halls from California he lives
in New York, and while he claims to have been born
in Savannah, some say that he first the light in
Canada. The price of the Map is rs cents.
aG9Jenny Lind for the severaeth has resolved to
settle down and sing no more in public unless for
exclusively charitable objects. Per contra-another
account says that she is going to revisit the United
States. We rather think she will sing again. Jenny
has been too long the object of applause to do with
out the incense grateful her. She likes the
paudits and little Otto likes the monish and she's
bound to sing.
B9~We learn that the mail train on the Whining
ton and Manchester Rail Road, due here at 81 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon off yesterday forenoon, this
side of Lynchburg Depot, S. c., damaging the en-:
CINE and some of the cars; we have not heard of
any person being killed although some were slightly
hurt, among others, Mr.. Elijah Sherwood of this
place who was in charge of the mail.
Daily Journal End inst.
IA Our thanks are due to Hon. Warren Winslow
for Geographic despatch sent by him OF Saturday
apprizing US of the passage of the Army Appropra.
=: L. - 80
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

New CoTToN.-The first bale of new Cotton was
received in this market Friday last the 28h, from
the plantation of Col. VIM. Mckay of Robson coun-
ty. T. S. Lutter oh, ESQ., the purchaser, at
l23 cents-FaV. Observer End anst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05
General Pomeroy Not Dead,

BosroN, Sept. 1.-General Pomeroy, of Kansas
notoriety, and who reported killed in hght
in that territory, only few days since, has turned
up here.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05
FrOm KANSAS

ST LOUIS, Sept 2.-The Republican publishes
correspondence, dated ST. Josephs August 81, stating
that the country between that place and Grass
are moving along the western border of the Kicka-
poo Reservation. Captain Scott, with one hundred
men, have gone in that direction to prevent further
accessons to the ProSavery party. He is also sta
toning strong bodies along the northern frontier to
prevent ngfess and egress, and the Missouri river
line is we'll fortified that no Free State forces can
approach that route The Pro-Slavery party are
said TO be arranging their plans for speedy concen
tration on the river Lawrence
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2.--The latest accounts from
Kansas state that Gen. Lane was entrenchng his
army of two thousand men at Lawrence. He was
suffering, however, for the want of provisions
Twenty of his party who had started for LeaVen-
worth to procure supply captured by the. pro-
slavery men. Donphan commands the Mssourlans
and Richardson is second in command. Orders had
been issued to concentrate the troops to prevent the
retreat of Lane, which it was believed he would be
compelled to do, and collision was daily antic.
mated.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

IA Our thanks are due to Hon. Warren WinsloW
for Geographic despatch sent by him OF Saturday
apprzing US Of the passage of the Army Appropria.
ton bill, and the adjournment of Congress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

FLoUR.-A lot of 90 bbls. was brought to this
place on Friday last by Mr.. S. H. Christian, from
his mills in StanIy and Montgomery counties, all of
which passed inspection as Family" We learn
that our Inspector pronounced it equal TO the best
Northern Flour.--FaY Observer, End inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

RE TURN OF A CHARTIsT TO ENGLAND.-John Frost
who banlshed for life from England. for the part
he took in the chartst riot in London in 1899 hav-
ing received pardon, recently returned to Newport
in that kingdom, after absence of IA years, and
was received at the wharf by an enthusiastic multi
tude. The London Times says that coach, dressed
with evergreens and drawn by two horses, in at.
tendance for bis reception but as soon as he was
seated, the horses were detached and the vehicle
drawn through the streets by the popuace Mr.
Frost made speech to the throng, denounciag the
government and declaring his belief that the working
classes would get their grievances redressed
until they got the charter Frost was in New York
when he received notice of his pardon
o. Ii is not France, much as the man no rules
France that has risen into importance in the politics
of Europe during the past few wears.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.

wU-mINeToN, N. c., FRIDAY. SEPT. 8. 1855.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

The CENTRAL AMERICAN QUEsT1oN.-We publish
the account given by correspondent of the N York
Herald, of what he says has been agreed upon as the
settlement Of the Central American difficulties be-.
tween this country and Great Britain. Of course we
give it for what it is worth. There is something in it.
UNITED STATES FUNDs-lhe amount of U. S
money in the different Depositories on the 26th ult,
was $24, 77127s 40. In the depositary at Whining
ton there was only FIVE hundred dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-05

HEAVY FLOODS IN THE CAPE FEAR.-A letter re-
ceived by merchant of this place. bearing date
Sept 1st, says that Haywood, Chatham county, was
at the time of writing. surrounded by water The
bridge the Deep River at Iockville had been
swept away; one arch of the bridge at Haywood
broken by drift wood. Great fears were entertained
III regard to the corn CROP as the only good corn in
that vicinity is on The low grounds, and they are
flooded Tile river was higher than it had ever been
known, and was still rising. We have heard nothing
from the works of The Navigation Company.
TERR1BLE--John Minor Bolts, " head him. or die "
John, has written another letter, IN which he saws
Fillmore is bound TO carry Virginia As the re.
doubted John M. has predicted Democratic defeat in
Virginia every year since any man remembers, the
Democrats. strangely enough, are less terrified than
might be imagined
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Shcrifl''s Sales.

Rf virtue of sundry Writs of Fiera Facias
- to me directed, will sell ut Abbeyiller
Court House, on the first Monday and Tuesday
in December next within the legal hours of sale.
the following property. to wit
l27 Acres, NOR" or less Bounded by Jno A
Calhoun, Charles Dcndy and others, "a the.
property of Israel Holt, ads SamI Morrab.
Assignee.
Also, all the interest that I. Holt has in %
tract of Land containing GOO Acres, more or
less bounded by Jno, Gray, Estate of A. Hous--
ton and Others, as the property of |. Holt, ads
H. A. Jones and others.
l30 Acres, more on less, bounded by Jas.
Cothran Arch. Boyd and others, as the proper
ty of = W. Willis, ads. Samrl Perrin and Others
300 Acres, more or less, bounded by Robert
lLtcs. ~. Wdcrnan and others. rs the property
Off. }. Lyon, ads, s. +. Stephens and others.
500 Acres, more or less. bounded by Jas. Kill
llngsworth, Dr. W. L. Jones, the property of
j. I. Carter, ads. +. Il = Agnew and others.
50 Acres, more or less bounded by p Guile
beau, }. l.. Graves and Others as the property
OF Is. t. Gilbert ads Carmichael d Bean and
others.
Beds and Bra,lstcats and Furniture. as the
property Of Thomas Robinson ads Cowan d
Scawright.
800 Acres, more or less, bounded by Hazel
Smith, j. i. BozrElan and Others, "a the prop.
crty of Joseph ltud ads. John IT, Holt.
| Negro woman. Dorcas, levied on as the
property of Mary Gordon, ads Thos NJ Chris
tian.
T. r. COCHRAN. S. AID.
Shcriffs Office, Non. 10, 1856. 2S-tsd
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
The Next CONGRESS-,

The recent Elections, show large Democratic
gains. and there is no doubt, but that the nd
ministration will have decided majoriGes in
both houses Of the next Congress
According to statement Of the Journal of
Commerce, the Senate which consists of 90
members will comprise 81 Democrats and
26 opposition members. Among the opposition
are ranked Messrs. Clayton of Delaware
Thompson and Crittendcn of Kentucky Pearce
and Kennedy Of Maryland, and Bell of Tennes
see, who arc strongly conservative; and on
most quostions will very likely vote with the
Democrats rather than against them.
Recent Elections in II States sho W return
of l50 members to the House of Representa-
tives, of whom 81 are Democrats, and SO oppo-
sition; making the opposition majority in
these States o. Their majority here, in the
last Congress was s8; and is thus reduced by
66 votes
The House consists of 234 members; and
! deducting the above $50, and there remains 81
members, to be ascertaned. OF these 40 are
Democrats; % Southern Know Nothings, who
on most subjects act with them; and Northern
Know Nothings This statement then rgivea
| 14l as the whole number of conservative mem
bers; and SO as the number of the opposition,
which exhibits conservative majority of 4s
| in full House
1t thus seems that if the Black Republicans
expect to accomplish anything in the way OF
| stopping the supplies sancioning Topeka
Conventions &c, they must effect it before the
first of March next when the administration
! of Mr.. Buchanan will commence.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
THE DEPENDENT PRESS.

soon after the line was lnid between England
and Holland. The cable at first would not
operate and as it was well constructed and
properly insulated, the difficulty was inexpli-
cable. Faraday, upon being consulted, found
that the action of the salt water was such as
to convert the insulated wire into an elongated
Leyden jar, and cause it to retain portion of
the charge. The difficulty was obviated by
reversing the direction of the current after
each signal. This plan has answered between
London and Holland, and without doubt will
be effective to transmit news from New York
to London.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Poor House Election,

THE Commissioners of the Poor for Able
L ville will elect Superintendent and
Physician to the Poor House, for the year 1857,
on Saturday. the 2?h inst
The Superintendent will have charge of the
inmates of the Poor House, and act as Overseer
of the farm. lie will be supplied with pro-
visions for himself and family (f he has one)
by the Commissioners.
The Physician must supply his own medi-
cnes, and attend to the inmates when called on.
Proposals will be received by the Secretary
and Treasurer. up to that day. The applicant
for the place of Superintendent will state the
number Of his family and give some idea of
the servicesthey can perform, DC, DC.
JOHN a. WEIR, Sca'y and Treas'r.
Nov. lOy 1856. 28l st
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
goth. The Bill to be in force for four

goth. The Bill to be in force for four
years only.
Your Committee beg leave to recommend
that'al persons subject to patrol duty have
the privilege Of being exempt tberefrom, on
paying into the Treasury sum to be fixed
on as a communication.
And they further recommend that the
Salary of the Town Marshalabe increased,
and his duties also be increased 80 as to
force him to do patrol and police duty un-
der penalty for neglect.
The report as amended, having been
adopted, on motion of J. II. Wilson, ESQ,
the meeting adjourned.
j. G. WILSON, Chm'n.
J. W. LIVINGSTON, Sec'ty.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Literary Notices.

WeAre indebted to friend for copy of
Report Of tie Committee on the History of
Clinton lodge, No. g. Of Areient Freemasons.
The Reporti is the first fruit of An endeavor to
collect the scattered memorials of Masonic his
tory in this and the adjoining Districts 1t will
.give us pleasure to present in our next issue
AN abstract of its contents.
The Patriot and Mountainecr.-Mr. George
e. Elford has become sole proprietor of this
paper, having purchased the entire interest OF
his brother G. J. Elford. To the retiring as
ssociate editors, Messrs. C. j. Elford and T. @.
Donaldson, and 10 the new proprietor, Mr.. G.
E. Elford, we extend our best wishes. The pa-
per still remains under the editorial charge OF
B. F. Perry, Esq.
Arshurs Home Nagasims.-Ths December
Number of this interesting monthly has been
received. Terms, 81, Philadelphia.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Citation,

BY WILLIAM HILL, Esq, Ordinary Of Able.
vile District:
w HEREAS, Irwin 1EutclIison, has applied to-
w me for Letters Of Administration, on all
and singular the goods and chattcls, rights
and credits of MnXimilinn Hutchinson late of
the District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors of
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at
our next Ordinary's Court for the said District
to be holden ut Abbcvilc Court House. on the
third day of december inst to show
cause. if any, why the said administration
should not he granted.
Given under my hand and seal, tffs eigll-
teenth day of November in the year of our
1."r'l one thousand eight hundred and f fty-
six, and in the eighty first year of Amer.
lean Independence.
w. HILL o. Il. d.
November 1S 1856. 20 Or
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
NOTICE /

T N Execution of the Will of Major John
Il Cochran, deceased, the subscriber will
sell, at Abbeville Court House, on Sale day
in January next, the LANDS belonging to
the Estate of said deceased, embracing the
residence Familiarity known the DEADFALI,
and containing
Hs1@h A@HR %~e
In divisions as follows:
The, e,HOAE Tract containing =; 727 Acres
The MeNALRY Tract containing zoo Acres
TractsNo. containing 304 Acres
Also, Land belonging to Estate of
A. 3. Cochran containing 500 Acres
Said Lands lie adjoining, and contain in
gross Eighteen Hundred 7and sevsbty- -one
Acres. situated immediately on the Greenville
and Columbia Railroad, Me$greater part N
Weods:7 The Deadfall is finely improved
place, and considered one OF the most beauti!
fdl and healthy localities in Abbeville District.
Either of Che Tracts, or the whole, may be
treated for privately ION accommodating terms)
before the day of sale. e..
a -. j.. N. COCHRAN, Ex'or..
!. Oct %, 1856. -: lTs, 25-tf
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Public Sale.
Estate Sale Of Maj. Thomas Nichols,
decd,

TTNHE Administrator and Administrators of
l. snid Estate, will sell by public auction,
at the late residence of said deceased, OH the
18th Day Of December next,
all the personal property belonging to the
same, consisting of some
II Likely Negroes,
Corn, Cotton, Wheat Oats, Cotton Seed,
Horses, Mulea Cattle, Hogs (several fat Hogs
en- Furniture, and various other property too
tedious to mention.
Terms made known on day of sale.
HENRY BEARD, Admir-.
ELIZABETH B. NICHOLS, Adm'rx,
Nov II, 1856. 29-3t
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Advertisements.

We would call attention to the change of the
day of sale of the real Estate of Maj. John
Cochran, deceased, from Sale Day in December
to Sale Day IN January next
Also, to the advertisements of Messrs. Israel
d Brussel; the Administrators sale of Maj.
Thos. Nichols deceased; to the sale of Sam'l
l. Hill; to the notice of j. I. Bonner, Admir-
and to the card of John L. Clark, watch
maker.
To the lovers of oysters and fsh we com
mend the invitation of Messrs. Mathis d Sales
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Presidential Election.

Including the vote Of California, which has
not yet been heard from, but about which there
is NO doubt Mr.. Buchanan has received the
votes of 1e States, making in the aggregate
l74 votess Frement Of IL States, making ia
yetess and Fillmore has received only the 8
votes'of the State of Maryland. Mr.. Buchan-
an has'thus'a majority of 50 votes over Fre-
mont, or b2 over both Fremont and Fillmore.
1t is estimated that the popular vote of
Buchanan will exceed that of Fremont by
.about half q million,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Public Auction.

pY permission of the Ordinary for Abbevillo
ID District the subscribers will sell by pub
lie Auction at the late residence of Robert Nc.
Comb, decd, snear Ilopewcll Church, on Mon
day the oath inst. the personal Estate. Of said
decd, consisting Of very valuable negro Man,
Corn. Fodder, ShHeks, Wheat, Oats, Plant
alton Tools. Household and Kitchen Furniture,
and a good stock of very fine Cattle, Horses,
Hogs, Sleep DC, with other property too tedi-
ous to mention.
Terms made known on that day.
NJ. o. MoCASLAN, Admir-,
q. MARY McCOMB. Adm'x.
Eovsmer g.. 1856. 81 Sc
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Savannah Valley Railroad.

The Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders of
this road was held according to previous notice.
on "Wednesday, the 18th instant Owing to
the pendency of negotiations between the city
Of Augusta and the Georgia and South Caro-.
lima Railroads, in reference to the terms of
connection, the Convention. determined to
await the result and adjourned to meet at Cal
houn's Mills, on the Sd of February next.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-11-21
Nh A R X ETS.

ABBEFII.LE, Nov. 2l.-Thcre is but little
cotton i'll the market. We quote 81 1Oi as
extremes
COLUMBIA, Nov. l9.-The cotton market
wss quito dull yesterday although there was
no change i'll the quotations which still range
from IO4 to ll4c
CHARLESTON, Nov. 17.-Sales of 5000
bales at from 1O5 lfc.