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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

0G- I he political advices by the Atlantic confirm
those brought by previous steamers, and indicate
with considerable apparent certainty the approaching
fall of the PaImerston administration in England.
Recent defeats in both Houses have shown the weak
ness of the men now in power and, indeed, it has
long been understood and conceded that this admin
israton existed as matter of necessity rather than
of choice, having been organized TO take the place of
the feeble and inefficient Aberdeen administration,
and to carry on the war to some termination We'll,
the termination has been reached, and, always has
been the case, the people of England grumble.
That they have always done and always will do.
The commercial classes dread the idea of war with
the United States, and no doubt, think that some
other administration could more gracefully make the
concessions required to be made under existing cir
cumstances. Upon the whole the probabilities are
that the days of the Palmerston dynasty num-
bered. It's continuance in Office for any length of
time will be due rather 10 the difficulty of organizing
another to take its place than to any desire for its
retention.
We cannot but think that this change is one earn
esty to be desired by the people both of this country
and of Great Britain. The Right Honorable Wis
count is exceedingly fond of scrapes, and particular
ly preiudced against the United States and the pre-
sent position of affairs is exactly such as to render
such an inermeddler q very dangerous character,
because it makes him feel exactly at home and in
his own element. If he aViU interfere in Central
America--if he will insist on refusing to withdraw
Champion, difficulties must arise, for surely Cramp
ton ought to go, and no feeling of respect even for
President Pierce shall keep from insisting upon
his dismissal or considering the failure to do so, after
the final refusal of his government to withdraw him,
as a serious error
So then, for the good of both countries-for the
peace of the world-for the interests of humanity,
we think it matter earnestly to be desired that the
ancipaons pointing to the fall of Palmerston should
be fully realized.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

ResOIued That respectfully recommend 70 the Oemo
Gratis of New Hanover County to hold county
at Long Creek Bridge, the last THURSDAY May next
the Doth to nominate candidates for the Senate and House
Of Commons of North Carolina and to take such other
ton as the safety of the party may seem to require
that each election precinct be requested to send three dele
gates to said Convention which delegates shall be entitled
to the number Of votes cast by such precincts
the Democratic candidate at the congressional election in
August"
In pursuance of the above resolution,
apopted by the Democratic county meeting,
held on the 18th day Of March last, a
meeting of the Democratic voters of the
Wilmington election precinct will be held
at the Court House, on FRIDAY EVEN
ING, May 18th, 1856, for the purpose OF
appointing three delegates to represent this
precinct in the Democratic County Conven-
ton, to be held at Long Greek Bridge on
Thursday, the 29th inst.
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Alhertson's, Duplin Co., N. C.
TOT lI4 JQUgn9
Democratic Meeting In OnsIoxy COuntv

For the journal
democratic Meeting In OnslOv County.
In accordance with previous notice, the Denon.
cy OF Onslow were convened in the Cour. Housp i
Jacksonville, on the 7th inst.
On motion of M. L. F. Redd, ESQ. Jasner M.
rldge, Esq, was called TO the Chair, and James h
Averltt requested to act as Secretary
On motion of Col L. w. Humphrey, the Cbai,no
appointed the following committee OF five uu
resolutions, viz :-Messrs. D. E. Sandlin. 7 Har
roy, Abner Erwin, L. w. Humphrey, and EGf|
Sanders.
Inc committee retired, and after short absaa
made through Col. Humphrey, the following repm
which was warmly received, viz:
WHEREAS, A call has been made for the Secml
Electoral District to hold Convention in The 0r
OF Newoerne, on the 10th of June proximo, forh
purpose OF appointing an Elector and Sub. Elecn
for the ensuing campaign; and, whereas the Prop
siuon meets our hearty approval; therefore, be il
heSotUed, That we hereby respond to the call st
respectfully recommend 10 our sister counties th
necessity of holding primary meetings and appoint
lag delegates to the Newherne Electoral Convention
Resolved That We are highly pleased with the re
nomination OF Gov. Bragg, and deem it but ceItaH
precursor of victory to the Democratic party Of 90
State.
RESOLVED, That however much we may prefer y
reelection of President Pierce, yet we pledge Y
warm support to the nominee of the Cincinnati C@
venton, provided he be true National Democrat
ResolUed, That the Chairman of this meeting
authorized TO appoint forty delegates to repss
Onslow county in the Newberne Convention.
The Chairman, under the last resolution, app0n'
the following delegates to the said Convention y
Messrs. G. Hatcbell, Henry Warters, D. VI
mons, L. M. Costin, J. B. Holland, C. B. GOva
II. Barnum, Seth Higgins, Isaac Barber, John S@
Z. u. Moulin, Thos Henderson, E. w. FOnvIA 4
y. Fonvllle, d. A. Moulin, B. Pollard 3, M. H1
u: +. Sandlin, Bryan Kellum, VIM E. Burns, u
Whitehead, John P. Cox, John A. Averitt, Chs
Duty L. W. Humphrey, j. H. Foy, Harvey =
Abner Erwin, B. Fl. Bryan, w. D. Humphrey, 10
N N; Gurganus, James Langley, Jesse W. HaFas
w. H. Betson, Hill King, John T. Whitehusttf
h Sandlin, Nj. L. F. Reid, o. B. Sanders, and
Rhodes
On motion of M. LII Redd Esq, the Cd
man and Secretary were added to the list OF
gates.
On motion of Jno A. Averitt, Esq, the Seci9.
was requested TO furnish the Editors Of the Wild
ton Journal Raleigh " Standard and Gols
ro' =" Tribune" with the proceedings of this nss'
with the request to publish I'll
There being no further business, on motion %
B. Sanders, Esq, the Chairman annOancsa
meeting adjourned sine die
JASPER ETHERIDGE, Charm"
JAMES b AVERITT. Secretary
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Important.

We find in the Philadelphia Bulletin of Monday
the new treaty of peace complete and perfect. To it
there to be attached certain arrangements to be
made by convention. The correspondents of the Bulle
tin and OF other papers, give the substance of one of
these conventions so to be attached to the treaty.
as follows
Fastr.-Privateering is, and is to remain abolished
Second-Neutral flags cover an enemy's goods,
with the exception OF those conraband of war.
Third Neutral goods, with the exception of those
contraband OF. war, are not liable TO capture under
an enemy's flag.
.-Blockades, in order to be binding, must be
effective that is to say maintained by force suf-
Gent really prevent access to the coast of the
my.
So far as the United States concerned this con-
ventonal arrangement is matter of more interest
than the whole treaty, since it recognizes in the main,
the doctrines for which this country has uniformly
commended. that the flag covers the cargo and that
paper blockades void and of no effect. The fact
Isl that the influence Of the United States shows itself
in such things this far than people are apt
to think for she is the real moral head of the party
in the world in favor of the freedom of the seas, and
to her position, resoutely maintained and asserted
must this liberalization of European codes be ascribed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

bSSTWe regret 10 learn that the very high freshet
IN the Cape Fear River has done considerable injury
to the works of the Cape Fear & Deep River Navi.
CATION Company. The temporary dam at Cross Greek
has been washed out The woodwork Of some dam
passed the Clarendon Bridge, tearing loose boats,
RATS, &c. The Clarendon Bridge at Fayetteville,
escaped by almost miracle.
The above facts we CLEAN from the Fayetteville
Argus and other authorities in Fayetteville. We
have heard here, from good authority that the whole
Cross Greek dam has drifted down bodily, and the
timber part, at least, is lodged above the month OF
Black River.
We are getting sick and tired of splendid promises
and such poor performances as are at the mercy Of
every wind that blows and every drop of rain that
falls We have got to look upon highfalutn reports
from this work as CANNON. We showed up thi.
stuff once, and got card published against US
We will be forced to investigate and show il
up again. We must have a work to connect
wilmington with the coal fields, and when we fnd
something so rotten about this one, we ought to see
what is the matter. II we have been been deceived
about the practcaby of this navigation the sooner
we know it the better. We can't be amused for 8
lifetime. If we have not been deceived about the
practicabity, but fooled about the details let us
know it, 1t is of no use for to keep big open 1ol
without results To say that fresh do this or that
is simply 10 say that nature follows her course
tre'hets were, or ought to have been, part of the
calculation and this calculation ought to have taksr
them into account
We lind the former President of this mismanageC
work at Norfolk, urging railroad communication
with that place, and we find a writer in he Raleiet
Register urging upon Petersburg, Norfolk Newbern
Beaufort and Raleigh the Importance of constructing
railroad from the Coal Fields to some point on III,
North Carolina Railroad.
We here want some facts. We are tired of fancy
at least the present writer Is. We see at leas
one gentleman, formerly connected with this work
going in for Norfolk. We alluds to Dr. Mechanism
ence President of the C. F & D. R. Company. Lei
us know where we really stand, and what we have
to expect Speak out, gentlemen Speak out
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

Do,n4, me- . For the Journal.
he Democrats of Masonboro' District held meet.
ing at Mr, Tharpe's on Saturday, the 10th inst.
Ky l. l. George, Esq y, was called to the Chair and
)" ~ T. Tharpe appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stated h,,
the Chair to be the appointment Of three delegates to
represent MasonboTo District in the County Conven.
IL n, 10 be held at Long Creek on the 29th Nav
IN notion I. T. George, E. Porter, Jr., and C, M.
Donnam' Esqrs., were appointed delegates to said
On notion it was
heso'0sd' That the delegates be instructed to nom.
mate LIE candidate for the Office of Sheriff.
Inc meeting was addressed by E. Porter, Jr. Es
ne proceedings were ordered to be published in
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
Wy T. T. GEORGE. Chairman.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
w c. THARpE, Secretary. ''"-

hEcoVERT OF DAMAGES FOR LIQUOR SEIZED UN-
DER THE MAINE LAw-In The Sunrem. Court vac
terday, Chief Justice Shaw presiding, Mr. Edgar W
cummings recovered $709 as damages for stock of
liquors seized and eonfscated by ex-Sheri Croker,
S S a the provisions Of the Liquor law in septem
Dei, 1907. The liquors were seized in a store in
nesnla.a street, and this was The only considerable
seizure g, In the city The plaintiff Cummings elaine
sl,ooO as damages; but some of The witnesses. in
.Ioaaced EXPERTS said that the liquors we're NOT of
sne nrst quality, and SO the Jury deciminated the
amount claimed. -Boston Times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

&C. The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Wilmington Topsail Sound Flank Road Company,
was held to-day in the Court House. DR. GorDto, Esq,
was called 10 the Chair, and DuBrutz Guitar and E.
Kldder Esqs, appointed to act as Secretaries. A ma,
ority of Stock being represented, the meeting pro-
eeeded TO read the Presidents report which was re-
csived. N. n Nixon was re elected President, end
we believe the old Board of Directors was also re-
elected for the next year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

0J- Mr.. Herbert, the California member of Con-
gress, who shot waiter named Keiting last week
at hotel in Washington City, has been admitted to
bail In the sum of ten thousand dollars The affair
continues to be the cause of great excitement. Mr..
Herberts friends deeply soctous on his account,
and Keatngs poor widow and little children are in
a terrible state. There is no idea that under any
Mr.. Herbert if found guilty at all,
could be convicted of murder
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
Daily Journal, 18th inst.

G- The Secretary and Treasurer's statement of
the operations of the Wilmington and Topsal Sound
Plank Road Company shows that the receipts of the
road have been for the last year, s2,273 3d. 1857
of which amount was derived from the Company's
Courthouse. The expenses for the same time, nclud-
ing payments on construction, were $3.50 80 A
dividend of three per cent has been declared by the
Board of Directors, payable on and after the 10th
inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

The RECENT FREsHET. a. letter received hv
jones Cassidy, Esq, one of the Directors in the
Z. +. d. R. Navigation Company, from Col. Muir.
Gibson the President of that Company. we learn
tat the lower slope of the dam at Jones' Fall, with
eight ranges of timber has been carried away, and
the upper gates at Silver Run broken or bent. but
without further damage. We trust that matters NAV
turn out less serious than they now appear 10 be.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

REcE1vED-The North Carolina University Mag
azine, for May, has just come to hand. Contents
" Revolutionary History of North Carolina" -" The
Study Of the Greek Language" The Maid OF Bla.
dondale," (Poelry) "Childs History of North Caro-
lima" " The Dream (Poetry,) The Art of Print.
ing SC, Tear for the Red Man." (Poetry.)
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Demo.v..,. 49,. For the Journal.

democratic Meeting In Holly shelter.
Agreeably to previous notice. portion of the
Democratlc Citizens of Holly Shelter District, New
hanover County met on Saturday, Nav Sd. 1885.
at the usual place of holding elections in the district
On motion OF Isaac Rochell, John Shepard ESQ
was called to the Chair, and William R. Pickett re-
quested to act as Secretary The object of The meet.
lng was explained by the Chairman to be the appoint
mem OF delegates to represent Holly Shelter District
IN the Democratic County Convention, to be held at
nGng Creek Bridge on Thursday, the 2sth day of
May for the nomination of candidates for the next
General Assembly of the State and for other purno.
~ P"'Po
Isaac Rochel, Samuel Player and Isaac Jame.
were nominated as suitable persons to serve as deli.
gates' and were unanimously elected to represent the
D's'rlct IN the Lon. Creek Convention
AFTER considerable discussion, the question of in
s'ructlng the delegates in regard to voting for nom
lnee Tor Sheriff was decided in the affirmative bv al
most unanimous vote. The delegates were instructed
10 go Tor nomination.
On motion, the thanks of the meeting were rendered
TO the Chairman and Secretary. The proceedings
were ordered to be furnished to the editors of the
wilmington Journal with request that thew be nnb.
nshed' and the meeting adjourned
M JOHN SHEPARD, Chairman.
WILLIAM Il. PICKETT, Secretary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

CoRREcT1oN.-By misprnt the name of John A.
Corbet appears in the list of delegates of the Upper
Black River District. 1t should have been printed
John Cor5eH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

rr,,a xu7,,, For the Journal.
True Interests OF the Town Wilmington
MIR. FULTON 1t seems to me- in the general
"squabbe" for small Offices and the great political
excitement now occupying the attention of large
Poftlon OF the people, of Wilmington, precious time
tor action is apparently escaping
In recent number of your paper it is stated that
certain NORTH Cdrolsnians'' have been to VIRGINIA
Tor hep to get the coal of the Deep River region to
the seaboard. Why should the people, who built
mas 'St great Road in the State now suffer the gold
en- opportunity to escape them ? Has the race of
great men become extinct; and the noble name for
energy, enterprise and public spirit bequeathed by
the fathers OF this road-flthers of internal imnrove
ment IN Wimington-been transmitted to nnworthv
sons God forbid Why them when the coal fields
are "!'hIn your grasp-the rich valley of The Cape
Fear is within a few miles of your main stem
Ral4road' DO you not offer them access to uour mar
ket, by Branch of your road to the coal fields
Road paying dividend of per cent, and set
ting aside sinking fund of more than per cent i,
all more than IL per cent. per annum could NOT
such road, having Sl,2OO,OOO of unsold canitaI
stock easily dispose of stock enough to build branch
hom warsaw to Fayetteville, and then merge the
STOCK OF the Western Road, or else build branch
olrect from Falson's to the coal. Another branch
from Wilson to GIeenvllle, and third branch from
Rocky Mount TO some point on the Raleigh & CASTOR
ROAD say Franklnton, and add millions 10 the vane
OF company stock and more TO the wealth of this
little village. u WIS
hope you will discuss the question, and nv oh.
Ject Will then be accomplished, viz Branches IN tho
Wilmington Railroad. u "O
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

INDEMNITY FROM SPArN..-A communicsuO
the State Department TO the House OF heprsaae
lives, in reply to resolution calling for lnlo
says that The Georgiana and Susan Loud case Ssca
others, for indemnity from Spain, are still surg
negotiation
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

ON1-HoRsE BANK.-They have bank at place
called Painted Post in the State OF New York. with
capitol of $4,000. It ID called the bank of Cayu-
gah Lake.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

The SOUND DUEs-On the Sth instant the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of Resolution re-
ported from the Committee on Foreign Relations, de-
carng the notice which had been given by the Pre-
sdent to Denmark, to terminate the treaty with that
government relating to the Sound Dues sufficient
and that no other farther act of legislation is ne
cessary to put end to such treaty as part of the
law of the land
Mr.. Sumner and Mr.. Seward contendeI that the
abrogation of the treaty might directly lead TO war,
and that, therefore, the consent of all departments of
the government was necessary and ought to be OBJ.
tanned Other Senators sustained or opposed the re-
solution, but we do not find their grounds set forth
Mr.. Crttenden went against abrogating the treaty
Denmark was poor, and the amount was too small
for us to think about, etc.
The subject was postponed until the 9th and sub
sequently made the order for Tuesday-to.da day The
treaty was to have been abrogated on the 18th of last
month,-sometime in last month certainly, but in or
der to give time to Denmark to try and arrange mat
ters the abrogaton was postposed two months and
will now take effect in June. Half dozen different
projects have been started in Europe for captazing
the dues, or otherwise arranging the matter but
OF these projects seem likely to give satisfaction to
the parties in Europe, to the United Statea We
await the movements
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

Mr. Champion gave q grand 'reconcatl0n1. Y,
TO the Ministers of Russia, France, and QUA u
Wednesday evening. This is the only soclal III II
sion IN which the first three have personally =
pated since the war began The entertainmsn
brilliant, and was enlivened by the presence 7"
ladies of the Legations now in Washington
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
JAMES AvERITT, Secretary.
Startling Disclosure.

The following paragraph is taken Eom fn''
umns OF the National inteligencer: I'D
During a trial now progressing in the w. w.
States Circuit Court in this city the eItraOayy
tact came out in evidence that, when Know
ing is admitted to his second degree, he bec0ag
party 10 an oath which binds him 10 stand Oya"
ther OF the same grade, regardless OF conseqo'~
even as witness in any court !" j
Is not this enough 10 renuIse every honest pp
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

PENSACOLA HARBoR = Capt Whpple, submarine opera
which constructed thirty years ago for permanent
wharf, at cost of nearly 100000 Two tons Of gunpc-
der were burnt in the destruction of this submarine structure
and the harbor NOW entirely free from sYey obstruction
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

o. The United States Ship Portsmouth went TO
sea on Thursday last from Norfolk, under the COM
mand of Captain Andrew H. Foote The Transcript
says that she {" is the first United States vessel that
ever left that port having entirely dispensed with the
spirit rations by the voluntary arrangement of the
crew."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

p6y~ We notice that Hon Hugh Waddell and DIR.
Spencer McClannahan, formerly President OF the
Cape Fear and Deep River Navigation Company,
have been down at Norfolk, making speeches to the
citizens of that ancient and bvalvuar burg, on the
subject of Railroad to connect the coal and iron
mines on Deep River with the North Carolina Rail
road, and thus with the harbor of the Norfolk.
Resolutions were passed declaring it certain that
coal and iron ore do exist on the Deep River, and
demand for these products also exists at Norfolk for
the Navy Yard and for the national vessels, well
rs for "other purposes" 1t is therefore desirable
that National Armory and Foundry should De ss
tablished Deep River, and Railroad made to
meet said establishments with the Navy Yard at Nor.
folk The Senators and Representatives from Virgin
ia are requested to their efforts 10 aid in establish
ing National Foundry in North Carolina.
We trust the Foundry and Armory may be obtain
ed We are willing 10 take our chance for the coal,
and do not dread any rivalship from Virginia ports
The BALTIMORE Subtitle Sun has a considera.
bic number Of subscribers at this place. The paper
is taken on account of the late it contains and
formerly arrived here by the morning mail the day
after it issued, but of late it has been behind
hand "a hours rather it now arrives by the night
mail, and is not delivered till next morning. and has,
consequently, become entirely useless to this commu.
nifty. Cannot arrangement be made, whereby
the Baltimore papers will come through by the mail
which arrives here at A. M This would place
ug where we were before.
P. S.-Since penning the above yesterdays Sun
has been received by this mornings mail We hope
it will arrive regularly hereafter.
Daily Journal Of yesterday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

0G- D. F. Williamson, Esq, is the Democratic can
didate 10 represent Columbus County in the next
House OF Commons of the State. Mr. Williamson
is gentleman both worthy and capable and the Sc
lection capital He is bound to sweep the field