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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29
Supreme Court.
decisions have been delivered since
The following


our last issue: ..
Bv Nash, c. j. In Burnett v. Thompson, from
Washington, awarding venire de novo. Also, in
Parker and Coggin v. feathers. in equity, from Or
ange, declaring the plaintiffs entitled to an account
Also, in State v. Sewe declaring there is no record
and proceedings of the Superior Court Also, in Bell
" Hansley, from New Hanover, affirming the Judg-
ment Also. in Lawrence v. MITCHELL from Gran
vile. directing veni'e de 1000. Also in Kea v
Mel lin, Sheriff; judgmen: made absolute.
By PEARSON, J. In Allen " Allen, in equity, from
Beaufort, directing decree for plaintiff: Also, in
Pettjohn v. Williams, in equity, from Martin, re-
versng the decretal order. Also, in PIlkin,on v
Gotten. in equity, from Chatham. Also. in Whit
ing's adm " Fentress, in equity, from Wake direct
ing an account Also, in Stale " Allen, from Gran
vile, declaring that there is error. Also, in White
" Smith, from Perqumans, judgment reversed and
non, suit Also, in White v. Smith, from Perquimans
Judgment reversed and judgment here for plaintiff.
By BATTLE, ]. In Mebane v Womack, from Cas-
well, in equity. Also, in Gibson v Hill, in equity
from DupIin di.missng the bill. Also. Wilmington
and Manchester r. R. Co v. Russ, II, judgment re
versed and judgment here for 800 IS. Also il
Taylor v. Cobb, from Duplin, affirming the judgment
Also, in Whitehead v. Davis, from Northampton, at
frmng the judgment. Also, in State v. Robbins
from Yadkin, declaring that there is error in TIT
record and proceedings of the Superior Court-Rs
giSter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

We are blessed with Of the few pleasant days
we have had for long time, and the streets are en-
liyened by the gay uniforms Of our volunteer com
panies and by the music Of the bands accompanying
them, while the crowded appearance OF our side
walks, gives evidence that ii Is regarded'as gala day
by our people generally, as indeed it should be
Long may be before such celebrations are neglect
Cd or the birth day Of the Father Of his Country
be allowed TO pass unmarked by the evidence of re
spect and veneration due from the citizens of repub
lie whose independence he was so mainly instrument
al in achieving .-Daily JournaL 22d inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

part of the public proceedings of last Friday came
too late for notice in that days paper We allude to
the turn out OF the Juvenile company composed Of
the pupils of Mr. Radcliffe school With all due
respect to the two handsome volunteer companies of
grown up citizens we cannot but regard the boys
under the command of Captain RadClih, as forming
the most Interesting feature of the days celebration
Nor should the performance of the Amateur Band
be forgotten, the excellence OF their music was
the topic of general remark and the object of gener
al commentator.
AS we write, communicate on the subject has
been handed to US, which we gladly insert in place
of any further remarks which we might feel inclined
10 offer. By the way-how would it do for the boys
to go up as a company, to Mooros Greek
NlEssRs. EDITORS DOUBTLESS all, of the great
number who witnessed the parade of the * Whining
ton Pioneer Cadets, yesterday afternoon, were very
much delighted with the perfection of the manouv-
ring OF the Company, and also with the fine perform
ance of the band to whose music the cadets marched
1t was an exhibition worthy Of the day, and lent
much to increase ihe spirited observance of it by the
older companies in the forenoon.
Our community is indebted to Capt. Rad, lift for
the inception OF this military spirit and it is hoped
that he will be encouraged in, what seems to him. Tie
-deghtul task.
To teach the young he-dcdrs how to Shoot -
and cannot think that graceful act could be
done towards encouraging The Captain and his train.
band, just at this age and state OF the company,
than for the fair daughters of the town to nrenare
suitable banner, and have it presented by fair hands
accompanied with appropriate addresses, by the first
day OF May. If no individual feels moved to fur
nlsh the funds to pay for such testimonial as pro-
posed hope some one will propose some plan by
which an amount sufficient can be raised Mon,
like myself would be proud TO contribute towards So
deserving an object; and such should be the mode
OF processing the MEANS for the gift should be that
OF the many who feel an interest in those whose
little captain. " VIC s'ii""
Capt Jas D. Radclif and his Company. lone
may they wave" H. loHs
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What the south Americans Will do.

What, then, will the " South Americans " do g
We answer, (says the Federal, Georgia, Unon,l they
will do just as they did in the 81 ballots for Speak
err. Support horse that will be dis
tanccd, and by their factous course, help to throw
the election of the next President into Congress,
when the black republicans will succeed, just as
they did in the case of Banks. We would be glad
to believe better things of men who are our neigh
bors, and who certainly much interested as
their political opponents ia the of national
men and measures; but so welded southern know
nothngs to their fascinating creed of mystery and
mummery, and so unmitgated is their hate of de-
mocracy and democrats, that they vii sooner trust
to the black republicans for the safety of the Uncn
and Southern rights than seek to preserve and
tain both thu ough the inslrumentaity of democrat
c administration Mark the prediction The "South
Americans will throw away their votes in the pre-
sidental race third candidate, no matter who
the nominee of the Cincinnati Convention may be,
and under whatsoever auspices he may be chosen
He that cannot see this is politically blind, and is
fit subject for the dark recesses of know nothing
council.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

report, not yet published, prepared at the Co.
al Land Office, in compliance with resolution Of T
Rouse OF representatives shows the amount of tern
tory subject TO the act of August, 1854, to e'
and reduce the price of public land to actual seaa
and cultivators: lers
Of the first class. dollar an acre, there arc 70
768759 acres; second class, seventy five cents an
re- 1864 l4S third class, fifty cents an acre i, &C.
54o92o TO. nth class twenty-five cents an acre. e. e.
49, fifth class, twelve and half cents an oo ~
Is, IA 353 acres "i acre
This land is divided amongst the following S,o,.
Ohio, 70,495 acres; Indiana, 458, 700; liino;Sa 'sS
3845lo: Wisconsin, 1.9O6,757 Michigan, 87ot T.
900 Iowa, sos, 4SO; Missouri. 1880 900 49,
sas, l421261O Louisiana, 1906 23O: NISSAN nahan'
1902 DAB; Alabama, IA OBS, SOP FlorJa app
$50; making in all 1861 ,007 acres 0'07'''
1t appears from statement prerared at thu s,o,.
Depart men giving the number of American na'e
registered and enrolled in the United States far =,
last sixteen years, that 70 the year ending Octobne
1910, there 1901, of which 72O Were
lied and for that ending October 1st, 1851 ooc
including 300 naturalized persons '''oo,
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Know NothIngs in PhiladeI phia.

correspondent Of the New York Times, after
stating that the National Council had admitted
the Pennsylvania delegat ion, which ignores the 18th
section, adds
The Southern men are troubled in spirit. When
motion 10 adjourn until morning had been
carried, Mr.. Boiling of Virginia, called upon the
Southern to remain when alone they agreed to
meet in caucus at o'clock tomorrow. There vas
rumor that they would not appear in Convention in
the morning, but it is not credited.
There is great deal of quiet rejoicing among the
Free-Sol men.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2O-The National American
Convention re-assembed to-day at Franklin Hall,
President Bartlett in the Chair.
The resolution for the admission of the reporters
passed, and the deliberations were thus made
public.
The subject under debate for nearly the entire day.
has been the resembling of the ~ section of the Plat
form.
Mr. Ford of Ohio, made strong anti slavery
Speech increasing the dissatisfaction of the Southern
members, and inducing some of them to move to ad.
Journ sine die, which was laid on the table.
A proposition to vote by States each being entitled
to vote according to It's proper number of representa-
tives, was debated and Withdrawn.
The resembling resolution was then debated till 8
o'clock, when amendment offered appointing
a committee of one from each State TO substitute for
the 18th section of declaration of rights which was
carried by vote of 1O4 10 65. scene of confusion
ehSue0, enulng IL auJOurnment, penang the vote on
| the resolution amended.
1t is believed that the whole Southern delegation
will withdraw in body if the resolution is adopted
| 1t was stated yesterday that the Know Nothing
National Council had decided to admit the Louisiana
delegation, Notwithstanding said delegates had re-
pudaed the religious test article of the Philadelphia
platform. From list purporting to show how each
member Of the Council voted, we take the following
District of Coumbia-Vespasian ElIis-Yes. Del
aware-R. Cement-No. E. J. Smithers-Yes f.
D. PoGter-No. Maryand-W, H. Purnel, J. R.
Codet, W. AIexander-Yes. H Wincheser-No.
Vjrginia-P. A. Boiling c. w. Moore, J. H. McCue
Yes. North CaTolina-W. H. Harrison, John Pool
Yes.
There are 81 States and the DISTRICT of Columbia
represented in the Council by about 1875 delegates
The following States are not represented at all -
Maine, Vermont, Michigan, Georgia, Alabama. Tex
as Mississippi, South Carolina
On the admission of the Pennsylvania (anti-12h
section) delegation, the South voted untedIy nay
save, it is said, Mr.. Ellis, of the District of Columbia
and two from Delaware, one Ohio man, and abou,
half the New York delegation also voted nay.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 81 The debate on the reso
luton resembling the 18th section of the Know Moth
ing platform, still continues in the National Council
more conciliatory feeling is apparent. A new plat
form is proposed, re-esablishing the Missouri Com
promise.
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RRIED.

At Cedar Forest, the evening Of the 2Oth inst by J.
G. Pickett, ECO Mr.. EDWARD T. BURRISS, to Miss
MORGIANA CRAIG, all of Federal Point.
On the 18th inst by Hugh Maxwell Esq, Mr.. BRYANT
SMITH, to Miss SUSAN ANN KORNEGAY, all of Du.
pin.
In Richmond, Va on the Goth inst, by the Rev l. P
LeDoux, Mr.. LOUIS ERAMBERT, of Wilmington, n. c..
toiMss SALLIE F. SKINNER, daughter of Capt. Samuel
Skinner of Richmond.
Fay North Caroinian please copy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

PUB. DoCs.-We are indebted TO the courtesy of
Hon. Asa Biggs for valuable Senate documents, in
GLIDING the report of the explorations OF the routes
for railroad to the Pacific, made under the direction
of the War Department; and slso the reports of the
operations of the Coast Survey during 1854, IN
der the superintendent of Prof. A. D. Bacho
Also, to Hon. Warren Winslow for the report of
" Commerce and Navigation" for the year ending
June 30th, 1855.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22-The national American
convention was temporarily organized this morning
By calling Isaac Hazlehurs of this CITY, 10 the chair
Much time is occupied in examining Credentials
Difficulty exists in the Pennsylvania delegation, there
being two sets of claimants for seats.
[sECoND DESPATCH.
6, .. m.-The afternoon session was largely atten.
oed. The committee on organization reported Ephaira
Marsh of New Jersey, for President delegate from
each State for Vice Presidents, together with large
number of Secretaries. Considerable difficulty was
experienced before the report from the committee on
credentials was adopted The convention adjourned
at 5 10 meet at z o'clock this evening.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

Bsag~ At meeting of the Howard Relief Fire En-
CINE Company, no. l, held Feb. Goth, the following
officers were elected John A. Parker, President
Thadeus H. Nichols, Foreman; c. M. Cra;g LIST
Assistant Foreman VIM. Mitchell, ID Assistant
Foreman; D. c. White, Secretary ]. CrowcI Urea
surer We sincerely trust that the company may be
eminentY successful, and It's organization permanent
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29
DIED.

At Richards Onslow county, the 18th inst Mrs Ma
RY SYLVESTER, wife of Mr.. Nathan Sylvester, aged
about IS She leaves large circle of friends and re
tives to mourn their loss
Sneads Ferry, Onslow county, the 10th inst Mrs
MARY WILLIAMS wife of Mr.. Burgess Williams aged
about 30
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

D1ABoL4cAL.-We learn that the mail train on the
Raleigh and CASTOR road encountered obstruction
on Sunday morning last, seven miles from Raleigh.
Some end had piled old stills across the road to he
height of two three feet The engineer them,
but not in time to the engine. The "plow' -
however, threw them of, and No damage was done
The perpetrator of such deed is wholesale muir
derer at hesrt, and we trust every exertion will be
made to ferret him out.-Rcletgh Standard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

A census of the city of Natchez, Alississinn; =.
completed, shows that place have 6O98 nba Is'
tanls. exclusive of the public and private scb"oIs
which contain 800 male pupils and teachers, and So
females. In the first named total are included ~
white persons 322 free colored and 2.O89 SLAVE,
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Later from Havana.

New ORLEANS Feb. 21.--The steamship Black
Warrior, from New York via Havana. 18th instant
has arrived at this port. The political news from
Havana is unmportant. The weather had been
favorable, but the sugar crop was undoubtedly
short. The market was active, with good specula
tive demand and $4,000 or Is 600 boxes had been
contracted for at S22 S25 so per box. Molasses
was firm,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29
The Expected Frencn HeIr.

The Paris correspondent of the New York Times
writes that great events said to be preparing for
place in about month The personnel of the Tuile-
res is to undergo important notifications there
will be perfect shower of titles; some changes
are anticipated in the SenGtus Consult I'm great
tetes will be ordered at the expense of the State;
pohncal amnesty will be declared, " and the Joy OF
the people will be great
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

SOMETHING A FAMILY.-A correspondent of the
Urbana Citizen writes from Bourbon county, Ken
lucky, about family, follows
The old gentleman is native Of Maryland. and
is now in his 10th year. brought to the State Of
Kentucky when quite young, and has raised his fami
ly in the above county. consisting OF six and
three daughters"
He then proceeds TO describe the family, all OF
wh ON six feet in height. the taIlest being six
feet eleven inches, and the lowest "a daughcr) six
feet two lnches-the aggrega;e height otslhe whole
father weighs 200 pounds, the mother 1885, and the
children from $50 to 200 pounds Their aggregate
weight is $500 pounds The writer adds:
1.-The family all living except the young est
daughter, ale all wealthy, and OF the first families OF
Kentucky. | mus; add that several of the grand
children are and half feet, and still grow
ing"
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x. n. Nomlnat,ng Convention.

Up TO midnight on Friday this body was occupied
with the credentials of the Pennsylvania delegates
the committee on credentials having made majority
and minority report-the majority report favoring
the admission of the Edie aati-Twelfh Section
delegates, and the minority report refusing to ecog-
nize delegates from any council repudiating the 18th
section of the platform of 1855 Of course. these
report. were purely sectional. From some reason or
other we are without any report by mail or telegraph
of the doings on Saturday. 1t was reported that the
convention had adjourned without nominating to
meet again in New York in June next /; but this We
presume arose out of the fact that the National
Council, different body, adjourned until its regular
meeting in June,
1t is proper TO state that the Council in order to
get the 18th section of The late platform of 1855,
repealed the whole thing at the demand of the North,
and substituted a platform, gotten up by Vespa-
sian Ellis, of the American Organ, some time ago,
but presented by Mr.. French. Of this new plat
form Mr.. Sheets, of Indiana, said
ssHe would assure the South that the 18th section
must be got rid of. He was willing to accept COM
promise, but the section must be got rid OF he was
willing to accept this Washington platform, for if
there was anything in it, it covered up with
verbage that President would be elected before the
people would find out what it was all about" (Tu.
multuous laughter.)
This appears to have been the design of the new
platform, which, with the debate, We will publish
perhaps, 10 morrow.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

No room this week to notice the eloquent and pa
triotc speeches Of Messrs. Hall (of Wilmington and
Houston (of Duplin) before democracy of Wayne
last Tuesday We did not hear the speeches, being
out on the Committee on Resolutions, but they were
the chief theme of the Democrats during the evening
could less be expected when Houston and Hall were
the Snerkars q GoLdshorn, Tribune
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

FIRE.--We regret to learn that on SATURDAY. nil,
last the Saw and Grist Mill of Col S. McNeiII on
Upper Little River, was destroyed by fire, and that
the loss is between three and four thousand dollars
No causa of the fire has yet been discovered
Fay. Observer 2lst INST
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Office.

NOTICE.
so IAhEN Z and committed to the jail of Duphn
81 County, NJ c. three negroes, viz: Jacob about
q thirty years of age dark completed, five feet seven
aged thrtysx yearswho say that they belong Joseph
NJ Rogers, of Northampton County, N. C. Also a boy
about eighteen years OF age who says his Be and
that he belongs to John Deberry of Northampton County
n e. Said boy is very dark complicated. They say that
they all hired by Workman Jackson of Columbus
County N c. The said negroes are hereby mott
ned to come forward property pay charges and take
them away or they will be dealt with according law
Feb. 2--25tf ]. B. HUSSEY, Jaior
LAND SURVEYING.
'ENHE SUBSCRIBERS CHARGES FOR SURVEYING
Land will hereafter be So per day instead of 81 day
as formerly. DANIEL ROBINSON.
Upper Black River, N. Hanover Co. Feb 22---3tt
JAMES NJ. STEVENSON,
AGENT for the SALE OF ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE,
PRINCESS STREET, UNDER ADAMS, Bro. & Co,
WILMINGTON, N. g. fe4--56-tt
$50 REWARD
d WILL be given for the return to the subscribe o.
"a c0lored woman known as 6 HARRIET HONL
IN or G. HARRIET SMITH, recently purchased from
IN John F. Bloom, and described in the advertisement
published by said Bloom The above reward will be
given for her odg in the Jail of New Hanover county
$25 for her sdgment in any other Jail in the State 50
get her j. l.. KEEN :,
Feb. l9.-Ll41-2w-25-lt. Gay. Observer copy wv
OCCASIONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, ONE vi
the acting Magistrates of the County of Dupln b95I
Whitehead and maketh oath that he had lost misiaI
note of haL d, given by Julius Scott maize payable 10
for three hundred and ten dollars with interest from
and bearing date February the 18th, 1885, which noe me
maker from paying the to person except himS'
Given under my hand and seal o,1
Feb. lS, lS56.-140-3t-25-3t
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Later from Havana. ---Attempt to ASA ssinale tn
Archbishop of Cuba,

The steamer Cahawba at New York, brings Ha-
vana dates 10 the 18th inst. The Havana Prensa
gives the following account of attempt to assassi
nate the Archbishop of Cuba communicated to that
paper by correspondent writing under the date OF
HoIqun, February ls:
g With feelings of just indignation, sit down to
communicate to you the following horrid piece OF in
telligence. Our viruous archbishop the most excel
lent ST. Don Antonio Claret Clara recently arrived
at Gibara from Neuvitas. on the steamer Pelayo.-
He stopped more than two days at Gibara, and then
left for this city On the evening after his arrival
he preached eloquent sermon in The parish church
in the course of which he took occasion to laud the
people for their pety and general good conduct
The church completely full
CAS- the archbishop left the church the people
hocked around him as usual, and among others sew
eral pious women, all waiting for opportunity to
kiss the ling on his finger. At this moment man
ebowed his way through the crowd up to the arch
bishop expressing by his looks and manner desire
TO receive the holy fathers benediction As he was
in the act of STOPPING to kiss the ring, he suddenly
drew clasp knife, and stabbed the archbishop in
the face The venerable preate fell senseless TO the
ground. The wretched assassin, not content with
this but blinded by rage, endeavored to strike his
victim anew ; but at this critical moment a private
soldier, belonging to the garrison stationed III the
town. threw himself between the two, and succeeded
in experimenting the assassin and leading him off to
prison The claspkn afterwards found on
the ground, and near it the archbi>hop's ring.
THE assasSin's name is Antonio Torres, native
of the Canary islands, of low stature, and aged abou
thirty five years The wound begins near the upper
part of the ear, and stretches obhquey down to the
middle of the face. We all trust that the life of the
virtuous archbishop may be spared, and that the fer
vent prayers which offered up by all for the pre-
servation of his life will not be without avail"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-29

Corn AT NoRFoLK.-The market continues very
dull, and in consequence of the Canadas news there
are no sales. There $4,000 bushels in the mar
ket, and white and mixed are offered at Gal cents