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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
A Rebuke Admirably Spoken.

The Memphis Bulletin, neutral, but with undis.
guised proclvites towards Mr. Fillmore after motto.
ing the handsome conduct of Mr. Stevenson of Ken.
lucky, in saying that it part of his mission in
the present canvass to heap personal abuse on Mr.
Fillmore noble example, which we are Glad TO see
is very generally followed by the leading organs and
speakers of the Democratic side-thus speaks of the
opposite course OF conduct on the part of Mr. Bu-
chanans opponents IN the South
We wish we had, as pendant 10 this, an equally
signal example of sheer Justice to Mr. Buchanan
from his political adversaries. But we regret 10 say
that in general the presses and speakers opposed to
Mr.. Buchanan are adopting tone of language and
tenor OF sentiment as regards him, which cannot
fail to recoll upon themselves and to prove dsad
vantage rather than help to the election Of Mr.
Fillmore: 1t is idle 10 pretend that Mr.. Buchanan is
not entitled to the respect of his countrymen as
ripe, experienced statesman, who has rendered long
and distinguished service to the Republic. He is an
old man, who has grown gray in the public service,
without one blot upon his personal integrity pri.
Vate honor His patriotism has been impeachej,
and cannot be- In most, if not all, the questions
which have divided the country, we have differed
from him. In the position he now stands before the
country, as the representative of party to which we
have always been opposed especially as the re.
preventative of principle avowed in the Ostend Con-
ference giving countenance to the spirit of aggres.
sion and acquisition already too rife in land
there is much to render his elevation to the Chief
Magstracy undesirable to us. There is but one ex.
treme contingency in which we could give him our
sufrage-as a dernier resort to escape the DONNA
ton of pure sectionalism. But, while thus radically
differing from Mr.. Buchanan in the domestic policy
which he would inaugurate, We freely concede TO
him, in this crisis of public affairs the conserva
sm of broad nationality of principle and sentiment
and fidelity TO the Constitution which might be i'm
plicitly relied upon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
Later from Kansas.

ST. LOUIS Aug ust 2.-CoLUMB1A, S. e., August
23-The St Louis Republican oil this day contains
Kansas advces, by letters, to the 10th inst which
state that exGov. Shannon and nearly all the citi
zens had fed from Lecompton, which town was ia
ken by the FreeState assailants and that Secretary
Woodson an Sheriff Jones had been taken prisoners
and several houses burnt. Preparations for war
in active progress at all points. steamer was
the route with three companies of volunteers from
Missouri ready for the field, and three companies of
cavalry and one of artillery U. S. A., were proceed
ing from Leavenworth.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
Arrival of the North America.
Four Days Later from Europe.

QUEBEC, Aug. 24.-The Steamer North America
arrived here this morning. bringing Liverpool dates
to the 18th, four days later advices from Europe.
The steamship Niagara arrived out on the 18th.
The general news by this arrival is meagre and I'M
important. There is no political news from Great
Britain The Emperor Napoleon had returned to
Paris, and would leave again Immediately for the
Baths of Brantz. The London papers notice certain
extraordinary statements circulating at Paris respect
ing affairs at the Tuilleres, and call the Emperor
to stop the calumny. The latest intelligence from
Madrid simply mentions that there is nothing new,
and quiet was renorted throughout Span
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

THE MANCHESTER RA1LRoAD.-We are gratifed to
learn, from of the officers of this Road that there
has been large increase IN the travel for the fiji
six months of the present year, that of the cor
responding period of last year. Also, very large
increase of freghts, particularly in the lumber and
timber business.
We are also informed by the same gentleman, that
Mr. Eli Gregg, the President of the Company, intends
to make effective and certain arrangements for Sc
curing the passage of all the freight for the Cheraw
and Darlington Railroad with the greatest expedi-
ton. We trust all the shippers from the North for
the interior, will give this route a trial.
Chern7y Gnzette
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

PETER FUNK WoRsrED.-Peter Funk is shrewd
man, and gel orally carries his point but he some.
times gets worsted. A case has recently occurred
which we will relate. A countryman named King
was in the city on business, and though appearing
somewhat green" was not altogether unacquainted
with the ways of Gotham. He had heard of Peter,
and resolved TO see him. He accordingly wentinto a
mock-auctlon store, where number of men were
examining watches, with the apparent intention
of buying.
When King entered, wise looks were EXCHANGED
between those gentry, and the sales soon commence.
ed. A handsome and valuable gold watch was Of
tered, and King, being good judge of the article
bid it in at $25. He Immediately put it into his
pocket and turned to leave. The auctioneer asked
him to have the watch done up. "No," replied
King, " will carry it in my pocke-it will be safe ;"
You had better have it done up" persisted the auc
tloneer "lou can then put into your trunk and carry
1t home without danger of losing itn 81 never lose
anything" replied King
by this lime several men had gathered around
him. some advising him to have done up and Others
asking him to let them look at it, But he declined
all oners, and started for the door Peter saw he
nao gos mold OF the wrong customer and resolved 10
enect oy force what he could not by DECEPTION. A
man sprung before King, and was about to close the
oo0r' "nle the others pressed closely around him.
lhefeupon' ne drew revolver, and assuring them
that IL was we'll loaded and sure fire, told the mar
at the door, in very cool and deliberate menner'
that IT he attempted TO shut it, he would how his
brains out forthwith Then pushing away the men
around nm with pair of stout arms. he exclaimed.
" Inc nrst man who dares 10 Law his hands on me
Will be shot " They all stood back, and King walked
out with his watch, while Peter found himself done
lttie Do"ner than he ever remembers to have BEEN
-New York Post.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

o. The Abolitonists in Kansas having been rein
forced by all the scoundrels OF the neghboIng anti
slavery States, are committing every species of out
rage attacking posts towns, postofices, and public
Institutions, in defiance of law, humanity, and COM
mon decency. These outrages will, of course, pro-
duce retaliation the part of the bold rifemen of
the South and Southwest, and then the Freedom
Shrlekers" will have just what they want, which is
something upon which to keep up an excitement
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
Wick I'm French,

We are indebted to the courtesy of D. K. McRae,
Esq, for late copy OF the Paris Constitutional, in
which we find set forth in choice Partisan French,
the exploits of one M. Busord W. Viek, de Carolina
du Sud, and how he hit M. Stanwood of Massachus.
etts one rape" with one {" came" over his head,
and so forth. Wick will be famous shortly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
$O0O.O5 Reward.

We are authorized by a friend to offer the above
liberal reward for of the first live Know Nothings
who was instrumental in establishing the order in
Wilmington. The offered, we are aware. is ok.
travagant, but the gentleman Offering it, we think,
can " stand his hand"
"i"hS out your Banners the Outward Wau-
we learn that our Know Nothing friends have
room tun OF banners and transparencies, with any
number OF torches squbs &C., prepared to celebrate
Glimers victory over Bragg Would itynot be as
WELL when the final result is announced for them to
give US torch-lght procession, with all the para.
phernaa' just to keep up their spirits and give us
sample OF what they intended doing on the majority
OF voters in New Hanover county casting their suf.
TRACES for MIR. Gilmer Let us have the display bv
all means. 1t will create laugh, if nothing more
and laughter, in such cause, cannot fail to be of
advantage in these dull times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
Combinations by the Senate

WASHINGTON, August 23.-Mathias R. Andrew,
Collector of ST. Augustine George L. Cary, Cover
nor of Oregon; Franklin H. Clark, U. S. Attorney
for the Eastern District of Louisiana; A. j. Haven,
of Michigan, Marshal of Utah J. J. Taylor, of New
York, Commissioner to run the boundary line be-
tween the Territory of Washington and the British
dominiOns.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.-The Kansas meeting called
here yesterday was very large. Spirited addresses
were delivered and resolutions adopted denouncing
the free State committee appointed to
proceed to Kansas and inquire into the of the
women and children and company of $500 men,
well armed and equipped, are organizing with view
of being ready to march at an early day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

GOOD, VERY GooD.-One of our Mississippi ! si
changes in noticing the proceedings OF SSt;Og
uished member Of the American party" gave in hr
experience and took his seat with the mourns
He said he had got off the platform of the Ian q,
can" party-but he didn't jump of nor ne aa and
off, He was standing erect, with head lIl!sL sd out
suddenly he dropped through. Somebody pun aOdug
the 18th section plank on which be was Es;iinoTss
and he fell through the hole in it-thats Fllln'''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
CFFICE OF BOARD nE HEALr

Charleston, Sunday Night, 10 o'clock
The Board report death from yellow fever for
the past twenty-four hours.
J. l.. DAWSON, M D., City Register.
N. B.-The Board will report daily all deaths that
occur. Should report appear, it will be under
stood that no death has occurred.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

By late files of English papers, we see that Mr.,
Edward Strut, noted manufacturer has been raised
to the peerage. This unusual proceeding shows the
interest which the Queen takes in the manufacturing
pursuits OF her domnons land also the inroads which
time is making up for ancient customs and preiudices
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
Kansas Affairs.

CHICAGO, Aug 26.-Advices from Leayenworth
Thursday last have been received. Lawrence W;
still unframed, and 1000 men, completely arme
were ready TO defend ii at a moments warning.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
Later'fronl Europe.

The Steamer Niagara arrived at Halifax on the
25lh inst, with Liverpool dates to the 10th.
There is no news of interest. Spain was quiet at
last accounts The crops throughout England are
favorably report of, being fully an average one
The commercial will be found under the appro'
pirate head.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

~ The legislature of Texas of which State Judge
Terry was formerly citizen has passed JOINT res
oution endorsing his high character ana requesting
the Federal authorities to interfere, IN all legal ways
to obtain him release or a fair trial.
FEEBLE YELL-Mr. James YELL the Know No
thing candidate for Governor of Arkansas, has car
red one county out of tscentyJour heard FROM Such
a Yell is hardly audible.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
Aid for Kansas,

morning. signed by the conductors of our journals,
our leading merchants and by many citizens, for
meeting in aid of the rights, interest and honor of
the Southern States, involved in the Kansas
troubles.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
OFFICE OF BOARD OF HEALTu

Charleston, Saturday Evening, 10 o'clock.
The Board of Health report one death from yellow
fever for the past twenty-four hours.
]. L. DAWSON, NJ. D., City Register
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

1sg~ Little Tommy, his return from school
found his mother very busily engaged a: work on
piece of apparel the name of which he did not ex.
actly remember, and asked, " Ma, what is that you
are making 2" Nothing, my son-only pair of
corsets' Oh, yes now | know said Tommy, 81
have read in the books that the coat of the stomach
is destroyed by alcoholic potaons-such as you take
every day at dinner; and as your old one is about
worn out suppose you are preparing ne,O one to
take its place" skip and jump all that
saved the urchin from his mothers slipper
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

The State election in Illinois for Governor and Con.
gress it will be seen, take place November 4th the
same day as the election for President
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
From the Washington Union.


The New York Tribune has lately made calcu.
ation respecting the result of the Presidential cleo
ton In that calculation New Hampshire is set down
for Fremont. This assumption controvert. 1t the
signs of the times go for anything, New Hampshire
Will 90 for Buchanan The Democracy are united to
man. Hundreds of national Wings who, like
Madame de Stael, shave loved their God, their
father, and their country" will be with us. The
dark reign of that cabal which for two years has
hung over US is soon to close forever. Already has
the hand written their doom upon the wall. They
have been weighed in the balance and found wanting.
They have tempered with the consciences and in
famed the passions of men. They have ignored the
principles OF the revolution and trampled upon the
the condition of the african, they would crush the
Celt. Denouncing, in the God the breach of
" solemn compacts" they counsel resistance to law
10 bloody issue In the name of liberty, they com.
mence warfare of race and Sect But their days
numbered. New Hampshire will redeem her name
and place. If we not as enthusiastic, we are not
the less certain. In the coming contest, while we
admire the men, worship principles. Our endorse.
ment will be given 10 the present administration
when Franklin Pierce meets US at his home in New
Hampshire II will be the proudest moment of his
life And perhaps cannot better answer the insult
ing data of the Tribune than by saying the Democracy
of New Hampshire believe on national questions as
did Horace Greeley in 1884, before he had inundated
patriotism upon the altar of agitation. Then he
wrote: g To philosophical observer, the existence
of domestic servitude in one portion OF the Union
while it is condemned and forbidden in another
would, indeed seem to afford no plausible pretex, fo
variance or alienation The Union was formed with
perfect knowledge on the one hand, that slavery
existed at the South, and the other that 1t was
utterly dsapproved and at the North
But the trainers of the Constitution fol
dstrust and dssension in this circumstance. Wisely
avoiding all discussion of subject delicate an(
exciting they proceeded 10 the formation of "a NOR
perfect Union,' which, leaving each section in ,h
possession Of its undoubted right of regu lating it,
own internal government and enjoying its own
speculative opinions, provided only for the common
benefit and the mutual well-being of the whole. An(
why should not this arrangement be satisfactory au(
perfect o. N. H. b.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

HeA What is the use in talking national politics
until we find out whether we are to have any ma
tional politics to talk? The thing hangs trembling
in the balance. Are we to have United States,
the destinies of which President is to preside
Are we to have Constitution to the maintenance of
which he is TO be sworn are we TO be simply the
subjects of Rump Parliament, assuming, in effect
all the powers of the government, coercing those
branches in whose keeping is especially placed the
guardianship of the rights of the minority and the
sovereignty of the States. Let US pause and see.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
A Capital Hit.

The best thing we have heard this year, in politi.
cal way, occurred at Meadvle few days since
One of the Black Republican editors of that rural
town who, last year very hostile to the Pope and
fully persuaded that &C Americans ought TO rule
America met German acquaintance in the street,
and accosted him something in this wise:
Well, John, suppose you are going to give FIRE.
mont vote this year,
John studied moment, and cooking one eye as
much to say, do you anything green there, -
replied that he had no vote to give Fremont
"Why, how is that o. queried editor friend.
Because replied John, II haven't been here
long enough"
'Not long enough? Why how long have you
been here3"
"Oh, about ten years."
WE'LL" persisted the Fremonter, "that is long
enough TO entite you to a vote.'
ooh, know" said the man with the " sweet Ger
man accent" ' that have been here long enough to
vote for Buchanan but it requires German to re-
side here twenty one years to make him legal voter
for Fremont"
Just about that time the editor in pursuit of vo-
tiers under difficulties" had particular business in his
offce-Erie Observer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

Oa- The Herald has again changed its tack. MIR.
Buchanan has been for time represented by il
as the Southern sectional candidate. Yesterday
however, he was terrible Northern abolition fellow
supported by Garrison, Theodore Parker etc. The
Garrison and Parker part was quotation from the
Baltimore American All we say about the
statement of the American is, that it has about
much approximation 10 the sober truth, that
of the nursery rhyme which gravey asserts that the
cow jumped over the moon. The course of the
Southern opposition presses is certainly queer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

BSg~ People never will be satisfied, we believe, for
after all our successes in this State, felt inclined
TO grumble this morning. The Standard has got re-
ports from all the counties in the Stale, and the ma
iority does not go over 10, 00O In fact, the limit
seems to be II 594 To be sure this is some ma ori
ty but we had begun TO get greedy and look for
more and in our sefshness felt inclined to begudge
Mr.. GiImer even the tIfng gain of A which he
made in Gaston rather the relative gain of A
casoned by the vote of that county not being brought
out The vote two years ago was IS, 1875. This year
it will be over 100000. Mr.. Gmer will fall about
1000 under Dockery's vote. Governor Bragg will go
some 5000 over his former vote. Of the increase of
six to seven thousand votes about three thousand may
be set down as the natural increase Of the vote
The other three to four thousand were brought out
by the greater excitement pending Presidential
election There are always, in every State, consd
cradle per cenage of the voters who neglect to go to
the polls. There were, no doubt, very many even in
this State Indeed, we know some counties, the pop
uation of which we know has increased pretty rap
dly while their vote is not above, if equal to what
it was some years ago. Had the vote been brought
out fully in all the counties as from local causes,
it was in some, the aggregate could not have fallen
below lis ,000 or perhaps it would have gone up to
100000.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

PERIOD OF HUMAN LIEN. Flourens, the dis
tingushed French, Psychologist and Perpetual Secre
tary OF the Paris Academy of Sciences has published
work, in which he announces that the normal of
period of the life of man is 90 years he grounds
on which he comes to this philosophic conclu-
sion may be briefly stated. 1t is, we belive fact in
natural history that the length of each animals life
in exact proportion to the period it is in growing
Button was aware of this truth and his observations
lead him conclude that the life in different species
of animals is six times long as the
period of growth M. Flourens, from his own OBJ.
servations and those of his predecessors is of opin
ion that it may be more safely taken at five times
When Button wrote, the precise period al which an.
imas leave off growing, or to speak more correctly
the precise circumstance, which indicates that the
growth has ceased, was not known. NJ. Fourens
has ascerained the PERIOD and thereon lies his pre-
sent theory. 1t consists, says he, in the union of
the bones to their epiphyses. As long the bones
are not united to epiphyses the animal grows as
soon the the bones united to their epphyses
the animal ceases to grow. Now, in man, the union
If the bones and the epphyses takes place. according
to M. Flourens at the natural duration of life IS five
times 20 years. AS necessary consequence of The
proongation of life to which NJ Fourens assures man
he is entitled he modtes very considerably his diff
ferent ages. prolong the duration OF infancy, he
says, up 10 ten years, because it is from nine to ten
that the second dentition is terminated prolong
adolescence up 20 years, because it is at that age
that the development of the bones ceases and con-
sequentIy, the increase of the body in length | pro-
long youth up to the age of 40 because it is only at
that age that the increase of the body in bulk ter
inmates After 40 the body does not grow, properly
speaking the augmentation of its volume, which
then takes place, not veritable organic develop
ment but simple accumulation of fat. After the
growth, or more exactly speaking, the develo pment
In length and bulk has terminated, man enters into
what call the period of inauguration, that s-when
all our parts become more complete and frmer, our
functions assured and the whole organism more
perfect The period lasts to IS or 70 years and
then begins old age which lasts for 80 years
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29
Kan8lS

All the accounts from Kansas 60 to show the pro-
gress of rebellion not only against the laws passed
bv the Legislature of Kansas, but against the laws o
Congress and the authorities appointed by the United
States, Some time since it announced that Gen.
Lane had organized regiment, and was about to
enter the territory from Iowa with large company
The g law. and. order" party meaning the pro-
slavery men, had been using their best efforts to re-
store peace and tranquility to the territory for such
was to say the least of it, their own obvious interest.
The pro-slavery men took means to ascertain Lanes
motions and objects. He professed to come Tor
the purpose of peaceabe settlement DESTROYS to make
Kansas free State by legal means through the bal
LOT box and not otherwise The pro-savey men
made no objections, but were thrown OH their guaro'
and in pursuing their private business, neglected the
maintenance of the necessary precauion against the
violence of The Abolition lords Suddenly, while they
were eposing in fancied security Lane and his crowd
and q man named Brown, with his crowd, from Hi
nos burst on the territory with arms in their hands,
attack the settlement made by the colony from Geor
gia, and break it up; proceed to Franklin and Le-
compton to drive out the Southern men, and release
the prisoners IN custody 0! the United States, COM
milling as they 90, acts of ferocious brutality The
Southern people in the territory, and on its borders,
are ORGANIZING fast, and if they can catch Lane and
his myrmidons will give them short shrift. Mean
while the House refuses to pass the Army Appro-
priaton bill without proviso that it shall not be
used to enforce the law in Kansas. Bloody work
must be the result and the "freedom shriekers >
will have the food for excitement that they long for.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-08-29

STATE ELEcT1oNs-The following States will hold
their elections previous to the contest for the Fres