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

This morning the price has up cents with sales
bove Sales of several lots rom hands) order
at 81 45 q 81 80 % Dbl
BEEF CATTLE, &c.-For beeves notice 4 fair demand
from butchers and in the absence of receipts for weeks
past the supply has become exceedingly light We quote
nomnay at cents for grass fed, and to cents u
D. for stall fed. SHEEP also in demand, and would
readily bring a fair price.
CoFFEE-n this article there has been nothing done ex
cep in the retail way THERE'S fair stock of most descrp
tons on market with limited demand. quotations
in table for store rates, according to quantity and
quality.
CoTToN-The receipts since our last review have been
exceedingly light and consequence the market has ruled
inactive. Quotations about the this day
week. few small parcels have changed hands 81
for inferior O4 cents for strict mddng and 0i for
Corn MEAL-Remains without change price, and is in
fair stock No sales during the week except in the small
EMPTY BARRELsI In Spirits Turpenne barrels we have
change to notice There has been moderate enquiry
ones at 81 60 each 80 days fair supply in first hands
FEATHERS Remain in full supply, and dull of sale.
We quote from store at 40 40 cents q ID, as in quantity
F1sHThe market poorly supplied with all desop-
tions. No Mulets in store and quotations.
tive and have barely anything to report fact there
has been noting done except in the retail way The re-
market has been considerably reduced te no family
stock and decidedly dull of sae W ou are III
$5 IS for So 25 for fine, 81 25 for uperne 81 sc
' pol c TOR family MI according to quantity
There is very little demand at present. and the market
fully supplied Received Saturday last from Hyde coun
y Enthusiastically in moderate stock and demand
imited no sales except in the retail way lot of 574
bushels received this week. and gone store See table
for last sale from vessel.-PEAs-C remain as las
reported Very few coming in and hear sales ex
cep in the small from second hands i'm fair enquiry
at s. cents y bushelRIcE-There is full stock q
clean in first hands, and market dull change however
in price. We quote at @ At ID b. as in ouant;tv
No demand for rough HEAT-We notice the sale or
Friday last Of 200 bushels NJ c. ST. 375 q busbe f
mixed.--WHITE BEANs-N received and : tar a.
mand exists; would sell at 81 rs 81 y bushel M "
HAYThere has been little done in this article dnrn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

AThe subscriber respectfully himself to his
fellow of the County of New Hanover candidate
for reelection to the of Sheriff. and trusts that his eff
forts discharge faithfully and acceptaby the duties of the
Office will secure to continuation of their suages.
Z. D. HALL.
March II, lS56-l59 tel Her. and Com copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

Rg- THE FIRST FAIR OF THE LADIES' BENEV-
CLIENT SOCIETY," of Dupn, will be held at Kenansvile
THURSDAY, the 22d of May, inst. The ladies desire
a full attendance, consequently all invited to attend
Kepansville, May l, 1856.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

An abolition Convention in Rhode Island has adopted re-
goutiors consuming Hon Edward Everett for his usome
eulogy Washington recently delivered in
Washington, Richmond and other cities Washington
STAKEHOLDER, and Mr. Eterett's euogy is denounced
a crouebing to the slave power.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
REVIEW OF THE WILMINGTON MARKET,
FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 18TH, 1856

TURPENTINE-The recent rise in the river has yet
sbled little produce to come in from above de-way
and consequently the receipts of this article have been
fined mostly to parcels per rail road and small eoasting
sells The market has ruled Arm With steady demand from
old virgin, 81 40 for yellow Dip and 81 40 for hard q Dbl
$50 lbs The sales for the week just ended reach only p
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
MARRIED.

, In the town of Wilmington, the 18th inst by Rev
Il; = Weatherly Mr.. c. F. STADTTA NDEN to Miss
THACkLA Comfy.
In Wayne county, n G., by Everett Smith, ESQ., Mr.
Wayne county. h1Sd'' u
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

HThe undersigned respectfully himself to his
fellow citizens of the County of New Hanover cand
date for the Office of Sheriff. subject nomination by the
Convention to be held Long Creek the 29th day Of
Nav next JOHN L. HOLMES.
April H. 1886. 1So-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
MAYER Is BLUM.

MAYER Is BLUM,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
WINES. BR4NDIES, GIN S, &c., g. e,
TTTOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO THE
w public that they have just opened the store formerly
occupied by Dr. D. DuPre Jr Princess and Water
Streets where they intend to keep always hand full sup
ply of the above Dealers in the genuine article would do
well in giving them call:
They also Keep constantly hand full stock of Domes
tic LIQUORS. such as WHISKEY, BRANDY and GIN.
ApriI 24-I97
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rhe INDIAN war AT Pugett's sOund.


yv,surycToN, MAY 12.-The President sent to the
Senate, today, documents relative to Indian hosti
ties on the Pacific coast.
Conceal Woounder date of the Goth of March says:
eth. war in Pugett's Sound will soon be broug to
close unless prevented by Governor Stevens deter
Innaton to carry Oh the war independent of the
United States troops, and that same remark is ap-
picabIe to Governor Curry adding 'these Governors
apDear to be running race to see who can dip the
deepes into the public treasury In the dense for
est of Fugetts Sound another Florida can be
red on at an expense of twenty or thirty Millions
The same willappy TO the mountain region of Pugets
Sound valley. have no doubt could settle the
test in short time if the Governors would withdraw
from the contest"
Governor Stevens says: "General Wool neglected
and refused TO seGd force for the relief of myself
and party when known 10 be in imminent danger, and
believed by those who were best capable of judging
to be coming on to certain death; and this when he
had az command Efficient force of regular troops,
He has rufused to sanction the agreement made be-
tween General Mason and Major Gaines for troops to
be sent to my assistance and ordered them dsbanded
Twas reserved for the Oregon volunteers rescue
There has been a breach of faith somewhere, and [
ask for an investigation into the whole matter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

Among the resolutions adopted at democratic
convention recently held in Owen county, Indiana,
was the following:
"Resolved, That that party hish proclams through
it's authorized leaders, Sharpes rifles moral
agent superior to the Bible Or constitution cove
nGntwith death and league NTH HE'LL and Let the
Union slide, is but beginning the work which they
would accomplish had they the power-a dissolution
of the Union"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
NOTICE.


LII persons indebted to the subscriber either by note
n account will please pay up, money must be had.
All accounts standing thee months interest will be
charged. No accounts will longer than ninety days
hereafter. THOS. G. CRAFT,
April 10Th. ---Td&w. No AZ Market st.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

We learn (says the North Carolina Sandard( that
Rawey Galloway, esq, distinguished whig OF Rock
ngham county, in this State, and an elector tor
lor and Fillmore in 1s4s has taken position with the
democratic party, and will support Bragg to! cover,
Vice President. Mr.. Galloway 10 a highly inelll-
gent gentleman, and possessed of no small influence
in that section of the State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

SAMPSON SUPERIOR CoJRT.-The Spring Term
of this Court commenced on Monday last
His Honor, Judge Caldwell, presiding. The first two
DAYS of the Term devoted TO the examination of
civil causes. On Wednesday, that of the State VS.:
Jacob defendant charged with the murder OF
Jacob Stewart-was taken up and occupied the at
tention of the Court till about Thursday noon, when
the case was submitted to the Jury, who returned
verdict against the prisoner-sustaining the charge
of murder After the verdict the prisoners counsel
moved to arrest the judgment of the Court on the
ground that the record did not show that an order
was made for removing The case from Cumberland
county to Sampson. The motion prevailed and
judgment was arrested. 1t is Likely the prisoner
will be remanded to Cumberland Jail for safe keeping
Solicitor Strange and J. G. Shepherd, Esq, conducled
the prosecution. Messrs ]. w. Cameron, NJ. j. Nc
Dufie, C. G. Wright. B. Fuller, J. A. Spears ant
Thomas H. Holmes, appeared counsel for the
prisoner
We learned yesterday evening that the Judge order
ed an arrest of judgment, and that the prisoner b.
produced on Tuesday of next week at the Superb
Court for this county From this order the Solicito
| North Carolinian.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

NHE WOULD BE SoLDIER,' BUT COULDN'T
@sEou1g English girl, aged only seventeen, recently
s saNed at Windsor, in England. Although she
rJ the first night in room where there were seve-
"a. oedS occupied by men, her was undiscovered,
1YI was she found out until she forced to appear
fle presence Of surgeon to undergo an examlna-
S,a and was ordered to strip off suit of masculine
raoIIments she had borrowed for the occasion. She
wa, y" then taken before magistrate on charge OF
tSiceVing the Queens money under false pretences
sf excuse for enlisting that she was anxious &c
y out and see her sweetheart in the Crimea A sub
Eape
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

THE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE HIS sGG:A74a
House and Lot at Smithville, situated Front iia
street. open to the Bay Also, Lot in front, 66 feet -
wide running the river not sold by the LIST June will
! be for rent. THOS. q. MClLilENNY.
| April l2.-T1S7- d&wtJl
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
The Washington Homicide.

WASHINGTON, May 1N.-Justices Smith and Birch
delivered their opinion this morning in the case of
Mr. Herbert charged with the killing of Thomas
heating. They say: "After careful examination
dthe evidence, we feel it to be duty we owe alike
to the defendant and the government, that the ends
Justice may be fully met, to send the matter TO the
Criminal Court of this District. That tribunal we
conceive to be the proper one to grant refuse the
application of the defendant for discharge. AS to
the application for bail, we are divided in opinion,
and we therefore commit the defendant to the custody
othe Marshal until he be discharged by due course
Of law"
The defendants counsel have made an application
TO the Criminal Court Judge for his release on writ
Q! habeas cOrpuS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
WILMINGTON WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT.

that our quotations generally
In filing small orders, high
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
SOUND PLACE FOR SALE.

sUUND FAAOIA Fun SAE4HA'
JeEa A STRIP OF LAND, one hundred acres New
Eii: Topsa Sound two wide from the Sound to my
- back line; also five desirable building lots at Wrighs
vile SOUND containing 40 All the above desirable lots
parcels we'll supplied with wood and timber and
of the pleasant situations the Sound for Sum-
mer residence.
terms and particulars apply B. Baxter at Whining
ton, the subscriber on the premises. - - -
| May Z. lS56.-[208- lwd-36-4tw. BENJAMIN MOTT.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
SECOND DISPATCH.

WASHINGTON, May lO.-Mr Herbert was brought
before Judge Crawford this afternoon on a writ of
habeaS corpus his counsel praying for his discharge.
The examination of witnesses occupied seven hours,
heestimony being about the same that before the
magistrates The judge announced that he would
give his decision on Monday. There is an understand
ing between both parties that the Netherlands Minis
ermay then be examined, should he assent to the re-
quest 10 appear as a witness
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

Two other letters accompanied this correspondence.
one of which was from Mr.. Moliny, the Costa Rican
Minister at Washington, informing his government
of recenteter received from the government OF Great
Britain and France, in which great sympathy is felt
for the Central American States in general. The
other informs the government of Costa RIGA that an
English fleet will be Immediately sent to the Pacific
coast of Costa RIGA.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
private terms

No there has been nothing done and quotations in
BILE nominal No is in fair enquiry, and supply light
Sales of two three parcels at 81 Is So 50 u bb in
quality
TA-EIas been in fair enquiry throughout the week and
the market ruled firm at 81 % % Dbl up Wednesday,
when advance of obtained The receipts have
been confined small parcels and the sales for the week
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
FRESH ARRIVALS.

FRESH ARRIVALS.
DER SCHR. w. H. SMITH, from New York at Geo
H. KELLY BROS, No IL North Water street:
IS bags prime Laguayra Coffee
20 mats old Gov. Java g
20 boxes Colgate's No. Soap.
May Is. Low for cash
FLORIDA LAND FOR SALE
E@ The SUBSCRIBER offers for sale his tract of land
situated in Leon County, Florida midway between Tai
ahaSsee and Monticello and Is miles from Newport inme
about acres about 600 which are cleared and in CUT
Vaton. He would divide it into tracts if purchaser
did not want the whole Call and examine before buvino
elsewhere. Terms made easy.
May l6.-37-4t. Adm POWELL
$IOO REWARD.
so Runaway from the subscriber on the 18th nit
"a my negro man BRIANT, Commonly called Bant. J.
"a will give reward of hundred dollars for the
confinement Of tho said slave in any Jail within the
Stae or for his delivery to Said reward will give
dead or alive Brian about five feet or seven inches
hgh dark Completed and full the eyes speaks quick
when spoken to-has the right arm between the
elbow and wrist stout built and weighs about l65 pounds
May I6th-LS-6m. F. THOMPSON
'THOSE WHO WISH purchase reliable goods viii
call and see the great variety of articles Mems and
Boys wear, opened at Scott & Baldwin's Tbev will
look at those business, Alpaca Linen, Cashmere Dram
dt@, Silk and Marseiles COat-aI we'll made and cut The
assortment of vests at this House unequaed No estab
shmen pretendS to sell the superior work that this House
offers The Pants sold by Scott Baldwin, the best cut
garments ever offered ready made At this House. Gents
will find the largest assortment of under garments furnish
Ing goods, &C., adopted to their Also Umbrellas-the
best article made, Scotch, Bingham and Silk at
SCOTT & BALDWIN'S,
May Is. City CLOTHING STORE 50 Market st.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
Further from Central America.

ENGLISH INTELLIGENCE
The mails by the Empire CITY and the Orizaba are
at hand, and we have full accounts of the exciting
events which have just transpired in Central Ameri
ca The following are copies of the intercepted cor
respondence. showing that England is secretly aiding
the Costa Rlcans:
FOREIGN OFFICE, Feb. 9, 1856
am directed by the Earl of Clarendon to acquaint
you that, having referred 10 the War Department
your letter of the 18th ull, requesting that small
supply of arms may be furnished 10 the government
of Costa Rca his lordshp has been informed by that
department, in reply that 1000 smooth bore mus.
kes (nittons) which not so highly finished as the
line pattern muskets of 1912, can be supplied for
this service for FL 3s EACH or if it should be pre-
ferred, 1000 of the line pattern muskets of 1852 can
be furnished at Sos. Sd, each
AS as Lord Clarendon is informed by you of
the species of arms which you decide upon he will
communicate further with the War department, and
request that the arms may be placed at your disposal
have the honor 10 be, sir, your most obedent and
humble servant, E. HAMMOND,
To E. WALLERsTEIN, Esq, &C. &c., &c.
No. 10. LONDON Feb TO- 1856.
SIR In reference to my note of 10th of last month
marked No f. in which communicated to your Ex-
celency that in the interview with Lord Clarendon,
had begged of him to favor government with
loan of 1000 muskes. | now take great pleasure
to inform your Excelency that, the 9Th inst,
was advised by the Secretary of Foreign Relations
that Lord Clarendon, having consulted with the Min
lister OF War In regard to my request, received the
information that 1000 muskets could be obtained at
the price of 23s., or 1000 at sos 3D., for that SER
vice, in informed kis Iordship which of the
two kinds would suit me. He will give orders that
the 1000 may be placed at my disposal for the use
of the republic of Costa Rca | have not yet replied
to that communication, but have written private
letter to said Secretary, entreating him to send me
an order to examine the two kinds of arms After
seeing them will still consider if it is convenient to
take them without positive instructions from his Ex
cellency the Presiden but in the meantime am per.
suaded his exceency will see the promptness with
which the government of her Britanc Majesty has
complied with my request is very strorg demon
straon of her sympathy and good will towards that
republic Nothing is said it true, in The Minister'S
letter, about the time tn: money should be paid; it
shows that this is left for the Republic to determine
enclose herein a copy of the letter mentioned, and
take this opportunity to repeat myself your Excel
lency's obedient servant
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
NrcCALEB a. BUNTING

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GRO
w CERES AND PROVISIONS,
No. 81 NORTH WATER STREET.
Wilmington, N G.
Orders from the country will receive prompt attention
March 20, 1855
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

NOTE. River Lumber, Tar, and Turpentine, sold in t
water subject to the expense Of landing inspection
erage &c say Lumber 50 cents to 81 % M Tar and
Turpentine about 10 Is cents % bband naval stores
when brought per railroad about the in
eurred-*For Virgin or mixed Turpentine deduction
o. one-fth made the price of yellow dip,
cording to quality.
Wilmington Bank Rates of Exchange.
Baltmore...1 pr ct prem. Philadelphia pr CT. prem
BostoE....-.1 Sc s. Charleston, "A &C &
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c., MEMORANDA.
Sc6r Col John McRae Marshall from Iiyernool v,e AZ
R1o De Jansiro 18th March -FNO'' "''' "'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

81 1t should be understood
represent the wholesale prices
er rates have to be paid.
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kansas Affairs.

ror1s MAY 1Oth.-To-day, the steamer Star
ST. VT from Kansas, with dates to Saturday,
OF the bore Her news is OF highly important
arrived hef''
tendency Robinson and family had taken passage
Go Star of the West at Lexington While on
on INC nv hitber, Gov Robinson was waited upon by
beF w. and he was notified that they should de-
the o 70 explain on the ground that he was fleeing
tam b territory 10 avoid arrest on an indictment
from W" which had been found against him by
fol- 1 Er@Ud jury of the U. S. District Court.
The Pobinson replied to them, that he had been
f,r,pd BY one of the jury that an attempt had been
u ~ find true bill against him, but that it had
naa9 " This explanation did not satisfy the Commit
taHeu thew insisted that he should remain. Mr.
Re en finally consented On the persuasion of Mr.
ROolH!0n captain of the boat and Mr.. Bernard, Of
Pa L:nnorp The Committee agreed to send a mes
bSll, IN Kansas to ascertain if the indictment had
seDg' fnnd against the Governor if not all the ex-
Dsn Dos Of the detention should be paid by the Com
Paoo which consisted of Gen. Shields, Mr.. Sawyer
nl 3 number of the E.ost respectable citizens.
aDT !. bod been reported by dispatch from Leaven-
I.,b inst received, that an armed body of men were
Nonie for Lawrence with the purpose Of destroying
Gu e.. oviience taken by the Committee.
tnG Tb%e Gov Reeder in attendance at the SEES
-. ~ the Committee at Lecompton, on the 9th, the
SUn atr Marshal served on him writ to appear be-
t5p Grand Jury of that place to answer charge
II ontomDt for having refused TO comply with the
o. Of the grand jury previously served upon
HL Gov Reeder had refused to obey the writ, and had
..oo,Iod 70 the Committee, but the latter decided
B5 they had no power in the case However, Mes
s' IT.. HIr Rppder was protected from arrest by privi
as ' his Office but Mr. Oliver dissented from this
o93 oJ that the Committee could not stand between
en- r Pepder said that though his life was in danger
N Tacoonton, he would remain in his privilege in
Tendance of the Committee, and he warned the
Marshal and his assistant to touch MIN al 'ne pefi
The Marshal left, but was expected 10 return on
tho 9th with the U. S. dragons.
Jn5ge Lecompte had, on the 5th INST, charged the
rrond Jury to ndict all the State officers and men,
Sars If the legislature, for high treason; but up to
t5o 9th inst, there was such indictment found by
Ts Court so far as the proceedings have been made
public.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16
MIR. Buchanan.

PHILADELPHIA, May 9th-Mr. Buchanan was
notified of his nomination for the Presidency by the
Pennsylvania State Democauc Convention, on yes
cIday at Lancaster by committee. He expressed
Dis profound thanks fer the honor and endorsed the
resolutions adopted by the said Convention. The
Kansas Nebraska set, he said wond if carried into
execution, with an infexibility and perseverance
rscludlng all hope of a change, and vet in kindly
spirit ere long, alIay the dangerous excitement which
l'S Tor some years prevailed on the subject OF domes.
VIC slavery, and again unite al portions of our COM
mon country in the ancient bonds of brotherly aec
uOn, under the flag of the Constitution and the Union.
Tae New Jersey American State CounciIs
BoRDENTowN N. j., May THE American State
council met here this morning at 10 o'clock. A
great deal OF angry discussion occurred in reference
10 the Phiadel phia convention of Feb. 22d. COM
3 lIe was appointed to make report. One of the
Ueegates stated that the nomination of Mr. Fillmore
was not fairly obtaned-that it was done by the
southern and spurious delegates. The statement was
"nnrmed by Judge Marsh, the president of the late
invention at Philadelphia. Several delegates gave
1'H OPINION that if the nomination of MIR, Fillmore
was latlhed by the State Council it would lose New
Jersey to the American party. 1t was then agreed to
aAs no further steps towards ratfying the nomna-
t IUn OF Mr. Fillmore until he was heard from in re-
.iVnCe 10 his Americanism. The whole subject was
aen lad upon the table and the State Council ad
SIGLned to meet on the 28th of May at Newark M
"''Sates were elected to the National Council
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-05-16

SPIRITS TURPENTINE-The market for this article has
ruled unsteady since last review and prices have uctuaed
IS to s9a cents u gaonclosng, however, at quota
ton of Thursday last There has been but little done dur
ing the week. prices which it has been held above
the view of buyers The sales foot up only LOSS bbs,
viz:
Saturday go. 100 bbls. at 39a cents per gallon.
Wednesday,. ego ' 80
No sales this morning, and market dull above figure
RosIN-For Common there has been rather enquiry
from buyers during the past week. and quotation h
an of centsthe sales since Monday having been
81 20 for large size bbs (3O lbs. and upwards The