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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
MooRE's CREEK CELEBRATION.
+ or the Journal
Public Meeting at Long Creek

Public Meeting at Long Greek.
AT a large and respectable Meeting of the Citizens
of Long Creek and several of the Joining Districts
assembled at Long Creek Bridge, on the 9th inst, to
make some movement towards celebrating the anniver.
sary of the Battle of Moore's Creek. On motion, Jas
Garrison, Esq. called to the Chair, and Jno.
Robert Larkins and S. H. Bell, were appointed Sec
retaries. On motion, j. P. Moore, John Larkins. F.
H Bell, t. NJ. Chatterton and DR.. S. S. SatchwelI,
were appointed a Committee to draft resolutions for
the action of the Meeting Whereupon, said Com
mittee after few moments consultation, reported
through DR.. S. s. Satchwe the following resolutions,
accompanied by few pertinent and well timed re-
marks from that gentleman:
WHEREAS 1t is the opinion of this meeting that the his
tory of the struggles of tho Revolution has attached
sufficient Importance to the battle of Moores Creek and
feeling that the of that event only
alive and made to become digned history by suitable ap-
probation on the part of the people,
RESOLVED, That recommend to the people of New
Hanover and the neghbsrng counties, unite with
Moore Creek on the 9th nst for the purpose Of
celebrating the anniversary of that day.
Resolved, That suggest to the people of Wilmington
and all others concurrng in the movement appoint
mttees to cooperate with in making suitable arrange
ments
Resolved That appoint behalf of the people of the
county committee of arrangements consisting of the fol-
Geo. J. Moore, Francis Lewis John T; Moore VIM: S.
Tate, Rev Robert Tate D. W Mott Rich L. Bourdeaux,
Amos Rochel John Shepard, J. M. Foy, ~ F. Nixon Da-
vd Sanders Richard Beasly JAS GARRISON W. S. Larkins
John Jones G. w. Murphy Owen Alderman Joel L. Moore,
James cDue, Levi Coston, Michael Register NJ c. Col
Inns, NJ T Bourdeau1 Evan Larkins, John Corbett, Chs
ker, sem John F. Moore, A. D. Bourdeaux S. S. Henry S.
H Bell, Robert Larkins J. P Moore, Montague, AL
Hewlett, J. A Sanders Jash. Pickett Thos Pickett
ResoLved That Hon. w. S. Ashe, George Davis and T
H. Williams Esqs be appointed Oratoror the occasion
that the Chairman be instructed request their acceptance
Resolved That the several committees of
be requested to meet at Long Creek Bridge Friday the
22nd instant ~
Resovcd That the proceedings of this meeting be sent to
the Editors with request to publish
JAMES GARRISON, Chairman.
S. H. BELL, secretaries
Town and other papers requested to COPY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

REcE1vED.-The Clerk of New Hanover County
Court, s. R. Bunting, Esq, requests TO state that
the Revised Statutes of the State have been received
by him, for distribution amongst the Magistrates OF
this County.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

into the House OF Delegates OF Georgia, we notice one
ito promote the settlement of Territories of the UnF
Ted Stass" 1t provides for State aid to companies
OF Georgians, organized for the purpose of emsraI
ing to Kansas. but who may be disabled from so DO
ing for want of funds 1t proposes that the leader
or captain of the company shall give bond and securi
ty Tor the faithful disbursement of the funds, anu
within twelve months after the receipt thereof trans
port one hundred emigrants TO Kansas. 1t proposes
that the aid shall be given in sums of $50 to eaC9
emgrant not TO exceed in the aggregate $50, OO0 an"
that the money expended is TO be reimbursed BY
special tax on slaves.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

% The American steamship Pacific. which left
Liverpool on the 23d ult., has not yet been heard
FROM and considerable uneasness is beginning to be
felt with regard to her
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
next, the 18th inst, and will continue, as follows:

Mr.. G. c. McCrnmmen will as usual attend the
Superior Courts of this Circuit and settle accounts
due the Journal Office
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

RS~ VIM. E. Murphy, pro-slavery, has bean elect
ed Mayor of Leavenworth, Kansas.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
The Deep River Coal.

By letter from VIM. McClane, Esq, Superin.
tendent of the Egypt Coal Company's Mines, to
gentleman of this place, we learn that on the 9th
inst, the shaft which has been sinking there for
some months past struck the vein, and they COM
menced cutting coal. Mr. McClane adds that 1T is
beautiful sight, we are all delighted with the
result"
There is now not the slightest doubt about the
abundance and quality of the coal on the Deep River,
nor that it will prove profitable 10 the companies en-
gagged in mining it, and afford remunerating employ
ment to the improvements constructed for its convey
ance to market 1t will probably be sometime in
the summer, say May June, before the conveyance
of freight the Improvements of the Cape Fear and
Deep Rivers can be calculated upon with any GER
tanty The shaft is sunk to the depth of about two
hundred feet, and is between hundred and fifty
and two hundred feet from the river.
10 General Cass on the 9Th inst while coming
down the steps at the east end of the Patent Office
Building, slipped upon the ice and was thrown to
the pavement, a distance of four five steps.
He taken up insensible and did not recover
seriousness for about half an hour. He bled quite
profusey from his head where he struck, and fears
were entertained that his brain might have been in
urcd We pleased to learn by the fastest advices
from Washington City, that his injuries are less
rious than had been feared. He is now considered
out of danger by his physicians. General Cass is
we'll known and so much respected in Washington,
that deep feeling of sympathy was awakened on
hearing of the accident, account of his advan-
cd age reasonable apprehensions were entertained
that it might prove fatal.
SUPERIOR CoURTs.--The Superior Courts in this
Circuit commenced on Monday last, with the extra
Term for Cumberland County-Judge Caldwell pre-
siding.
The regular Circuit will commence on Monday
nex1 the lSlh inst and will continue as follows.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
The Missing Steamer.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O-.The steamer Alabama
sailed hence this afternoon in search of the missing
steamer Pacific, whose non arrival causes much
anxiety. She is nearly 19 days out The
Alabama has been amply provsioned for the occa-
sion by Mr. Collins.
Lieutenant Hartstein has telegraphed to the Sc
creary of the Navy for permission TO sail in the
steam brig Arctic in search of the steamer Pacific,
and to relieve other vessels in distress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

DC The proceedings of the meeting held at Long
Greek Bridge, Saturday last, with reference to the
proposed celebration of the Anniversary of the Battle
Of Moores Creek, have just been handed TO us, and
will be found to-day in columns The prompt
ness with which the matter taken in hand by the
citizens in the upper section of the county, merits,
and will, we trust, meet with prompt and hearty
response from Wilmington, and, may not also
trust, that the patriotic citizens of the other Cape
Fear counties will adopt for taking part in
the celebration.
tits for citizens to consider the best course to
b eadopted. We would suggest the holding of pub
lis meeting this (Frday) evening. What say citi-
zens-what our papers! Of course, some prompt
action will be taken. 1t must be prompt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

o. Mr.. VIM. Johnston, of Charlotte, has been
elected President Of the Charlotte and South Caro-
lima Railroad in place of Mr. Palmer, the former
ergetc President of the Company, who had presided
over its affairs from the first inception of the project
up to the present time but who now declines re.
election. Mr.. Johnston we know to he very worthy
gentleman and an Industrious business man,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15
New River Improvement.

letter from the President of the New River Navi-
cation Company, in Onslow County, informs that
the survey of the work has been completed and the
dredging machine, which is being built at Jacksonville
will he finished about the first of March next when
the work will be commenced. We have also received
the report OF Mr.. Albert, the Engineer, which we
take pleasure in laying before readers to-day.
We are pleased to learn that there is firm determl
alton onshe part of the friends of the improvement to
push the work fast as possible. We hope the
people of Onsow may fully realize their expectations
in this Improvement and thus procure more conve-
nient outlet to the different rkets than they have
heretofore enjoyed. We wish them all possible sue.
cess in this important enterprise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

RoBBERY.-On last Friday night the provision
of c. |. Oates Hotel broken open and about
$50 lbs. Of bacon hams, some lard, and quantity
of sweet potatoes taken therefrom. Mr.. Oates de-
sres TO know what the Town Guard are doing when
thieves are passing about with stolen plumber
The abolitonists of Massachusetts, and elsewhere
demonstrated their ecstasy at Mr. Banks election by
Examinations and frngs of cannon. The Boston
Post has the following:
Mr.. Banks friends were jubilant in Waltham on
Saturday evening, where the news of his elevation
was received by express. Mrs. Banks illuminated
her house, but dismissed those who called to congrat.
ulate her. by informing them that she was attending
upon her sick mother. Al the residence of his pa
rents and sisters the crowd gave nine cheers. Rev
Mr.. Foster called out in his night shirt-quo.
ted Shakspeare-said he saw the outstreched arm of
Almighty power staying the tide of oppression, and
the 8 old freship of slavery stranded on the firm
Banks of Massachus tts-and fancied also that he
saw Banks stiffenng The backbone of the north Mes.
Sis. Perry & Pope furneSed refreshments for those
whose backbones had been limbered by their tumul-
tuous rejoicing"
New Posi- OFF1cE.-A new Post Office has been
estah ished at Outlaws Bridge Dupln county, N. c..
and Mr.. John w. Whitfield appointed P. NJ
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

New Posi- OFFICE.-A new Post Office has been
established at Outlaws Bridge, Duplin county, N. c.,
and Mr.. John W. Whitfield appointed P Nj.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-02-15

Decson between these two plans involving question Of
expenditure with limited means leave the selection the
judgement of the Board.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26
Doings in Congress.

SENATE, April 17-Mr Sumner offered a
with view to prevent abuses therein by
American ships The Bounty Land bill dis
cussion occupied the remainder ofsthe session
HoUsE.-Thc Deficiency bill was discussed
the particular items under consideration being
extra allowances for the army,
SENATE, April 1S.-A resolution was adopt
cd directing the Committee on Post-O1iccs to
inquire into the cXpcdlency of establishing
uniformity Of postage throughout the United
States. Also resolution was adopted, IN
structing the Committee on Patents to con-
slider the eNpediency of amending the Patent
laws so far as to allow the inhabitants of
neighboring British Provinces to enjoy the
benefits of these laws on an equal footing in
all respects with the people of the United
States The Pacific Railroad lJill was dis
cu>sed by Mr.. Weller, who said he had no pre-
ference for any particular route, but strongly
urged the construction Of the road. Mr. Sew
ard obtained the floor, and the Senate adjourn
ed TO Monday.
HorsE.-Thc Committee on Elections re-
ported against the right of Bird B. Chapman
to occupy the seat of Delegate from Nebraska,
and in favor Of Hiram 2. Bennett. Mr.. Chap
man has had the seat thus far. After fur
thcr DISCUSSION on the Deficiency bill, the
House adjourned to Monday.
SENATE April 2l.-The correspondence of
Gov Stephens of Washington Territory with
the Secretary of War was called for The Ju-
dietary Committee reported against the bill to
- amend the Naturalization Laws Mr.. Clay
then commenced a speech on the Kansas ques-
ton His remarks were chiefly in vindca-
ton of the course of the President In con
sequence of feeble health, Mr. c. did not fin
ish his speech Adjourned.
HorsE.-The Senate's amendments to the
Deficiency bill were all disposed Of and then
the House adjourned The amendment ap-
propriatng $500, 900 for continuing the Wash
ingt9n Aqueduct was not concurred in.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26

assE- The address of the Republican Nation
al Committee which we publish or our outside,
is worthy of the pcrusal and consideration of
every Freeman 1t is reliable and lucid ex-
position of the degradation imposed upon the
free white man wherever the institution of do
mestic slavery prevails The positions of the
paper are fortified by the testimony of eminent
Southern mcn We ask our readers to perusc
it, and then consider whether they will be ac
cessery in forcing upon Kansas an institution
which will degrade white labor below the level
of the slave
1t is shown by this circular that the State
of South Carolina is ruled by a slave oligarchy,
while the white labor of that State is impotent
to effect those reforms so essential for the we'll
being and prosperity of the masses. The ten
dency is constantly to increase the power and
preponderance of the heavy slave-owners, and
to press deeper and deeper into subsection the
poorer classes. This is true, not only of South
Carolina, but of all the slave states The
wealth Of the country is becoming every day
III Ih0 h'Ai1io VI lchcl poSocSoolS CotdIeS dic
being joined, and slaves increased, while the
white laborer becomes more and more debased
An aristOcracy, based upon slave labor and
slave capital, is fast forming which has no sym
pathy with our free institutions, because sup
ported and magnfed by an institution which
eXacts the involuntary servitude of the black
race and claims that slavery is the normal and
inevitable condition Of the poor of every color
1t is this aristocracy which is now endeayoring
to effect such radical reforms in the govern
mcnt of the country--uSurpng the legislative
and judicial branches-and giving shape to
legislation and interpretations to the Constitu-
ton and the laws not intended by the trainers
of either.
Intolerant and proscriptiye, the slave-aristoc-
racy now seek to divert the government from
its original purposes, and would desecrate it
by devoting it to the encouragement and sup
port Of the abhorrent institution of domestic
slavery That accomplished, and the white
laborcr of the North can have no security that
he will not be dragged down to q level with
the white laborer of the South-for the sys-
TEN of slavery is in deadly hostility with the
spread Of virtue and intelligence Based upon
fraud and violence, its only security is in op-
preston and in the moral desttuton of the
unhappy victims upon whose labor it fattens.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26

A NEW IMPoETNTIoN-Thes schooner Leans
vilIe arrived at New York, from Trinidad, on
Saturday, loaded principally with old guns,
and an anchor from the remains of Spanish
men-of-war, that were burnt in the Gulf of
Paria, near the Port of Spain, in 1917, at a
time when they were blockaded by the Brit
ish fleet. There are ninety guns, which were
recovered by divers During the operations,
two six-pounders of brass, in a remarkable
state Of preservation, were also rescued from
the deep Their surface was covered with
pitch, and their bores were filed with the
same material. The timber raised from the
wrecks presented wonderful specimens of pre-
seryation, pieces of pitch pine in almost per-
feet state, having resisted the action of the
saltwater for fifty mine years, whilst oak and
and other timber, and the iron thereto attack
ed, were nearly destroyed, copper and pitch
pine having resisted the effect of the water
almost entirely.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26

BoBBERY AND ARsoN-At Rcamtown, Pa,
a short time since, a robber called at the house
of a farmer and demanded $50, threatening
IS burn the farmers barn if the money were
not forthcoming Immediately. The farmers
son attempted to shoot the rufian, but was
prevented from so doing by his parent In a
few minutes, however, the barn was in a blaze,
but the farmer and his son were too frightened
to go out for fcal the man weuId murder
thcn, and therefore three valuable horses,
200 sheep and 80 heads of fat cattle were de
stroyed. On investigation the body of man
was discovered in the ruins, with dirk-knife
in bis belt, 1t is supposed that there were
three or four men, and while one went for
the money the others set thc barn on fire, and
while in the act of setting the barn one of
them received a violent kick from a cross
old horse, and therefore he could not get away,
and was burned to death.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26

THE INDIAN WAR IN OREGON flashing
ton, April l7.-Among the official documents
received from Oregon is letter from Joel
Palmer, superintendent of Indian affairs who,
confirming the statements of Gov Curry, says
the present difficulty in Southern Oregon, is
wholly attributable to the acts of the whites
adding" cannot bus it to be our duty to
adopt such measures as will tend to secure
the lives of these Indians and maintain the
guarantees secured by treaty stipulations-
The future will prove that this war has been
forced upon these Indians against their will
and that too, by set of reckless vagabonds
for pecuniary and political objects sanctioned
by a numerous population who regard the
Treasury of the United States as legitimate
object of plunder. The Indians in that dis
trict have been driven to desperation by acts
of cruelty against their people. Treaties have
been violated, and acts of barbarity commit
tod by those claiming to be citizens, that would
disgrace the most barbarous nations of the
earth If none but those who perpetrated
such acts were to be affected by this war, we
might look upon it with indifference, but un-
happily this is not the case"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26

REsrsc1rArloy FROM APPARENT DEArH-s
The Rockport Register gives the particulars
of singular case of resusctation after sup
posed death, in that city
A chiid had, to all appearances, died, and
was laid out III his little winding sheet, upon
a board, in an upper room, while the other
preparations were going on for the funeral
The sexton was notified, and the grave dug.
Some time after, the father went into the room
where the child was, and was astonished at
its calling him by name, and complaining that
it did not lie good. Of course the little sut-
ferer was supplied with better bed at once.
1t had evidently fallen into a trance, from
which it was awakened by a hard bed and
cold air
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26

Bs3~ The notorious Nathan Brown, the
most remarkable bigamst ever known in Amer
lea, was brought by officer Elliott the other
day, from near Jefersonvic, Indiana, under
a requisition from Gov. Chase. He is rcpnt-
ed to have nine living wives His practice has
been to live with each about three months
get hold of their property and desert them
He is now safe in Butler county Jail, at the
instance of his seventh wife, resident of this
city. The old scamp is fifty-three years OF
age, and has married three wives within two
years-HamiLton lOl InneILtgencer.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26
GUTTINBURC, ROsENBAUM & CO
HAVE OPENED
NEW STORE.
WITH
New Prices and New Goods

A the Corner Of Main and Bridge streets. in Patt1.
n New Block. where they will exhibit and onar- ,l
splendid stock of DRY GOORS consisting OF The a-,'
styles of Ladies Dress Silks such A. plain black w;-l
lay,utre brocade &C. changearlc China and paid H.
splendid style of striped r0ngee silk Of Al! rS az
shades. \ splendid stock of Grape six, StA, 81:
printed Cashmere SHAHi.S a regular as-oT,ra2' q
DRESS GOODS, consisting Of chally>. de ahr, te',S
lawns &c. from 30 cent calico dress pattern tash
silk dress. In DOMESTlCS. our assortment j, mF s&
we have large stock of prints giuglMmS. check, -
ingS. blcarhed and unhearhed nu.lin> &c. Al,oag1.
did assortment of ENBRp[DERIES sUsa as FreH
snr.r.r .
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26

FLOUR Now AND THEN.-Thc New York
Times makes the following comparison of the
prices of the different qualities of -four now
with those which prevailed On the lst Of De-
ccmbcr last: ......
On the lst Of December, ordinary State
ranScd from 50 % to 50 81 4, now the quo.
tation is s. 81 IL to 50; straight State then
50 81 IA to 80 81 ID, now $6 to Sc II l-2
fancy Ohio then 50 62 IL to 50 IS, now Sc
q IL to Sc rs fancy Genesee then Sc Sc
IA to 50 IS, now Sc so to Sc IS extra
Genesec then $40 to $Il 80, now Sc IS to
50 % and in the same proportion with all
the other grades.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Ss-ThoC--

" wealth Of Pennsylvania To Cat,,srrr ..Gl,
6!Eri, 5ylE, anraa.c5 lyrr a9d onG J%ha fynn M
tvc~ of said deceased. GcGETING: Gu ''i.r'e't.
We command you ana every Of you, that yo,a..
own prop'r pefsolr appear before our Judar, ., ~ j.
burg, at Court OF Common Pleas there to bs li, "
first Monday OF June next at ten o'cor, g'l w ' '
day, To answer GrccnLcrry TAYLOR in Il. MT ' VI ,
ttion for the specific performance OF crrr,r , Wa '
Daniel o O'Nehc dec d. in hs lifetime t. 81 Il i''- "a
titlonrr pertain lot or piece of ground ,itras IN a.
in tail not. AM 4rr.
Witness the Honorable GEORGE TAYiog, p-s.,...
said Court at Ebcnshurg the 9l.t d,, 's".' .
1856. MILTON poRriT. VA. I. Ah
Notice to be given to the heirs and lena RON E
by publication Of the same in :. The Toward n' ''
for six successive weeks. JOHN RUBEET, S..l,,
April 8 lS56. '''' o.-.a.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-26
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Steamship Afr,c0 arrived at New ORR
on Saturday last.
The news from Europe contains no fact OF
very great Importance. The rejoicings at the
conclusion of Peace are general and hearty in
France. Paris was Illuminated Oh the occa
sion as it had not been for years, even the
most obstinate Legitimists and Orleanists join.
ing iu the display. Mr.. Buchanan was at Pa.
ris, where it is said that the very first visit he
paid was to Mrs. James Gordon Bennett OF
New York. At St. Petersburg peace was
proclaimed on the lst inst, the imperial mani
festo declaring that the object for which Rus.
sia had urged the war was now attained in
the guaranty, by the treaty of peace, of the
rights of Christians in the East According
to this view of the case Russia has gained
everything she sought in the war the Gar
however makes no allusion to the losses and
humiliations she has suffered in achieving that
immense result. 1t is rumored that the Rus
sian monarch will presently visit France and
England, and that a squadron is being got
ready to transport him. This is altogether
unlikely.
In England there is no general satsfac-
tion at the peace some classes are glad to
have it, but the country at large would rather
have fought on in the hope of retrieving Eng
lands lost prestige. The military commits
sion to inquire into the results of the former
inquiry into the misconduct of certain aristo-
cratic Crimean Generals has commenced its
sittings.