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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28
Mnklnr the breach wider.

The seat of Hon j. c. Allen, of Illinois, was con-
tested last Session, by Mr.. Archer, his Black Re-
publican competitor. The House decided to send
the election back. whereulon Mr.. Archer expressed
Joy, and declared he would make the breach wider
next time. The special election was held on the 4th
and Mr. Archer is beaten more than three thousand
votes . ...
So he ought to he Mr. Allen is clever fellow
and as good constitutional man any body wants
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28

Fremont; 170,874 for Buchanan; Fremont over
Buchanan 1888 Fillmore received 2S,l25.
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ACCIDENT AT SEA.-The Schr. L. P. Smith, from
Wilmington, North Carolina, on her recent trip to
Richmond, while off the capes of Delaware. on the
4th inst, lost overheard the mate Mr. Charles Til.
lesion,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28

IA Thanksgiving went off here as quietly as a day
could do. In fact might have taken it for Sun
day, by the general suspension of business, and the
holiday look around. We suppose some body drank
something but if SO, we saw no visible effects there
FROM a, least nobody " under the influence. :"
There was service at most of all the Churches, and
we incline TO the opinion that many turkies were
eaten,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28
Destructive CORflagratlOm

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 20.-A block of thirteen store
known as the City Buildings. situated on the Leve
were burned last mig ht Four business firms we
sufferers. The loss is probably half million. TT
amount of insurance has not been ascer,ained
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28

o. We have before US, and We rejoice In having
before us, the Knickerbocker Magazine, for Deem
her We anticipate feast of reason and some fun.
To be had of Mr. ]. H. Rothwsll, and of the Book
store, we presume
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28

oo-The Governor of Delaware has appointed Jo'
seph P. Comeg5s, Esq, of Dover, TO fill the vacancy
in the United States Senate occasloned by the death
Of Hon Iohn NJ CLAYTON,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28

the tl..vdn eorfespondent fthe Charleston COP
rier writing under date ofSahe l2th NosembeF. says
that aptan Marshall. of the tt masted schooner
Col. John McRae died in that City two days before
pr 5ale despatch received here sates that Captain
Marshat died Of ;Ysllos" Feyer,eT II adj 24ttiL0Ge5
The Captain was long and we'll known here, having
run for many years commander OF one OF the line
boats between this place and Charleston. He was a
clever, open hearted seaman, universally Hked, and
his sudden death will be much regretted by his mum
erous friends and acquaiHtances- is pleasing &c
know that for considerable length of time before
hi. death he had been most constant and exemplary
member of the Church. and that he went not to hi:
last home unsustaned by the consolation of religion
He leaves wife and two children in this place, Il
mourn their loss. s. a.. iii --.;..-'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28
Enrfhe Journal

For the Journal.
MEssRs, EDITORS Having been invited by the Commit
tee to appoint Delegates to the Southern Commercial Con-
venon be held in Savannah Ca the 9Th p-oxo the
following gentlemen named constituting the Deega-
tion from Wilmington. Will you do the favor pub
lish this and obhge,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28


the tenure by which the peace of Europe is held
The points of issue appear on the surface TO be heSe
list. There are two places called Bolgrad, both OF
them in Bessaraba, of them hamlet and the
other town. The treaty recently made at Paris
saws that the new frontier (betWeen Russia and ur
kew shall run 10 the South of Bolgrad, etc. IT one
RoloraJ is meant Russia is excluded from the Dam
ube if the other she is not England and Austria con-
tend for her exclusion and keep their forces in read
lness-thc ghsh fleet in the Black Sea and the
Austrian forces the prncipa lhes contrary 10 The
stipularions excluding vessels from the Black
Sea- and requiring the withdrawal ofall troops with
in stipulated lime. Russia offers to submit this as
we'll as some other matters to new European Con-
qtess and in this France agrees with her.
Again there is some dispute about the Isle of Ser-
pent which Russia still holds nominay for the pur-
| pose of keeping up lghr. The Isle of Serpents is
mere rock valueless, but for It's position which
man the main entrance to the Danube This she
also offers to refer TO the proposed Congress- and
England and Austria refuse to have it so referred
In the meantime the Anglo-FTench alliance be-
came daily les cordial, while the parties to ii are
drawing closer to other powers. The uneasy feeling
consequent upon this understood position OF things,
affects public and private credit, and intereres very
seriously with ii e business relations Of Continental
Europe.
| The Persian attack on Herat is likely to be sue
cessful. 1t is made with force of twenty five thou
sand infantry, large body of cavalry, and a heavy
seige train. Tie operations under the supervIs
ion of European officers, or Persians instructed II
| European tactics Herat is very strong place
with extensive Notifications, and population of six
ty 10 seventy thousand.
o. The Steamship Niagara arrived at Halifax Of
the 2Oth with Liverpool dates to the 9Th. She bring
but little news, The adjustment n ade by the Pari
Congress seems to have been more nominal than real
and feeling of jealousy and distrust is abroa'
throug out Europe. England and Austria appear t.
take one side with France, Russia and Prussia on tn
other, at least much may be gathered from tn
tone of the official organs of the Continental powers
SO far as the relations between Great Britain an
the United States are concerned, there appears b
every probability that President Perce's adminstra
tion will leave question unsettled, and none In
settlement of which will not be honorable and salts
factory to the United States.
Great Britain is about going 10 war with Persi
about some trumped up ground of quarrel, the rea
motive of the movement being the desire to foresta
the Russians whose influence and arms are maxim
rapid progress in that direction thus bringing thci
in too near proximity to British India.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28
Fire at JacksOnVllIe

SAVANNAH, Nov. 20.-The mails from Florida re-
port destructive fire which occured at Jacksonville
on the 9Th inst. large amount of property wa:
consumed, but the total loss is not yet definitely
known
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28
The Official Vote of Alabama.

AUGUSTA; Ga, Nov. 22.-The Constitutionas
learns that the official vote in all the counties O
Alabama for President was as follows: 7Ti -. ...
Bucnanan,. go. 4b,b3I
Buchanans majority. ,185
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28
DefmllIter PumIshed

PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 24-Alexander Falcone
the dsfulting treasurer of theiPe,esburg and Weldc
railway, was convicted to-day and sentenced to tw
years. imprisonment in the penitentiary.
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From KnnRR

CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-Kansas dates to Wednesday
have been received. The land sale at Leavenworth
was passing quietly. About two thousand purcha
sers offered, and the bnis were active and high.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28

Bu'hanan's official majority in Illinois is 9,164
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28

The PAY OF MEMBERs.--It somehow strikes US
that as things now stand at Raleigh, 1t costs mem
Der of either House somewhere about fifty per cent.
over and above his per diem They used to say that
no matter how high the pay of members might be
fixed the hotels would make their calculations with
due regard thereto, so to get the last dune. The
fact is that for board and room in which TO receive
his constituents, others having business with him.
member has to shell out every cent, leaving moth
ing for other expenses mot even to pay Tor the
washing Of his shirts and dickies; and they must
be washed sometimes during session OF eight or len
weeks We don't think that any member ought 10
desire TO make money out Of the State--we don't
think any member does desire 10 do So But neither
ought the State 10 desire to make money out OF her
citizens who may be called upon to make iher laws II
IS sufficient sacrifice for most folks to leave their bu
sess or professions for weeks at time, without be
ing further called up be out of pocket for their ac
tnaI and necessary expenses at Raleigh We go to-
what is fair If SO day u.s. under the clrcumstan
ces, inadequate then we go for such an additional
sum a. viii make it adequate, and no more.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28
Very Respectfully,

ea- Buchanan's majority in Louisiana is l,5Os.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-11-28

nsg~ The New York Herald continues to publish
letters in Gle controversy between the friends and
supnorters Of General VIM Walker, of Nicaragua no.
toriety, and certain General Gocouria, il former
friend and co.adiutor Of Walkers and accredited BY
Walker as Nicaraguan Minister 10 England HIS
ctedeatialshaae fesenty beer reYoked lhoNeEsff r.
The difficulty is one that might have been expect
ed from the The aims and object OF walker
and Goicouria are totally different Golconrla cares
Ebo,hine at all about Nicaragua. He sta Cuban,
wealthy himself, and having the funds OF others at
his disposaI. He assists Walker to obtain foohold
in Nicaragua as 10 use that country by way OF
stenpug. stone Jto2Cdba-he sees nothing but Cuba,
and for shat would sacrifice Walker, Nicaragua and
All TIE rest Walker would like to get Coba to
strengthen the power that he is endeavorng to con-
so6dae and this in the interests of that power lath
or than of Cuba Goicoura dreams OF Cuban annex
alton to the United States, Walker wants 10 WON
Cuba into the frame work OF Southern 1euera'Ion
I at the head of which he is to stand. -
Il II is all a" inuddle" for the present, anu 'otahy
different and contradictory accounts are gwen oy dll
ferent pa TIES who, no doubt saw and still see Inc
matter through the mediums OF their respective
wishes and desires. Beyond doubt'' the enecVVe
sinews of war for the movements IN Nicaragua nave
been furnished by the original FlIibuslers-the CUBAN
+ Junto and the other friends OF Cuba 10 The grea
hodv If these Nicaragua was nothing and Is hothlpe
Int 4 halfway house TO Cuba. Walker has othe
v;ews and therefore fuss has arisen -@
What effect all this may have upon the fortunes
/ the new government in Nicaragua, are unable tt
| to saw 1t can hardly operate advantageously.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-05-31
STOCKTON'S
Patent Straw Cutter.

THE multiplicity of Straw Cutters already before the
Il public, arge proportion of which having failed sue
cessully stand the Of thorough tal, and having
lasp far short of the repres nations CT the venders
well the expectations of the purchasers general dis
trust has been creatsd in the public mind for al machines
of this description. Hence il becomes consideration OF
the utmost Importance before hegenera introduction Of
machine, rrIng which there much doubt and
connected with when there have bseG many failures,
that it should first hage been Injected 10 'he most
thorough and critical test aud Its CLAIM 10 merit clearly
established beyond doubt This machine has been
in existence upwards of twelve months during which time
it has been submitted to the everest tests aud has under
gone modic Atlons and ateratons with view of bringing
1t Us perfection possible 1t is now complete ana
presented to the public the full confidence that 1t will
meet the wants OF the farming community ana sustain the
high repuat has already obtained and the opinions
formed OF it by all who have usedit
We claim for it
LIST. Great strength and durability.
I'd An entire freedom from complication, being SO
simple to be elsiy operated by boy twelve fifteen
years of age without the slightest fear Of arrangement
I'd Superiority and excellence of execution, cutting
with great ease, rapidity and exactne5s
4th Great economy price, being offered at the low
rate of Eight Dollars
Other advantages might be mentioned, but would
by too much space
1t possesses one peculary however so remarkable and
important that cannot fOrbeRr making mention Of it
We sude TO its Everlasting Spring designed TO keep the
knife always in lts roper place and secure uniformity OF
execution the time yielding to any hard and for
egn substance the appearance OF which in most machines
would be liable to produce serious iDj ury.
County rights N ddle and West Tennessee for sale
upon extremely advantageous terms They can be made
by any worker in wood Men of energy wanted
Agents.
Address, JAMES C. BALDWIN co.
mayl 81 College Nashville
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Loves Patent Wash Tub.

NHE above Machine, patented October 6h, 1855 in II:
utility, simplicity, and rapid and thorough execution
urpasses everything of the kind heretofore introduced
This Tub is mounted sOo. aud provided with iued
rollers and brushes by the acton Of which strong
rapid current of water is induced to pass through the
clothes removing every particle of dirt without the slight
est injury to the Clothes however fac the texture By
peculiar and ingenious cement the dirt removed from
the clothes provided with pace of deposit and thereby
prevented from being ground back again into the clothes
is the case in most machines.
Six shirts, their equal in bulk be thor
oughly washed with this machine from eight min
These tubs sold at Eight Dollars each, which
takea connection with Its perfect perform ance renders
il the
CHEAPEST AND BEST WASHING MACHINE NOW
KNOWN.
Printed directions accompany elch Machine.
County rights in any part OF Tennessee for sale upon
such terms will secure to the purchaser large profit
upon the investment TO of energy oppOrtun
ty tor making money easily and rapidly will be offered.
Agents wanted in all parts of the State address,
JAMES {. BALDWIN 4 Co,
mayl-d&w3m 81 College street.
Nashville, Tenn.
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RAILROADS, sc.
PENNsYLYANIA RAILaoAn.

ks @ @ 80 -
THE Great Central Route connecting the Atlantic cities
with estern, Northwestern ana Southwestern States
by continuous Railway direct This road also connects
at Pittsburg with daily line OF steamers all ports
the Western Rivers at Cleveland and Sandusky with
Steamers to all ports the Northwestern Lakes making
the most dtrect cheapest and rea5s route by Which
FREIGHT can be forwarded to and from the Greet est
Rates between Philadelphia and Pittsburg:
FIRST GLASS. Boots, shoes, Dry Goods sr am
(n boxes Furs, Feathers. &c-... ~ f '
SECOND CLASS Books and Stationery,
Dry Goods lin baes, Hardware, Lea 60c per loon
thef, &c -. .-.- ..s....---l
THIRD ULASS-Anvils, Bagging, Bacon, soo -. ,ooa.
and Pork (n bulk, Hemp de-. 'VS P0i ioon
FOURTH CLASS.-Ceffee Fish, Bacon, l,o.. ,oo,
and Pork (packed,) Lard and Lard Oil, '0 pei ioo"
FlOur-$l per bbl until further notice.
Grain-50 cts. per 100 lbs. until further notice.
COtton$2 per bale exceeding 500 lbs weight until
further notice.
E4s In shipping Goods from any point East of Phila.
delphia be particular to marx package CiI Pa1e!5ksB
Railroad" All Goods consigned TO the Agents of this
Road at Philadelphia Ptsburg will be forwarded with
out detention
FREIGHT AGENrs.-Harris Wormey Co Memphis
Tennessee; X. f. Sass Co. st Louis; j. \. Mitchell
Son. Evansville Indiana; Dumesn Bell and Murdock and
arter Jewett, Louisville ky.; x. c. Medrum Madison
Indiana; Sprigman Brown, and Irwin l. Co CINCINNATI
n. W. Graham Co, Zanesviile, Ohio; Leech 4 Co. No
81 hilby street Boston; leech Co. Astor house New
York; No William street, and No. 6 BaerE Place New
York; Ed. Sneeder, Philadelphia; Magraw KOons, Bal
tmore; Geo. C. FTanciscus PiItsburg.
H. II. HOUSTON, General Ffeiglt Agent P1ila
Ii. J. L0MBAERT, SlDt ALsooza, Pa.
iauS '56-tISi 57
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD,

THREE Daily Through Trains, between Philadelphia
L and Pittsburg. THE MORNING NAIL TRAIN
leaves Philadelphia for Pittsburg at A NJ and Pitts
burg for Philadelphia at 7, A. N. THE FAST LINE
leaves Phiadepha for PittSburg at p NJ and Ptsburg
for Philadelphia at l, z. NJ. THE NIGHT EXPRESS
TRAIN leaves Philadelphia for Pttsburg H. p NJ and
Pittsburg for Philadelphia at 10 2. NJ
The above lines connect Pttsburg with the Railroads
10 and from ST. LOUIS No.; Alton, Galena and Chicago
ILL.,; Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville, KY. Terra
Haue, Madison Lafayette and Indianapolis Ind Cncn.
natl, Dayton Springfield BeefOntaine Sandusky Toledo
Cleveland, Columbus, Zanesvle Massillon and Wooster
OhO also, with the Steam Packet Boats from and to New
Orleans ST. Louis Louisville and Cincinnati.
Through Tickets be had to from either of the
above places.
For further particulars, Handbis at the different
starting points, Passengers from the West viii find this
the shortest and most expeditions route to Philadelphia
Baltimore New York or Boston.
TH0S. MOORE, Agent, Passenger LjHes, Pkit1da
J. MEShlMhN, AGENT, Passenger Lines, PtttStUFg.
Philadelphia, IS56-jan8-ly
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Stopping Southampton both going and returning, they
offer passengers proceeding London Havre
other route, for the economy Of time and money
Passage from New York Southampton and Bremen First
Cabin Saloon, 100 dollars First Cabin, Lower Saloon ITO
dollars; Second do. 60 dollars. r
All letters and newspapers must pass through the Post or
fee.
No bills adng will be signed parcels received on
day of sailing,
An experienced Surgeon Is attached 10 each ship.
( For freight passage apply to
C. H. SAND, ii South William street, New York.
O. A. HEINEKEN & CO., Bremen,
Z CROSKEY q CO., Southampton
WM. lSBLIN, Havre. jan23-Iy
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Stock Raiser and Dealer in Stock. Price $50, with two
sets of grinding rings and levers fitted to the Mil ready
for attaching The horses TheSe mills made for rs
by Mr., T. NJ Brennan Of this city, whose well known
skill bis profession will insure the superiority of the
workmanship whilst the purchaser will have the satisfac-
ton Of knowing he is encouraging home manufacture.
We ofer county rights for sale upon such will
make nducemen for of energy tn engage in the
enterprise We may be found ss the fiundry Of 7. II
Brennan No 37 College street. near Broad, where we
shall be happy receive orders and furnish such nfama
ton upon the subject may desired. Thorough buS-
ness men wanted TO act agents. Address, =. -.-
JAMES G. BALDWIN & CO.,
mayI-Smd&7 Nashville, Tennessee.
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NEW RRASS HAND.
OFFICE OF THE
COMMISSIONER OF LTTERIES.


BALT1MoR april Is, 1856. I
The undersigned, COMMISSIONER! Lotteries Of the State
OF Maryland being in receipt daily e letters from various
portions Of the country, making Of ry as to Lottery
Schemes with hch the country flooded and which pur
port be decided by the drawings of the MARYLAND Con.
soldated Lotteries takes this method answer all such
letters Of inquiry and inform the public that all Lotteries
purporng to be decided by the Maryland Drawings are
gross frauds that certain parties who style themselves
Morris Co.. and pretend to be Managers Sole Agents
for the Grand Charter Lotteries at Cleveland OHIO
imposters and said lottery fraud having neither legal
presumpve existence; and that another fictitious firm,
styled Murry Co, Cleveland, Ohio also imposiers
and all lotteries which they profess be managers
agents for, also frauds.
RICHARD FRANCE of this city, is the Contractor for
drawing the Maryland Lotteries The business conduct
ed un der the firm Of X FRANCE co, as Managers and
they have sole agents in the city of Baltimore There
are however forty ncensed vendors the State
Maryland who derive license under him. through this Of
fee to sell tickets in the Maryland Lotteries.
4 .. ID. II. McPHAIL.
Com issioner ofLoteries for the State Of Nd.
may4-1m
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FUEs SALE.

FlEM ore mile Southeast from Nashville near the
Noicn vile tainpka road containing ifty-oue and
qHa,ar acres, first land q comfortable dwelling
buus", hHe spring orchard. &c.
AlsDA Farm tive miles .IOrth rom Nashville on the
Whites Greek turnpike road containing hundred and
try acres. beautiful valley land hundred acres clear
cd and forty woodland well set with blue grass
in South Nashville, fronting one hundred and ff
ty fles college street. and one hundred and forty feet
ou Franklin street, having it brick dwelling house
containing six rooms pantry, kitchen, smokehOuse
wants rooms, sc.
AsoA lot the above fronting Franklin street.
two hundred and sevenyS feet College street nine
tv eight feet and Market street niney-eg feet On
this lot a well afordIng abundant and neverfaing
supply Of coed water.
Ii information should be wanted with gard to the
above property when not at Nashville it may be OBJ.
famed BY application to DR.. John s. Young OF
Broad and Summer streets.
dRcll-6m MORGAN VANCE