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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-07-11

A THRILLING SCENE.-A submarine diver from
Buffalo has al last succeeded in raising the safe of the
American Express Company, which lost when
the steamer Atlantic sunk off Long Point in 1852
1t will be recoeced that this steamer was Instantly
sunk by colllsing with propeller, and that large
number of passengers were lost. The dvel was pro-
leced by copper armor. and was under water fortv
minutes, during which time he had some strange ad-
ventures. he upper deck of the steamer lies one
hundred and sixty feet under water, and far below
where there is any current or motion. Everything,
therefore, is exactly as il first went Town
When the diver aIi5hted upon the deck, saws the
Detroit advertiser, he saiued by beautiful lady,
whose cloth g was well arranged and her hair ele-
gantly dressed. AS be approached her, the motion of
he water caused oscillation of the head as if
gracefully bowling TO him. She was standing erect
with one hand grasping the ligging Around Law
the bodies OF several others if sleeping. Children
holding their friends by their hands, and mothers
with their babies In their arms were there In the
CABIN, the furniture still untouched bv 6ecav
and to all appearance had just been arranged by some
careful and tasteful hand.
In the office he found the SAFE and was enabled IN
move It with ease, and took it upon deck, where the
graphing irons were fastened on, and the nrize
Drought safely to the light Upon opening the safe
II displayed It's contents in perfect state of preser
vanon !nere was IN the safe SIS, 900 in gold S.
oOO IN bills OF the Government Stock Bank, and a
large amount OF bills on other banks, amounting in
all 10 about S36,O0O. The papers were uniniured,
except that they smeed very strongly of decaved
human bodies, as If it had laid for so manv vea,s in
a CONN with their owner. OF course all this money
goes 10 the persons interested in this wonderful adj
venture. N
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L4l&T OR NIISLAID.

PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE NE THIS
d day, d A. Mcmillan. and maketh oath, that be has
lost or mislad certain note of hand made payable to NM
by T. j. Russ for seventeen dollars and u cents, S
with interest day after date and daed Nov Atm of
D. A. MCMILLAN
Sworn to and subscribed before me- this tn ay of nne
1855. d. l.. Mem LLAN, p
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II HE SECRET ART OF CATCHING FISH, WITH
without hook or Line for dollar. Direct your
L. tiers to FAYE TTEVILLE, N. G, BOX NO. 81.
eJuue 81 lS56---l3-5t.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-07-11

JAS. l.. CORBETT,
INSPECTOR OF NAVAL STORES, NC
All business in his line thankfully and Sn
attended to. July 1, 1890 - -
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NOTICE..

FFNHE subscriber having purchased the enI! account
said firm will continue the bushes on b asO h. hopto
Thankful for the favors conferred upon the urn ILL.,
receive a continuance of the same. ]. D. FhAN"
July 4, l856---44-4t
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NOTICE,

THE COMPREHENSIVE heretofore existing under the
4 and firm MERRlMAN, WOODRUFF & CO.,
of Stricklandsvile, n c., is this day, by mutual cu-
SENT dissolved All persons indebted to the said firm either
by note book account requested to call and settle ana
c1t, the business is compelled be settled Al
persons having claims against the said firm of Merman
oodru, are requested to present them to Merrlman
Newbury, partners of the said firm of Merriman Wooarul
& Co, Tor payment
The names of the firm in liquidation, is to be used
l. A. MERRlMAE,
Up WOODRUFF,
J. A. NEWBURY.
Strickandsville June 3. IS56.-[4l-3m.
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FIRE--About O'Clock yesterday morning, the
town was reused by alarm of fire. Alter some
search we found that the fire in the brick build
ing at the corner of Water and Princess Streets oc
cupied by Messrs. Mayer & Blum as a wine and
liquor store, and by DR.. Schonwald shop or Of
fce The origin of the fire is difficult to ascertain
Some circumstances seem calculated 10 sus-
picon of incendiarism, though the course aud pro-
gress of flame when it gets hold Ct such inHamma-
BILE material as alcoholic spirits is eccentric that
there is no accounting for it, The fact of some
liquor getting out on the floor and becoming ignted
rendered the fire more difficult to subdue. 1t ran a
narrow risk of being very bad affair. There was
not very much injury done by fire, but the peculiar
position of the affair rendered it necessary to flood
the place with water, by which considerable injury
was done, srocialy TO DR.. Schonwalds stock. That
the precise amount of loss may be, have not learn
ed. We trust that it will not be very heavy.
Yesterday, we noticed His Honor the Mayor and
other of the authorities present on the ground, trying
to find out the origin of the fire. with a view of de
tectng the incendary OF incendares if it indeed
the work of incendiarism. 1t matter of surprise
and congratuation, that the fire did not get more
head way. If some of the barrels had burst ex
po1ed, it must have gone like flash.
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N.cGROES WANTED.

81 THE SUBSCRIBER IS IN MARKET FOR A
q number of likely Negroes, VEN AND WOMEN,
K, BOYS AND GIRLS, for which the highest cash
- prices will be paid
Those having such property to dispose of will find it
their advantage to call the subscriber Wilmington.
DAVID ]. SWITZERLAND.
June 9th 1856 49-tF
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July 9th. 1856
N0TECE

T WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT THE COURT HOUSE
in the town of kenansville Tuesday of July Court
THIRTEEN OF THE MOST VALUABLE LOIS in
Oates, VIII bound as surety Also some articles of
Furniture and small lot of other property in the of
Wilmington of which few days notice will be given unless
further ndu is given by the parties whom this may
G. G.. OATES.
June 18th. 1886 Ats
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FREsU ARRIVALS

FRESH ARRIVALS.
I>ER STEAMER SOUTHERNER, from Fayetteville,
! 45 bbls. SUPREME FLOUR. fresh ana goo Low
for cash GEO H KELLEY & BRO.
July 18th No H. North Water st.
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The War Press OF England.

The London Times and sundrv other begerent
English Journals which at this time tuning and
fretting at such an awful rate MIR. Champion S
Dismissal ought not to be regarded authorised ex
ponens of the sentiment of the British people the
British Government The British Government has no
g organ IN the sense attached by Americans to that
term. 1t does not always inform even Parliament of
important facts and purposes, when the public in
erests, in the opinion of Ministers, require secrecy
Much less does it open such window in les Cabinet
Council Chamber as newspaper organ would prove
AS to the British people, they about response.
Bile for what THAR newspapers say, as the American
people are! Journalists must have subject. and
the prolific brain of the great Times is above
this professional necessity. Affairs in the East have
lost their interest, and the Times works away at
its hug bellows to how up-not a war-but q news.
paper paragraph in the West. It is an easy achieve
ment for the Times, in two three sashng articles
to make an American campaign, and to make it pay
that is, pay the Times, in an increased demand for
that piquant and ferocous journal In the course of
one week, The Times bombaId all the American
towns, sweep the of all American commerce,
and reduce the country 10 state of colonial mpo-
tency. This is very economical mode of carrying
on war. of gratifying natona animosity, and reev-
ing the stomach of an excess of bile. The editor
must feel better after he has accomplished all this
and more disposed to listen to reasonable terms
We move that James Watson Webb, of New Pork,
be sent over American Plenipotentary to nego-
tate peace with the editor of the London Times
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NflTISE.

A LII PERSONS ARE FOREWARNED AGAINST
"A trading for the above named note, and the maker rom
paying the same to any person except myself
June 2Sth, 1856 4i-lt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-07-11
MIR. Breelslnr,dge,s Letter of acceptance.


SIR The National Convention of the democratic
party, which recently assembled in Cincinnati unan
fmously nominated you a candidate for the Office
of v &c President of the United States.
You have already informally accepted the nom
nation, but deem it appropriate, under instruc-
lions of the convention, 10 communicate the informa
ten officially in their name. We also solicit your
attention 10 The resolutions adopted by that assembly
as expressive of the views and policy of the demo-
cratic party in relation TO the important public ques
tons involved in the approaching presidential ele"
ton.
The convention have associated your name with
that of an eminent an experienced salesman, under
the convic ion that, ah ugh your public career hae
been brief yet that it has commanded the confidence
not only of your party hut the country, and that
yourlalens and patriotism will essentially aid in illus
traring the principles and in firmly establishing the
wise and generous policy of the democratic party
We tender 10 you personally our sincere congratu-
Iations upon this distinguished proof of the public
esteem, and remain, with assurances of profound
spect,
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Your fellow citizens,
JOHN E. WARD,
w A. RICHARDSON,
HARRY HIBBARD,
w. B. LAWRENCE,
A. G. BROWN,
JNO. L MANNING,
JOHN FORSYTH,
RANDOLPH TUCKER,
HORATIO SEYMOUR,
w. PRIEST ON
Hon. JNo. G. BRECKENRIDGE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-07-11
June 28th, 1856

HLLSBORO' ACADEMY.
THE next Session will begin Wednesday, the 10Th DAY
l. of July.
TERMS English, ...-...'.....''''.S 00
Latin. ...'.......- q w
lime 20 I956-42-jw HASELL NORWOOD,
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Hon. JNo. c. BRECKENRIDGE.

LEXINGTON, KY, June o. 1856
GENTLEMEN have received your letter of the
18th inst giving me official inforna alton of my
| iuaon by the Democratic National Conventit n for
he Office of Vice President of the United States.
feel profoundly grateful t. The democracy for this dis
tincton, so tar above my merits and expectations,
and accept the nomination, with the pledge that If ii
should reu lt in imposing me any public dutes |
shall exert whatever power possess 10 discharge
them with fidelity.
The convention wisely selected for the first place
In the government an eminent statesman whose char
acter and pub lie services furnish a guarantee that
his admiS> tratOn will command confidence at home
and respect abroad
The Platform adopted by the convention has my
cordial approval regard ii as the only basis on
which the Union can be preserved in its original
spirit. Adopted ii was, by the unanimous votes
of the delegates from all the States, shows that
amidst the distractions of1he times there remains one
united and powerful organization whose common
prnc pies extend over every foot of territory covered
by the federal constitution After the recent repeat
ed and dep0rahe failures of other parties present
to the country national organization, we may justly
cong ratuIale the States upon the unanimity. which
marked the proceedings of the democratic conven
ton; and the patriot may point to the fact, as
pledge OF constitunal union, that the delegates from
Maine and Texas, from South Carolina & California
were throughy united upon every question of
prIncIpl those from eighboring southern States
OF Tennessee an Kentucky, those from the neigh
BORING northern States of Wisconsin and Michigan.
his community OF sentiment, this feeling OF broth
erhood, gives hope of perpetual Urion. 1t has been
the happy fortune of the democratic party by adher
ing to the constitution, which made to protect
all, 10 avoid The geographical and sectional issues
against which Washington solemny warned his
counrymen and we have every to believe
that it is yet equal to the high duty which now
devolves % it of preserving the constitution, and
maintaining the rights of every portion of the con-
ederacy. fthe unsound elements which troubled
It for time have sought congenial associations else
where, the loss has been than supplied by acces
sions from the flower of the old whg party and thus
reinforced, it i'll be the destiny of democracy, under
the lead of their distinguished chief to maintain the
high position of our country before the word--to
preserve the equality OF every class of citizens-to
protect the perfect liberty of conscience - and
to secure the peace Of The Union, byrendering equal
Justice to every part.
With sincere acknowled gment for the friendly
personal sentiment contained in your letter, am,
respectfully, your friend and obedent sevant.
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE
Messrs. Ward. Richardson, Hubbard, Llwrence.
Brown Manning, Forsyth, Tucker, Seymour, and
Preston.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-07-11

We are indebted TO Captain Fort ofthe Sehr Agnes
H. Ward, at this port, from Nassau, New Providence,
for copy of the Royal Gazette of the 25th nit, We
find nothing of Importance in its columns The
greater portion of its matter, as of all the West In
dian Colonial papers, seems to have been CLEANED
from the Journals of the U. States. The Gazette is
rejoicing over the arrival of the Schr Eben Sawyer
from Boston with cargo of ice.
The Agnes H. Ward brings cargo of fruit con-
signed 10 Messrs Rankin & Martin. Captain George
Walker of this place passenger in her.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-07-11

Mr. GiImer and others of his party contend that
the troubles in Kansas are due to the admission to the
rights of suffrage of men of foreign BIRTH who have
simply declared their intention bee citizens
Now, we have met with more than citizen who
has been to Kanzas and enquired specially in regard
TO this matter. 1t is but last week that we met
young gentleman of high responsibility, native OF
this district, who was on his way direct from Kansas
10 his home. His replies corroborated statements
previously received He had the fullest opportuni
lies of seeing things on the ground, and ne did see
them Men of foreign birth had taken little part in
The matter The crowds sent on by the Emlgran
Aid Societies were from the Eastern States, of New
England birth mainly, and OF the few men of foreign
birth to be found in the territory, nine out of len
were pro-sIavery men and acled with the Southern
men in Kansas Indeed he had seen or heard of but
one mar of foreign birth who sided with the Free
Sellers
What now is the position of affairs in Kansas, or
as regards Kansas. The House elected under kno"
nothing anti democratic auspices ana influences
has passed the bill admitting Kansas as >'afe on Inc
revolutionary Topeka constitution, repeating also the
clause of the original bill organizing the territories
which repealed the Missouri compromise, thus re-
storing that anti slavery restriction. perfect
abolition affair is the House Bill. Well, the
Senate has a so passed till for the admission OF
Kansas, wi ich is right 10 all sctions which removes
all squatier sovereignty OBJECTIONS, which re-
moves even Mr.. Gmers objection about I'M
aluraIzed foreigners voting, for it restricts voting
upon the formation of The Constitution, and OF
course the future Status of the State TO clt1-
zens of the United States All ,hese necessary
amendments and Suggestions cheeriuliy adopted
by The Democratic party in the Senate and through
out the country, and yet the same TRADE will be kept
up in view of existing facts in the territory and
known legislation at the capitol. VIII MIR. GiIner
and his friends still join in the outcry kept up by the
Abotonists Of The North
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-07-11
JAS. l.. CORRETT,

June IL, ISIS 37-1w- H-laug.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03
proteeoines Of tbe nolite 3antr.

Alta regular meeting of the Police Jury begun and
held IN the town of Shreveport, parish Of Caddo on
Monday, November 10th, 1856, the following men,
bers appeared and took their Seats viz James A. Je-
ter, " A. Lacey, R. L. Gilmer, Robert Lowe and W.
A. Pegram Members elect from wards Nos. 5, and
!, appeared, took the oath, and took their seats
r. L. Buckner, president having resigned, R. L.
Gllmer was elected president.
The board being called to order, the following ac-
counts were allowed, and ordinances passed:
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03

Caddo, That B. R. Bickham be allowed to st13ighen
the Bickham road, commencing near Mr.. N. Hoss'
house nersecting said road west of his plantation,
and to put the road in good order according to
law.
There being no other business before the board it
adjourned r. L. GILMER, Pres't Police Jury
n. E, WRIGHT Clerk
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03

fiTEh hND SIAIlUhEkI WAREHOUSE,
Nos. So and IS Common street, New Orleans.
E. Z. STEVENS & Co.,
| NFlIE thf attention cf merchants and others WIS.,
L itng New Orleans, to their extensive stock of
Printing, Writing and Wrapping Papers,
BLANK BOOKS, PLAYING CARDS. INKS. &C.,
which tor variety and extent cannot be surpassed by
any other house, and offered at the lowest prices
609O reams Printing Paper of all sizes used;
4oJo - toolscap do ruled and plain,
aouu' - Letter do do do
10000 Fancy Note do do
1910 - Straw and rag Wrapping Paper, all sizes
looO -- Hardware and bag do do
1000 Manila do do
lO0o gross Playing Cards, all qualities;
500 boxes Black Writing Ink;
1000 dozen Webster's Spelling Books;
500 MeGafys Readers;
500 Webster's Dictionary,
400 Walkers do
500 Family Quarto Bibles, common and fine
ALso-A large assortment of full and half-bound
BLANK BOOKS, consisting of record books, day
books, Journals, ledgers, writing books. etc.
Copying Presses, Envelopes, and Stationery ofevery
description
Wade d Butchers pocket Cutlery, Razors and Scs-
sors, OF direct importation, at very low prices.
u BLANK Books MADE AND RULED TO ORDER, of any
pattern april 25
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03

Larger sizes IN proportIon. - n
Extra saws from inches up to p inches The saws
to these mills as well as the other parts, made by
L. 4: h., and are general in the west and south.
They have snperiors. #.~" S"4 rT
m Horse-power and steam engines are furnished
when ordered made by L. & L. and adapted TO these
mills. Two mills in store and for sale by
##@@ @#% # L. ]. WEBSTER,
Corner Of Magazine and Lafayette streets,
marchoS New Orleans
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03
Patent Circular Saw Mills.

TNHE subscriber, agent for Lee Il Leavltt, Cincln-
J. natl offers for sale their Saw Mills, with the i'm
proved lead blocks, enabling one man to pove the
log thh ways with and with the greatest accu-
racy, Thereby saving one mans wages, and making
better work than mills with the usual screw-head
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03
@ D. KELHAM,
FURNITURE STORE,
Drugs. Medicines. &c.

FINHE subscriber having recently been supplied with
l. large and fresh stock of Drugs, Medicines,
Chemicals, Perfumery, etc.. wouldrespecully notify
all country merchants, planters and physicians that
every thing in my line will be sold at very small ad
vance for cash. or city acceptances. Below few
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03
NEW FURNITURE STORE.

Nos. II and l73 CANAL STREET, NRw ORLEANS.
m THE undersigned having opened es57vz.=Fzzyzss
ia a large and splendid assortment Esssss Esssssss...
VT of New Furniture, is sa5t-A=-1z--lszag
prepared supply the trade and families on the most
liberal terms. This being the ONLY ENTIRE NEW STOCK
in the city, purchasers will find it to their advantage
to call and examine the goods and learn the prices
before purchasing elsewhere. viii keep constantly
on hand Mahoga nv and Walnut
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03

Why did the songstyr ask the woodsman to-
spare that tree? Because he thought he was
good feller, < al
Good temper does mean an easy temper;
a serenity which nothing disturbs; for that IS ..
mark Of laznGss 's.%. s@a
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03

sortment complete possible. and the selection
of Pure Drugs, which can be recommended and GUAR
ANTED 10 my patrons. The following list comprises
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03

Under the head of Administration of Jus
tice, 2" we find in Costa Rica paper:
''No. 27.-scpt. 12.-Ihe State against Jose
Dolores Munoz Of San Jose, for the crime Of
secretly planting tobacco. The sentence of the
Judge of Hacienda is confirmed, condemniag
the prisoner TO seven years two months and
thirteen days of imprisonment at hard labor,
and to pay fine of four hundred and seventy
dollars, besides cost of suit" ea.l
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03
FRESH IMPORTATION
For Summer and Fall Trade, 1856.
W M. B. MILLER,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST AND BOOKSELLER,

TEXAS STREET, SHREVEPORT,
Is now receiving and opening a
large and FRESH stock, recently
purchased from Manufacturers
and Importers, in New York and
Philadelphia, particular attention
has been paid to making the as
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03

IIACCINE HIATTER-Fresh scabs and quilIs for
v sale ut WIN. BALLS
m12 8E @ Drugstore,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-03

ScSo ~ I'iS hho SH'i u
white lead
1000 lbs putty in bladders
1000 lbs Spanish whiting
100 books of gold leaf
6 gross paint brushes
800 lbs assorted soap
600 TBS star candles
a gross Ky mustard
$50 lbs chrome and Par
is green
10 reams sand paper
25 gross lucifer matches
100 TBS potash
500 Tbs saleratus
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-02-07

BIG DAYS HUsKING. The La
fayette La,,) Courier says that Mr.
John Buck, near that place re-
Gently made a wager that he could
"shuck" and 'crib' one hundred bush
els of corn in ten hours. The feat
created good deal of excitement
and its accomplishment is thus no
ticed by the Lafayette paper:
A large number of citizens went
down to the farm of his father, on the
Wer Plains, many of them supposing
it impossible for him to accomplish it
He commenced husking at halfpast
six o'clock in the morning, and after
working nine hours and fifty-four min
utes, it was found upon measurement
that he had husked and cribbed one
hundred and twenty bushels and a
half! 1t is proper to state that the
corn did not stand very thick upon
the ground, the early frosts having In
iured it so, that in some places the
hills were about a rod apart. We are
not much ola farmer, but will risk the
opinion that this feat cannot be sur
passed by any other man in the
States.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-02-07

Gross Superstition. AT the exc.
cution of Hubbard, says the Terre
Haute Qnd.,) Express, few days a
go, in Wabash county, in this State,
for the murder Of a French family, af.
ter he was entirely dead, the enclos-
ure was taken down and more than
five hundred persons went in and
touched him, giving their reasons fol
so doing, that it would in the future
protect them from witchcraft. The
rope that he was hung with, the crowd
afterwards took, cut it up in small
pieces, and divided it among them, to
act as charm in protecting them
from the ague and all other diseases.
Surely this is the quintessence Of su-
perstition.