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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

FIRST View OF HAvANA.-On the left hand rise
Notifications massive those of Malta or Gibralter,
wrought into the dark grey rocks of the Moro sweep
ing along the many hued hill sides of the Cabanus,
glttering throughout their lengthering lines with
the while uniforms and shining bayonets of the SEN
tines who guard the proud flag of Spain, that gor-
Stretch irregular masses of par-colored buildings
blue, pink green, yellow, overtopped at intervals by
some massive church tower or graceful tufted palm
trees. Queer-looking boats, ema, cipated gondolas
shameless sisters of the yelled Ventian nuns AM
brilliant as butterflies, dart in and out along the
crowded quaYs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WILMINGTON, N. C., MONDAY, JAN. IA, 1856.
Ra.No Speaker yet.
The House of Representatives.

Still the question of the Speakership remains un'
settled, and apparently as far from settlement as
ever The opinion gains ground that without re-
sort to the plurality rule, no conclusion can Oe o.
rived at and, we must confess, that we see ho
which can flow from the adoption OF thlS fUi' GOV
the election of Banks Fer this reason We DIT n0'
anxious to hear of anything being done Tic 'o""-
tr is not suffering materially from the present anola
lon. osition Of affairs and there can be no necessity
For ,ndue haste in bringing on an issue upon when
+ cborces so largely favor the choice of an aVoWed
aboGopist 1t is believed that there are men Young
for Banks, who, in their hearts, do not desire us
election OF his supporters, or at least thoS0
for him, about twenty used to be De'noola.0
balance are Wings and abolitionlsts Inc preach
bo,Roon tho e South Americans and the Democrats
becomes every day more irreconclleable.
Tho fgbt for the Speakership has had one good
effect It has made strong abollllomst IN PenhSyl-
vapia very strong talking Southern Rights man IN
Washington CITY We allude to MI Fuller' "ho'
from an active parzan of Nicholson IN the tall elec
ton in his own State has kept edgng over until ne
has got quite round.
The fact is that the question of the Speakershlp Is
an exceedingly complicated che even TO nose
at the seat of government, and doubly so 10 those
distance. We can only look and report progress
Evnn+s have SO often proved the unreiablhty OF CAL
culations supposed TO have based upon the pest oat
that little dependence is now placed upon any calcu
laton We suppose there Will De 0PeaA', 0o"'O
time. and when there is we will publish Inc lao''-
No doubt the announcement will come when we arc
least expecting IT.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
New York Soft Shell Convention,

Convention II. assembled to-day, when the committee
on resolutions reported series denouncing slavery
agitation and the republican movement; approving
the principles of the Kansas and Nebraska bill and
endorsing the resolution touching that bill adopted by
the caucus of the democratic members of CONGRESS-
on the 1st Of Defenders expressing regret at the
death of its old antagonist the whig party and I'M
reservedly endorsing the administration of Gen.
Pierce in all its measures
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
Marine Disaster.

SAVANNAH, Jan. 14.-The barque Charles William
from Boston, arrived here day. She reports hav
ing fallen in with the British barque Thomas Richie
from New York, for Dodrecht (D completely disabled
in a gale on the 9TH The Charles William took off
the captain and crew (who abandoned their vessel)
and hronoh bit them into this nort.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
Arrival IF tbe Cahawbe

New York, Jan. 18-The Cahawba, from New
Orleans via Havana, arrived here this morning with
dates of the 18th from the latter port.
The Spanish steamer Mexico sailed from Havana
for Vera Cruz on the 18th, and it reported that
one of Santa Annals agents wen, in her to observe
that country. by the British steamer Clyde, wear a
cIOomU asnect
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

The Montreal Ocean steamship company have Civ
en- notice that five frst-cass powerful screw steam
will form the government mail line between Mon
treal and Liverpool. The steamers are named North
America, Anglo. Saxon, Indian, Canada and Sardin
ia. They are 10 leave each city semi monthly The
North America is to leave Liverpool on Wednesday
the 23d of April and on her return will leave Mon.
trea on the 24th of May; the Others follow in regu
lar succession.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
Pennsylvania.

The election of Ex-Governor Bgler, as United
States Senator from Pennsylvania by vote of 80 to
S. shows Democratic preponderance far greater
than even we had looked for. Gov Bigler is a
strictly national man, and rather over year ago
was defeated for Governor by Pollock, K N and
Free-Soiler, mainly on that issue David R. Porter,
Ex-Governor and Ex- Democrat, was thought to have
some chance but he and his friends woe-fulIy
disappointed. Pennsylvania is indeed redeemed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

o. A Democratic meeting is 10 be held in Fayette
vile on Monday evening next to respond TO the SEN
timents contained in the Presidents message The
Carolinian is glad 10 learn that some good men of
the opposite party in Moore have enlisted under the
banner of the national Democracy. Push along the
column.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

0oThe only thing from Washington, worthy of
note is the fact that the Free Sellers seem TO have
gotten into sort of squabble among themselves
They eliminated and recriminated and let out the
secrets. Campbell OF Ohio, on the 10th, came down
on Banks, and they had an amusing time generally
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
Burnt MT Sen.

HALIFAX, Jan 1.-THE America brings intel gence
that the ship William Hitchcock, from Savannah, for
Havre, was burnt at sea.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
Iowa Democratic Convention.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE Iowa Democratic State
Convention has chosen Geo. w. McCleary for Secre-
ary Of State; James Pollard for Auditor Geo Paul
Treasurer, and James Baker for Attorney General
For Presidential Electors were nominated and eight
delegates appointed to the Cincinnati Conven-
lion 1t is understood that the delegates are pledged
TO support Douglas.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
MEMORANDA

The brig Atlantic Forsyth, from St Domingo for Boston
with ogwood mahogany, Sc, lost Long Island B
hamas 18th ult Part of her saved and taken
to Nassau.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

STATE BoNDs.-D. w. Court, State Treasurer, ad-
vertses for sale $40 900 of North Carolina Bonds to
bear six per cent interest from the first of January,
1855, and $4,000 from the first of January, 1856
The interest payable semi-annually. Proposals be
received at Raleigh until the 10th OF February next
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

ACCIDENT ON WILMINGTON & WELDON RAILROAD
On last Friday night, while Mr.. VIM Gay, section
Master on the above road, near Rocky Mount, was
passing over the road on his hand car, with TWO
negro laborers, an unexpected locomotive, which had
been dispatched from Goldsboro to Weldon for the
mail train, was discovered approaching very near
the negroes jumped off, leaving Mr.. G. alone on the
hand car, when he was knocked off by the locomo,
tive and, we regret to learn, was killed instantly
his skull having been broken. Mr. Gay was very
much respected bY those who knew him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

ND1ANA-The Democratic State Convention OF
Indiana met at indianapolis on the 9Th Instant and
q,naaious7u adopted resolutions endorsing the prn
ciples of the compromise of $780, and their
applicaton as embodied in the Kansas Nebraska BILL
and pledgng themselves faithfully to MAINTAIN them
in favor of civil and religious liberty and against
all secret political societies antagonlSc to them The
Convention also endorsed the course OF the national
Democrats in Congress. The name OF Jesse d. Bright
of Indiana is presented to the National Convention
as one who enjoys the confidence of the Democracy
of that State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

no Mr., Whitaker has laid on table Frank Les.
lies illustrated Newspaper, price ten cents and his
New York Journal, twenty-five cents, both splendid
pictorials and interesting works.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

SNow--We had quite a sprinkling OF snow IN
forenoon, not enough however, TO remain on tn
ground. The atmosphere is damp and chilly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
--latest from Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS Jan. 12.-By the arrival of the
steamer Texas, from Vera Cruz, with dates to the
9Th inst, have further intelligence from the city of
Mexico. Political affairs the same confused
condition.
Heavy northers have swert over the Gulf lately
doing much damage.
The British bark Dagger went ashore on Christmas
day Vera Cruz and was totally lost.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

10, We find nothing new in the advices by the
America. The prospects of peace become fainter
every day. and cannot but think that even those
who anticipated it upon what was supposed 10 be
the best authority must either have been msleo' OF
have attached too much Importance to the evidences
in their possession. The money strlngency becomes
more pressing every day Immense preparations are
evidently making by all parties. Russia VIII no.
accede to the allied propositions, and Austria Will
not take any active part against her IN 0'oe' 10
coerce her into doing so.
The continuance of the war in the Eastern hemi'
spbere will be in favor OF continuance Oh peace IN
this in one way, and dangerous to 1t IN announcer
is the object of the allies to favor the smaller naii'
powers so as, possible, to draw them into the league
aoainst Russia. This may induce the adoption OF a
course likely to seriously cOmplicate our relations
with Denmark, and make that power, relying upon
foreign aid more intractable upon the subject OF Inc
Sound Dues.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

o6z- The following gentlemen, composing the lem, =
ooratic ticket for municipal officers of the town OF
Charlotte were on Monday last elected Commission
ers by majority of %:
Iutendent-W. F. Davidson.
Commissioners-T. H. Brem, James M. Hutchln'
son, VIM Harry, Mckee Jimison' VIM. H. Myers
VIM. NJ Phifer.
The Know. Nothings, triumphant last year, de-
cned the contest, but cast their votes for 9 lem
nerance ticket
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

~ We soc gonp the rounds of some OF the papers
1o,+or from, Mr. Iohn F. MurriII, of OnsloW Court
House. Postmaster, addressed to Horatio King, Ego
First Assistant Postmaster General, IN Whlch MI
Murrin magnanimously throws up his commissions
and foregoes the immense emoluments Oh 'haC lu0l"-
tive Office because he has seen letter from Hon. H.
c. Puryear of this State, etc.
Now. really we cannot sympathse as deeply with
the suferings of Horato King, Esq, as some peo-
ME might suppose for the simple reason that we nave
no idea that Horatio King, Esq, attaches the imPor
lance to II that its extreme gravity demands nei'her
do we think that the organization OF congress Will
no materially fastened or retarded on account OF 1t.
Our present reference arises from another cause.-The
letter of Hon. r. c. Puryear. We recolece "heh
that letter came out in the " American Ofgan' "'
Washington city, and we also recoleC seeing In the
game naner letter from Mr. King, in which he con-
cIusivplv showed that Mr.. Puryear had mlsunder-
stood him in the conversation reported by haV gen.
tIeman Mr. King did not say, as UNDERSTOOD anu
reported by Mir PuIyear, that Foreigner ana a
Catholic should have the preference over an Amer
can and a Protestant. He said that man who was
not Know Nothing would be appointed Ill place OF
md in preference to one who was, and that his rell
gion or birth place would make no difference pfoVl-
ded he was a good and true American citizen
The number of the Organ" containing this let
ter from Mr.. King was mislaid or perhaps taken of
our table by some person coming IN. reople ~"
think exchange papers public property At any rate
we could not find it next day, when we wanted t(
publsh Mr. Puryears letter and it together, and sc
we dropped the matter, expecting to meet WIN 1t aSl'
in some of our exchanges. However, our recolecElon
is clear about the essential part of Mr. Kings explain
alton, which puts totally different face upon the
whole matter Justice and fair dealing would GER
tainly have required of those papers publishing Mr
Puryears letter, also the publication OF Mr.. Kings
explanation Some, perhaps did not sec it, but the
facts of the case are exactly so. We presume tina
nobody expects the administration to retain OF ap
point It's bitter opponents in preference to its polt
cal friends.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25

ocs-The K. N district Convention, which was to
have been held here Thursday last turned out 10
be a failure. The brethren were not on hand. lhey
are going to try it again at Elizabeth, next month
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
uorrtble SufrerIngs at Sea and Loss of Life.

Horrible sufrer at and Loss of Life
A New York contemporary furnishes the following
melancholy particulars relative TO the loss OF the
Schooner Pacific, of Washington, N c., in the terri
BILE gale of the 9Th inst, near Barnegat
After she struck, the crew, six in number, got into
the rigging, where they remained upwards OF an
hour Hoping better to survive the perlis OF Inc
night they descended and took refuge IN the caDln
and while there heavy struck the vessel tearing
open the cabin doors and washing the captain over
hoard He however, through the exerlons OF the
mate, Mr.. Charles Pickett regained the vessel
little bow brother.in law of the captain was drowned
in the cabin The crew then took refuge upon house
on deck where they held on by the rigging until one
by one three of the crew were swept oVerooa'G'-
The captain and mate held on until daybreak, Wheh
they made every effort TO get on shore, but the male
only succeeded =,
The clothes of the captain having become entanged
about bis legs and feet, and frozen so sunny mat IL
was impossible for him to eXtrlcae hlmset, ne caeu
to the male for assistance which was promptly rem
dered and as he was dragging the almost senseless
captain on shore sea caug hit them and carried Cap
tain Farrow beyond reach He was, however, again
caught by the mate and dragged on shore Here a
vouns man named VIM. Webb, and Mr.. jennings,
wreck came to the assistance OF the sufferers
but the captan expired shortly after, while being con
vcved TO the government house The mate suffered
dreadfuly from the intense cold but happily through
the efforts of Mr.. Jennings, he recovered and arrived
in this city at night, bringing with him the body
Captain Farrow, which was taken to the residence o.
Mr. Bateman, consignee of the vessel The follow
ing are the names Of the persons who persisted by
the calamity:
CAPTAIN Tilman Farrow, of Washington, N. c.
where be has wife living; Warren Spencer, o
Ocracoke, N c.; Bryan Cadet of Newbern. N: c.
coored; man called Jim. believed to belong on Lon!
Island d boy, brother-in law of Captain Farrow.
The vessel was loaded with naval stores, consgne
10 Barnes Bateman & Rudderow, a portion of which
was insured Both the vessel and cargo may be saved
Capt Farrow and his brother-in-Iaw both left pa
rents and large number of relatives and friends IL
washington ard the little boy sister and relative
in this place. who deeply mourn their untlmey death
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-01-25
MARRIED..

In this place. on Wednesday, 10th inst, by Rev. DR..
Drane, Gen. ALEXANDER MAC K AE to Miss CAROLINE
A PRICE.
DIED,
In Baltimore on the 18th inst ]. FRANKLIN w. IN
the Sd year of his age of Jesse and Roxana Marden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-02

The CHARLESTON Is. c. TRAGEDY The
Charleston Mercury comes to Us dressed in
mourning for the death of one Of the editors Of
that paper, William Z. Taber, Jr., who fell at
the third fire in a duel with Edward Magrath,
Esq, in consequence Of "rhe peremptory
challenge of the latter for the publication 81
alleged offensive matter in this paper, (ths
Nsreury,) the author Of which was not called
for. The communications complained Of had
reference to the candidacy for Congres OF
Hon. A. G. Msgrath -
We see it stated that this latest victim to
the merciless code of the duel was the nephe W
Of Hon. Robert Bsrnwell Rhett, and 1t is ru
mored and believed in Charleston that Mr..
Rhett WIS the author Of the two articles in
the Mercury, signed " A Nullifer," which
provoked the call that led to young Taber's
death. Mr.. 1aber was a young man, not
more than thirty years Ct age, of fine eharac-
ter, ehivalrc rs enpersment and feeling, and
of the highest order Of talent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-02

The MUSICAL AUroMAroN A musical au-
tomaton was privately exhibited to the mem
bers Of the press, and others, at the Apollo
Rooms, yesterday. II is very curious affair,
full of springs and lever, and queer contri-
vances. making the clariOnet speak, and the
cOrnet blow. 1t is the invention Of NJ Van
Oeckelen, n native Of Holland, who has come
hither to show what six or seven years of care
full labor can accomplish. The figure is that
of troubadour, with cap and feather, and a
huge clarionet in his grasp which he fingers
as naturally as possible. They screw him up
In the back and set him going, and when once
set a-going, be goes for five minutes or so,
without stopping. The manipulation of the
keys by the fingers of the image is a remarka-
BILE instance Of mechanical ingenuity One
set of levers operates the fingers Of the right
hand, and another the left, and still another
turns the eyes, or rolls them up sentime ntally,
if one of the twenty tunes chances to be OF
the sentimental order The automaton does
bis work Handsomely, and makes COED bow.
". Y Times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-02

MRS PAR1INGroN, in reply to letter en-
closing some Of the beautifully prepared
q" FOntaine's Cram Of IViid Flower,," (the
Balm Of Thousand Flowers in a solid form, }
as present to her venerable ladyship, says
that " she was almost distorted with its fla
grant smell and neditional qualities, ard
shall preserve it as a pimento of affectation
for an antic friend" She says it is delicious
4" for purifying an efnuyiant mouth, and
that it is real salubrious for the abolition Of
babies" for when she washed Isaac it /" made
a most significant soap suds, and he smelt a;
radiant with in6rmary as bucket of poesies .
The old lady is oblivious in her expressions
but she means we'll, and speaks truly of this
admirable improvement upon toilet soap.
For sale By Taylor Il Msury, and druggists
everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-02
Kew Publications.

From J. ShilliDgton we have the October
number Ct Emerson United States Magazine.
This spirited magazine is carrying on the con.
test for public favor with the older magazines
with O vigor which threatens to absorb no
small portion of their circulation. The present
number contains fourth illustrated article
on "The City of " ashipgton," which will be-
found CT interest to our city readers.
From ]. Shillington We have, also, Leslie s
Gazette Of Fashion, for October, finely printed,
bes utifully illustrated, and every way Orna-
mental and useful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-02
SUICIDE AT A GAMING TABLE-A lettor from

SUlClDE AT GAAISG IABLE-A lettor from
Wiesbaden, Of the let of September, says:
"AbOut two o'clock to-day, when players
and lookers.on were rang ed round the roulette
table Of the Kursaai, at this place, the report
OF C frearm was suddenly heard, and one of
the persons standing at the table was seen to
stagger and fall dead on the ground. 1t was
a melancholy spectacle, and rendered still
more SO by the gloom and Obscurity of the
place, caused by violent thunder storm
which was raging ut the time TIE deceased,
who was a man in the prime of life, evidently
belonged to the higher ranks of society. His
identity has not yet been ascertained, but he
is supposed to be a native of Holland, as he
wore decoration of that country. lie had
recently arrived, and a few minutes before
the fatal act he had staked and lost his last
five form note. Some Of the players at the
table appeared much affected by the scene,
and left; while others resumed their play 10
another room, and in an hour afterwards
military band struck UP, and everything was
life and gaiety."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-02
ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 2, 1856

ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 2, 1856.
Our mercantile community are now pretty
busy generally, opening and arranging their
large stocks. The streets are piled with boxes,
bales and bundles, and King street never
looked moro busting.
The Fillmore elector, Z Ii. ShackeIford,
Esq, addressed crowded house at Lyceum
Hall, on political topics, Tuesday evening.
The city council, at their session on Tuesday
evening, appropriated $500 for the new Hy-
drsulion engine house, and $3.50 in aid of the
Star engine house just completed Consider.
able discussion took place in the Board of
Aldermen upon q protest offered by Mr. Reid,
OF the Third ward, against the ratification of a
lease, on pa bic property, with G. ID Fowle !;
and that Board continued in session until Q
very late hour.
AS autumn progresses, and the dusk of the
evenings begins to occupy q considerable por-
ton OF our waking hours, it becomes of great
| Importance to provide for our people, more
especially our young men, ample sources of
hoalthtul and instructive recreation. The
movements toward this object last winter were
entitled to the warnest praise and wo are
pleased to hear that at least one Of the asso-
| Citations then foremost in the matter has al
ready matured plans to recommence the good
work. Others will doubtless follow.
Breadstufs were quite brisk yesterday
Flour, S. 81 taS9. Wheat-wh;te ST 5OaS1 5s
| red 81 40asl.45 Corn, 60a63,. Oats goa 34c
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