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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08
DUPIIN.
For the Journal.

For the Journal.
At Democratic meeting, held in Jacksonville on
Tuesday of May Court, to appoint delegates to re
present Onslow County in the Newbern district Con.
vention, to be holden on the I'd Thursday in June,
prox. On motion of o. B. Sanders ESQ., H. H. Sand
lin, ESQ., was called to the Chair, and G. H. Barnum,
Esq, appointed Secretary.
Col. L. w. Humphrey introduced the following re-
solutions, which were unanimously adopted
Resotved That we heartily in the proposition to
prOx the purpose of nominating candidate to represent
this District in the next Congress.
Resolved That take this occasion tender thanks
to the Hon. Thomas Run for the able and faithful discharge
of his duties Representative and hersby recommend him
to the Newbern Convention as our first choice
lied to appoint thirty delegates represent Onsow said
Convention.
IN accordance with the last resolution, the Chair
appointed the following delegates, viz
Robert White b. M. Barry, D. E. Sandlin Or. C. Duff
~ w. B. Cox, John P Cox, Stephen Dixon James Langly
Thomas Jarman o. B. Sanders, Nj l. F. Redd, Samuel
Shepherd E. w. Fonvle Andrew Hurst, John S. Wilkins
Jesse W. Hardison, W. H. BatsOn, Joseph Emmett L. w
Humphrey, Harvey Cox, Uzzi Mills, Josiah Smith. Thomas
ders F. B. Holland R. S. Mclean, Jasper Etherdge, Benz
H. Henderson, and Green Hatchell.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary were ad
died.
On motion of D. E. Sandlin, ESQ., the Goldsboro
Tribune and the Democratic papers of the Distrc
were requested TO publish the proceedings of thi
meeting
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
H. H SANDLIN, Chairman.
| c. H. BARNUM, Secretary.
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warmly received, and arlook Of refreshments pro

warmly received. and ariook Of refreshments pro-
vided
After dinner, The COMPANIES visited st. Mary's
where Dr. Sme!es made very handsome address 10
the Wilmington Company, and co; GUIDED by an
nouncing a ,trioc song Hail Columbian hch
was captaly executed by the young ladies OF The
school, and responded to by the Wilmington Light
Infantry, who gave The red arhte and blue )" the
young ladies ,hen gave The Old Month State y
The Cornet Band gave several fine airs, and the com
panies regretful beata retreat'' from this enchant
ing domain "..[..
The companies then called on the venerable Viii
liam Boylan. Esq. where they were warmly wecom
Ell by that gentleman and invited into his house Il
partake of refreshments. They next visited the res
idenCe OF Judge Saunders, where. in the absence
the Judge the honors of the occasion gracefully
done by his son Vim. J. Saunders, Esq. Their stay
was envened by the popping of champagne, the mu
sic of the band, cordial greetings and good humore'
| sentiments.
After leaving Gen. Saunders's the companies wer
very unpleasant, but all hands contrved to en- o.
themselves in spite of the rain
| On Tuesday target shooting and dinner at Guion'
Hotel were TO form part of the programme.
The Standard closes it's account of The frs day al
follows:
We beg the Wilmington people to feel no undue
| concern about their friends here. Our people have
inst commenced 10 take care of them but the onl,
promise they will make now is, to deliver them afte
while in sound condition, at the Western Depot
To night, when the toasts go round, Wilmington AMI
her people-those whom the Light Infantry left be
hind-shal[ be in the &c flowing cups of each ant
| all of Us " freshly remembeIed.n
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bas~ The annual meeting of the Stockholders OF
the Bank of Cape Fear, convened at their Banking
House in this place this forenoon. Mr.. Miles Costin
is proxy for the State. ID.
bg- We notice that Moody B. Smith, Esq, of Will
mington has accepted the invitation TO deliver the
annual Grafton before the two Literary Societies Of
Davidson College, on Wednesday, preceding com
increment The 18th of July next
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Indian Movements in Iowa

ST. LOUIS, May 4-The Democrat contains adj
vices from Fort Des Moines, Iowa, TO the 2lst ult,,
stating that from five to six hundred Indians crossed
the Des Moines river in the neighborhood of Fort
Dodge, on Saturday. Fears were entertained that it
had been attacked as the force at the fort in
sufficient to repel such body of Indians. Compan-
les organizing to go to the assistance of the
fort Several families had sought refuge at Fort
Des Moines, and the greatest CONSERVATION prevailed
in the neighborhood
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For the Journal.
1t is refreshing, now and then, when wearied with
the constant battle for existence to for moment
from the strife and tormoi of the world to relax the
over strained muscles, to allow the system fevered bv
excitement, to become cool and placid by wandering
amid Arcadian bowers and Sylvan groves On sue
occasions ascend the hill of fancy and. with
the telescope of memory bring back sweet recolec.
tons OF sunny youth when could dance the bright
winged hours away with
A step of music and voice of song"
The Philosopher says that il man be nprfectlv
harmonized with nature observes her silent teach.
ings, is awed by her wild magnifcence or tranouzed
by her gentle beauty, he is the embodiment of great
good" The love OF nature purfes and re6nes the
mind, and raises above the artificial gavetes which
are purchased with great an expense of time, are
so cAnkering 10 the SOUL 80 coroding and blgh:iug
to the mind.
s.Tb.n.
Whom Natures works can charm. with Cod b;m.olf
Hold converse, grow familiar day by day
With his conceptions, act upon his Ilan
And form to His the relish of their souls
There are those objects, those scenes in nature,
which tend to arouse rational reflection from the
lethaTgIc stupor into which it is often thrown nv
rude contact with the rigid elements of the world
whIch lmpresses upon US with still vet powerful
voice, The utter futity and vanity of many of our
pursuits low yet stern rebuker ofhe folly of those
who spend their energies frantic pursuits of airy
| nothings which man gives
A local habtation and a name.''
1t IS duty we owe ourselves lhen If we wish tn re-
main natural,-if We wish to have sources of enjoy
ment within us,-to seize every opportunity of leay-
ing BRICK and mortar behind US.
Actuated by this idea, attended the May Day fes
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so-The Washington correspondent of the Balt
more Sun says that information has been received Of
the prompt rejection by Great Britain of the Dallas
and Clarendon Treaty, as amended by the Senate
Ihls throws things back to the position in which
they stood before the treaty. was heard of
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MINNESOTA report of the territorial auu Iv.
shows the amount of taxes assessed in the t"enS
four counties that have made returns of their tA-
BILE property for the year 1857 to be $25 1O
The taxable property of said counties is in
&c. The estimated valuation of taxable properly a.
the Territory for the present year is set down
$50 900 900, the tax which, at one mill the uVN'
would amount to $4,000
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Report OF PLATE

Class No. 1, appointed to measure The dentb Of
water on the Bars and Inlets of Cape Fear, yiz.-
New Inlet Bar, 81 feet; Rip, 81 feet; Western ssr
9 feet; Rip, u fset-measure taken at low u.t.r
Add I'VE feet and you have the depth at high water
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From the Journal of Commerce.
Coolies.

MEssRs EDITORS In conversing a few days since
with gentleman who has speat some months in
Cuba, whore he has brother who is an engineer on
a large plantation. the following remarks made
"They work about 500 slaves on heir plantation,
about two-thirds negroes and one third coolies !;
but the latter poor set. One negro will do as
much work two coolies The latter are feeble
and soon break down. They have to keep man
constantly behind them, with whip, TO keep them
awake. They fall asleep at their work. standing up
or anyhow. Generally: they worked about eigh-
teen hours out of twenty four The coolies cant
stand it; they are always sleepy A healthy negro
stands it pretty we'll. never heard of any coolies
getting their liberty after their time is out Perhaps
there may be some; but they don't generally live SO
long. They die off in two or three years and they
are not good for much at any time.'
And for all this inhumanity, there seems to be nc
remedy. Avarice overrides every consideration Of
humanity; the sufferings of the weak do not weigh
against the love of gold in the strong. Even where
nation is the master of another nation, it appears
to be the witness the terrible taxation of In
da, by their English conqucrors, and of the " es
Indies and South America, by the Spaniards anc
wherever (even) Christians have planted the cross
of the meek and Iowly.'' We might easily wish
success to the English attempts TO gain foothold il
China, if indeed they would take with them Christi
anity and benevoence, rather than this terrible ava
rice, Then
'sWhere Englands power felt,
Mankind should feel her mercy too"
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Election at York, Pa.

YORK, Pa, May 2.-The democrats carried the
election in this borough to day, for the first time in
forty years.. electing Peter Mcintyre chief burgess
bv Is majority
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Five Days Later from Enrope


QUEBEC, May 4-The steamer Indian arrived here
to-daT, bringing Liverpool ties to the 23d ult, be
ing nearly five days later than previous advices.
The steamer Hermann left Bremen for New York,
but grounded in the river Wadderwaden, where
she remained at last accounts
There is no political news of Importance.
The English journals classify the new House of
Commons as follows :-Palmerston's friends 265
Derbyites 227 Refcrmers ITO; Liberal Conserva-
tives So.
The French government has resolved 10 adopt the
English system of the transportation of criminals
The Grand Duke Constantine had reached TOulOn
and been received with the usual honorS.
The accounts from the French manufacturing dis
trcts are unsatisfactory.
A considerable dec inc had taken place in French
breadstuffs. There large stocks of wheat in
the market and the from the growing crops
were most favorable
The Mexican difficulty presents some promise of
pacific arrangement being effected.
The four great powers have drawn up protocol
in reference to the Neufchatel question, presenting
terms to be agreed upon between Switzerland and
Prussia. They dsclaim any intention of attempting
to enforce it, but if it is refused, they will do all
they can to prevent hostilities.
The Russian port Salish has been captured by the
Crcassians and the garrison massacrei.
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Ban By correspondence between R. H. Cowan'
ESQ, and Geo Davis and James Banks, Esqs., pub
lish in yesterdays Herald we learn that the last
ma ed gentlemen have acceded to the request of the
LaIies' of the Mount Vernon Association of Will
mirs on, made through Mr.. Cowan, to deliver each
lecture in this place. for The benefit of the Mount
VeEon Fund. Mr.. Davis proposes to deliver his
lecture on g The Last Days of Royalty in North
Calolina,' on the night of Thursday, May 18th. Mr..
Banks can deliver his lecture on The Romance of
Scottish History on the 10th OF May, if that time
will suit the ladies' His next leisure will be in the
latter part of June.
The Herald also learn that G. J. McRee, Esq has
consented 10 deliver lecture, time to be hereafter
designated, in aid of the above patriotic We
copy this announcement with the pleasure that
II e Herald expresses in making it.
Daily Journal of yesterday.
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shet In the schuyIkIm.-Three Lives Lost.

Freshet In the schuy lkill-Three Lives Lost.
PHILADELPHIA, May There is heavy freshet
i n the SchuyIkill river This afternoon canal boat
was swept over the dam at Paramount and three men
were drowned.
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AFFAIRS IN kANsAS.-AddreSS Of Secretary STAN
on.-The telegraph, some days ago, furnished brief
abstract of The address to the people of Kansas pub
shed by Mr. Stanton, the Secretary of the Ter
ritory. Speaking of the coming election for dele
gates 10 form State constitution, he says:
need scarcely say that all the power of the terri
torial executive will be exeed with entire impartial
ty 10 prevent fraud, suppress violence am to secure
to every citizen sair opportunity for the safe and
peaceful exercise of the election privilege and il
will be no less the duty than the earnest desire and
great pleasure of the Governor acting Governor of
the Territory to carry out, in good faith, the policy
avowed by the President of the United States in his
inaugural address, in which he declares il to be " the
imperative and indispensable duty of the government
OF the United States to to every resident in
habant the free and independent expression OF his
opinion by his vote This sacred right to each ndi,
vldua must be preserved" and g that being accom-.
plished, nothing be faiIer than to leave the peo
pie OF the territory, free from all foreign influence
to decide their own destiny for themselves, sabiect
only to the constitution of the United Sta esq
He earnestly lnvokes the confidence of The peope
In the declared intentions of the territorial executive
and deplores the events that have marked the pre-
vous history OF the new territory. In order that all
heart-burnlngs and ill-teelings engendered by the
past may be oblterated and be succeeded by peace
ana harmony, he recommends that general amnes.
ty be granted to ali those in anywise involved in The
previous difficulties. Such measure, he thinks
would be one of Cancellation and peace leaving the
people tree from apprehension in the future so 1hey
can securely devo,e themselves to those important
abors which are destined to make the territory q
great, prosperous and happy State
Mr.; R: s. Nichols, in speaking of the marriage OF
MISS Boxer to her fathers coachman, John Dean
1t Is not because Dean is DOOR, or that he is in
lower station in life than herself, that makes th,
affair so monsrous in the eyes of those accustomed
to look beyond the present into the future it is be
cause OF the total dssimiIarty of feeling TASTE op
portunity, and endowments. No refined woman
could have borne to be addressed in the language o.
love 0y an unrefned, coarse-natured man, to sa,
nothlng OF her living under the same roof with him
and beholdlng him condemned 10 herd with those sht
esteemed 50 much beneath her, while she queened i
up stairs in another sphere.
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THE ELECTION YEsTERDAY.--The election for
Commissioners of Navigation, held here yesterday
naased off very quietly and reanltad as follows

We do not intend to offer any long leLnaRAD' anu
none such are needed. The result speaks lor l1sen
and is so satisfactory that Democrats can anord 70
avoid anything like exultation over their defeated
fellow citizens, and all afford TO take the thing
easv since is 50 decidedly way as to leave no
ground for squabbliDg over it. The average Demo-
cratic majority is 165, majority altogether too large
to be accounted for by the absence of any few voters
We never doubted but that, if the Democrats kept
irving, they would eventually carry the day. and the
result shows it. We look upon it no mere triumph
of men, for in everything but politics we would much
rather triumph with than over, the gentlemen on the
opposition ticket. The triumph is purely triumph
of princple.-Daily Journal, 5hiinst.
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nz-The last Goltsboro' Tribune has ar article
BEARING on deposit and distribution, containing some
expressions which, under other Giro instances, might
call forth some remarks from us; but which we mean
now to pass by without doing or saying anything TO
excite controversy We are not now. nor never have
been, disorganizers Our siews upon the questions
referred to, recently expressed in the Journal are no
new things with enuncated for the sake OF put
ting others in the but 10 put ourselves r'gnt
or at least TO prevent ourselves being misunderstood
They were no crude notions hastily picked up, but
the result of careful examination and reflection. We
have said what we had TO say, and have nothing at
present to add-nohng al any time 10 take back.
We think the conductors of the Tribune ought 10
known US too well-we think they do know US toe
well to class u.s. even for moment, among those who
would countenance, much less promote anything like
disorganization yet their remarks, although not
mentioning US in SO many words. would not only adj
nit of, but almo force the conclusion that it If
meant that should be included among those OF the
obnoxious class. We regret this because we thlnk
it is unintentlonal on the part of The Tribune
We will not squabble over rords, make issues
upon the primary secondary, or tertiary meanings
given to them by Webster or Wdlker-we are con
tent with the practical effects of things shown by
the history Of the country. We will not squabble al
all with our Democratic contemporaries, especially
those with whom it has always been matter oil
qualification to US to agree-bu ace will MAINTAIN
our oscn conscientious convictions at all times.
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tiyities at Scetts Hill Although anticipating pleas
ant time from The known afability and courtesy OF
the Scots Hll-ians Craving frequent enjoyed their
Inequalities on previous occasions, | found their
PREPARATIONS were such, everything provided with
liberal and unsparing hand, that the guests with
no drawback upon their amusemenD could each con-
trbu,e bis quolum of fun for The general amusement
Could the most uneharitahle and dlsagreeaole OF
misanthropes have been present on this OCCASION
raw Of happiness must have shone amid the gloomy
avenues of his heart, thrown cheerful tint upon
the murky clouds that enveop it unless, indeed, he
were one of that Inflated class whose most poignant
misery consists in behoding the enjoyment of others.
The fair Queen, Miss Henrietta Foy, who had been
selected by her panions rule them this
festive day 5aequited herself most creditably in her
address to the Seasons" An Grafton the " Ben.
efts 10 be derived from Association" by Mr.. Thos
Emmett showed on the part Of the orator familiar
acouanance with The subject be discussed. The re
marks OF lac crowner, Miss Mary J. Fuch, were de.
cdediy worthy of commentator. The intervals be-
Tween the speeches were enlivened by music from
brass band in attendance. After most elegant and
sumptuous repast, where rich viands were spread
out in tempting array, the younger portion of tht
company adjourn ed to the Academy, and sought
| amusement in the giddy maZes of the circling
dance" All were in fine spirits. Joy Lighted every
ineamen and radiated from every feature. AT night
large and brilliant assembly congregated in thu
spacious mansion OF Jos, Nj. Foy, Esq, where-
| Midst the charms of song and play,
The pleasant hours few swift away
Of the ladies' individually lone might have ex
| claimed
Di PERSONA era tanto ben formata,
| Quanto me finger pittori industri
| Many an rnlucky su ain has had to lament his har
diness in venluring so near to Scot's Hill on tina
| occasion ]. H F.
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THURSDAY MORNING, April o. add few worH
at the last moment, that you may have thus the very
latest news of MIR. Crawford, which this Saturdays
steamer can carry. He has had succession of com,
Portable days, and is this morning better than he IA,
been during the three or four past ones. que.
rest refreshing awakening and an arising wlthou'
sickness or discomfort of any kind. have combined
make him feel brighter-perhaps more encourages;
He is at this present moment, having finished nIs
break fast, extended on a chaiss: Tongue where DC
passes many waking hours; and some sleeping one
too. He bids me say that he hopes you are pere0"'
we'll, and tba the shall fire quentIy hear from you
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-02
DIR. BENZ. Il. IETT.

HAS resumed the practice W medicine in
LII Washington, and may at all times he found
at his npothccary store. unless professionally
absent. where he will keep full supply offrc-h
medicines for ~alc low for cash.
Washington. May I. 4t.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-02

HAMILTON :. HOWELL.
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-02
Mlsrellanfuus.

JHlSfflldnfnuS.
N E W G. GODS!
NEW STYLES!
AND LOW ICE.
CALL AND EXAMINE THEM.
w. H. Err,
HAS Just opened fresh and seasonable as
Al sortment OF
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS.
rss, Groceries,
f&t Boots and shoes, S
Hats. *
Clothing. SC.
Which he offers for sale at reduced prices.
His stock consists in part of the following:
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
Black and Plaid silks,
Embroidered Robes
0rgandie Robes.
Black and White Lace Mantillas.
lawns, Bareges,
Black silk Lace Wells.
E3rilliantines
Jaconctts and
Nansook
Plain and
Corded,
Embroidered Collars.
UndersIeeves and Chcmisetts,
Plain and Embroidered
Linen Cambria Handkerchief
Crinoline and Grass Skirts,
French Corsets.
Ladies Silk and
E.isle Vests.
Hid Gloves and
G.auntlctS,
Sill Gloves and Nlitts.
ladies and Misses
silk Cotton and
Worsted Hosiery,
Dress Trimmings
OF all kinds.
Swiss and
Jacone:t
Bands.
Edgings and
1nsertings.
French Chinizes. Ginshams and
Pure Irish Linens, Linen Lawn,
Table Linen, Linen Napkins,
Domestics, Brown and
Sheetings from Bleaehed
4 to 10 qrs. wide. Shirtings,
Planters Linen and
Drilling,
Russia Duck. Cottonades.
Nankins Marseilles, &c. sc
FIa a ion {: Ods.
Southern Stripes, Osnabugs, Denims. Lowells.
Kerseys and Liuseys.
Spring and Summer Clothing.
Goats. Pants.
Vests Shirts. Drawers.
Cravats, Hosiery, Gloves SuSpenders, sc.
Hats, Boots and shoes.
Ladies' Congress Boots,
.. Glove Kid do.
Foyp.f
Ladies' and Misses Cloth Gaiters.
Kid. Morocco and Calf Boots and Shoes,
Chilireus Shoes
Gents Fine Pump-snled Calf Boots.
Light Calf Boots, Kip and Congress Boots
Caters. Shoes and Slippers.
Youths and Boys Boots and Shoes,
RuSSetts. &C.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES,
STATIONERY
Hardware and Queensware.
Also, a general assortment OF
GROCERIES.
Sugar. Coffee, Rice
Candles, Soap, Tobacco,
Snuff &c.. Sc.
Bzs- lie respectfully invites examination
of his stock aud prices.
Washington, April ], 1857. l3:f
Washington telegraph., 1857-12-02
Gamnen GarR.
RAILROAD WAREHOUSE,
CAMDEN, ARKANSAS.
p M @ OIL U NJ &c CO..
RECEIVING, FORWARDING,
-AND--
COMMISSION MERCHANTS

TAKE this method Of returning thanks for
l. the liberal patronage bestowed on that es-
Enlistment under their control for the last ten
years 3y the merchants and planters Of South
Arkansas.
Mr. W. T. II. WILLIAMS. Of Washington, a
gentleman Of extensive experience. and one Of
the best Warehousemen in the State, will give
this department his entire personal attention.
assisted by sutiiciency OF clerks and laborcrs
thereby despatchiuE the receipt and delivery Of
goods uucquallcd by any similar establishment
on the river. From MIR. Williams well known
qualifications for this business the planter and
merchant will have full guarantee that their
interests will be faithfully and promptly attend
ed to.
Their SO:ton-SiiedS and Ware
Houses are in thorough repair and consider
ably increased in size. by which they are ena-
bled to store every planter merchants cotton
or merchandise separately. and 30 that it can
be got at any time.-and at the same time bc-
ing entirely disconnected with any other build
ing-hcncc, less danger from fire.
The wagon yard is in prime order,
and is for the benefit Of customers only.
\ large stock Of Bagging, Rope, Twinc. and
Plantation supplies.
Of every description. which will be sold on hh-
the usual time
Libcrel cash or provision advances made on
Cotton or Produce in store.
Z. McCOLLUM & co.
Camden, August ], 1857. SLY