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

o. The postmaster general has concluded con
tract with the Panama R. R. Co., for the transmission
of the mail across the ishmus al the rate of 500 900
per annum.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

RUssELLs MACHINE The May number has been
laid on our table Upon tie whole, We think it bet
ter than that for April 1t is popular combines
more reliability, with an equally high order of anay
tic ability and, far as we can judge is all that can
be asked for or required blythe South. Adler and
sounder than its Northern competitors, it is equally,
and more nationally amusing. We commend it cor
dialy TO our readers. -..-.--..s. ....-- .... -.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

HooPs:-The following parody of one of Lore
Byron's Chde Harold u stanzas, is the best thine
we have seen on the vexed question y that now fol-
some time has been made the subject of excessive
comment.
Roll on, ye mOnsrous whalebone hoops-roll on
Ten thousands squibs launched at you in vain
Man marks the world in his resstess course
But cannot touch the hoops they laugh to scorn
Jokes, punsters, clergymen, the press, and all
And when they die at last-as die they must
Twill be because they've gone the appointed round
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

o. The last Rutherford Democrat says, that gen.
tleman named Wilson, William J. Wilson, of Forks
of Pigeon, in Haywood County, is out for Congress
the 9th district, in opposition to Mr. Ciingman.-
We do not know upon what ground Mr. Wilson
stands, Mr.. Clngmsn, WILL we presume, be re.eect.
ed without difficulty.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

They won't admit Reporters at the meetings OF the
" Know Nothing" Washington Monument Assocla'
ton at the Federal City. zy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08
Election To-Day.

The election for Commissioners OF Navigation Is
progressing very quietly; at II O'Clock there were
somewhere about 260 votes polled We would inform
the Fayetteville Observer that we are fighting our
peaceful battle in peace and harmony. We have
not seen a symptom of angry feeling, and we trust
and believe thai no such thing will be exhibited in
any way.
The Democratic ticket can be elected. 1t ought
to be elected and it ,sH be elected if Democrats on
ly do their duty. It is for them, this afternoon, to
say how the thing will go. They have the majority
II having the power elect their men they don't do
it, they will only hare themselves to blame, and
ooobt to be ashamed of themselves.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

Ships CREW STARVED To DEATH H. The follow
ing is extract of letter received al Lloyds rela
tive 10 the wreck OF English ship the coast of
Norway. 1t is dated
"STAvANGER, March IA pilot on the I'd inst,
boarded vessel about eight miles from the land, off
Kim, near Stavanger, dsmasted and waterlogged -
Found in the forecastle the bodies of six men, which
be brought with him shore, and another body was
found between the cargo in The hold, which he could
not succeed in landing. On of the bodies was
feand an English prayer book, in which was written
JOSEF Bell, SlOtsreet, Hull 1910 and on another
| double cased silver pocket watch. on which the
name of j. Buxton engraved A certificate
found on board proved the vessel be the Holngen
from Narva for Gansborough, with cargo of deals,
&c. The vessel was found to be without provisions;
the crew are therefore supposed to ave died from
starvation, and especially one of the bodies APP
peared to bear marks of having been attacked by the
| others to satisfy their hunger. Some of the bodies
had evidently been dead some time, others only a
few days. The most remarkable cir umstance con.
nected with this wreck u.s. that the crew could have
been starved TO death on voyage from Narva to
Gainsborough, even admitting that they ran short
of provisions, or that these spoiled on the yes
sci filling with water, the crew must still have ex
listed four or five days, and during that period on
| track so frequented as the North Sea, it appears
strange that they fell with vessel of any kind
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

De- Spring appears to be with us al last, and the
showers of April are making their appearance in
May, warm and genial and the little buds and bios.
out blooming. We would indulge in some
quite romantic reflections if we had time, or if we
felt like it-but first, our associate gone and Sec
ondy, we feel like the mischief, if not worse and
would be sick, if we could afford it. Every sentence
write is drugged out by sort of physical COM
pulson. and is not at all amusing 10 US We dom
think it will he amusing to anybody else. We lave
been wishing for warm weather, and now that ii has
come, see everything yellow, and feel jaundiced
Our old friend, the China tree at the corner, is
ing out. At the very ends of his limbs, on his fin
gers and toes as il were the leaves making their
appearance in small tufts He will soon be out in
all his glory, looking magnificent, and smelling prodi
piouslv scrumntious.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08
Destructlve Fire ln Sanduskx.

SANDusKY, April 3Olh.-An extensive fire, which
consumed nearly half square, broke out at an early
hour this morning. and ragged for two hours before it
vas checked. Several dwellings, with the extensive
buildings of the Sandusky Machine Company, and
the contents, were destroyed The loss is estimated
at 100000 The insurance is very small.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

hOr6e sDOes.... ~ lUS.
Penknlfe blades .................65 7
Buttons and buckles. ........ ....897
Springs of watches $500. $4,000
A piece of cast iron worth one pound sterling is
worth when converted into
NAhCulueIy Ia
Ornamental works. ....45
Buttons and Berlin works.. ....... 600
NSCh CHBlnS.... 1856
ohlrt buttons. ...5, S96
Thirty one pounds of iron have been made into
wire upwards of / IL miles in length.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

DREADFUL SLAUGHTER AMONG THE CAFFREs
One OF The London papers contains account of a
terrible slaughter amor the Cafies, in which no
less than thirty thousand human beings persisted 1t
is stated that distur Dances of most sanguinary
character recently tookEplace among the Zulns-
These disturbances caused by contest between
Ketchwya and Umbulaz, two sons of the paramount
chief Panda. On the ID December, the latter was
defeated with immense slaughter. The vic orious
Ketchwya, lad of nineteen, after the battle, dyd
ed his army into three sections and With these scour
ed the country in all directions putting to death not
only his enemies but all neutral or doubtful subjects
who came in his way. He, however, kept cleaI of
Panda, who by the latest intelligence, was raising
an army in defence of his throne 1t is said that
men, women and children were all alike put to death
UmbulaZi was put TO death with the utmost barbara
~, having been skinned alive
The NORTHERN METHoD1sTs ON SLAvERY.-The
Methodist Conference of Eastern New York, on
Saturday adopted the ma jority report of the Commit
tee on Slavery, which is as follows:
Resolved, First, That We regard slavery as grea,
natural and social evil, violation of The nalura
Of man. and opposed to the spirit and progress
of the Christian religion
Resolved Secondly, That we will use what infiu
ence We possess 10 prevent its extension into regions
and communities in which it does not at present ex
st, and will use all means that may witt, proprict,
be used by Christian ministers to effect it's extirpa
ton from the world.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

DoINGs AT FAYETTEvILLE.-The Wilmington Light
Infantry which left here Wednesday, arrived at
Fayetteville in good time and in prime order, and
were entertained gorious!y by their Fayetteville
hosts. We learn from private source that they
had fine time of it, and than pleased they
delighted. The company with the blnd. also in
uniform numbere not far from sixty men, and were
much admired
Mr. D. G. White Of the Wilmngto Light 1nfan-
try won the Goblet hot for at Fayetteville making
the three best shos,-average q inches Capt. w.
L. DeRosset of the same company, came next we be-
iieve.
The company leave to day for Raleigh, where they
will also enjoy themselves doubt, there only being
one fear-that the people of the City of Oaks will
kill them with kindness Daily Journal, I'd inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

THE VALUE OF IRcN.-The British Quarterly Re.
view gives the following curious and instructive cal.
cula:ion. bar of iron, worth one pound stelling
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-08

MAY DAY-We understand that tn is is the first OF
May, and further confirmed in that under.
standing by seeing the military turnout for target
practice as is the custom The companies, to wit :
The German Volunteers and the Rife Cadets, i ok
well, very well, and show fuller ranks than they
have been showing for some time past, although still
not SO full as We would like to see There is one
thing puzzles US, and that is where the flowers came
| from that form the wreaihs around the targets.
1t is only matter of understanding and not of the
feelings, that this is May Day. It don't look like it,
and it don't feel like it. April showers bring forth
May flowers, or used 10; but We nothing but May
dust-that is all the flower about
Several of the schools will, we believe, have their
graceful May festivals, and fair little queens and
maids of honor and all that sort of thing, and no
doubt present gay and happy scenes in spite of the
weather.-Daily Journal, 1st inst
N5- Have we acknowledged the receipt of Harper
for May I've think not, and therefore do SO now.
Mr. Whitaker has laid it on our table It is as usual
readable.
We have also from The publishers the old Knicker-
booker tor May, good and glorious. It makes one
feel better to readit Mr.. J. II. ROCKWELL is agent for
it, 1t is also for sale at the bookstore
The publishers have also sent us " Household
Words" which is one of favorte publications.
We were somewhat surprised short time since to
find that Mr.. Whitaker had ceased keeping it for
! sale, of he right in doing So since the
sale did not justify him ID ordering copies of it.
But it really pleasant. and generally so sensible
a publication that should have looked for larger
| sale
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10
Not very Complimentary.

1t is said that Horny Ward Beecher il
bis wand rings about New York City, did.
guiscd, TO study human nature and the dif;
fcront aspects of society, recently dropped.
into mock auction shop. He stood some
time, when the auctioncer called out, "Mr.
Bccchcr, why don't you bidw He was
greatly astonishcd at finding himself known
in that place. Ho retired, and sent
friend to ask Funk how he know him. (Bee--.
cher.) "How do know him7 Why, 7.
kave been prominent member Of his
church for the lcst tfoo years, and owa hs
nth pen rom tie front"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

DEc1sIoN AS TO TELEeRApHIo DESPAIR.
Es.-Recordcr Smith of New Orleans IN
order to set hin.elf right before the public
Mt home aud abroad on the Photographic
question:" in regard to the arrest and de.
ten,ion of parties accused announces that
in all cases Of this nature before him he will
be guided by the following principle: ...
~ telcgraphic despatch from an uI
known source is not sufficient to detain a
party. A despatch from the chief Of po-.
lice, tho marshal, the sheriff or the mayor
of n city Of town is sufficient to detain a
party long enough 10 have the truth or faf-
siry Of the despatch verified"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10
Mahomcdan Prophecy Relating to India

Curious things are coming TO light re-
specting the war in India. For months
ero its commencement, mystical cakes and
the flowers of the sacred lotus both en-
blems Of the mysterious Hindoo deity, the
Queen Of Heaven" passed throughout
the entire domain of British India. At
leution was called to it by scholars read in
Hindoo mythology, but no notice was ta'
ken by tho government. The symbols
ceased to travel, and the strange and un-
accountable instruction broke out.
The Mahomedan residents havo also
their mystery-and singular ono it IS
connected with tho rebellion. A writer IN
nm English paper states that "for upN ards
of fifty years, the Mahomcdans have beer
looking forward to the year 1887 rs the
year in which they we're to regain their do
main in the ancient Mogul empire !"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10
Defensive Measures.

The people Of Philadelphia have taken
the initiative in resisting and remedying the
cxtortionatc prices Of subsistence, to wi ich
city consumers on tho whole Atlantic sea.
board have been long subjected. Here in
Washing, in the midst Of the great wheat
growing States of Virginia n d Maryland,
the best quality Of -four is still kept up to
min dollars barrel. A large meeting was
held in Philadelphi on Tuesday night, Mt
which tho following prcam 10 and rcsou-
tions were reported:
Whereas, In the present prostratc condi.
ton of the commercial and manufacturing
interest Of the community, involving the
suspension of many Of our leading mer.
shants and tho closing Of our workshops
and manufactures, whereby thousands
whose sole dependence is their daily labor
have been thrown out of employment:
And phereas, In consequence of this
unusual and distressing stnto of affairs, n
rapid depreciation in the value of merchan-
disc, of labor, and of property generally
has been and is now being experienced,
which depreciation appears not up to the
precent time-contrary to all reasonable
expec alton, in view Of tho vast recorrces
Of tho country-to have extended to the
necessarics of life.
And yhereas, 1t is evident that. at the
present high prices Of provisions, it will
soon be impossible for Dlrge portion of our
people to procure the comforts of life, and
that many are threatened with actual star
vation unless speedy relief be obtained:-
Therefore be it
Resolved, That it is like the duty and
interest of all to unite their cfferts in resist
ing the present cxtravagant prices of the
leading articles of food and to secure re-
duction in the cost of living corresponding
with the deceased value of other m ,rchan-
disc and labor.
Q Resolved, hat, in the judgement Of
this meeting, material reduction in tho
price Of its leading articles Of food may be
made, and still leave to tho produc r. n
fair return for his labor and capital, to de-
mand moro than which is neither just nor
wise.
8 Resolued, That, in order to bring the
prices of provisions to fair standard, we
pledge ourselves not to pay more than the
annexed prices for the following articles,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

BLACK ScRUPLEs.-An old farmer---onc
who neither feared God nor man-had
hired dovout negro, and to get some Sun
day work out Of him, would always plan
some case Of necessity on Saturday, and
on Sunday morning would put this point
to the mans conscience.
One morning Sambo proved refractory
Tile would work no moro on Sunday"
The master argued with him that it was
case of necessity: that the Scripture al
lowed man to get out Of pit on the Sab
bath day, beast that had fallen in.
ayes Massa," replied The black, "but
not if he spent Saturday IN digging de pit
for de berry purp"sc."
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

better life and better fate, yet doubt
less esteemed it fortunate to die with his
arnes in his hands, rather than to be stran.
gled or gtbbctcd. - y. ~ -. ~ is
"on tho goth Of September. Is94.s
said Bibsco, "two bodies, covered with
wounds, swung from the gallows Of the
gallows Of the Mcidan Of Capo They
were those of KiIali and Miklakc, but
the former was hung many hours after
life had departed. You have the story
Ki1ali.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10
LION HUNr.-A fnll grown California
lion ,yoe L;lioJ M yVL;,lnoI,, C.,oI. O,I;

LION HUNr.-A fnll grown California
lion WAS killed mt Whitock's Creek, Cali.
fornia, on the 22l Of August.
II required several mon md two largo
sized dogs to conquer The animal, who was
caught in attempting to carry off hog
The lion took to n trcc, when shot from
ono Of tho party broke ono Of his legs and
brought him to the ground, when the dogs
closed with him, and the trio had rough
and tumble fight for some time without any
decided advantage on either side. The lion
was at last dispatched with rifles, but stood
considerable shooting, ind died game to
the last. IIc measured between six and
seven feet from tip to zip, and probably
would weigh not less than one hundred
pounds.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

fotaIocs, per Dusn. 90 cents.
And in case Of refusal on the part of
dealers to sell at the above rates, we do
hereby pledgo ourselves to each other and
to the com nunity not to purchase the above
named articles for the thirty days next en-.
suing.
4. Resolved, That committee Of five
citizens b, appointed TO take the nece sarv
measures in procuring provisions in large
quantitscs direct from the country, to be
sold at cost prices to the consumer.
5. Resolued, That we call upol the auth
critics to strictly enfercc the existing ordi-
nanccs re ativo 10 huckstors and SINNERS,
and that the sitizcns be urged to purchase
their supplies direct from the farmer and
the butcher.
Resolved, That NC call upon the citizens
throuought the entire city to unite with US
in support Of the above resolutions.
Tho resolutions were all adopted with
the exception of the third, and upon this a
committee Of ten was appointed to take
the resolutions into consideration, and re-
port whether any better plan could be
adopted, tho committee to report on them
Monday evening" Nat. Intel.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

AMERICAN MULTIPLIcATroN TApLE.-
The terms are simply stated, md the prob
lem easily solved. Give young man Of
twcnty-two--a. young woman Of eighteen,
n log cabin and quarter section Of land in
the star west" Forty years afterwards-
boundless possessions and about two hun
dred descendants. Read tho following
statement Of fact: Recently lady stop
ped at. the Madison House, Covington. Kv.,
wth. her husband and ihirty-two children.
She was about sixty years Of age, but
looked young and hearty. If this can be
beat, we are ready 70 chronicle the fsct
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

FATAL DuEL-DEATH OF Cor. CAsEx.
Some days since duel was fought near
Stockton, between Col. Casey and O. NJ.
Blair, on point Of difference in which a
lady was concerned. Col. Casey received
four shots in his right side from Colts
revolver, each ono supposed at the time to
be mortal. 1t W Il be seen by q telegraph
dispach 10 the Globe in an other column
that Col. Casey died Of the wounds rocei-
ved.--[Sau Francico Globe. ..Lr-q
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

"Onp GAINES Is DEAp."-Mr. s.. d.
Grimes died recently in Georgia, at the
great age of ITO yeas. He vas nevef
s'ck- Z sg5iu'aiv s1s yss' = s'osoz
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

ID AL ROAD STREET. BEfWF y MANNING AND
III West Streets. The sr',srt'e- vt.hes t9 r.uro hf
sincere thanks, to hrs1 Friends vino hpvc favored lin
their attention 20 the and well selected -'a, or
CLOTHS, CASsiNEisES, yEST1CS, Sc.
He has Just received roin New York Ctv al which
he feels snxpu 10 sell q IA" prico,Cr rsterr
make into garments ne NAV erii he nrrci,a4rr
GY Cutting done on his own Inven ed and Iupiovtd
system, and 'arrlnted 10 hr inferior 70 bu; sue
rior 20 most n B.-An Apprentice wanted.
Hillsdale, Oct 18th. 81. II ROWE
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10
SHATTUCK,s HOTEI

BY ShATTUCK BRO, CORNER MAIN AND RACON
Streets, opposite Court House Square, Hsdalc. Mich
The subcribers having purchs SCI. this House. and new
ly lifted and 1t for comfort and convenience
OF the public, would solicit lheir pa ronaVe
8. N. sHATTUCR, Toctl35T1 L. n su ATrrcK
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Fashionable Drapery and Tailoring,

ELKIIARr, INDlANA. j, J. CoTnRtN, FEopPIE-
tor. This House u the General S'aar Olic- Taascu-
gers conveyed TO and from the ca,s free. oc.INs.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-11-10

FORMERLY HILLSDALE HOUSE. THE SUBSCRIB-
havip leased these premises FOR number of years
has thoroughly RETIRED and furnished the House. na-
king 1t equal to any Hotel in So ,theru Michigan for
c4mfort and convenience to the travelling public. This
Hotel pleasantly located aud In the most central
part of the village. /, c. WILLARD
Hsdale, Oct. 13. ST.
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Cloths Soid by the Yard

Scotts Fall and Winter Fashions fer 1s57-5s just re-
ceived lam ready TO make up Custam Work in a
most superior manner anil style.
@Cutting for others to make up done in the most
made up. roet13571 C. HATTON
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HiLLSDAi.E RXCUiNGE.

BY W. %. HOE OPPOSITE IEPASSENGER HOUSE
connected with plank walk, and face Omnibus, 10
which guests are invitec good Livery and Convey
ances to any part of the Country nale tc NJ.
Cash paid for Coprse Gram and Provisions. Having
rebuilt and and replenishad we present our ra'roIs
and friends with this Card hoping may 'ct,tr moe,
the reception Of guests and increase our bus
mess ny close attention Ketnrniry thanks for
past patronlea, we invite encouragement for The H..
tnrA. Hilsdale Oct ~
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HILLsDALE, MICH, TUESDAY, NOV. no. 1857.

.sl" "when, about three years ago, I was
briganding with Mikalako (may God give
peace to his solcD I buried nv money here
and there; at Scaunu-hotilor, in Wallachia,
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MERCHANT TIU.ORTNG..

SHOP ON NORTH STREET. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS
y received the largest and best assortment Of
Broadcloths, Cassime-es, vestings, satinets
Sleeps Gtays. and 0ver-Coatings,
or all kinds grades and colors which he offers for sale
at the lowest possible prices. If don't believe it,
just call at the Captains Office and examine for YOUR
AZ Tn daca h.