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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
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The whole amount of the Spring Distribution
$9O,425 o.. Harnett will receive lis portion WIN
Cumberland Wilson will receive 273 per cs' VI 'ne
amount allotted TO Edgecombe 123 per cent Oh tnal
of Nash 10 10th per cent of Wayne; anu an dilouh
Of Johnston 10 be agreed upon by their Cha'rmen'
We have thus given all that appears to US likely
IN interest our readers, respectfully declining to pub
Iisb the advertisement at the "rate adopted by the
Board for advertsing-$12 co." The rates for adj
vertising in the Journal are adopted by Fulton I"
Price-and kept standing at the head OF ther paper
and arc tho same to all. The rate adopted by TIE
Board is considerably less than the regular ra'e Oh
this paper. The rule Of uniformity OF pay Oy the
State will be perfectly fair, as soon as inc 0'"'e
adopts uniform rule Of payment 10 l'seli' DuI MOI
before. When we find acre OF ground IN WILL
nington taxed no higher than an acre on the Blue
Ridge we will sec the propriety of the ProcEuSean
idea applied to newspapers in different localities,
We make these remarks in no spirit OF quefulouS-
ness or unnecessary fault finding. We THINK now
ever that mistaken view Of the rights and duties
of nesnarer publishers as business men, is too pre-
valent Their published rates are or ought to be The
standard for their own guidance, just as fairly and
strictly as the schedule Of taxes ought to govern and
does govern Sheriff in making his collections and
returns.
The Literary Board and It's worthy President acts
no doubt, with disposition TO do what 1t believes
right and impartial, and the whole matter is per Sc
altogether TOO small in amount to justify the space
we have devoted to it, but this space is only given
incidentally on account Of the principles involved
not because of any importance attached to the lso-
lated transaction
In fact strictly speaking, we have no cause OF
complaint-the request for us to copy, is purely
ontional matter with the board, and is matter OF
preference IN our favour, and not by any means
matter of diclaon to us--we speak generally to the
nrinciples governing the press
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
From California md Havana

New YORK, May l3.-The steamship Empire City
has arrived from Havana, with dates to the 9Th inst
She also brings the California mails to the goth of
April.
The steamer George Law left Aspinwall on the 4th
inst, with seventeen hundred thousand dollars in
treasure.
The news by the Empire City is unimportant
Capt Lowell, bearer Of dispatches from Mexico for
Washington, came passenger in the Empire City.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
The jamestown Celebration.

WASHINGTON, May Alt is estimated that seven
thousand persons including sixteen military companies,
participated yesterday in the jamestown celebration
Elk President Tyler occup pied two hours and a-half
in the delivery of the Grafton. Gov. Wise also spoke
in response to the multitude. display of fireworks
and grand ball terminated the ceremonies in the
evening. There were sxtee steamers gayly decked
with flags anchored at the island during the ceebra-
ton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
F,reotLouIsvIIIe--Mr.Eve,e,

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 13th.-Messrs. Smith, Rus
sell & Co.'s retail house in this city, to which was
terday morning. Loss $4,000. Insured $13,5O0 in
New York Offices
The Hon Edward Everett's lecture on Washington,
last night, was enthusiastically received. Not half
of those who wanted to hear him could get inside
the hail. and he will therefore repeat the lecture
night,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
The Election Mt Provtderee RI

PROVIDENCE, May 13.-At the city election held
to-day there was no choice for Mayor. Mr.. Olney,
the American and Republican candidate, lacked forty
two votes of an election. The Americans and Re.
publicans elected their ticket for aldermen and for
majority of the members of the common council.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
Famine In Michigan.

DETROIT, May 10Th Great d,sti,ution exists in
GrariaI county and vicinity, in The Northern par, "i
Michigan. Several persons have died from s'arva
ton. TIE cattle are also dying for want of susie
nance. A meeting of citizens held here last
night, and resolutions were adopted to raise S. 600
One thousand dollars " ere subscribed on the spot.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

Ua-The late compensation law passed by Congress,
is certainly open to the objection urged against it by
the Fayetteville Observer that is that the deduc-
ton of eight dollars for each day that the member is
absent from his place, during the session, for his
pleasure or business, is totally inadequate inasmuch
as it still leaves him in the receipt of pay for doing
nothing, and neglecting his duty and the interests of
his constituents. But with that MIR. Winslow has
nothing to do He neither voted for the BILL nor has
he been absent from his place.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
the Panama pImcu1tIes.

New ORLEANS, May ia letter received here
from AspinwaIl, dated the afternoon of the 4th, re-
ports the II. S. steamer Wabash not arrived, bu
hourly expected. There has been no further arrivals
of war vessels at Panama Aspinwal since last ad
vices. The difficulties with the United States il il
believed will be settled smcably.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
FLIGHT of Rr,ph.m Young from Utah.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-OficiaI dispatches war-
rant tie belief that Brigham Young has fed from
Utah, he " as known 10 have been in treaty with
the Indians for safe conduct through their country
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
Later from Mexico,

New ORLEANS, May 14.-Dates have been received
from Mexico to the LIST inst, stating that Crabbe,
and party of fifty men have been taken prisoners
in Sonora, and are TO be shot.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
--latest from Nicarapua.

NEW ORLEANS, May 13-The Havana correspon
dent of the True Della, says that private letter has
been received there stating that Walker had evacua-
ted Rlvas, and was on board of British man of war
at San Juan del Sur.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
ForeIpn cotton AdvIces. &c.

NEW YORK. May 15th.-The Asia's cotton advice<
extremely Disappointing, and failures among the
spectators are apprehended.
The Commercial Bank in Havre, France, had
failnd
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

eo-The Magistrates of Chatham county have fixed
upon $4,000 as a county subscription to the West.
ern Railroad and have directed the question of sub.
scripOn to be submitted to the people on the 9th Of
August
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
Liner from HaYnhR.

CHARLESTON, May 13.-By an arrival from Hava
dates have been received 10 the 10th inst Sugars
have again advanced in Havana Sales of Muscova-
do at | 10 Is rails Muscovado moasses IL to 12l
rails
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Governor OF Newfoundland.

CHARLESTON, May l6.-Sir Alexander Benneman,
the new Governor of Newfoundland, arrived here
to-day from Nassau.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
Later from California.

New YORK, May 13.-The Steamer George Law,
from Aspinwall, arrived to-day, bringing later news
from California and 81, 100000 in treasure.
The U. S. ships independence and Decatur, were
at Panama, and Cyane at Aspinwall.
In the Isthmus papers there is nothing later from
Nicaragua
Mr. Fletcher, u S. Consul at Aspinwall, returned
in the George Law.
The Governor of Panama has issued procama-
ton prohibiting the entry into Panama of adventur
ers who have taken or intended 10 take part in the
Central American war.
A bill has passed the California Assembly, ap-
pointing board of examiners TO fund the indebted
ness of San Francisco accrung previous to July,
1855. In the Assembly the Judiciary Committee had
reported bill preventing the immigration of colored
persons. The bill will probably pass. A bill had
passed the Senate submitting the payment of the
Stale debt to the people. The Legislature had voted
to adj ourn on the 25th of April
The mining newsis very favorable. Business was
dull.
1t was generally thought that the people of Oregon
will adopt State form of Government and Const-
tuition prohibiting slavery.
Utah.
report was prevalent al Carson Valley that Brig
ham Young ould be compelled to flee the Salt Lake
to himself from the fury of his flock.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
o. We have, a, different times, gone so fully, on

Do We have, at different times, gone so fully, on
our own account, into the discussion of land dIstr'
butions and all other modes of distribution OF the
funds in the Federal Treasury that we have thought
it best, in place of any further remarks from our
own pen, at this time, to copy from the hlcnmonu
South the very able article on Distribution and
Free Trade, which will be found in our columns TO-
day. 1t will be found worthy OF an attentive pc
rusaI, presenting considerations, which must satisfy
the rejecting mind, that, principle apart, even I'M
mediate pecunary interest imperalively dictates an
adherence to the Democratic policy in these respects
The HARD TIMEs.-The Indebtedness of The several
railroads of the United States now reaches the enor'
nous sum of four hundred and seventy millions OF
dollars aid the report of the late Secretary OF the
Treasury contains statement that three hundred
and thirteen millions more will be required to COM
plete only such reads as projected An ex'
change asks Why should not money be tight? and
why should we not have crisis ?" Why, indeed
the wonder would be if we should avoid one The
productive industry of country on earth can sus,
tain such drains from its active capital without pro-
babe danger and certain suffering.
Co. The anniversary of The Mecklenburg Declara'
ton of Independence al Charlotte, will be celebrated
this year with unprecedented eclat. DR.. Hawks will
deliver the Citation on the occasion which will be
further illustrated by The presence Of distinguished
gentlemen from this and the neighboring States.
There will, PROFESSIONALLY, be vast concourse of
people, and there will also be every effort the part
of the people of Charlotte to render the occasion a
pleasant one-one long 10 be remembered for the
feelings of patriotism aroused and the friendships
formed or renewed or confirmed
pa" Victor C. Barringer, Esq, of Cabarrus coun
ty, is named ty the Salisbury Herald, proper
candidate for Congress in opposition to Hon. Burton
Craige.
90 Rather chilly this morning. Fire in the sane
tum not disagreeable.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

THE COMET AND THE MAns.-About nine o'clock
this morning, the Northern mail had not arrved-big
thunder-gust came up, black and stormy. Enter to
the sancum, the &C worthy Associate, who had been
to the Post Office. To him tie venerable editor
remarked, abiding to the looks of things that the
Comet has arrived" "No sir" said the Associate,
still thinking of the Northern train, "the d. con-
founded thing has run off the track
At any rate we have fine rain, which was very
much needed, and which will do more good than half
a dozen Comets.-Ib
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

LOCOMOTIVE JUMP.-A Dangerous Experiment.
We not disposed TO take the same view of the
conduct of the engineer of the train on the Housa-
tonic Railroad which met with the following describ-
ed accident at Fall Village w. the other day, that
the Bridgeport paper from which we copy does but
that is no reason why readers should be deprived
of the interesting particulars
The rain, it appears had occasioned flood in
that locality. and washed away small culvert at
The spot Where the catastrophe occurred. The su-
pelsructure and rails, however, remained. The en-
gineer (Mr Sterling)ldscoyered that the track had
settled; concluded at that the ground and stone
work had been washed away, and comprehended the
danger but 1t was too late to stop the train quick
as thought, he saw it would not do to make an at
tempt to stop, and the only chance TO save his engine
from destruction, and himself, his fireman and others
from in jury perhaps sudden death, was to "iump''
the breach. In instant he let ON all his steam
On the engine bounded at her speed, and over
she went, quick lightning, clear and clean, with
the tender; but the baggage and forward passenger
car settled into the gap and turned partly over and
brought the whole train 10 stand. The shock was
terrible The engine was turned around square
across the track the tender was pitched down an
embankment, and the OF er deposited here and
there, In the most irregular positions; but, strange TO
say, not person had bone broken, or a Joint dis
scratch and little damage done to the engine or
cars All things considered, it was most remarka-
BILE escape for which much credit due to the watch
tulness the presence of mind, and quick and COM
preheDslve alignment OF the engineer"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
Senator RufIer of South Carolina,

SthNtOf ButIeF OF sOulh O"FOl1h"'
COLUMBIA, May 16.-Sentor Buffers health is
very precarous. Little hopes exist of his restora-
ton
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
common school Distribution.

His ExcelIency, the Governor, President sT ot'e'o
of the Literary Board, announces the distribution OF
the income of the School Fund for the first six months
of 1857 We give the dstrbutive shares Of the fol-
lowing counties for the information OF our eaoefS IT,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
From Washington City

of Vrsna has been APPOINTED Governor Of Wasb
ington Territory, vice MIR. Anderson, who has de.
clined.
The Treasury Department will issue transfer drafts
for the convenience of persons on the Atlantic coast
who may wish to purchase trust lands in Kansas,
advertised 10 be sold in June and July.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

DEc1NED.-lt is stated that Rev. Mr.. vanBokke.
ien recently appointed President of ST. Johns Col.
lege, at Annapolis, has declined to serve.
We believe MIR. VanBokkelen is brother to our
tellow.citizen, A. Fl. yanBokkelen, ESQ. T.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
MI Davis, Lecturc.

Last evening the Court House was crowded by a
large and fashionable audience, 10 listen to the Lee
ture delivered by George Davis, Esq, at the request
Of the Ladies OF the Mount Vernon Association the
proceeds to be applied to the fund for the purchase
of the home of Washington.
The building was handsomely decorated by the
ladies' and bore little resemblance 10 the dusty arena
wherein John Doe and Richard Roe carry on their
fierce contests, or criminals are tried for offences
against tie peace and dignity of the State" Still
less did the array Of far faces and rich droaaos-the
auuer of silks and laces recall the scenes OF stern
excitement which the same room has witnessed When
the unmitigated and unmingled &c sovereigns" as
sembed in their might on the eve OF an elechon'-
Certainly as an experienced friend remarked these
women folks are great institution" touching no.
thing which they do not adorn, and Transforming
even Count House into bower OF roses
ItwouId be injustice TO the orator to attempt any
elaborate report of his Lecture, if 1t were IN our
mower 10 make one. His lecture is his property-to
he delivered by himself, as very few but himself
could deliver it. We merely glance at his topics
He smoke of the first difficulties between the Royal
Governors and the lower house of the colonial egis.
ature arising out of the tax imposed for the redemp'
ton of the scrip issued to meet North Cardinals quota
of the expenses of the old French war. Second, of
the contest upon the attachment law, resulting in the
SUSPENSION of all law within the proVince-of the
long contests between the governor and the repre-
sentatves of the people-of the calling of proVin-
cal convention or Congress without the Royal sane
tion-of the movements of Gov. Martin-his armng
of his palace at Newbern-the capture of the guns
planted there, by the wings of Newbem led by Gas
ton and the flight of Martin TO Fort Johnston the
Cane Fear. Then how John Ashe drove him out
and burned his iort--then of the attentions paid His
Excellency by the Wilmington Committee of Safety,
who watched his movements while he dated his pro-
clamations from on board the Cruiser.
He turned to the gathering Of the clans, indulgng
in beautiful reference to Flora Mcdonald He next
glanced at the battle Of Moores Creek, its incidents
and its consequences, following the current of events
from that time up to the Declaration of independence,
made by the Continental Congress at Philadelphia,
the Fourth of July, 1776, and read by Cornelius
Harne before the provincial Congress at Halifax in
the next month"; and received with reclamation by
that body and by the assembled multitude. This was
the last Of the last days Of Royalty in North Carroll
Ia. Even in name, royalty no longer existed.
1t is no mere form of words to say that the lecture
was listened to with marked pleasure ght would
perhaps be the more proper word.
DGIV Journal, ! 5M inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

Why ANTo1NETTE Browns CHURCH WAS CLOSED.
-0ne OF our exchanges contains the following:
The church at South Butler, New York. If which
Rev. Antonette L. Brown pastor, has been dis
solved, and the house closed. Antonette was not .
womans nights man through the sneering bitterness
of Lucy Stone, but full OF woman's tenderness sho
longed for some object TO lavish her affection on,
and thought 1t was church and flock she needed
She became at length Mrs. Blackwell. and in dne
time little lamblin put in her arms She found
this all she had been longing for, and has given
kin Had she found this sooner the useless exneri.
ment at South Butler might have been saved
DEATH OF Doe.-The remarkable fine dog. be-
Logging 10 John F. Coyle, Esq, that has been, for
eight years past well known as an attache of the
National lnteigencer Office, was killed a few nights
since by gun or pistol of some miscreant He was
OF great SIZE being cross of the St. Bernard and
Irish Wolf dog breeds, very intelligent, and afec-
tlonate and harmless and was, by long Odds the
greatest canine favorite in the city. Any one who
would shoot such an animal in mere wantoness
would commit almost any rascally deed if he could
do SO without discovery or exposure.-Wash. Star.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

A BRIDEGROOM INSTRUMENTATION Dean who re-
Gently kicked up a hub bub among the Goldfish arts
tocracy by marrying the wealthy Miss Boxer is rus
tcatIng in the pleasant little village of Franknville
few miles cas- of RverEead. He is boarding in the
family of MIR. John N. Sayer. and is being tutored
and polished by the Rev. Mr.. Reed, Congregational
clergyman, preparatory to his debut among the FASH
enaoles IN Fifth avenue 1t seems he sent down
mere oy his lawyer, and to avoid recognition he as,
sumed the name of John Johnson. ] he manner in
which his true name and character leaked out was
this wise: few days after his arrival letter was
received by worthy postmastr of that village, direc
Tea 10 'onn Johnson and as there was young farm.
er living in the nsighborhood by that name. he took
IT out OF the office and opened it, It proved 10 be
from Deans wife, and as it filled with such mat
ter as a good wife knows only how to write to an
absent husband, John Johnson the farmer concluded it
was not for him, as be was not the owner of such
piece of animated luxury so be returned l. to Tho
Post once, and in day or two John johnson No 2
/. e John Dean, called and claimed-N. Y. Times
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

The NOVEL BANK CAsE."-Our readers will re-
member that it was stated lew days ago that the
Union Bank OF FrencLtown, N. j., had indicted GER
tain parties for conspiracy to break the bank, basng
the charge upon The allegation that the defendants
had been privately collecting note exceeding the
amount OF specie in the bank for the purpose of
making run upon it, having the notes protested
bargaining with notary or justice TO protest them
Tor less than the lawful fees, and subsequently filing
the protested notes with the State Treasurer The
damages were laid at $4,000, and the jury, after
twenty four hours of delberaon, returned a verdict
OF one dollar for the bank leaving each party to paw
ITS own costs This appeared to sustain the principle
though cannot be said that the plaintiffs have made
much by the operation. 1t would seem to be ques-
honable, nevertheless, whether it was not an unwise
experiment to attempt to purish creditor for ask
ing me payment OF its notes when fair, due md
payable. In this way every run" upon bank
"onId be criminal, and it is not likely Lat the
people would tolerate such an Interpretation of the
laws: Every sound bank is always prepared TO pay
It's bills, and is in no danger such consprators
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22
Later from Europe.

o. Rather chilly this morning. Fire in the sane
tum not disagreeable.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

SWEARING MADE EAsY.-The Sacramento, (Cal,)
Age chronicles a curse almost as copieus as that OF
Ernulphus and which, with little Variation might
be adopted for general use, and applied to the state
of the Streets the price of butter the result OF cleo
tons, and most mishaps.
An individual. neat in form and apparel, attempt,
ed to cross an alley slipped from plank, and fell
front foremost into the mud, and stood prcpped up
by both arms, which were inserted at the elbow in
the soft earthenware Slowly straening himself up,
he gazed at his spoiled sleeves walked 10 the nearest
sidewalk, turned, and looking at the cause of bis
humiliation, said " | hereby curse that plank, The
tree it came out of, the soil it growed on, the out
side bark the inside also the roots, the limbs he
knots, the boughs and the birds that have rested
thereon. And furthermore curse that plank, the
man that sawed down the tree it came out OF, the
saw that sawed it, the man that tended that saw
the water, or stream, as the case may be, WHICH
put the saw in motion, and curse all the surround
ing trees and ills, and also say the city author
ties of this town, village, burgh or borough ooun'
tenance more dirt than is necessary for the health
peace, and prosperity of the community. Besides
this, blame, denounce and abhor that unreliable
piece of pne or whatever other kind of wood it may
be-just look at my hands!n -.a..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-22

SALE OF PLANK RoADs.-The Charlotte and Taylorsvil0
Plank Road sold at auction last week for $500bough
by the securities Of the bonds of the Company.
The Western Plank Road running from Charlotte to
Lncolton sold at public auction in this place recently
for $l2 0O0-bid in by the securities.
Plank Roads don't seem to pay in this part of tho State
The reason is in dry weather the common roads as
extent In the part of the State among
the sand hills Plank Roads generally used at all times
One thing that has been against Plank Roads in this Sec
tlon we think, they not sufficiently graded-and
turthe oak plank nferort pine for road purposes
TVestern UemOcrat'
he experience of neighbors in Charlotte this sub
ect has also been verified here Our Salisbury and ayo
vile road is complete failure. 1t 'front.' pay! 1t now
bed The grade is very easy not exceeding three feet
hundred at any place We hope, when sold, it will bringa
better price than the Charlotte q Taylesville road.
Sahs IVatch.