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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

sG-There is a point where newspaper controversy
ought to STOP and where so far as we concerned,
it always qUW stop. That point has been reached
in the Fayetteville Observer of the 10th inst, in its
reply 10 our report Of the remarks of the President
OF the Fayetteville and Western Rail Road at a
meeting in Wilmington in February last, and our
subsequent remarks made with reference thereto 1t
raises issue both of Veracity and of motve-an
issue which our own selfrespect forbids to regard
as a matter for discussion. After quoting portion
of our report then made, il says "We are author-
zed by the President TO say that he said no such
things as the above" We take our own authority
t. say, that whatever the impression Of the President
may be, we so understood him. and We took particu-
lar pains to understand him, and in order tina, no
misunderstanding might arise, questions were asked
and noted carefully, and our notes revised and
pared with the answers and with the notes and IN.
Outstanding of others. Our report was published
and has been before the world, the President of the
Read and the Observer, for months without question
c: contradiction IN to the present time We bellev.
ed it correct when made tive believe it correct
now. and to all impugnment of our motives in max.
ing it, or any assertion that then or now we were
engaged in any effort to magnify the cost of the
Road, we have only to reply that it is not so-such
> not the fact.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

The CHINESE SUGAR M1LLET-An agricultural cor.
respondent OF the Scientific american says he ground
IN cider mill and then pressed about half bushel
Of the of the sugar millet, which he suppose ed
to be worthless, from being touched with FROST and
he obtained quart of excellent molasses from the
juice by evaporation. He judges from The square rod
of ground planted-if the canes had all been used
would have produced four gallons of moasses or a,
the tate OF GAO gallons per acre. Such crop would
have proved valuable the last year. since sugar and
molasses are 90 high. <-z-s-I. Il 81 =
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30
Washington Items-The C0ngre ssionnI Bribery
&c.

WAsH1NGToN, jan 21.--The House of Represen
tatives to-day passed resolution causing the arrest
of Mr.. Simonton, the correspondent of the New
York Times. He made speech in his own defence
upon the charge of contempt in refusing to answer
certain questions put by the Committee of nyestiga-
ton. Another resolution was passed holding him in
close custody during the present session Of Congress-
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The Senate has passed the
Sub-NIarine Telegraph Bill
The travel, which has been interrupted by the
Snow storms, has been resumed to day between this
city and New York
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30
Marine Losses and Dlsaate,s.

Boston, Jan. 20.-The ship Cerissa. from Calcutta,
was wrecked upon the beach at Cohasset, and the
mate and three seamen drowned.
The barque A. G. Cochrane, from Apalachicola,
went ashore on Race Point, but the crew were saved
The schooner Bonetta is ashore at the same place.
Two of her crew were frozen to death.
The brig Geneva. from Georgtown, S. c., is total
loss having gone ashore near Seituate Four of her
seamen were drowned. Several other disasters have
occurred, and many vessels have drifted to sea-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

SUGAR CANE,-It is stated that the Commission L.;
of Patents is now sending to the several State az.
cultural societies parcel oil Chinese sugar cane
raised under the direct supervision OF the r to
Office sufficient to plant sixteen acres, with VIZ"
extending the culture Of this plant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

ns- The NeWbern ETpreSS OF Inc 1o'h i'
reached US this morning, and nothing more. N"''
red - parer else-nor letter, nor document lnins'
have certainly approached to the very Df'nA oi PIC
;n;oo-,o the eve IF a crisis. We have had some
40. If suerendng publication, and gong on frollc'
- ,ofe,ence to suspending ourselves, as we shall be
ompelled to do il sheer DESPERATION II this STATE OF
b;rns cortinues. We are little worse Oft than the
b;,dren Of Israel in the brick making Business tor
thev had only TO do without straw ana our lflehu
Wood dispenses with that all the time
Opr associate Mr. Price, made dead set this
ornirp on the reports OF the Patent othce, and our
agricultural friends may derive much pleasure anu
nroft from careful study OF the Chinese Sugar
Cape-a species Of MiIlet, we believe which may DC
cultivated anywhere that Indian Corn will grow ana
afford supply of 'lasses for domestic use
We understand that the mill pond out on the New
+ ern Road or the Plank Road, somewhere along
hat wav is the scene of much skatng--some falls
and an occasional plunge into cold water. The skat'
inc is, no doub, pleasant and exciting. The falls
nd the cold baths are also exciting, but arc not be-
lieyed TO be SO pleasant
Upon the whole, we think the freezing IS kept VI
bout as strongly this morning as ever The vino
blows steadily from the North, and the sky is gather
ingiover dirty blanket of graysh-broWn' or brown
isbgrav clouds of a very snowy character, and there
is a creeping sensation indicative OF storm
Cantain Fremont, who has jusreturhed from wei
dom informs us that the telegraph brought the new
to Weldon that on Wednesday morning tram hat
. tarted from Petersburg with two engines, for tn
Purpose of trying to get through. AS late as ocloci
on Wednesday evening the train had not reached
Weldon nor been heard from. The Roads North o
Richmond are blocked up with no prospect OF thel
being soon opeLed The telegraph line North OF tina
point is also down.
Up to this time no train has passed between Wei
j on and Petersburg since the commencement OF tn
ow storm. But one train has passed over the Sea
board Road to Portsmouth and Norfolk and passen
gers going North must there halt, for the Bay boat
have been forced to suspend their trips on accoun
of the ice Some five trains have passed up tn
Wilmington and Weldon Road, and there being n
connection North the passengers have had to Sio
at Weldon, where everything is crowded, and n
further accommodations to be had. II is recommends
TO passengers going North to remain in Wilmingo
until il is ascertaned that the lines North of Weldo
are open for travel. 1t will be better and pleasante
in every way.
Until the through connection is restored, we urde
stand that but one train day will be run each wa
C the Wilmington and Weldon Road-the day ira
up and down.
We almost forgot to state that it showed yeste
day on the line of the Petersburg Road, and as
down our Road as Goldsboro', with very cold nor
wind and heavy frost IBID
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

By- We fear there is doubt of the fact that some
nineteen persons have died of cold in Petersburg
since the commencement of the present storm. Du-
phcate dispatches to that effect had been received
yesterday.
1t has been horribly cold in Raleigh. freight
engine got through from that point to Godsboro yes
terday being the Grst communication of any kind
slace Sunday. Ibid.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

SALE OF BANK STOCKS STATE BoNDs.-We learn from
the Fayetteville Observer that sale of Stocks and Bonds
took place thursday last at Marlborough and resulted
as follows
l9I Stock of Bank Of Marlborough averaged SOS
50 per share of $50.
100 do. Bank of Charlotte, averaged SOL IS
State Bonds of $1,000 each averaged 1896 s.
The terms months credit.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session occupied in discussing
the motion to indefinitely postpone the Beaufort Har-
Dor and Coal Fiell Raoad bill. lis friends fought
hard for it, but wer, beaten on a division Yeas So,
nays 80. MIR. Hill, Cf Halifax, in order to put an
end to the MA ter, moved a reconsideration This
was srenuousIy opposed by the advocates of the bill
who succeeded in staying off vote until 5 o'clock
when the House took recess until O'Clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
With the exception OF refusing TO reconsider the
vote rejecting the Beaufort Harbor and Coal Fields
Railroad bill, there nothing but private bills and
resolutions brought before the House.
RALEIGH, Jan. 81, 1857.
SENATE-The bill 10 incorporate the Bank of
Salisbury, after short debate, was rejected-yeas
r. nays l9.
The bill to incorporate the Bank OF Lincolnton was
likewise rejected-yeas II, nays 20.
These the only matters of public interest
transacted this morning. A number of private bills
and resolutions were acted upon.
The continued severity of the weather has caused
slim attendance.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The session was occupied by the resumed debate
on the bill 10 incorporate the Chesapeake and Abe
marie Canal Company, which passed Yeas 49,
nays ~.
HOUSE OF COMMoNS-Mr. Murphey intro.
duced bill to revive the act incorporating the New
River and Bear Greek Canal Company under the
suspensonIof the rules the bill passed its second and
third readings. ' - s.e4z=
MIR. Hill, Of Halifax, gave notice that on to-mor-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30
Supreme Court.

The following decisions have been delivered since our last
report
By NASH C. J. In Stevenson Simmons, from Beaufort
affirming the Judgement Also, in Brown Hodges, from
Beaufort in equity, declaring there in the order
peaed from Also in the State Rachel from Cumberland,
directing venre de nove.
By Pearson, j. In Mann Taylor, from Stanly directing
a venre de Also in Confeld Mclean, from Cum
beand, affirming the judgement Also in Miller Cherry,
in Equity, from BERTHE.
By BattleJ In State Bond, from Chowan, declaring
that there is Also, in State Burk, from Cho
wan, declaring there is Also, in Cousins Wall,
in Equity, from Beaufort Also, in Peterson Mathis in
Equity, from Sampson declaring that there in
the order appealed from.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30

LARGE PUNCH BowLs-An American one evening
was warm in his praises of the Inequalities of the
mother country. Amid other instances be quoted
one of the Rutland punch bowls, which, on the
christening of the young marquis, was built so big
that large boat was set sailing upon it. in which
boy sat, who ladled out the liquor 81 guess, said
one of the company, s I've seen punch-bowl that
ud beat that to immortal smash for at my brothers
christening, the bowl was so deep that when the
young uns said it warnt sweet enough, father sent
man down in diving. bell to stir up the sugar al
the bottcm,p So .5 t-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-01-30
More Snow Storms North and South.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 22.-Slcet yesterday followed by
severe cold. The Savannah river is filled with mas
ses of floating ice.
despatch from Petersburg to day states that
there were no mails or communication since Sunday.
The lines are down. Terrible storms snow, sleet
| intense cold. 1t was showing al Petersburg last
! night and TO day
Smyrna times., 1857-04-08

JOB PRINTING neatly executed a. this
Office.
Smyrna times., 1857-04-08
Reaping az Moving Machines.

THE subscriber offers for sale the following well
known Machines, 10 viz; McCOrmicks Combined
Reaper and Mower. especially adapted and improved
for the States of Pennsy New Jersey. Delaware
and Maryland.
kianny's Reaper and Mower;
Seymour & MOrgnns SeliRaking Reaper warrant
ed the best in use.
KeIchnm's Improved Moving Machine. also, Ma
chimes Of other Pate'is.
Plus Thresher aud Cleaner, warranted TO Thresh
and Clean Que Bushel per minute.
Sharps rh resher and Cleaner. for two OF more
horses q superior machine.
Puts Horse powers and Corn and Cobb Mills.
Threshing Machines of descript ons for sale
by s,..,.-.. RICHARD r. ELKINION,
So South Delaware Avenue. above Dock, Phiiada
N. B-CASTINGS for the above Machines always
,,n hand narlS-3m
Smyrna times., 1857-04-08

Walnut street, Southwest corner Third, Phila-
delphia.
Incorporated by the State Of Pennsylvania.
MONEY is received in any sum, large small. and
HI interest paid from the day of deposit 10 the day
Of withdrawal.
The office is open every day from o'clock in the
morning till O'Clock in the evening, and on Monday
and Thursday evenings till 9 O'Clock
INTEREST, FIVE PER CENT.
All sums, large or small, paid back in gold on
demand without notice, 10 any amount.
PREsIDENT.-HOn HENRY l.. BENNER.
VICE EPREsIDENT.-RoBERT SELFRIDGE.
SECRETARY J. REED
DIRECTORs-Henry L. Benner, Edward l.. Carter,
Robert SeliIdge Samuel X. Ashton, james b. Smith,
e. Landreth NUNS, +. Carroll Brewster, Joseph b.
Barry, Henry L. Churchman Francis Lee.
This company confines its business entirely to the
receiving Of money on interest.
The Investments now amounting to nearly ONE
MILLION and HALF Of Dollars. as per published re-
port OF Assets, nade conformity with the provi-
sIons Of the charter in Real Estate Mortgages Ground
Rents and such first class securities will always in
sure perfect security to the deposOrs, and which
fail give perHanency and stability 10 this old and
sM ll.eslablished Institution. may7-ly
Smyrna times., 1857-04-08
Eagle PIOWe.

SLAVERY & CO, corner of South Front and
Reed Sts., Philadelphia,
Manufacture Nos. !, 2, 3, a, 5, Right Hand, and
Nos. 40, al. Left Hand Eagle, selfsharpening
Plows. Nos. L. 2, 8, 4. S. Eagle Improved
Nos. o, l, II. 2. 3, Hill Side. Nos. i, IL. 2,
X R'dging. No. 8, Right Hand, and No. 6, Lefl
Hand Double Michigan, and No. o, I, 2. Sub
soil Plows.
Also, Ok Scrapers, Field and Garden Rollers,
Farmers Boilers for coal or wood. All ofwhich
are for sale at their Works, at CuRris tt HAND's,
corner Of Market and Decatur sts., or at the
different Agricultural aud Hardware stores
On applieatlon, we will send description Of ar-
ticles By mail. giut ~ =
We also manufacture Hollow ware, t'namell-
cd ware, Sad Irons, Wagon Boxes, Go, &c
y. o. sAvERy, ARAD BARkows, JOHN sAyEay
marlSlys
Smyrna times., 1857-04-08
ISR EIG HIT
g.
BAGGAGE WAGONS.

THE subscriber has commenced running
Freight and Baggage Wagons from Smyrna 10
the Railroad Depot and back for the purpose
of Hauling GOODS and FREIGHT ofall kinds.
He will also run hisWagons to and from Smyr-
ma Lasding, for the purpose of hauling alb
kinds ofFFeght brought by the Vessels Bricks,
Iron, Woed, Coal, Lime, Lumber, &c, &c.
Those wishing hauling done will have It
promptly attended to, and at reasonable rates.
by calling on the subscriber.
JOS. C. GRIFFITH.
0T Letters and small packages cOnfded to-
my care will be promptly delivered wi;hOus
charge. J.CG.
feb l3-tf.
Smyrna times., 1857-04-08
G. u NO,
Super Phosphate OF Lime. &c

THE undersigned would invite the a,,en,i,,, -
farmers and dealers To- their superior assorms',
Fertilizers, consisting of TregOs Soluble Phos'r,o' VI
Combination of Phosphate N''''
of Lime with Phosphate Of Potash Soda ami M...,
STA mixed with Paruvian Guano; Genuine P.,,s;s
GUANO. Chian Guano-an excellent ort;cta teh @l
mixing with Peruvian, being in this way better ,k
the latter, and at a much lower price, "'-4R
COLUMBIAN GUANO, m2orled by the ph,io,-
phIa GuanO company. This Guaao. contain, m".r
PhOsphates than any other GuanO and has he sdx"n
tage Of being in fine powder. "O'u''
Mapes Super-phOsphate Of Lime This celeb,o,os
article Is the purest and uniform Vi We ki,d
POudrette. Land plaster,
Sulphuric Acid, Nitrate Of Soda.
Potash. ETC. etc.
All the above articles are selected with speci ,o
garu TO their purity and genuneness and we feel
fident Of their giving satisfaction.
DIXON & ELKINTON
No. 90 Sou Wharves third Store above Chestnu, 8,
marlS:3m PIuI ,nrI g,1' 49,
Smyrna times., 1857-04-08
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE subscriber would inform his friends and
the public generally, that he intends to run
Baggage Wagons g. Hacks toand from the Rail
road Depot, near Smyrna, tor the purpose Of
conveying Passengers, carrying Freight, Bag.
gage, &c. He expects to locate in the west
part of Smyrna, where all orders will be thank.
fully received and promptly attended tu.
0EF Ee will also run Wagons to and from
Smyrna Landing, for the purpose of hauling
Goods, Lumber, Iron, or anything that may
come by the Vessels.
Thankful for past favors, he hopes 10 merit
and receive liberal share of the public patron
age. EBENEZER LURTY.
Dec I9."55-tf
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-22
FANCY BONNETS, PICNIC HATS
AND
Millinery Goods.

60 FIE most exquisite styles of the season ~zzzn
ks,ss.s just received per last from Eu- -
SSSA rope.
Fsom the unprecedented patronage we have received
the great competition n0whs for this
has fully estabihed the reputation Of house aid
creased trade 5Uper cent, lave large
tions 20 stock, which select In designs than
any time this
such Flowers, adys, that will delight you and the Eu-
gns Gp3ey Hats bewitchiag Can soon this is our
last stock for this season, and will be sold cut
Our stock Of straw and Fanc Goods, Embroderies &C.
sists Of
900 rich Paris Buga and Fancy Bones imported styles
100 cases Hair, BUga Bond Lace Bounets;
25 cases English Straw and other plain STYLES;
5 dozen imported Imperial Chip Bonnets
S6>Cartons Of Paris Flowers for bonnets, parties and
brides;
272 Cartons of Paris Ribbons, for bOnnets and dress
trimmings
60 dozen Hoop Skirts bone and STEEL extra bone, &c
40 dozen Spanish and French Fans;
80 dozen Parasols, assorted quality;
Rich Black Bugal Lace Mantillas aud materials;
Bugel Gimps and Laces, white, blond and Ma;ese;
Black Dugal Collars and Sets, for mourning.
Our stock Of Embroideres only beautiful but
consisting in part Of Rich Maltese Work. Muslin Jacone
Sets Collars Of Honiton Work. Muslin Maltese and Jaco
net Under-sleeves, Worked Bands, Paris Embroidered
Handkerchief fine line Of Paris Mitts Kid Gloves and
Elastic Belts Ladies fine and medium Csbbas Port Monies
The Bonnet Comb and styles Of Tuck and ReddinR
Combs with many Fancy Goods too numerous to menton
will be sold at great reduction in prices.
trust to the liberal patro extended to
for the past thirteen years. and shall endeavor by
lite attention. puncualty and honesty of purpose to
mand continuance.
e. WISE, Agent
mayo No. &c Union st. next door to Plate BANK
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-22

ResolVed, That Tennessee, in her insulated po-
sition, heretofore omitted among the favorites in
the distribution of the public lands, with her load
ofdebt, incurred for the development Of her resour
ces, has deep stake in that policy which shall DO
her justice, and supply the means of saving her
people from taxation.
And we now put ito our people, of all par
ties, whether these resolutions shall be carried
out or whether we shall tamely submit TO the
injuries and wrongs which the contrary poll
cy will heap upon US. Whether they will as
sert their rights as State of this Union, and
redeem the credit of Tennessee, and put her
on the highroad to prosperity, or ignobly
abide the disastrous consequences of a contra
~ course.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-22
FRESH ARRIVAL OF SPRING AND SUMMER
ST OCK.

II. II. Gu Err.
NOS. SO AND 80 CORNER COLLEGE AND BROADWAY
II AS received his stock Of Boots Shoes Hats
Al Trunks Yslses, Carpet Bags &C, for the WWf
sring ana summer Trade, consisting in part as YAN
follows, viz ~.
ladies fine Kid and Nor. Booees thin and thick sole
Kid Slippers, plain and trimmed,
Lasting uaiters, side and front lace;
Lasting Patent Caters, extra fine;
Kid Caters. Buskins and Ties;
Misses and Chdeu Lasting Caters aud Con- Bootees;
Chidrens fine Kid and Nor. Rooees welted and T. Sole;
Slippers and Ankle Ties;
Fancy Glove Kid Top Foote'S:
Womens extra size KID BoOtees, Bu kns ard Slippers;
" Nor. pegged and seWed,
Servants heavy Caf Kip and Nor Bootees extra sizes;
Geatlenen's fine Calf pegged and sewed Boots
Gents hne Congress, Cal, Pat and Kid oxford Ties;
Lasting Brogans, Of various styles
Boys fouths and Chudren'S Ca Pat. Leather and Kid
Congress CATER anu oxford Ties
ALSO-Mens, Boys and Youths Calf Kip and Congress
Brogans ofeyery description, extra sizes
ALSo-A large stock Of Trunks Yases and Carpet Bags
Of the best quality.
HATS, HATS, HtTS.-I have received direct from the
manufactures, all the latest styles Of Spring and supmer
Hats consisting Of superior Cashmere and soft Far Hat Of
every quality, together with endless variety hne Leg
horn, Panama and STRAW for Boys Men and Children All
Of which will be sod the terms for c,sh
or to pune, ual dealers. B. r. CUTTER
May 10 Nos SO and 50 cor. Of College and b oadway.
/ ALSO KEEP antly on hand a fun assortment
OF Leather Betting from ~ 10 ~ inches width and
the best article feather with Copper Burr and
Rivets. Farmers and Naohness and 10 their in
serest to examine my stock before purchasing.
b. K. CUTTER,
M4y19 Nos So and 50 co College and BROAD vsy
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-22


AWFUL DEATH OF A SHIPLeAD OF CooLIEs.
A boat arrived at Singapore, yesterday morn
ing, having on board nine of the crew of the
Peruvian ship Carmen, Capt. Louis Camogii,
which left Swatow on the 1st of March for
Callao, with two hundred Chinese coolies and
seven passengers. On Monday, March 4th,
when not far from the Great Natansas, some
OF the coolies, thinking probably to get posses
sion of the ship, and that the crew would go
below to extiDguish the fire, went to the fore
part of the ship and threw quantity of burn
ing straw In the hold, which fell among the
contents of their beds (straw,) paper, and frag-
1nents of wooden boxes, which it appears they
had previously broken up. The crew speedily
armed, and the coolies were forcibly driven
down below. The captain first desired the
powder in the ship to be thrown overheard,
and then tried to extinguish the fire by clos
ing the hatchways, but in vain; the flames
soon seized upon every part OF the ship, afford
ing time only to get out two boats. The CGp-
tain, officers, and crew, numbering in all four
teen, with seven passengers, having been able
20 secure few arms, but without water or
provisions, quilted the burning ship in the
boats, the Captain proceeding in the same boat
with the chief officer. Finding there was no
sail in the boat the Captain got into the other
boat and returned to the ship, if possible to Sc
cure something that would serve for a sail.
At this time some of the coolies had manag-
ged to force the hatchways, and were passing
up the rigging, but the masts shortly after fell
over into the sea. Just as the boat Gin which
was the Captan) had reached the vessel, the
latter went down, and the boat must have
been taken down with the sinking ship, as
nothing was seen of the captain or the people
of the boat, although the mate remained close
by for nearly four hours. The greater pant of
the coolies must have been suffice lted by the
smoke-the whole persisted, except an inter
prefer, from whom the mate subsequently, as
certained that it had been arranged by the
coolies to lake'the ship inst outside OF Swatow,
but owing 10 the rough weather most of them
were sea sick.
The mates boat having no sail, the shirts Of
those on board were converted into one, and
they made for Singapore, the nearest port of
refuge. Their sufferings and misery were in
tense; exposed in an open boat for nine days,
without water, and with no other food than
two baskets of sweet potatoes and dolphin,
which they fortunately caught, and most ca
gerly devoured without being cooked. In this
pitably exhausted and wretched condition,
they were cruelty attacked, when off Pulo
Tingi, by apiIatical prahu, manned by three
Malays and boy, who threw spears, killing
one seaman and a passenger, Mr.. Pedro Pere
prs. Others were wounded, but by dint Of
great exertion, in their famished aud weak
condition, they managed to get away, and
reached Singapore as above mentioned.