Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-05-01

sllaple W KNOW, approximately at least each eos
the situation of the dwelling, it's distance from as,
height above the supposed region of masma a. r ana
as its distance from the hedge of sunhowers n.l
height, &c. We know that one of the offices of &c
vegetable kingdom is to preserve the purity Of I
atmosphere and that during their growth niue we
plants take up from the air and fix for awhile varony
noxious vapors. In the Southern country it is 0
mon to see among the negro quarters sunfown.
growing about the pig sty; and the negro if ask"S
why ne plants them in such place, will reply, "uu
make 1T healthy, Massa." ne
The Rural boasts of The intelligence of it's no..
their cleverness and love of the useful and 'olS'
should not those of them who are in condit;on
do so, try this experiment, and SO let each have W.
benefit of all the rest to guide next year 'De
P. S.-Since writing the foregoing have been nv.
versng with Mr.. Watt, the gardener, upon the sUb
ject. He informs me that many years ago sm;s,
experiments made in France with like success
Accounts OF them have been published in the Cni
vatos. With these facts and other circumstances ~
which shall aude in my next, still further to insnr
faith in the proposed preventive, hope all of vo
ague and fever readers will be encouraged to tr
this simple sGnfo"er experiment. Those who live
upon the prairies, in the ague and fever districts of
Illinois and other Western States, would do well to
surround their dwellings with The plants, having tho
thckest part of the hedge on the west side.
INVENTIONS OF THE CHINEsE.-It has been consid.
cred that the Chinese were not an inventive peonIa
and yet this would appear to be mistake. The ART
OF Printing Was known in China nine hundred wears
before any knowledge of it prevailed in ENGLAND -
Printing was first introduced into Europe early in
The fifteenth century. The Chinese printers were
generally itinerans. They next discovered the mao
netlc needle; thus took place in the tratonary per
led, when the Yellow Emperor, having missed his
way, little carriage was built, on the Top of which
was figure, which always pointed to the north and
thus the route Was discovered. The effects of the
oadstone were also mentioned in their dictionary
we were also probably indebted to the Chinese for
mariners ad lopO
them before it was 10 us. Gunpowder was invented
many centuries before it was known in England
and it is singular fact that the component parts
were nearly the same as the European mixture
Later from Europe.
New YORK, April 22.-1he steamer Glasgow, from,
Glasgow, with Liverpool dates of The evening of The
8tb, arrived here this afternoon. Her advces are un
mportantant, being but a few hours later than the
Fulton and the City of Washington.
The estimated sales of cotton on Wednesday
amounted to 5000 bales, of which spectators took
1000. The market closed steady.
Consos closed very heavy at 923 924 S,ronc
fears entertained that there would be another
advance Of bank rates.
Geographic despatch from Paris says that the
Emperor's coronation will lake place on the 4 Of
May.
Arrival of the Amerca.-Three Days Later from
Europe.
HALIFAX, April 24.-The Cunard steamer America
from Liverpool on the 18th, arrived here last night
and will be due at Boston on Saturday. She brings
three days later intelligence from Europe
The North American arrived out on the 10th in.
slant. The America passed the steamship Africa or
the 18th, and a screw steamer, supposed to be the
Alps, on the 18th.
ENGLAND.-The parliamentary elections were
nearly over. The ministerial net gain far is Co.
Sidney Herbert is spoken of for Minister of War; and
Evelyn Dennis0n is the ministerial candidate for
Speaker.
The English government furnishes three steam
ships to assist in laying the Atlantic telegraph cable
The cable itself will be completed in June and laid
in July.
FRANCE The rumored attempts 10 assinate the
Emperor unfounded, but several arrests have
been made in Paris and the departments of persons
connected with the secret societies.
SPAIN.-A Madrid letter saws that active commu.
nications taking place between Spain and France
and Enga on the subject of the Spanish Mexican
difficulty. The Spanish government hopes to obtain
the moral support of these powers, and, in the
question goes beyond war with Mexico, their ma
teral aid also
DENMARK.-The Danish cabinet have rendered
their designations; the cause being local politics.
Berlin paper denies that delay has been granted
| to Denmark by Austria and Prussia for the settle,
ment of the Halsten question through French infu.
ence and also confirms the statement that Russia
has disagreed to the claims of Denmark being refer
red to the arbitration of the European powers. The
Danish Diet unanimously approve of the abolition OF
! the Sound dues, and the treaty concluded with the
foreign powers.
! AusTRIA.-An Austrian circular states, respecting
the Austro Sandman rupture, that should the medi
alton of England and France prove unsuccessful
Austria will seek measures for her own protection
blu. the authenticity of the circular is doubted.
lTALY.-The Austrian ambassador at Naples re-
peats the statement that Naples repeats the state
men that Naples is more and more disposed to make
advances toward The re establishment of diplomatic
relations with the western powers.
RUsslA.-A letter from St. Petersburgh says that
the operations of raising the sunken vessels at Sc
bastopol have commenced Sixteen have already
been recovered, including the steamer Chersonese.-
Four raised vessels afloat, and in active employ
ment. l he Chersonese is undergoing repairs at
Nicolaieff.
PERSIA.-The Ottoman ambassador al Teheran had
required the execution of the treaty of delimnatOn
and the restitution of seven towns to Turkey.
lac Porte is inclined TO consent to a union of the
princlpaties condition that It's suzerainty be re-
spected and that the united provinces continue 10 pay
| annual tribute
--LATEST.
| BUsHIRE, Feb 25.-Gen. Outram had planned an
expedition for the capture of Mehammerah on the
Karoon The embarkation of the troops had COM
menced and attack was expected the Goth of
March. The Persian army was collecting at Bura-
jjoor
HALIFAx.-Parliamen has passed bill giving the
exclusive right to the Atlantic Telegraph Company
10 land their cable the shores of that province.
Later from Mexico.
New ORLEANS, April 22-Later dates from Mexico,
received at this city, state that revolutionary move
ment under the auspices of the Clergy and Santa
Anna has been discovered in the city of Mexico
l he leaders have been arrested.
The British CHARGE has delivered his ultimatum to