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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
transportation OF Negroes from Africa to the West
Indies

The London Daily News calls attention to new
phase OF the history Of the slave trade asserting that
although the Earl of Clarendon has no official infor.
nation of the fact it is nevertheless quite true that
the French Government has entered into contract
with Marseiles house for the supplv of 10 Ono
Africans to Guadalupe and Martinique. This con.
tract was it seems, signed by the French Ministers
OF Marine and Foreign Affairs of the one part, and
NM Regis, of Marseiles, of the other part, on the
18th OF March last. II stpuates that the latter are
within three years. if possible in less time to trans.
port 5000 blacks TO Guadaoupe and as MANY to Mar.
unique there to work under an engagement for ten
years at the wages OF IL francs so centimes month
out of which each negro so imported has to paw at
the rate of two francs month"; the of his trans.
port, estimated at 200 francs MN. Regis undertake
employ in this service large steam vessels capa.
bic OF containing 800 passengers, and for each adult
immigrant male or female, they aresto receive 500
francs, or EGO sterling. One of these steamers has,
we are assured, already sailed.
If the contract contain any stipuations binding the
Messieurs Regis to ship only negroes who vountari-
~ tender themselves for emf grafton, or not to pay
money TO induce negroes to come on board their ves
ses the abstract which has been allowed TO transpire
makes not the smallest reference to such stpuations
SO lar as appears no restrictions whatever placed
on the contractors; they have the entire coast
OF Western Africa Except, of course the British
settiements) 10 operate upon they may obtain
the blacks whence and how they can all THAI
the French Government apparently care for is
the arrival OF 10000 TO the colonies where they are
to be condemned to labor for ten years. at wages less
for month than the current value of work for a
week in the adjoining British possessions. The
&c Daily News points out that this scheme differs
essentially and is apparently to be carried out in
very different manner from that by which our colo
niSs are permitted 10 obtain immigrants from India,
China and Africa, and expresses fear that we are in
danger OF new slave trade.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
From Utah.

ST. LOUIS, July 23.-SaIt Lake dates TO the I'd inst
have been received. The affairs of the Territory
were in peaceful condition and general prosperity
prevailed. Rumors Of the Utah expedition by the
general government attracted little attention.
The emigrant trains progressing rapidly
Grass was abundant on the plains and the Indians
were friendly.
Pub ic charges of official dishonesty were made
against the surveyor general of the territory. Sew
era statements of his assistants have been published
accusing him of reporting and pocketing the money
for the work never done Withholding the pay Of
his assistants and appropra,ng it TO himself neg.
lecting to mark the surveys anu then reporting thai
the posts had been removed by the Mormans, with
other serious misdemeanors.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
MIR. Crawford the Sculptor.

We are permitted to make the following extrac
from private letter received by the steamer Atlantic
dated London July 3D.
Since had the pleasure TO write to you some six
weeks ago, Mr. Crawford has improved much in gen
eral health, strength having in great measure return
ed to the limbs both appetite and spirits being bette
and his sleep generally refreshing There has beer
no return of the most unfavorabe symptoms such
as paralysis and nausea, the growth and progress o
the tumor having been wholly arrested by DR.. Fellt
applications And here ends all can at present ht
said in truth. Yet we have much reason to hops
that as these symptoms have entirely disappeared
the brain is in itself intact Upon ,hispont all proba
ty of recovery depends.
sc | fear that | am only repeating what have be-
fore said but this can hardly avoid All questioning
thought when they first consulted on the case, SO d.
they think to-day, and until the orbitplate is entirely
in view, they school themselves to give no more en-
couragement or Encouragement"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
Of the Consulships, one hundred and thrty-fou
are salared officers, Of which the most important an
The Northern Democracy.

Mr.. EDITOR: 1t is a very habit of editors
and others, at this tme to denouHCe the whole body
of the Northern people as hostile 10 This, be.
lieve, is great mistake. The Democrats of the
North have ever stood by the rights of the South
and entitled to gratitude. [ am no National
Democrat, and dIsdan to wear the badge OF party
Yet trust that an not nsensble 10 the claims of
i Justice nor slave TO vulgar prejudice. | believe
that the South should look herself for protection
and not rely upon any national party whatever yet,
entertaining these views, nevertheless see no in
consistency in the South co operating with her
Northern friends, when they profess and practice
such principles acceptable to her. Such, now
contend has been the case with the sound
part of the Northern Democracy.
In proof of what have said, cite some nstan-
ces, which learn have been derived from facts,
stated by Senator James in the United States Senate
"When Florida was an applicant for admission
into the Union as sovereign State in 1S45 win
slavery, the vote on her admission stood thus In
the House, Northern Democrats, yeas So, nays A.
All the members of all other parties of the North,
nberlng 81, voted in the negative. In the Senate
all the Northern Democrats, numbering 12 voted in
the affirmative, while all the Northern men belong
ing to other parties numbering 9, voted against it,
But for the votes of these Northern Democrats, Flor-
ia would not have been admitted into the Union as
a State.
Take now the question of the annexation of Tex
as. Who in the North voted for it, VINO against it
In the House of Representatives, 81 Northern Demo-
Gratis voted for it, and only against it; while not
single man from the North Of any other party voted
for it. All others, numbering 46, voted against it,
But for Northern Democratic votes, Texas would not
have been annexed!
Now let US take the Fugitive Slave Law. On the
adoption of this law the yoe stood thus Northern
Democrats, yeas %, nays IA; all others IRON the
North, yeas 3, nays g. But three Northern voters
outside of the Democratic party. Thus it is clear
that the Fugitive Slave Law would never have been
passed without the aid of Northern Democrats.
Let US now consider the Nebraska bill that most
irving and terrific of all measures to the Northern
Democracy That measure under which courage
quailed and virtue seduced-,hat measure which,
in the North, made apostacy virtue and fidelity a
crime; which made an AboIilionist an angel and
Democrat devil-an ordeal the most fearful OF all
to which the Northern Democracy have ever been
subjected On this question how did the vote stande
! The Northern Democrats who voted tor it in the
House were As; those who voted against it were SO.
Not one Northern man of any other party voted for
il. They all voted against it TO the number of 54-
In the Senate, the Northern Democrats who voted for
it were Ia against it, A. No Northern Whig or (of
course) Aboitonist voted for it.''
South CaroLniGn.
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General Notices,
WHOLESALE AND RETArT,.

FIFTY LOTS IN TIMMONSTILLE, &C., &c.
"a THE SUBSCRIBER efers for sale Tracts of Land in
L Darlington, Williamsburg, Marion Sumter and Clar-
adapted to various pursuits They comprise good Turpen
tine Tracts (a!l round trees well good Cotton
Corn Lands there are also at different places, fine mill
seats.
These lands lie and contiguous to the Wilmington &
Manchester Railroad, the North Eastern Railroad and
Lynches Creek, naVgab stream, and portions of
them in high state of cultivation and have been i'm
proved, containing good residences, out buildings &C.
He will also sell, advantageous terms, large number
of desirable building lots in the ourshag village of Tim
monsvle among Others there is with fir commo
dous Hotel upon another with Store House, well stock
d with Goods suited for the Country trade.
Terms will be made easy. For further information ad-
dress ]. M. TIMMONS.
Timmonsville, S. C.
July 9th, 1857 47-3m*
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Three Days Later from Europe.

ST. JOINS. N. F., July 22-Tne steamer Crcassian
mas as arrived here with Liverpool dates to Saturday,
18th inst
he steamer Arabia sailed on the 11th.
ENGLAND The House of Lords have rejected the
jewish oath bill by large majority,
he government asks for appropriations of half a
million each on account of the China and Persian
wars.
Notice has been given of resolu tion 10 continue
the present duty on tea and sugar for two years from
next April.
from Oxford
4. FRAEcE.-The French Assembly National has been
suspended for two months in consequence of eIec.
non article which gave offence to the government
ne Bank of France returns show loss of specie
SPA1N.-Further slight disturbances. have occurred
in Spain.
Naples was tranquil at last accounts
A SLAYER named Adam Gray, of New Orleans, had
been captured at Sierra Leone
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

ADU1rERAT1oN OF L1oUoRs-G. w Kendall, Esq, of the
New Orleans Picaye, who ought to know, writes fol
lows of the aduterations of liquors:
ats revenos moWtons, or rather let us 60 back
to our whskey and tobacco, and be serious Right sensible
among have long that the day of pure brandy
and real Havana cigars over and such have gone
back to first principles palmer English have taken tc
old Bourbon Monongahea whiskey and what they ond
here they thought they safe grounds but
the cry that whskey aduterated with strychnine
for u.s. If we are have poations stuffed with srych
nine and if every puff blow from pipe to be loaded
with prussc acid might as well stop at once as not
temperance societies. of TRADES against whskey and obac
co; poison will do it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

WASHING CAL1coEs.-Tbe following method O.
washing dresses of printed muslin, to preserve
the colors, is recommended by competent authority
"The dress should be washed in lather and not in
lhe usual way, by applying the soap direct upon the
muslin. Make Ialber by boiling some soap and
water together Let it stand until it is sufficiently
cool for USE Previously to putting the dress into
without wrnging it, in clear cold water, into which
little salt has been thrown. Remove it, and rnce
it again in fresh supply OF clear cold water and
salt. Then wiring the dress in a cloth, and hang it
10 dry Immediately, spreading il out as open as pos
sible so as to prevent any part lying over another
Should there be any white in the pattern, mix little
blue in the water"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
Horrible Crlme---TWenty Children Poisoned b!
Eating LOZengeS.

CINCINNATI, July 23.-Some twenty children, liv-
ing in Buckeye street. in this city, denseIy popu-
lated German neighborhood were poisoned last even
ing by eating ozenges, hch scattered along
the street by and two boys who are unknown.
Two of the children are dead and many others are
not expected to live. The man offered small packa-
ges of ozenges to persons the street, but suspectng
something wrong they were not taken; The lozenges
penetrating such crime is unknown The persons
have not been arrested.
The murderer of Mr.. Horton, who, after numbering
his wife, cut his own throat is still living, though
there are but feeble hopes of his recovery. He as
signs his reason for the murder 10 be criminal con-
lection of his wife with Horton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Oficial dispatches were
to-day received from Kansas, including a letter from
Governor Walker, defending himself from the south
ern structures and detailing the condition of affairs in
Lawrence, in justification of his present conduct.
Ex-Governor Wright, the newly appointed minis
ter Berlin, has arrived receive his instructions
and he will leave for Prussan the 1st of August.
A correspondence has been opened by the Patent
Office with the court of directors of the united com
pany of merchants in England the East Indies
with view 10 the establishment of an interchange
of documents and seeds
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
$50 RE WARD.

SM RUNAWAY from the subscriber recently, negro
"a man named LEWEY, and woman named AIDE
q LINE. Lewey rather dark complicated, about five
INFECT three inches high blind in his left eye. Adeline
is low and stout built somewhat yellow complicated, toes
turned in, is bow-Iegged, and has large stomach.
The above negroes may probably be lurking somewhere
between Magnolia, in Dupin County, and Upper Black Riv
err in New Hanover County.
will give fifty dollars reward for the delivery of the above
negroes me- my residence in New Hanover County
dollars for either like for their conn
any Jail in the State that get them will
give of hundred dollars for evidence suf
fcient to convict any person of trying convey them off
July IO.-45-3m*uoo. JAS. l.. NEWK[RK.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

Santa Anna is handled without gloves by the de
mocralic press of Mexico for his late manifesto, in
which he says that constitutional government is a
poison which always endangers the life of nations
1t is only such law1ess despots Santa Anna who
even doubt the efficacy of any law higher than their
will. The Mexican press, however. show that the
public sentiment clearly appreciates the necessity of
fundamental code of laws, binding the governor as
we'll as the governed and it is not likely that any
thing the expelled dictator can say will induce them
to overlook its advantages.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
Further from Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, July 2l.-Kansas advices state that a
municipal ticket was elected in Lawrence on the 18Th
of July, when Mr.. Blood was elected Mayor. Marius
J. Barrett had been nominated for Congress. 1 he
convention which nominated him was very large, and
lis proceedings were characterized by the utmost
unanimty and enthusiasm. The Topeka constitution
of State government unanimously sustained, and
it will be submitted to the people the August cleo
ton. The city government of Lawrence had not yet
passed any act nor done any business
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
Tax on Bank Dividends,

NJ WARRENToN, N. G. July Is, 1857.
Mr: ~ w. COURTS Dear Str Your communication of
ne inst, asking my opinion whether dividends
from stock in the several banks of the State sub
taxation under present law has been
ceNel, and hasten to reply.
AIN OF opinion that the dividends arising from stock
banks OF the State taxed under
iaw section 10th. The imposed stock owned by in
or corporations in said banks section 1885, Revised
loOK upon as seperae and distinct tax, upon
etrey onerent subject having connection whatsoever
WIN upon dividends the one payable to the Treasu
Ter tne state by the officers of the bankthe other to be
S1ed Oy tie owner, and paid the sheriff of the county
believe to have been the intention of the Legislature,
taxes.
You call my attention particularly to the charter of the
oank OF the state Revised Statues section 18th,
o reads Each share owned by individuals shall be SUBJ
ect 10 an annual tax of 25 cents and which shall
De reserved out of the profits they accrue
ns thlnk prohlbs the Legislature from increasing the
tax above 70 cents the hare and it for that
mat In the late Revised Laws section 1885, you find that the
BANK OF the State is excepted but think it does pro-
hlb the Legislature from taxing the dvdens arising from
stock in said BaEk am therefore of opinion that dividends
upon stock owened by individuals in the bank of the
are taxed under Revenue Laws. know there is d-
Versy OF opinion in regard to this matter and suppose the
whole will be carried to the Supreme Court for
structon have not thought at all necessary give in
full the for the opinion to which have arrived
Very respectfully, your obed't serv't,
WILL A. JENKINS,
Attorney General
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
OLIN HIGH SCHOOL.


NHIS institution, located in the North. eastern part
- of lredell County N c., will reopen its exercises
the 22d of july under the Presidency the Rev B. Clegg
assisted by accomplished teachers.
Board and Tuition will from $55 So per session
of five months. Tuition always in advance.
Those coming from distance will find Salisbury conve-
nen point to obtain conveyance have been
made with w. B. Grant, Proprietor of the Mansion House.
for the convenience of Students For further information
address kev B. CLEGG, Oin, Iredell County, N. c.
June 26th 1857 43-6t
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Schools.
EDGEWoRTH EEMALE sEMINARY

Greensboro, N.C
ME next Session of this Institution will
l. Monday, August Sd, 1857 The course of study IS
thorough and systematic embracing everything necessary
to complete solid and ornamental education Thlbuldngs
are SO arranged to combine the comforts home with
the advantages of School, Instructors of the highest quail
lhcatons are employed in each of the Departments In
Edgeworth
Catalogues containing all necessary information respecting
the course OF Instructions Terms, sc will be forwarded on
application to RICHARD STERLING, Principal
Greensboro, N. c.
July, 18th, 1857. 46-2m*
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Later from Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, July 2O.-Kansas advices state that the
municipal ticket was elected at Lawrence the 9Th
On the 18th Gov. Walker entered Lawrence with
eight companies of dragons under the command Of
Co.. Cook. The people of Lawrence have deermin.
ed to pay no attention to him, and will not negotiate
with him. The Goveror has warrants to arrest all
who were elected city officers, and many other prom
inont
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
WILMINGTON MARBLE WORKS,

(TT G. MILLIGAN Proprietor, respectfully informs the
w public that he prepared to make and put up to or
Furniture Tops Manes, Hearhs &c, of the best quality
Of American or Italian Marble not to be surpassed style
establishment in the country, North South
Iron Railing50 different styles for inclosng family lots
N Borders from all parts of the country, accompanied
the cash satisfactory reference, will receive prompt at
entOn and all articles warranted to be recommended
no charge made
Nov. 23d.-TI2tf.
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Jan. llth.-Tl9-ly.
RALEIGH PAPER MILLS.
Rags Wanted

n D BE DELIVERED AT THE RAILROAD STA
tions my warehouse in Raleigh, they will be
taken from the different stores in the State Merchants and
others buying rags will please when they have
road station as can still afford to pay the highest price in
cash delivery from store Railroad station either in
bank bills, checks Northern funds.
of Banks in Raleigh and the prn-
cipal NOrth-Ca and Virginia Merchants.
G. w. BENEDICT.
N B. Constantly on hand paper suitable for Cotton
Factories and newspaper wrappers Cotton wanted
c.. w. B.
March Doth 1857 296m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

Coach and Carriage eManufactOry--CIntOn, N. c.
N4ER9 BOLD ROBIN HOOD respectfully informs the
e2 citizens of Sampson county and public generally,
h having recently been partially burnt out, has rebuilt
and his establishment is in full operation in all its var
Gus @ branches He is prepared to put up the PATENT
oPNG BCGGY having purchased the rightfor the coun
V of Sampson and hopes by attention business to
merit share Of public patronage He warrants all his work
fail twelve months with fair usage either in workmanship
or materially it will be repaired without charge. Persous
wishing to buy would do well to call and examine for them
Selves he does not intend to be surpassed for stye ee
gance and durability
So REPAIRING done in the neateSt manner, at short
for ten years. for $40.
Clinton, May 9, I856-36-tf
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NEGROES WANTED.

@M THE SUBSCRIBER IS IN MARKET FOR A
"a number of likely Negroes, MEN AND WOMEN,
a BOYS AND GIRLS, for which the highest cash
~ prices will be paid
Those having such property to dispose of will find to
their advantage call the subscriber at Wilmington.
DAVID J. SWITZERLAND.
Tune 9th 1886 43-H
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How TO KEEP CooL-TaIking of Sidney Smiths
cool ideas of taking off bis flesh and sitting in his
bones," as being the highest imaginable degree OF
airy comfor-I can better that, said wit recently,
I'd knock the marrow out and have draft through
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31
DipIomat,c Corps OF the Unl,ed states.

A Washington correspondent of the New York
Courier furnishes some interesting information in re-
latlon to the diplomatic corps of the United States.
officers is 366. The two full missions of highest
rank are those of England and France. TO which is
attached salary of $1,000 each. The occupants
of five other missions receive $l2 900 each Of two
others $4,000 each, and the Minister TO Austria re-
ceves So 900. But the lucrativeness of the officers
and the expenses of the system will be shown in the
subjoined tabular statement of appointments and.
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June 9th, l85
LOOK UP YE DIsCONsOLATE.

NY PERSON who may be suffering with any thing of a
"A Cancerogs nature will find me at my residences twelve
do effect cure, my services and board will be gatuit
ousy bestowed will attend to any call until the 18th of
June thence will decline until the 18th September my OBJ
ject safety the patient reserve the second
week in March, which time may be found at the Rock
J. o. HALE, NJ. d.
Jan 10th, 1857. 2O-ly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-31

RoMArc REe1oN.-The editor of the Abingdon Virgin
recently spent few days in the White Top Mountains,
and other peaks in that range and all the region round
about" In giving his experience he says
The White Top is the highest peak in the Appalachian
range. While were upon the summit, and looking out
miles beyond, cloud rolling up to the mountain,
which swept the top careerng like storm,
the wind whtng mournfuly and winterike through the
naked limbs and the vaper hiding company from each
From the SLOPE portions of North Caro-
natural vson and from the northwestern slope the bold
outline of Kentucky marked the horizon The remark
able thing upon White Top its crowds of
called Lashhorn These trees of all heights from
shrubs up fifty feet and the tops almost invariably
fat much the branches olosey interwoven that
persons stand walk upon them Our company
stng persons had the curiosity ascend the
of trees where we all sat down together upon
the level platform of foliage, twenty-five feet in diane
ter three of the company actually laid down and
rolled the top. This tree is species of fir and is
we believe peculiar the peak. The timber the
NIT small and gnarled, but at the base trees giants
We saw and measured white oak l8a feet in ccumfer
ence with 70 feet trunk without limb The streams in the
neghborhood all abound with trout he best table fish in
the Southwest and their capture, though aborous full
of sport"