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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
AnRIyAL or TIE srEAnrER N1AeARA.


HALIFAX, Oct. THE steamer Niagara arrived here
this morning at clock from Liverpool with dates to
Saturday, the 26th ult.
ENGLAND.-The fourth of October was appointed to
be observed as day of humiliation and prayer on &C
count of the India troubles.
FRANCE-The Patrie says that the only object of the
interview of the Emperors of France, Russia and Aus
tria is fhe promotion of amty between France and
Russia.
foundations in the south of France have caused i'm
mense damage and loss of life The vintage has been
most abundant
SPA1N-The conference for the settlement, by media
tion of the Mexican question, will be held in London
RUSSIA fire at st. Petersburg had burnt 10
vessels The Gar has approved project for the par
tia abolition of serfdom proclamation will be issued
on his return inviting the owners to arrange for the lib
Grafton of their serfs.
INDA.-There is nothing later from India, but the
arrival of the government dispatches was momentary
expected Numerous fugtives from the mutinous dis
tricts of India had arrived at southampton. They
give frghtful accounts of the condition of Calcutta and
the upper provinces of India
A detachment of French troops from China had ar
rived at Calcutta to protect French interests at Chan
dernagore.
CHINA.-Advces from China say that the American
corvette Levan in order to avenge the piaging of
American ship by gang of pirates, had burned vii
age on the Island of Formosa where the pirates resided
It was rumored that Lord Elgn would soon be ap
pointed Governor-General of India
Russia is fortifying the Straits of Yenikaie
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
Washington,s Opinion of Paper Money.

The following letter, written by Gen. Washington
more than seventy years ago. the paper bank
rency question, will be read just with than
binary interest It should be read studied and reflected
on by every man and boy in the Union:
MOUNT VERNON, February p, 1887.
DEAR SIR our favor of the Both ult. came duly to
hand To give opinion in cause of so much i'm
portance as that which has warmly agtated the two
branches OF your legislature and which, from the appeal
that is made is likely to create great and perhaps dam
gerOus divisions, is rather delicate matter but as this
diversity OF opinion is subject which has, believe,
occupied the minds of most men, and as my sentiments
thereon have been fully and decidedly expressed long be-
fore the assembly either of Maryland or this State was
convened do not scruple to declare that, if had
voice in your Legislature, it would have been given de-
cdedy against paper emission, upon the general prn
cple of its utility representative and the necessity
OF it as medium To ASST On for this opinion
would be unnecessary tedious the ground has
been often trod that place hardly remains untouch
ed In a word, the necessity arising from a want of
specie represented greater than really Is con-
tend that it is by the substance not the shadow of
thing that we are to be benefited The wisdom of man.
IN my humble opinion cannot at this time divse plan
by which the credit OF paper money would be long sup
ported consequently depreciation keeps pace with the
quantity OF EMISSION and articles for which it exchanged
rise greater ratio than the sinking value the money
Wherein then, is the farmer the planter and artisan
benefited? The debtor may be, because as l have OBJ
served he gives the shadow in lieu of the substance and
in proportion to his gain the creditor or body-poitc
suffer Whether it be legal tender OR not, it will as
has been observed very truly, leave no alternative
must be that or nothing An evil equally great is the
door it Immediately opens for speculation by which the
least designing and perhaps most valuable part of the
community are preyed upon by the more knowing and
crafty spectators. But contrary to my intention and
declaration am offering reasons in support of my opin
lonreasons too which Of all Others are least pleasing
10 the advocates for paper money shall therefore only
observe generally that SO many people have suffered by
former emissions, that like burnt child who breads the
fire. no person will touch it who can possibly avoid it
the natural consequence of which will be- that the specie
which remains unsupported will be instantly locked up
With great esteem and regard, | am dear sir, &C.
GEO, WASHINGTON
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
Cotton salesLA Movement of Relief

1t will be observed that yesterdays movement in cot
ton has gained momentum to-day, 1000 bales having
been disposed Of this morning This is the first step to-
ward relief for which the community may thank the
Bank of Charleston. Although the accounts from New
York and Europe not encouraging the sale of our
Southern produce will soon render the South indepen-
dent of the crisis elsewhere Although it is true that
the price of produce has had to give way to some extent
and the exchange drawn upon it is at sacrificing rate,
yet their equilibrium will be restored as the movement
advances, and substantial relief will come
Charleston Erenino Nears It'll inst
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Rs3g~ The Editor of the Newberne Express expresses
an intention to pay Wilmington visit after he collects
all his delinquent debts, if not He had better
come sooner" if he means to visit Wilmington during
the present century. We always happy to make
the acquaintance of coemporaries irrespective of
politics, and shall welcome the EnpreSS to our burg.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

For LIBERIA.-The American Colonization oo'i Tas
ship, Mary Caroline Stevens arrived in Baltimore last
Saturday, after an unusually quick trip. ,-..;o or
For the information of any persons in virginia a;o'
North Carolina, who have in contemplation or
we may state the fact that this ship sails from tS ans
for the several points in Liberia varying from U"I
Mount to Cape Palmas on the 9Th of November e o5o
Her capacy is 7l3 tons, and she can accommodate Z'O
emigrants, besides 20 cabin passengers ~ mini
Portsmouth Transcript
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SHOOTING AFFA1R.-We learn that a named
Men, 1--WE are not certain that this is the correct SPELL
ing has been arrested, charged with shooting sailor
last night somewhere in the extreme Southern part OF
town. The sailor had three balls lodged in him. but
have not heard whether any of his wounds mortal
The prisoner has but one arm.
Dailu Journal, 10th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

A JOHN DEAN AFFAIR IN V1RG1N1A-oome e. gVS tbe
was created at Petersburg Va few days ago. ~ cir
appearance the streets Of Lady from 'front.' the Trsb lad with
cles of Norfolk in company with smar. lr' 4be;r es
whom she had slipped off to Weldon where ' bTmena
were duly united by the very con1ected with
this romantic match are said to form paFel wonorted
late JOHNNY Dean affair in New York 1t Go Is nad her
that the fair one is sole heiress to $lOV'oVV' ~"
papa is liquor merchant to boot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

a SINEcURE LIVING FOR SALE.-Among a cloud Of
bcnaiccs advertised for sale there is which must
present unusual attractions for clergyman who is not
fond of hard work 1t is sinecure rectory in the Isle
of Wight the annual amount of the 1.-THE rent charge
for the last five years being $780, with 81 acres Of
gebe, with two cottages, producing f2O per annum
thus offered for sale is the rectory of Shorwe near
Newport the patron being Lady St. John MiIdmay
The present rector is the Rev. c. A. ST. John Midmay
who, in addition to enjoying the snecure is vicar
Burham Essex, worth 500 year, rector OF the poPu
Ious town of Chelmsford, worth $500 year, and ru
raj dean of the diocese of Rochester-Englth Paper
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

ToNATo CHAMPAGNE.-A Tennessee paper records
the manufacture of novel beverage in the shape Of
wine expressed from the juice of the tomato. Good
judges pronounce it first rate article. It's ingredients
simply the pure juice of the tomato and sugar and
it much resembles champagne having light transpa-
rent color, With pleasant, palatable favor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

M1NNEsoTA-On the 18th of this month the citizens
of Minnesota will choose Governor 1t Governor Sec
rotary of State Auditor Treasurer Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court and two Associate justices thereof
Attorney General Clerk of the Supreme Court, three
Representatives in Congress- and delegate to serve
until the State is admitted into the Union.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
The Kansas Elections.

ST. LOUIS, Oct 9.-Returns from the Kansas cleo
ton, which took place Monday last show large Dem
1900 in Leavenworth $780, in Atchison co. in Douglass
county 100, Both branches of the Legislature are
Democratic.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
ST.. LOUIS Oct 9.-The reports of the election in
Kansas are contradictory Travellers just arrived give
counter statements.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

B9E~A new schooner, launched on Wednesday last
from the Shipyard of the Messrs. Myers of Washing
ton, in this State was christened the Herndon after
the late gallant Commander of the Central America.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

B5 The Georgia Constituencies, of the 9th inst,
says All our banks we understand are selling Sight
[Exchange] New York. at quarter per cent. pre-
MUM"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

New YORK, Oct, lO.-The report of the suspension
of the firm of George Bliss Co., dry goods merchants
is unfounded That firm is believed to be one of the
strongest in this city.
The Illinois Central Railroad Company and the Erie
Company were protested to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
Recognition of Nicaragua,

WASHINGTON, Oct 9.-The Administration will prob
ably recognize the present Government of Nicaragua
with view to make treaty which shall secure the
transit route
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Georgia Election.

AUGUSTA, Oct. THE returns of the election held in
this State on Monday indicate the reelection Mr. Sew
ard in the first district
SAVANNAH, Oct. browns (democratic) majority
for Governor exceeds ten thousand Six democrats to
two Americans are elected to Congress, being demo-
cratic gain of one
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
Money Matters Tightening In the West-Apprehen-
siOnS the Future.

LOUISVILLE, Oct 7th.-Financal matters are gradual
ly Tightening throughout the West and unless the bank
ers discount beyond prudence relief comes from 9TH
er sources many good houses will fall from the LIST to
the Sd proxmo That period is anticipated with terri
BILE anieXtY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

B9Dr Hueston, the publisher and proprietor of the
Knickerbocker Magazine is dead Mr. Hueston was one
of the best and most popular of men, and capital wr
ter besides
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

THE FARMERS BANK-The Elizabeth City Pioneer
of Tuesday, in an article in defence OF the fa[ sny
Bank at that place, says We are authorized to say
that no loss will occur to the holders of Farmers Banh
notes. The Bank being perfectly solvent, will redeem
her notes at proper time She will resume SO soon a.
the Northern money market will Justify her in 50 dong
Merchants in Elizabeth City advertise to take a.
mers Bank notes at loo cents in the dollar Tor goo'
or accounts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
Later from Santa Ee.

ST.. LOUIS, Oct 9-We have later advices from Santa
Fe Oero has been elected Delegate from the Territory
of New Mexico to Congress.
The Cheyenne Indians are anxious for peace.
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
1T1InnNGToN. N. G., MONDAY, OCT. u, 1851.
senator. Governor and All That.


We like to fight the fight for Democracy as hard as
the nex-to do our duty as faithfully as the most faith
full 1t is our fight It does us good to carry the day
for principles and our party forgetting all person"
jealousies and petty chickering's There Is Some'ns
stirring in it-something enoblng
But when the fight has been fought and won, then
comes something not so pleasant grand mass which
moved as one man, under banner begins to resolve
itselfin its separate personal consttuents-rom
fight for principle it too apt to degenerate into game
for reward-for preferment-for pace-for spoils. 1t
is human nature and it can't be helped suppose but
if ought to bemitigated- certainly it is folly to stimulate
and intensity this inevitable tendency.
We will have to elect Governor next August, and
the next Legislature to be chosen at the same time with
the Governor, will have to choose Senator.
Already we see this and that man and the other
man paraded, prematurely paraded, we think There
can be said to be nothing in this world absolutely
tain but death and taxes and the way things going
we see little to choose between them But, not abso
lutey certain it is pretty nearly that upon the Dem
ocratc party Of North Carolina will devolve the respon
sibity of selecting the next Governor and the next
Senator in place of Gov Reid whose term will expire
On the 4th of March, 1859.
lnaJ the OppOSlJOn SHOULD endedNOr W 81" Co 0ceS
of discussions in the ranks Of the Democratic party by
thus early canvassing the matter with the view of draw
ING out the friends Of asprants into hostile array against
each other we very we'll understand, but that Dem
ocrats should be led into the SNARE is quite different
matter, and one which we can not understand.
1t is time enough for all this, and to spare. We
mean to come out neither for against any particular
person or persons nor to set ourselves up as censor
upon our brethren of the Democratic press-we only
beg them to avoid the discussion Of men for little
WhiIe-yied not to wires for little while-keep per
sonal aspirations in the back ground long they can
they are among the worst features of potics-they
do most harm-don't let the Democracy of North Car
DINA get divided about such things
We want for Senator an able man, and man IN
whom we can feel pride and confidence. We want q
man to represent the wholc State, and part o.
it. The same sort of man for Governor. Let us fix oul
minds on that and keep clear of mere squabbles about
men, Just as long as We want no cutand-dry
prearrngments to Oresa the action of party in Con
vention or of the party in the Legislature. We want
principles and the ability to maintain them in our APP
pontees-we don't want bundles of wires no matter
how deXtcrOuSly managed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
Failure of HARPER & Brother.

New YORK, Oct. 9.-The firm of Harper & Brothers
in this city, failed yesterday 1t is reported however
that they have surplus of 81 100000.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
The Kansas Election.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 8.-Advces received at this city from
Leavenworth say that the election in Kansas was pro
ceedng slowly on Monday morning The Free State
men had possession of the polls at Delaware city, and
were casting all the votes 1t conceded that Par
rott, free State would beat Ransom proslavery) for
Congress-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

BSsAThe firm of Bowen & MeNamee has failed. This
was the leading abolition house in the dry goods business
in New York
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1O-The report of the suspension
Of the Bank of the State South Carolina at Charleston
caused great surprise in financial circles here
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

REPORTED BANK FAnUREs.-It is reported, not, we
believe without foundation that the Bank of the State
of South Carolina at Charleston, well two
three inferior Banks of that State, suspended Saur
day last. We have particulars but the fact of the
stoppage Of at least three of the South Carolina Banks
seems to be ascertaned The papers of that State say
that the banks cannot suspendif so then this move
ment is equivalent to failure.
The CheraaC Gazette, so fond of speaking of North
carolina ovildcdt banks, will please take notice.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
Financial Ahairs In New Orlean

New ORLEANS Oct. 9.-Money is tighter. There are
no transactions in Exchange and little can be done until
Sterling shall bring cash on from New York
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

Don HOARD THE SPEcIE.-There is abundance of
specie in this country for all the ordinary transactions
OF daily life, If it was on kept in circulation Specie
or other small currency is the blood of business and
if it be wanting to any considerable extent business will
anguish stagnae Or decay in proportion its febood
is wanting.
The propensity to hoard specie is one of the lowest
and meanest vices in the human mind 1t is the very
essence of selishness The propensity is naturally
heightened in times of panic like the present. and often
sezes upon good men who in ordinary seasons would be
entirely free from it. Let all who have spark of kindly
and liberal feeling resist the temptation and it will fee
from Them.
There is sufficient gold and silver in the country to
keep the wheels of business in notion and thereby ena
ole honest industry by daily labor to its daily bread
Whatever OF want and suffering may prevail this winter
among those who would labor but can find no employ
ment, will be largely owing to the boarding of specie
Those who cause this want to fall upon the poor, will
receive their pay in due season. if it be true that with
to you again. - Lancaster Examiner.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
From New York.

Bsa5@Andrew johnson has been elected Senator from
Tennessee.
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Suspension of the Bank of south Conltn,

AUGUSTA, Ga, Oct. 10.-Reiable Geographic reports
say that the Bank of the State of South Carolina has
suspended specie payments
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
CAMBRIDGE, Septemb
The Georgia Election.

AUGUSTA, Oct. 8.-A. II Stephens majority is l PSI
jackson is certainly elected to Congress from the sixth
district, by least 1000 majority.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

BIADEN CoURT.-The Fall Term of the Superior
Court for Bladen County, in session last week His
Honor, Judge Bailey, presiding. We understand that
the following State cases were tried.
Two white men named Smith and Evans, were tried
for the killing of a negro. Case was submitted and
jury returned verdict of manslaughter Branded and
imprisoned for six months.
A man named Skipper, was tried for shooting another
named Hargrove, his brother-in-aw we believe. Yer
dict manslaughter Same punishment in former case.
Calvin Terry put on trial for the alleged murder
of Captain Wilkinson of the Steamboat Southerner,
drowned from on board of that boat the Cape Fear
River. No reliable proof appearing he acquitted
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16
Finance and Business In New Orleans-HeaVy Decline
In Cotton md ExchaMge.
The Financial Crisis-Mass Nee,

The Financial Crisis-Mass Meeting I'm Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8.-A numerously attended mass
meeting was held here this afternoon by business
men relative to the financial difficulties. The CALL which
was signed by most of prominent firms, only
issued during the morning but being posted in every
prominent position throughout the city, attracted general
attention. and notwithstanding the short notice. large
number of persons had assembled at the appointed hour
A number of speeches were made, and various views
expressed. 1t believed that New York was the
cause of all the present difficulties.
The New York banks had expanded 100000 in
thirtyOne days, while expansion of $l7OOOOOO in
five months broke the United States Bank Becoming
frightened they curtaied in two months $l2OOOOO0-
sufficient to produce panic in the strongest community
The condition of laboring deporaby present
ed Thousands would starve if there was not immedi
ate relief Extracts from letters from the largest manu-
tacturers in the country read. Men mplored aid
for the payment Of wages else they would have to dis
charge thousands of hands. Notwithstanding it was
their own interest to stop altogether they were deer
ined to keep if possible The remedy was in the re-
newal of confidence in the banks Thus renew confidence
and all would be brought about by dscontinuance of
the on these institutions and not deprving them of
the ability to move
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-10-16

We learn that Messrs. n. M. Martin, Bro & Co. of
Petersburg recently sold for our old countyman, Mr.
Wells Draughan, six bales cotton amounting to $5O5
3O-net proceeds, after deducting all charges S484 43
cash. The price obtained was l51a cents cash, which
price got also for several other lots from Edgecombe
and Halifax Counties. Wemention this because it was
not for one BALE but for several lots which in these
tight times is bad price We doubt if six bales Cot
ton anywhere have brought that amount for many
past.-- Iarboro' Soaherner.
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In times like these, we would thank the Wilmington IN.
c. Journal to give the Book credit for the articles it
copies from it on the money question Usually care
nothing about this omission, but if article is worth
copying it is worth crediting.-N. Y. Day Book
Why certainly. We did copy article sometime
since from the New York Day Book for which, to our
regret the proper credit not given We had in
tention of stealing it, since its references evidently
showed that it proceeded from New York paper. In
deed credit necessary for its proper understanding
the accidental omission was as much to be regretted by
US as deprecated by the Day Book which latter paper
is one which we can and do cheery recommend to the
people of North Carolina being true steel to the
rights of the States and of the South In this respect
we know of no superior to it.