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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24
crease in expenditures :
Total Receipts
$238,OS9 81
&252,337 48
Showing an increase in receipts of $14,247 SO.
The increase in Through Travel is SIS, 1855 80.
Decrease in expenditures, $s,646 10.

SEABoARD AND ROANOKE r. Rive learn from The
Ninth Annual relort of the President and Directors
of this road published in the Southern Argus that
the receipts from travel and freight for che year end
ing the 3lst of January. 1857. were S2O3666 80
Companies notes discounted $l7,743 So; Cash on
hand 3ls January. 1885, s9,7O8 63 total resources
of the road for the year, $2s1,11s 90; Disburse.
ments for the same period, 1926. 267 4s; Sash on
hand at end of year, $485O &c; The number of pas
senges carried the road during the year az 1874
of whom 21 ,O27 went down to Portsmouth; 6,24 7
went up to Weldon 662S stopped al Suffolk l,ol3
at Carrsv lille; 2,6llt at Black Water; FOL al
Murfses; 6so3 at Newsoms; 1857 at Boykins
5l3 at Branchville GIG at Mars arettsvilIe 1867
al Seaboard.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

CHARGE OF BIGAMY.-A Negro wih Nine Wives.
-Ishmael Freeman, gentleman of color, was COM
planned Of before Justice Wood by MISS Catharine
S. Johnson, sable beauty, nineteen years OF age,
resiling at 800 Second street, who charges him with
bigamy. Calharine makes affidavit that on the 29th
ult., she was married 10 Freeman, by the Rev. MI
Tman, colored clergyman, at the Sixth ST. church.
This complainant has since been informed by Susan
A. Freeman tina, she married 10 the party COM
planned of, and by whom she has had child or two
A warrant being issued, officer Mitchell, of the Third
District Police Court, arrested Fireman. who is stew
ard On board a ship. When arraigned before the
magistrate, Freeman treated the matter with great
indifference and remarked-' have got nine wives
and am outlawed, and Mr. Judge you can't do any
thing with me- The Judge, however, dill do some
thing with Freeman; he locked him up TO await an
examination M: Y. ETpress.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24
Arrival of the Ericsson from Europe.

New YORK, April 1910, a. m.-The Ericsson
(now of the Gel lins ne) arrived here last night
IL o'clock. Her news is TO the 1st inst.
The English elections indicate an overwhelming
Palmerston triumph
Messrs. Gibson, Golden, Lay ard, and Bright, Of
the opposition, defeated.
London returns Lord John Russell, Baron Roths
child, Messrs. Crawford and Duke.
Messrs. Gladstone and Roebuck are re. elected
The Neufchatel difficulty is nearly settled.
treaty of commerce between Russia and France
is nearly concluded.
The Mexican difficulties are the subject of much
discussion in Spain, and the warlike feeling is as
strong as
Count Walewski, the French Minister for Foreign
Affairs, had addressed letter to the Marquis de
lurgot, fully approving the conduct of Spain
From China it is stated that matters were quiet at
Canton.
Admiral Seymour was at Hong Kong, awaiting
achievements.
The trial of Alum. The poisoning baker, had re-
suited in his acquitta.
A teegraphc despatch to Bombay says that the
Emperor of China has ordered Commissioner Yeh to
con, Jude peace any terms.
Teas and silks had further advanced.
Proctor's Circular quotes the Liverpool breadstufs
market buoyan, viz Wheat active al an advance of
I'd; -four advanced I'd. Is and corn advanced Is
Lard was heavy. Bacon was dull at n decline of Is
per cwt.
The following the quotations of breadsluffs
Western canal flour, 27s 29s.; Ohio 29s. 32s
southern, 3Os. SIS. White wheat, S. Sd. 9s
red Is a IS. hte corn, 34s.; yellow, 32s
LONDON, Tuesday evening.-Ihe English funds
| are firm at an advance of an eighth Transactions
in the discount market and at the Bank are very
| large, and there is no prospect of lower rates.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24
Small POx.

We understand that there abroad of the preva
ence of this oathsome and much dreaded disease in this
town. In paper of the 4th inst stated that case
had occurred in the lower part of this county, the
of merchant returned from New York that it was mild
one then convalescent and indications had appeared
the disease spreading He resides about ten miles this
place. did pass through his return is now
entirely recovered No other has appeared We hope
this statement will be copied by newspapers and
will allay public excitement on the subject.
TarbOre' SOatherner ISL inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.-Some years ago the has
band of a young and beautiful wife at Carondele,
Missouri, lett her for awhile, in order to try his for
tune on the Pacific coast. He remai9ed there seven
years, and then unheard from and finally there
word that he was dead. The widow put on her
weeds of mourning, and wore them the usual term
At the nd of that eriod she received the woongs Of
a neighbor, and agreed to wed him. On the
morning of the wedding and just as she aboat
leaving her house for the church, her long absent
and mourned-for husband presented himself and
asked for kiss of welcome, but with lofty mien and
disdainful air she repuIsed him from her presence
leape1 into carriage and away they went the en-
bryo husband not comprehending in the least the
strange proceedings; aud, to cut the matter short
they were in few minutes at the appointed place
and married. The husband wants his wife, and
threatens to kick up muss. This is the most novel
wedding that ever occurred in Corondelet, and has
created much sensation as the Dean and Boxer af
fair did in Gotham.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

F1RE.-Ihe alarm of fire Sunday morning,
proceeded from grocery store belonging 10 Captain
Lawton, on Seventh St, Princess. The store,
with its contents. totally consumed Loss about
$780, and no insurance. There is TO believe
that the store fire. The arson being resored
to, to cover up act of robbery. the store had
been once before broken open.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

MAGNIFICENT BRIDAL TRoUssEAU-A Paris letter.
of the 26:h ultmo, says:
The approaching marriage of the Sultan's daugh-
ter with the son of the Pacha of Egypt, has given
an immense impetus 10 the haut commerce of Paris
The Sultan, with an unexampled generosity, has
given commissions 10 the extent Of four -and-twenty
millions of francs for jewels and enbeoideres des-
tined for the bride The cup from which the Drinks
on her wedding morning is already executed, and is
valued al thrtytw thousand pounds sterling. 1t is
OF pea shape. pure gold, ncrustec with diamonds
OF tie largest size and finest water. The top is bor-
deTed by fringe Of diamonds, all of equal size and
immense value. These hang detached from the cup,
and move and sparkle in a constant futter. Nothing
beautiful than his cup has been produced
The bridal slippers of cloth Of gold, embroidered in
millions of diamonds, have also created a sensation
amongst the sight seers of Paris. They entirely
confirm the tales of Eastern magnifcence which we
have been accustomed 10 read with the impairment
in creduIlty of European ignorance and as we look
around the al Mayors, where these wonders
displayed, we believe, like Hassan the shepherd, that
all things possible to bis Highness the Padishah
The wedding robe has not yet arrived from Lyons,
but the border which is TO Surround il, is already
complete, and it is absolutely dazzling in lis magnf-
cence. By the Sulan's desire this border, which is
of an arabesque pattern. is made to contain speci-
mems of every precious stone at present known under
the sun and the design is beautifully carried ont
that although many jewels collected together
as the space will hold, yet they do not seem over.
loaded or crowded together in any way.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL,
n. O., MONDAY. APRIL 20. 1857
What has been Done


The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Cape Fear and Deep River Navigation Company die
this much lit ratified the contract made at the spe
cial meetings, removing some formal objections when
might be inconsistent with the charter OF the Com'
PAW. 1t elected officers for the ensuing year. IL
provided for mole accurate system in the analrs OF
the Company-especially in the matter OF debts and
contracts, and generally completed the business OF
the special meetings. 5a-...
We understand that Mr.. McLane, on behalf OF The
contractors has secured large force, with which to
nroceed Immediately with the execution of the work
indicated by the survey recently made by Mr. Doug
las The work, we presume, will be Immediately
commenced and pushed through TO completion.
His ExceIlency, Gov Bragg, as the representative
of the State, displayed interest In the success
of the work and interposed objection not demand
ed of him by his obligations under existing laws
By his urbanity his spirit ofkndly operation If
clear Judgment, and his practical suggestions he rem
dersd service to the work which will long be CRATE
fully remembered by those present, and which viii
yet bear fruits of great good to the State.
We think that better and more hopeful spirit ha'
been Infused among the friends of the work, and tina
upon the whole, it's prospects are brighter and more
cheering.
Mr.. Cassiday, the new President. is known as an
active and successful business man, and will Drlng
all his own business experience to the service OF INT
Company, assisted and guided by the dearly bough
experience accumulated by the Company in peroc
of wears.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24
Commissioners ofNavIgatIon.

On Wednesday night last, the Democrats OF the
town of Wilmington. met together and nominated a
ticket for Commits sioners of Navigation. We think
all will agree with in saying that the gentlemen
composing the ticket, good and true en In whose
hands, if elected, the interests committed to them
will be safe-that, in fact, they will make good
Board.
The Democrats deprecate any bitterness or undue
excitement in this matter while they must feel that
it is due to themselves to every honorable exer.
zion to secure IT, success OF their nominees Ii is
for their opponents TO initiate their desire to avoid ex-
element by abstaining from running ticket as the
Democrats did on former occasion. This, however,
is for the opposition themselves 10 consider. 1t is Tor
them, of course to pursue the policy they may deem
BEST as the Democrats always will d. irrespective OF
any outside arrangements. One thing all citizens
must feel by this ,ime and that is, the useessness of
allowing unfiendly feelings TO arise out OF these To-
cal contests.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

We have received the following statement OF the
receipts and expenditures on the above Road tor The
six months ending March 31st, 1857, as compared
with the six months ending March Slst, 1856. The
showing is hi hly satisfactory TO the friends OF the
Road-indcating an increase in receipts and de,
oraosa IN ovnanA;fnrna
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

IMPORTANT CAsE.-The action Of jectment, brought
by Stephens and others, claiming heirs of General
William Blount, of Tennessee, against VIM e. Bet
tencout and thirtyone others, residents of the town
Of Wilmington, was tried at the Superior Court OF
Law for Brunswick county, in session this week at
Smihville. The cause, which has excited much at
renton in this community, of great interest,
and consumed three days in its trial, ending in YER
dict for the defendants. His Honor, Judge Person,
on the bench.
Attorneys for the Plaintiffs = Gen. J. G. Bynum,
and Mauger London, Robert Strange and Samnel
Langdon, Esqr's
For the Defendants WIN. A. Wright, Esq, Hon.
Warren Winslow. Joshua G. Wright, George Davis,
T. C. Miller and NJ R. Smith, Esqr.'s.
From the magnitude of the interests involved, and
the number of parties TO the defence. this case as
sumes so much of public character, that we shall
endeavor obtain fuller report of the particulars
for publication in our next issue. 1t will, doubt,
be acceptable to our readers.
DailU Jaurnul 18Th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24
Naval Affairs

WASHINGTON, April l6.-The U. S. ship Indepeu.
dence, the sloop of war John Adams, and the Dec1.
tur, have been ordered 10 the Pacific side of the 18TH
mus: The home squadron will concentrate in the
caribbean sea-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

4 VETERAN TRAvELLER.-A resident OF Illinois
one hundred and len years OF age arrived in this city,
few days since, who had walked the entire dis
lance from his home in that State. The creates!
days travel upon this tedious journey was twelve
miles. The old gentleman came to visit the east end
of Long Island in search of evidence of his service
in the Revolutionary struggle by which TO establish
his claim to pension. The reason OF his waklnS
was that he would not incur the risk Of shortening
his mortal career BY riding on, railroads. So strong
was his prejudice against this mode of conveyance
that while in the upper part of this city and deslrnS
10 come down to the Brooklyn ferries, his way 10
his destination on Long Island, he could not be N,
duced 10 ride in the Second avenue horsepower raj
road cars, but walked down, crossed the ferry anu
pressed on 10 the end of his journey Y. Ir6""F'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

The Hon. Waddy Thompson, formerly member of
Congress from South Carolina, and more recently
Minister to Mexico, is stopping, with his family at
the st. Nicholas Hotel, New York city. Il. -. I.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

ONE sLAvE-There is but slave returned in the seP
NAL census for 1857 in Pennsylvania, and that IS IN
caster county 1t will be remembered that by the ema n
patton act of Pennsylvania in 1880 all coored persons
after certain day in that year to be free at the a
% years. and all dGrs who were in existence at sal"
we're to remain slaves t-'.. .-' .-..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

NAVAL MEDICAL BoARD.--A board for the exam
nation OF candidates for admission into the navy as
assistant surgeons was recently convened at New
Orleans, and the following are the names of those
who passed satisfactory examination:
No. l. AIgernon S. Garrett, Virginia
No. 2. Frederick Van Bibber, Virginia.
No. s. John w. Sanford, North Carolina
No. a. H. B. TIist, District of Columbia
No. 3. Thomas j. Charlton, Georgia
No. 6. Charles Lowndes r., Maryland
No. 7. Charles E. Lining, South Carolina
CoAlection.-The United States steamer Susque-
hannah will accompany the Niagara TO England and
not the Germantown, we Inadvertently stated yes
terday.- Union, 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

Whining on, Cha rlOtte q Rutherford Rail Road.
The unanimous action of the county Court of An
son county, its recent session, is we'll calculated to
brighten the hopes, oflbe most sangune friends
Of this great work AS will be by the letter of
an esteemed correspondent that county the ques-
ton of subscribing $4,000 to the stock Of the COM
pany is to he submitted 10 he voters of that wealthy
county on the 4lh of next July Of the result of the
popular vote, we entertain sort of doubt Arson
is aroused and will do her part; and there is no
county along the line able to do more, if there be
any able to do as much. Her people wealthy
and unembarrassed, and will hardly feel the burden
which their efforts will impose upon them.
Union aso is coming up to the work. as will be seen
from the same letter Need we say that we are graf
fled to that such is the case-1hat there is still
North Carolina patriotism and public spirit in North
Carolina; and that are not all sold to our North
ern and Southern neighbors
Where there is earnest endeavour, there is no such
word as fail. There is earnest endeavour-there is
determination here, and failure is not to he thought
of:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

R9~Dr. Ives lectured in Norfolk Va, on the night
of the 14th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24
ANsoNy1L1E, N. c.. Aprjl 18th, 1851

EDITORS OF JoURNAL-Dear Sirs 81 am happy 10
to you that the Magistrates of this County
have unanimously agreed to subscribe $4,000 to
the w. c. s, r. Rail Road and to submit the same
TO the voters the 4h Of July mert Gan appropriate
day, is it not y
If there is any indication in this expression of the
Magsterial vote, or in the applause which greeted its
announcement to the anxious crowd assembled 10
witness our deliberations, the vote will be oyerwhem
ngy large when the people 10 vote directly on
the question. Of its entertain no doubt,
fOr every Magistrate in the County is in favor of the
subscription, and scarcely dissenting voice amongst
our citizens.
learn from reliable authority, that the Mapis-
trates of Union have also unanimously agreed upon
subscription. Thus you will perceive, the people in
this section are now alive to the importance of the
work, and it only needs one vigorous effort to push
this great and truly State work to final completion.
Yours truly, SW e
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

NOZZLE April is, l857-advices have been received at
this port from Havana to the 18th inst
The assassination of W. Sidney Smith, British Consul
Havana had been attempted account of his
the slave transactions
Il the general mpr sion That there would he no war
with Mexico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

AUGUSTA, April l5.-A fire at Marietta, on Tue
day, destroyed the Howard House, Colorado Roy
the Post Office. and many stores and warehouses.
The loss amounts to SIC, 000 The insurance amour
to $4,000, partly in Northern Offices
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24
Cape Fear and Deep River Meeting.

|, We resume our sketch where we left off yesterday
H. A London and A. H VanBokkeen, Esqs., were
appointed Secretaries and the Secretaries appointed
committee to ascertain the amount of Stock present
in person and by proxy.
he committe reported GAG shares OF individual
stock represented in person, and 532 by proxy, and
1000 shares held by the State and represented by
Gov Bragg, which being majority of stock the
meeting was declared ready for business
The Reports of the President and of the Treasurer
were presented and read. Col Murchlson, The Pres
dent announced his determination not to be a candi-
date for re election.
The proceedings of the special meetings held here
in February and March were read by the Secretary.
The report of the Treasurer or at east that part
of it relating 10 the action oil she special meetings
above mentioned, refeIe 10 special Committee
consisting of Robt E. Rves, P. K. Dickinson, N. N.
Nixon F. J Hill, o. G. Parsley and Col. John McRae.
The meeting adjourned until half past three.
During the afternoon session no,hrg was done, as
the Stockholders awaited the report of the special
Committee and that Committee not ready to
report.
Meeting called 10 order this morning at II O'Clock.
The specia committee, to which was referred GER
tain portions Of the Treasurers report submitted re-
port re aft ming, in effect, the action taken at the
special meetings in February and March, and con-
frming the contract with DUNCAN & Co. This re-
port was received and adopted.
report from Mr. Douglass was also read, estimat-
Ing the cost of opening the work to the Coal mines
at S62, 761 O0-Daily Journal, 17th inst.
Ine Deep River Meeting.
The report of the special committee 10 whom was
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-04-24

The report of the special committee 10 whom was
referred so much of the Treasurers report related
TO the meetings held in February and March, is as
follows:
The Committee whom referred the " Report of the
Treasurer have had the under consideration and
leave to report the following resolutions embodyng in
their Judgment the matter under their consideration, and
respectfully recommend the adoption of the same.
KOBT. E. RIVES, Chairman.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-09-17
Harlem Springs A casIenmy.

Messrs. A. d. Lee and w. Mccoy, have cs-
tiblischd an Academy for males and females,
at Harlem Springs, Carroll county, Ohio. The
first term, Of 20 weeks, will open on the Sd
Tuesday Of October next. Terms Of tuition
COMMON branches $500, higher, $1,000.
Mr.. Mccoy is the present proprietor of the
Springs" with whom boarding for large
number of students can be had at $3.50 per
week.
Harlem Springs possess many natural advan-
tagcs not found elsewhere in the surrounding
country The healthful location and beautiful
scenery, and famous fountain of waters" make
them a most desirable place for the establish
ment of an Academy. Much that is calculated
to inspire the student with life and vgor is found
there.
Those desiring rooms at the Springs should
apply soon. in person or by letter.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-09-17

0ErWhat can be more opposite than joy and
grief? Yet it is ia remarkable fact that they
produce about the same effect upon the human
system. Let one but hear glorious news just
before dinner, his appetite is gone. On the 9TH
er hand let him hear of some calamity affecting
himself or family, the effect is the same. An
even temper and general good feeling have the
best effect on the appetite, and while you all
feel so, just call at Ferguson's get some OF
his fine fresh oysters. He serves them up in
fine style. 1t is a way he has. TLey are de-
licious.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-09-17
Dated April Sd, 1857.
AMENDMENT NO. Q.


Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, Three nlihs OF the mGmUers elected to each
House concurrng therein that II b., ana her, by IT,
proposed TO the electors OF this State to VI tie on the
second Tuesday OF October next, upon the app, val
Or rejection oil the following amendment, as a stu.
stulo cr the fifth and SIXTH sections OF the fourth
article OF the Constitution, viz; Sec. ). District
courts shall be held in each county at least once in
each year, by one more district judges elected bv
The electors OF seperatc districts to he prescribed by
law who shall hold their offices for five wears; and
during their continuance in Office shall reside in the
district for which they are elected The provisions
Oi the ourtecnth section OF this article shall apply
to District Judges. ! lie General a Assembly may BY
@ authorize tile Judges of the Dlsuict court, and
OF the courts OF common pleas, 10 fix the times of
holding tieir respective courts. Until District Jud-
gessha have been elected and qualified, District
courts shall be held by the Judges OF the Supreme
court, and OF the couits OF common pleas, ~, now
authorized SEC. &. The Di.uict court shall haye
such jurisdiction as may bo provided by law, and
the Judges thereof shall have and exercise such pow
and jurisdiction at chambers, and may be requi-
red TO sit Judges OF the courts OF common pleas
as shall be directed by law.
N. IL. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker Of the House ol Representatives
THOMAS IL. FORD,
President oi the Senate.