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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

BF3 Some of our Democratic contemporaries have been
discussing the proper time for hold the next Democratic
State Convention Personally, we care very little To
those residing on the different railroad lines the
difference of seasons is Il minor consideration but to
Others who do not enjoy these facilities of travel the
case is different.
The first object we presume is to secure the fullest
representation from all parts of the State. This is al
ways desirable, in cases where, as IN the last IN
stance there exists no doubt of the denomination of the
incumbent of the Office of Governor 1t is of course,
still more desirable where new selection will have to
be made 1t is desirable that there should be full
meeting and free interchange of views between the
representatives of the Democracy 1t is desirable for
other objects than the mere selection of canddates-the
mere adjudication of the claims of Individuals and must
continue so to be long ssthe principles and the Or
ganizaton OF the party are regarded paramount in
Importance to the advancement of men, It is right and
proper that the party should meet together and consult
upon the to be pursued guard the
Sbty of defeat and the constantly recurring tendency
to innovation
Desiring for these and other reasons to see as full an
attendance as possible we think that the Convention
ought not to be held at any unfavorabe for
curing such atendance-we think that any day earlier
than some time in the last half of April or the beginning
of May would be unfavorable for such attendance and
that the reasons ought to be very coentthe consdera-
tions foverrung call for or Justify the assem-.
bling of the Convention at a much earlier day. That
such considerations may arise is possbethat any exist
now, we do not know or believe
These precisely the times in which it behooves
Democrats to guard zeaouy the purity of their prinei
Piles and the integrity of their organizations for they
are the times in which organization is most in danger of
being relaxed and in which dangerous innovations upon
principles are most likely to be introduced
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

Why was the prophet Nathan greater than the Med
iterranean? Because the Mediterranean is sea, But
Nathan was a seer, (sea-er.)
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

yesterday in tow of the steamers Mariner and Henrietta
1t will be remembered that she grounded on the Mid
die Ground " shoal, outside of the Main Bar during
the tremendous blow the night of the 18th of Sep
tember last, where it supposed that she would go
to pieces, and no expected she could reach
Town. B. w. Berry, Esq. employed by the under
writers ana las suUre'iel i'll getting her off and bring
ing Der up to Town, above stated Of her condition
cannot speak. Mr.. Berry must have made the most
energetic and perseverng efforts to have succeeded
doing as he has done.-Daily Journal I'd INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

publish the proceedings of meeting held Wednes
day evening at the Court House, which crowded Mr.
Parsley gave detailed account of the position of the
Town and of its liabilities, of which we heard only the
concluding portion. Evidently the present financial
position of the Town is an embarrassing one and will
call for all the wisdom and good management that can
be brought to bear upon it.
A resolution passed for the appointment of a
committee to select ticket for Commissioners We
always willing to take ground openly upon all ques
lions where we feel that duty editors requires
it of u.s. and of this we think that have given suf
Gent evidence during the last summer but we have
taken such an active part-been so mixed up with the
local struggles in town, that would gladly be relieved
from any personal participation at this time, leaving
that duty to other and better hands, and would have
greatly preferred that other had been substi
tutod for ours the committee appointed last evening.
We can only trust that all these movements may result
as we feel that all desire them to result promoting the
harmony and the best interests of the town. which are
the interests of ALL under whatever designation
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

A New BUSINESS FOR THE BLND.-Perhaps we
ought to have noticed sooner broom sent spe
cmen of the work of the blind pupils of the State nst
tuition for the education of the Deaf Dumb and Blind
at Raleigh, under the superintendent of VIM D. Cook
Esq
The associate editor of this paper has had the broom
tried at his house. has examined it thoroughly and has
hesitation in saying that is the best article of the
kind he has for long while. 1t is well and faith
fully made, and sold at the same rate as brooms of
Northern manufacture.
A broom is small affair, in ITSELF and in ordinary
cases. would not justify in deyoting to it 80 much
time and space; but this is not ordinary case 1t is
the beginning of branch Of business upon which the
future support of an unfortunate class of our people
may depend and by which they may be enabled to earn
for themselves independent support. From Mr.
Cook, who in place on Wednesday, the 25th
ut we received good deal of interesting information
III regard to the progress of the blind pupils in acqur-
ing education, and in learning business at which
they could hereafter employ themselves We also learned
that blind youth, from this place, named lilly was
one OF the most proficient at the business and that he
designs engaging in it here as his term at the
Asylum shall have been finished. We trust that he
and Others like him. will receive at least as fair chance
their Northern competitors
Some of the brooms are for sale by Messrs. George
II. Kelly Bro where trust citizens will call
and purchase, to give them fair trial
IA Mr. Prentice of the Louisville Journal has ia
ken to ecturng and has appeared before audiences in
Richmond and Petersburg his subject being The
Present Aspect and Tendency of American Politics. -
His manner is spoken of by all the papers as dull and
nanmate bis voice unpleasant and his delivery totally
devoid of the graces of oraory So far as the subject
of his lecture is concerned it is said to be very doleu
The country and its politics going to the dogs fast
The country has been prosperous and the polti
clans have been and are bad fellows. We think the
first cause of complaint is pretty eectuay removed for
the present We all in tight place, and it is bare
y possible that Mr. Prentice is led to take extra
gloomy view of the politics of the country since his
own Order got SO awfully faxed out " in Kentucky,
and his own influence in that State has taken to itself
wings.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04
Railroad From High point to Virginia.

We learn from the salem a. c. Press that the amount
requisite to secure the charter of the Saem and German
Railroad Company has been subscribed and the re-
has been held and the following gentleman chosen Directors
viz G. l. Banner Charman and Gray GCa of Fo RSbe
Matthews and Wilson Fulton Of Stokes and Samuel W. Dew
ey Campbell county Va Col s. Gibson has been e1ec
ted Treasurer and CoonerJ. w. Aspaugh Secretary Inc
books of subscription still remain open. The road IS ntch
ded part of the line from High Point to the virgin
ia line and thence to Lynchburg.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CoURT.-Ths Court is in
session here this week, his Honor Judge Wayne presi
ding. The charge of the Judge to the Grand jury on
Monday was brief. but able and comprehensive.
The case of the United States Us. lee of Elizabeth
City, charged with robbing the mall was continued on
account of the absence of Gen. Mcclure material wit
The court intimaed that Mr. Lee might be per
mitted to go without bail The Grand Jury found
true bill against John g. Guley but it is not certain
his case will be tried this week.
The officers of the Court r. p. Dick, Esq U. S.
District Attorney; Wesley Jones, Esq, Marshall and f.
Cantwell Esq, Clerk We observed the following
members of the Bar in attendance from distance
Messrs William A. Wright j. Parker Jordan and Ed
Wilkns-Rdi. Standard.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

satisfied that it is in sound condition and prudeptl co.,
Quoted The careful reader will perceive that the dron
advantage of the system, such the economy of time
the closing of twenty-five hundred accounts on banl
edgers the greater security, &C. important as they must
be admitted to be- but small in comparison with the
indirect benefits resulting from this mode of exchanging
By the banks are made perfectly independent of each
other, and regulate their business by the movement Of
their exchanges through the clearing house. yet all can
ascertain the position of their associates day by dav
which, under the former system, could not be known
1t also imposes sautary checks upon the bank pre-
venting unsafe expansions, and compels them to hold at
all times sufficient amount of coin to meet their baan
ces promptly 1t has brought the bank officers togeth
er made them acquainted with each other, and promo
ted spirit of harmony and united action The Asso
citation being voluntary, the restrictions semposeG
any bank being free to withdraw from the clearing house
at pleasure upon due notice given, and ALL large and
small have equal voice in its management. The As
ISOLATION appoints elects annually four committees
whom the government of the Association is referred
They consist of clearing house executive committee
committee admission, cOmmitte on suspensions and
committee arbitration; asoa chairman and secretary
The business of the clearing house is conducted by
manager, assistant manager and two clerks special
policeman is also employed and stationed at the clear
ing house. The expenses small, and are divided
among the banks in proportion to their capitals.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

WANTED TO F1ND-A Lost WYe-In the columns
of the Albany Times find the following advertise
ment, which we copy verbatm free of charge; ,+o
So REWARD.-The above Reward will De Pao 70
whoever will cause the return to me of my wlfe Mal!
She is of middle size light compexoned rechleo y"
face short hair trimmed behind and wears beau eaten
ers. Is about Is years of age, and of loving DISPOSE
ton, and had on three rattan hoops. >rom
'''A' =" VIM. SNOW.
Cor. Lodge and maiden.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04
Senatorial Election.

COLUMBIA, Nov. 3O.-Ex-Gov J. III. Hammond wa
elected by the Legislature, to-day to the U. S. Senate
by majority of II votes all his competitors. Tn
last ballot stOOd-Hammond IS and Pickens SO vote
the rest were scattering, The name of Mr.. Chesnu
was withdrawn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04
From the PENNSYLVANIA of Thursday Nor


EX-President Pierce, accompanied by his estimabc
lady, arrived in city on Tuesday evening" en- route
for Norfolk to take passage in the United States steam
frigae Powhatan or the Island of Madeira whittier he
proceeds for the benefit of Mrs Pierces health He will
leave the city this afternoon at P. NJ. During his
stay the eXPresdent called upon by large numbers
of bis personal and political friends who embraced the
opportunity to continue their assurances of respec for
the private worth and public services of this distinguish
ed son of the Granite state AS time clears awav tho
mists of political and partisan prejudice, which envelop
ed the administration of General Pierce during his term
of office the sensible and rejecting men Of all parties are
approximatng in their estimate of the honesty faithful
ness and ability with which he discharged the response
BILE duties of the chief magistrate of this nation Pos
sessed of sound PATRIOTISM hearty and genuine love of
those great fundamental principles upon which the de-
mocratic party rests and ineXible and unbendng will
when called upon to face and decide questions of great
ph and moment" he is just the to lead the popu
lar column when stirring deeds to be performed or
important principles enunciated and defended General
Pierces championship of the Kansas Nebraska bill was
gallant and patriotic Old Hickory attack up
the Bank of the United States, James X. Pok's
vndication of the tariff of 1876. With these dStin-
guished chief magistrates Frank Pierce stands before
the country epoch President. His administration
is daily receiving the popular endorsement of the cou
try, and is safely lodged in the estimation
of the democracy than the distinguished x-Presiden
who will leave shores to seek for health to one
more dear to him than fame or ambition. Gen. Pierce
carries with him the best wishes of his friends for sue
cessul termination to his pilgrimage of sympathy and
affection
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

DAkorAu.-A public meeting of citizens of the pro-
posed Territory of Dakotah was held in Sioux Falls
City the oath of October for the purpose of consider
ing political matters Resolutions adopted claim
ing that the population occupying the ceded lands
west of the Minnesota State ne comprised the coun-
of Brown, Ppstone Rock and Pembina is at this time
greater than that of Minnesota at the time of the organ
cation of that Territory and is increasing with rapid
y unprecedented in the settlement Of the West and as
serting that it is the duty of Congress to afford gov
ernmenta organization upon all lands subject to settle
land teens with energetic and prosperous population
which, under the auspices Of congressional laws is
daily increasing, and which, by the first of Nav next
will undoubtedly exceed ten thousand" Another meet
ing was called for the 18th of November to be held at
Medary Midway county
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

A DREADFUL SPECTACLE.-It will be remembered
that the Russian line of battle ship Lefort lately cap
sized at MONDAY in the bay of Finland carrying down
twelve hundred persons Of whom nearly four hundred
were females A diver lately descended to the wreck
and referring to this writer in the London Times from
ST. Petersburg, says
Such persons as were on deck at the time were of
course at once washed away but the divers found
less than 100 corpses in the cabins tween decks and
in the hold of the vessel and clnging to portion
of the timbers of the ship, to each other The her
ror of this fearful sight appears to have been aggrava
ted by the circumstance that the bodies were already far
gone in decomposition and with few exceptions the
eyes wide open and glaring The eject of the dreadful
spectacle the divers such that one of them was
totally unable for many days to recount the CHASTITY
he had witnessed down in that hive of purifying corp
ses and on his persistent refusal to repeat his visit there
was sent home
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04
From Washington--Presiden Message.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lit is probable that not
only the Presidents message but the reports of the heads
of the departments will be supplied to the press the
principal Atlantic cities and newspapers elswhere when
the reading shall have been commenced in Congress-
The will be previously sent to the postmasters who
will be telegraphed at the proper time with that view
The proprety of such an arrangement is apparent
from the fact that will avoid Geographic buners and
secure correct publication in the newspapers distant
from the capital, at the earliest practicable time AL
though the utmost has been taken to prevent reun
daut laguage the message is unavodaby long owing to
the prominent subjects of Kansas, Utah, Central Amer
lea and the currency.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

PArENTs.-Sixty patents were issued from the United
States Patent Office during the past week. OF these
three for improved machines to aid arthmeca cal
culatons. While there is one for feeding the flour mix
ing the materials, and kneading dough to sustain
fethere several to facilitate violent DEATHS by
means of manychambered rotating breach firearms
and "projectile for firearms" An improvement in
the method of floating horses, &C.. rivers is
among the productions of eXuberant genius An " i'm
provement in scissors sharpener is not less important
than that in candlesnuers" although candles are not
quite so fashionable they before the resort to
the more brilliant and popular gas Improve
ments continue to be made in washing machines, but
perfection has not yet been reached Three four gentle
have obtained EACH the broad seal of the office in
attestaon of the fact that they have done something
to mitigate the toll heretofore altogether required at the
wash-tub Among the luxuries improvements in
"venating rocking and machine for making
cigarlighters. An improvement in watches is in
the catalogue but none for the improvement of watch
men-the latter every where desirable Union.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

The weekly report of the Treasurer of the United
States for the week ending the 23d November 1851 is
as follows
Balance in the Treasury subject to.
draft at that date. ...............$732 S 45l Of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

HEAVY THUNDER SHOWER AND DAMAGE BY Light
NING-The Belfast (Me) Age speaks of heavy thunder
shower which passed over that city the goth u and
states that the lightning struck the house of Mr. A6ner
Hammond, in Northport and completely demolished 1t,
1t came down the chimney bursting it assunder from
top to foundation carrying away of the gable ends
of the house entire and SCATTERING every room it CON
tanned No one in the house was injured. looking
glass in Mrs. Hammonds room, close by her bed was
shattered to atoms and parts of it found the next
day in the cellar. An ordinary case-knife which was
sticking in crevice the window in the pantry was
found several feet distant driven through portion OF
the head Of flour barrel which had been opened the
day previous,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-04

A despatch from New York to the Baltimore Sun
says
Notwithstanding the large shipments of gold to
Europe per Arabia on Wednesday last the specie line
of the banks wiAit is stated, show no curtalment
Monday, but, on the contrary, further increase-thc
round total reaching not far from $24,O0O,OOO
AS to the prospect of resumption of specie pay
ments it is reported in welnormed quarters that such
proceeding will certainly not take place before the
opening of the year, while others predict that there
will be no resumption before spring.
The purchases of bank stock during the week have
been quite extensive and generally at improving prices
Washington telegraph., 1857-01-14
"DaTkie-dom" in Canada

We find the following allusion to the
g underground railroad terminus at
Windsor, Upper Canada, in pleasant let
ter to the Saturday Evening Gazette. 1t is
written from Detroit, Michigan, apparent
ly by LADY,
Windsor, which is directly opposite
from Detroit, joins Sandwich. 1t is the
commencement of the Great Western Rail-
road and the rendezvous of darkie-dom.
The place is redolent with their misery,
their unhtness to take care of themselves.
If the hundreds congregated there and at
Chatham, that abomination of civilization
are the result of negro freedom, never
desire to see another negro freed. I took
a little girl of fifteen myself from there SIX
months ago, as nursery maid. Her moth
-er had the impudence to represent herself
to me az the veritable Eliza Harris of I'm
Gle Tom celebrity. The grin of irrepressi
BILE delight with which she consigned hel
child to US, entire strangers, and beheld
the train start which was to put some hun
e1red miles between them, seemed to me
a gentle libel on those torturing parting:
in Uncle Tom, over which have been rain
ed such copius showers of sentiment.
Washington telegraph., 1857-01-14

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE-A Child
Killed IN the orn,s Of ats Iother.-A
heart-Fending occurrence took place in
Stockport, Columbia county, \. Y. in
which a child was killed while in the arms
of its mother, and by her sister. Mrs.
Dickerman was setting In room with her
child, boy of about two years of age, up
on her lap, engaged in dressing it, while
at the same time her sister, a Miss Platner.
was cutting the wick of candle with a
pair of scissors The sisters were engaged
IN angry conversation, when Miss Platner.
in a ft of rage, threw the scissors at her
SISTER with great force, the point striking
the child upon his breast, penetrating to
the heart. The innocent little one exclaim-
ed, "Oh, mother. mother" and imme-
diately expired Mrs. Dickerman did not
see her sister throw the scissors, and was
not concious of what had been done until
she saw the instrument of death planted
in his breast A coroner's jury was call.
ed, who, after full investigation of the
affair, rendered a verdict in accordance
with the above facts. Miss Platner Is
now confined in the Hudson Jail to await
tire action of the grand jury.-ABans
ECe. jour, Dec. 18th.
Washington telegraph., 1857-01-14

RATTLEsNAKE-Cure for the Bite
Having heard that rattlesnakes and other
venomous reptiles exist in numbers in this
country, and that several persons have
been bitten by them, [ am induced to
make known a very simple cure If the
person bitten will, as soon as possible,
make strong common ley, saturate rag
with it and lay it upon the wound, renew
ing the application every 10 or 15 minutes,
or as often as the rag dries, it will perform
a perfect cure in short time / have
tried this remedy in several cases where
persons were bitten by copper snakes, and
never knew it to fail. Among others who
were cured by me I would mention Mr..
Nelson Stewards wife, who was bit by a
copperhead. Mr.. Cornelius Long was al
so cured by this remedy. 1t will also cure
the sting or bite of any poisonous insect.
DIR. GEORGE PERRY.
Washington telegraph., 1857-01-14
ATTEMPT ON A K1Ne's L1rE-T The

ATTEMPT ON A KING'S LIFE The
news that an attempt has been made to
destroy the principal King of Siam, has
reached us by way of Calcutta The facts
will be learned from t he following narra-
tive, forwarded from Rangoon to Calcut-
ia cotemporary: ''The King of Siam was
invited, about two months ago, to an
entertainment by one of his richest sub
jects, on very grand scale. The King
at once accepted, though it was not in
accordance with national custom for his
Majesty of Bankok to accept hospitality
at the hands of any subject; yet the grand
scale of the preparatio IS induced him to
commit, on this occasion, a breach of
royal etiquette. The Kings brother had
his suspicious about this grand entertain
ment, and advised the King not to go,
feeling certain that it was intended to do
some grievous bodily harm to him. The
King, having accepted, did not like tt
betray symptoms of distrust--perhaps with
out cause; so he resolved on an expedient,
which was to send dressed in his usual
royal attire, which may be presumed, as
prescribed for such an occasion, would be
so bulky and extensive as to greatly con-
ceal the person, eourtier who very much
resembled the King in height, figure and
face. The hour fixed for the King to 60
to the assembly was about midnight The
pseudo king accordingly, followed by the
regal retainers and men of the Court, ar
rived at that hour, and was at once con-
Quoted to throne prepared for his majesty.
''No sooner had he seated himself than
the whole chair blew up destroying this
man, who had been unfortunate enough to be
like the King, and seven other persons who
stood near the throne Thus was the
King of Slams life saved by the sagacity
of his brother: and valuable life is his,
for he is a very enlightened man for an
Asiatic, and can write a letter himself in
! English. Whether this narrative, which
is believed to be strictly true, has appeared
in the Calcutta or other Indian papers,
the writer of these lines knoweth not"