Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-06


sine die.
The members of ali rartiee crowded around the
Speakers chair to bid him farewell There are but
few members remaining in town. The early morning
trains have conveyed the majority OF them on their
route homewards.
For the Journal.
AT a meeting Of the general committee on the
Moore's Creek Battle Monument, held at the Court
House, in Wilmington, the 4th February, 1857, II
the following resolutions were u anlmously adopted:
Resolved, Tha, the chairman of this meeting ap
point committee of three with power 10 add others
if necessary meet the committee OF arrangements
appointed at the last meeting of this committee, at
Long Creek Bridge, on Saturday, the 18th instant.
Whereupon, the following gentlemen were appoint
ed said committee: DIR. P. Nj Walker, Thomas H
Ashe, VIM. B. Meares.
On motion, the chairman was added TO said COM
mittee.
Resolucd, That the chairman appoint committee |
otwc, for the purpose of making arrangements with
the Railroad and Steamboat Companies, to convey |
persons to and from the celebration at Moore's Creek
battle ground, on the 9th instant and that said
committee publish said arrangements in hand bill
form and otherwise.
The chairman appointed, under the last resolution,
Col. John McRae and A. J Grady said committee.
RtsolUed Tha, committee of three be appointed
10 raise funds to pay the expenses of the celebration
the 9th instant.
Whereupon, the chairman appointed the following
gentlemen said committee: Dr. ]. D. Bellamy, Don
aid McRae, and w. t. J. Vann.
On motion, Resolved, That The military companies
of the State hereby respectfully invited o attend
the celebration of the anniversary of the Battle Of
Moore's Creek, on the 9th instant.
On motion, the town papers ale requested to pub
lish the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion, the meeting adj ourned
F. J. HILL, Chairman.
A. J. GRADY, Secretary.
Uongress-Friday.
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the legislature of North Carolina favor of addition
al appropriations TO" The Improvement of the mouth
of Cape Fear river. On motion by Mr.. Hale,
luton was adopted calling on the President of the
United States for copies of any papers which may
have been received at either of the executive depart
ments relating to the proclamation of martial law in
the Territory Of Washington by Gov. Stevens, and
The arrest and retention of judge of the said Terri
tory by military guard while holding district
court of the United States. Mr.. Houston addressed
the Senate favor of the adoption of the resolutions
submitted by him some time since calling for certain
information in reference to officers of the navy but
without taking the question, their urtt consldera
ton was postponed until tomorrow. After long
execive session the Senate adjourned
HOUSE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS bill for the
relief of Charles Lucus report from the Committee on
the Judiciary, taken up, read third time and
passed. After the reception of number of reports
of private nature from the various committees and
The introduction of certain bills for reference, the
House went into Committee of the Whole on the pri
vate calender, and proceeded consider the bill from
the Court of CLAIMS for the relief of Michael Nourse
reported from the Committee of Claims with an un-
favorable recommendation This bill is founded upon
the petition of Michael Nourse for the difference
between his salary chief clerk of the Treasury De-
partner; and that paid to the Register Of the Treasu
ry. The bill was debated al considerable length,
Messrs. Walker of Alabama, Smith of Virginia. and
Haven of New York, arguing in favor of us passage
and Messrs. Letcher of Virginia, and Taylor of
Louisiana, in opposition thereto; but without taking
any action thereon the committee rose and the House
adjourned
ImpOrtant from mexico.
New ORLEANS, Jan 29-Advlces have reached
here from Tampico 10 the 18th inst The news is
highly important
A battle was fought on the 10th between the rev
oIutionists under Gen Garcia and the government
troops. Many killed both sides, through
the government forces claim the victory. The battle
occurred al the old town, every house in which had
been pllaged.
At the latest advces the revouonists were adj
yancing upon Tampico, being then only four miles
distant. The government troops preparing for
the defense Of the town.
The American consul at Tampico has sent TO New
Orleans, requesting lie collector to send revenue
cutter immediately to protect American residents and
their property the revoluonss threaten TO plage
the town.
About Lost LyonmaIs7' steamer.
BoSToN. Jan. ga vessel arrived at this port
mentions having spoken with the barque Essex,
bound for Rio Janeiro, having on board two seamen
of the lately foundeIed steamer Lyonnais. They
report that sixty persons drowned, but that the
balance took to the boats, and probably many were
saved, as there were other vessels in sight.
The Fiorida ImdIaus.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 1.--Advces have been receiv.
cd from Florida 10 3Oth JAM A requson had been
made by General Harvey for three companies of VOL
nntees within thirty days. The Indians appear to be
concentrated in force near New Engrage. plan
had been laid 10 surround and intercept them.
Supreme Court.
The following decisions have been delivered since our last
report:
By NASH c. J. Williams Griffin from Beaufort, affirm
ing the Judgment.
By PEARSON j. In Doe den, Williams v Cornell from
Moore, affirming the judgment Also, in Phillips Muir
phy from Cum erand, affirming the judgment Also in
Smith Eason, from Wayne awarding Ven,re de uovo-
Also in HALEY Wheeler from Granville affirming the
ing the order Also in Harrison Brdgers from Nash affirm
ing the Judgment Also, in Grimsey Hooker in equity
from Greene, directing reference.
by BATTLE, j. In Smith Sasser from Wayne awarding
cenTe de 'toUo Alsen Berrett Cole from Moore award
log GENRE de ToUo Also in Carter Steator An
son. ahrml ng the judgment Also in Batten Collier, from
Johnson ahmlng the judgment Also in Green and Lane
A6amegay, from wayne, affirming the judgment Also,
la D"'eman Latnarn, IN equity, from Washington.
Rail Road Disaster
AUGUSTA Feb. 1.-The upward bound train the Geor-
ga ran Road experienced serious accident when about
seventeen miles from his place Some forty passengers
were more or less injured and among them was Gov John
SON. OF Tennessee who had of his broken. Two
ladies Further